Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Front Beam Axle With Leaf Springs
Peter TanshanomiBack when I had my '66 GMC van, I was amazed on how basic and uncomplicated the front suspension was:…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica TWT Bonus Edition: Freaky Motorcycle Carbs
This past weekend, a sorta-bike-literate friend mentioned he'd just seen his first KZ1300, Kawasaski's liquid-cooled, six-cylinder roadster. He was more…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Window Corner Fillers
Thanks to Jim's Antti's Mitsubishi-themed weekend, I was reacquainted with the Cordia, a car I though was quite handsome as…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Obviously Absent Driving Lights
Bumper and fascia mounted driving lights have been "a thing" since at least as far back as Pontiac's love affair…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Factory Side Pipes
Side pipes were, at their genesis, an imperfect solution to a vexing problem. In many compact, low-slung vehicles with big…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Modified Wheel Count
Vehicles with more or less fewer than four wheels are somewhat rare in the whole scheme of vehiclulardom (well, except…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Sequel Model Names
Ford went a little crazy with the sequel naming thing in the 1970s, slapping roman numerals at the end of…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: TV Anti-Hero Cars
Television is a great medium for manufacturers to show off production cars through product placement deals. Who can forget the…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: Hidden Glass
For today's Encyclopedia Hoonatica entry, we want our Hooniversal crew to create a comprehensive list of cars with hidden glass.…
Encyclopedia Hoonatica: The Name's The Same
There are only so many memorable, cool-sounding, or widely known car names, and many have been recycled over the years…