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Scirocco to Blow Through LeMons
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If you’ve been contemplating taking a run at the 24 hours of LeMons, but haven’t come across a steed that possesses the unique balance of sub-$500 crappiness and still being passably competitive, then we may have found something to pique your curiosity. Straight out of Long Beach comes this ’86 VW Scirocco with both the…
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Volvette Gives Hints On How GM Can Save Saab
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If you haven’t been following the news in the automotive world lately (I haven’t), there appears to be some consternation surrounding the sale of Saab. The last I heard, Koenigsegg was supposed to be purchasing the company, but I’m told they have since backed out.
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Hooniverse Asks- What's the Best Getaway Car?
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In today’s economy, making a living can take some creative thinking, or even a dip into the dark, exciting world of criminal acts. As the banks seem to be pretty flush after getting their bailouts with OUR cash, it seems fitting to try and make ends meet by making a few withdrawls- using a 45…
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1956 Porsche 356 For Sale: Extra Crispy Edition
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Our friends at Bring-A-Trailer (the site that causes my marriage to to take a step back anytime I email my wife a listing), have found this formerly excellent 1956 Porsche 356 for sale on eBay. I say “formerly” because this car had a massive fire and needs more than a Maaco spray job and a…
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Sign of the Times- Twitter Billboard FAIL
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It’s hard for the local news to seem relevant when everybody’s already got the dope from their Twitter feed, 140 characters at a time. Taking a can’t beat ’em-join ’em mentality, Local 15 in Mobile Alabama posted a billboard at a busy intersection that broadcasted their own twitterings as a tease and to show just…
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Last Call-Lt. Dan's Revenge Edition
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Life is like the box of of a Chevy pickup. . . Thanks to Texan_Idiot25.
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Electric 914 Has Potential
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Ah…the classic problem of the “city car”. Most people’s daily driving could be handled with a compact 2-seater with a range of about 50-100 miles. This is a concept we here at Hooniverse support. After all, it leaves more money and gas for the 427 powered Sunbeam or Cummins-swapped International crew cab weekend project. Alas,…
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1960 Power Wagon Offers an Odd Mix of Panache and Indestructability
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Apparently it’s Classic Truck Day or something. Nowadays we’re all used to fancy-dance trucks that never see a day of hard work in their pathetic, suburban lives. However, I’m told that back around 1960 trucks were used for work and not much else. There’s no need for stylish frippery when you’ve got apatasaurus legs to…
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HooniMerch Sale Until December 3rd
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I just wanted to send a note to you all who have been thinking about buying some sweet HooniMerch… the site we use for our store is offering 25% orders of $40 or more right now. All you need to do is use the following code: CYBER49. Or, if you are from the great Northern…
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Hey, You Got Your Tiny Kit Car In My Motorcycle!
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Ah, the French. Culinary masters, originators of the sublime art of the mime, and super sidecar builders. . . . whaaaaa? Twenty years ago a friend offered François Knorreck a ride in the sidecar of his motorcycle. Knorreck was so enraptured by the experience that he vowed to create the ultimate side car, and spent…
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Name That Part: Making It Big Edition
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In our previous Name That Part, we gave you a part from a bin of bulk parts; unlabeled, undifferentiated, and remarkably affordable! As such, I had to do exactly the same thing as you, in determining what the hell it actually is. As it turns out, Target29 came the closest. It was a power mirror…
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4 Doors, 4 Speed, 4 Wheel Drive: 1963 International Harvester Crew Cab
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There are trucks, and then there are trucks. This is the latter. It was used to plow snow, but it’s been sitting for a while. According to the seller, the rust is light. In our minds, it’s really a toss-up between getting that old International V8 spinning again and swapping in something more Cummins flavored.…
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Hooniverse Asks- Have You Ever Gotten an Incredible Deal on a Car?
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You know the myth- a small ad in the local paper lists a Porsche or muscle car of some sort at an unbelievable price. The buyer calls up the seller, who turns out to be a woman going through a divorce. She says that her soon to be ex has run off with his secretary…
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Self-Assembling GSXR Likes Gumby, Hates Pokey
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlax5L8BVGc[/youtube] Who needs a cobbler’s shop full of elves when your Suzuki GSXR assembles itself? Hat tip to Engineerd for the link.
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Subaru Ad Simultaneously Makes Us Cheer, Feel Ashamed and Need More Popcorn
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QW3bInxgmc[/youtube] Okay, let’s face it, I’ve made no secret of the fact that I generally don’t like Subarus. I’m fully aware that it makes me a little bit hypocritical; despite saying we would like a car to be stripped down with a fantastic engine and platform, when Subaru offers that exact formula I realize I…
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Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Trucks; An Idea Worth Repeating?
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Show of hands: How many of you knew that the Dodge Division of Chrysler used to sell a line of huge class 8 trucks similar to the Peterbilts and Freightliners you see on the highways today? Chrysler was trying to compete with Ford and GM during the 60s and 70s with a full truck line,…
