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Last Call- Johnny Lightning Edition
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This week at the Verse of Hoon, it’s been about spy cars. And to test your car identifying and Bond movie trivia-fu skillz, match each car in the picture with the appropriate 007 film. Image source: Copyright 2012 Hooniverse/Jim Yu
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A McLaren F1 and an F1 McLaren
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If there is one car that is more coveted than the Lamborghini Countach, it’s this, the McLaren F1. This was the world’s “Bugatti Veyron” 13 years before the first Bugatti Veyron rolled out of the factory. Simply put, this is the greatest car. Ever. McLaren’s Palo Alto, California, showroom is a simple affair. It…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition – NRT to OAK
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Editors Note: This weekend, Hooniverse will be running a series of posts introducing you to some of the new writers who are now in our part of the Hooniverse. Please meet Jim Yu, and let him know how much you appreciate his contributions. I am and have always been a car nut. Growing up in…
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2012 Anti-Football Run
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Every January 1, classic car enthusiasts from all over the San Francisco Bay Area get together in Sausalito and go for a spirited drive through the hills of Marin and Sonoma Counties. Here are just a few of the cars at 2012’s Run. Be careful, picture intensive, may cause uncontrollable drooling.
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Las Vegas for the Car Enthusiast: 1 Factory, 2 Museums, 3 Laps
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Whether you are a Vegas virgin or a multi-bachelor(ette) party veteran, you are guaranteed to ask yourself by the 19th hour of your stay– Is there anything else to do here besides wallet-busting gambling, gut-busting buffets, and liver-busting debauchery? For you car enthusiasts, the answer is an emphatic YES. Here are three spots worth checking…
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Soviet Luxobarge: 1977-88 GAZ 14 Chaika
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Q: Why is the GAZ 14’s key hole almost halfway between the door handle and the door sill? A: Because nearly half of GAZ 14 drivers were KGB, the low key hole position made it easier for crouching KGB agents to unlock the door while being out of the line of sight (or fire).…
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Fastback Friday: 1990 Mazda FC RX-7, the Porsche 944 Fighter
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An unmolested RX-7 is a rare sight indeed. This red specimen, though by no means perfect, is nevertheless a wonderful example of what the 944’s competitor looked like.
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Motorama: Better Late Than Never
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Due solely to sloth on my part, I showed up to Lafayette’s Father’s Day Motorama 5 1/2 hours late. Though a lot of the cars on display had already left, what remained were still amazing. I sincerely hope that you agree.
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French Flavored Seconds Saturdays
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Hanzel Auto Body was kind enough to host another Saturday morning shindig. The usual suspects were there (you know who you are) and there were a number of newcomers. First up, we have this gorgeous DS21. Tim, a Citroen aficionado walking encyclopedia, gave me a comprehensive lesson on this model, which belongs to a…
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Road Trip Books Worth Reading
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This year, you resolved to read more. Here are three car-centric books that may interest you.
