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eBay Find of the Day: Edelbrock-Powered ’59 Apache ‘burban Limo
It’s not every day that you see a suburban limousine, especially of the ‘59 Apache variety, and recently selling one on eBay. No it’s not quite like the stealthy black Hummer or Escalade limos that people take to events now a day, but the classic limo would certainly transport you in style.
Moser Engineering Presenting Sponsor for Summit SuperSeries
IHRA announced recently that Moser Engineering has come aboard as the presenting sponsor for the Summit SuperSeries and Summit Team Finals sportsman programs beginning in 2012.
New Zealand’s Annual Jalopy Dust Up looks like a Hot Rod Playground
This annual bash at Waihi Beach provides circle-track racing while limiting the danger to bodywork.
Mercury XM-800 Concept Car Returns to Chicago Auto Show for 2012
What would you say if we told you that the Thunderbird was not the only concept teased by Ford in 1954? Some of you would be a bit surprised, but we aren’t kidding. Ford actually debuted a unique full size sedan under the Mercury brand called the XM-800.
Video: A T-Bucket Races Through Snow-Covered Forest
Sweden is a crazy country full of crazy car guys, like this fellow who decided to take his Ford T-bucket hot rod out for a leisurely stroll through the woods…in the middle of winter, with at least a food of snow on the ground.
Case of The Mondays: Meet Haulenore, Eleanor’s Panel Truck Cousin
Eleanor is a famous Mustang from the Gone in 60 Seconds movie, and many a fan has built a clone of the movie car. One guy went a step further with “Haulenore,” a ’57 Ford Panel van that could be Eleanor’s distant cousin.
Demon Carburetion Introduces New 625 Street Demon Carburetor
It’s rare to see the release of an all-new carburetor these days. However, that didn’t stop Demon Carburetion from releasing an all new one, the new 625 Street Demon, with the street/strip buyer in mind.
How The ’38-’40 Graham Captured The Spirit of Motion
When you think of cars from America’s past, Graham isn’t something that normally pops into your mind. But if you’re a proponent of supercharging, you’re very familiar with Graham’s significance.
The Many Million-Celebratory Ford Models
Today we have the Dot.com powerhouses, but 100 years ago, Ford Motor Company was America’s success story. Here’s a look back at several of Ford’s million milestones.
Optima Announces Their Street Car Challenge Qualifying Events
Although the 2012 OUSCI isn’t until November, we’re not the only ones anxiously awaiting the test of the best already, however. In fact, pro-touring fans all over the country are gearing up for the OUSCI since Optima Batteries just released the list of qualifying events for the ultimate competition.
Celebrate Flashback Sunday at The 30th All American Get-Together
While all of you with ’83 model vehicles are more than welcome Saturday, the special “Flashback Sunday” parking area will be only on Sunday, March 25th near the Double Decker bus; and all you need to do is drive in!
Video: Hudlow Axle’s Alien Rat Rod Beetle
An unholy union of front mounted Japanese motorcycle engine, right hand drive and heavily mutated Volkswagen exoskeleton. The Beetle is a natural for the Rat Rod credo. Cheap, plentiful, easy to work on with no high brow shenanigans allowed.
Vote Now For Your Favorite Ridetech Streetrod Design Contest Look
These finalist designs are downright amazing. From an etched barbed wire design to interesting uses of the Ridetech logo, we’re very impressed. It is definitely going to be hard to choose which design should be put on Ridetech’s hot rod and which artist gets the $500 contest prize.
Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro Tire Inducted in Hot Rod Hall of Fame
The Sportsman Pro Tire from Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels has provided a great street/strip combination to automotive enthusiasts since their release in 1991, and now has been inducted into the Hot Rod Magazine’s Speed Parts Hall of Fame.
MGP Now Offering Carbon Fiber Brake Caliper Covers
Brake dust, rust and dirt have one thing in common. If left on calipers and wheels, they can be a giant eyesore. That’s why the crew over at MGP make a wide variety of caliper covers. But these covers aren’t just limited to your basic colors anymore. MGP actually just introduced their new carbon fiber covers.
