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Hooniverse Roadie! Viva Las Vegas 15 – Rockabilly Weekender
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Viva Las Vegas is one of the greatest collections of pre-1964 hot rods, rat rods, originals and restored American rides in the world. It is also one of the largest collections of the members of today’s rockabilly sub-culture. Yours truly will be there covering it for your reading pleasure! Hit the jump for more info…
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Modern Art Monday: Parking Lot Bonus At The Speed Exhibit
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Over the weekend, Ray and I were fortunate enough to take in an exhibit called Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile. After taking in the wonders within the museum, we were greeted with a happy surprise in the parking lot, more interesting cars to round out our afternoon. One was this sweet Citroen Ds. …
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Truck Thursday – Fiat Edition
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Fiat is all the rage right now. The Abarth is coming sometime this quarter, the 500 is selling in decent numbers, and finally there is an option for people who want a tiny European car that isn’t a Mini. Naturally, we should feature a Fiat on Truck Thursday, right? Presenting, a 1939 Fiat 508C pickup…
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EV Midget Build – Part 3 Front Suspension and Steering
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Now that the golf cart was stripped, I had pretty much all the parts I needed to build this thing. Now the task was just to meld together two different sets of parts that really, let’s face it, have no business being together. Click through to watch the square pegs neatly fitted into round holes.
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SLC Autorama Highlight: Apolo Ohno's 1964 Cadillac
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This beautiful 1964 Cadillac made its debut at SEMA a few months ago, but with all the goings-on at SEMA, it may have been lost in the shuffle a bit. Let’s take a closer look at this beautiful car.
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The Yin And Yang Of Road Salt
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Road salt is both your friend and your enemy. Those of us who live in areas with winter snow and ice have all been helped and hindered by it. It can save your life and kill your car. Most auto enthusiasts hate the stuff. Short term, it makes your car a mess. Long term, it…
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EV Midget Build – Part 8: Finishing Touches and Adventures
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35 days had gone by since I decided to do this build. With a lot of help from my friend Sam and my dad, this thing was up and running in time to take it to the Wells Fun Run in Wells, Nevada. But, it still needed a few things. It needed a proper seat,…
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In Search Of The Perfect Parking Spot
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Ostiusionophobia: <Late 20th-c. From L. Ostium “Door”, L. Sionem “Dent”> The irrational fear of door dings. I may have made up the name of the condition, but the condition itself is real. I know because I am afflicted with it. I don’t see it as abnormal, but those who ride in my car certainly do. …
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Wagon Wednesday: Wagonmasters Film Trailer
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(Picture only slightly related to film) “The car that was once the quintessential image of the American Dream is all but dead – at least for most people.” – Wagonmasters website For every type, make, model, and style of car, there is a following. Part of the station wagon’s following is the Documentary Film Program…
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Bajaj Tempo Hanseat, As Presented By Jean-Pierre Jeunet
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So often in my life, I have discovered that a certain car exists and that I want one on the same day. The Tempo Hanseat fits snugly into that category. I was introduced to it by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the French filmmaker. His filmography includes Amélie and A Very Long Engagement. This particular Hanseat plays a…
