Encyclopedia Hoonatica: DOHC Straight Sixes
Peter Tanshanomi'Round these parts, we love straight sixes. But they can sometimes be regarded in America as outdated, low-tech beasts (except…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Cars With Both Inline Six & V6 Engines
I was discussing with a friend what modern engine would be a good swap candidate for a 1958-1960 Ramber American.…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Inset Rear Windows
Last week, C-pillar buttresses got a whole lotta' love from our commenters, therefore, I thought it prudent to let you…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Arthropod Vehicle Names
Humans generally do not look kindly on invertebrates. Creepy-crawlers with a surplus of appendages are, for the most part, unattractive…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Under Multiple Flags
This past week, I had the opportunity to explain the convoluted — some may say tortured — history of the…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Cars Named for Nobility and Royalty
I've noticed that people who believe in reincarnation and claim to have knowledge of past lives invariably identify themselves as…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Circular Door Handles
Over the past few weeks, I've asked for suggested topics for Encyclopedia Hoonatica, and our own Kaptain Kamil responded by…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Cars That Are Things
Cars overwhelmingly look like...cars. But sometimes intrepid individuals (or marketing firms) desire to gain attention by making cars that look…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Switchable Speedometers
Several of my recent Hoonatica quests have focused on older automotive technologies, because Kennedy baby. Today, I am going with…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: OE Front Drums & Radials OR Discs & Bias Ply Tires
Vehicles are defined by the era of their manufacture, and those eras are, in turn, defined by the technology available.…