It’s Official: Ford to Build Another Batch of Cobra Jets in 2010!
Jun 12, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
We knew it was coming, but Ford Racing has made the official announcement that they will build another batch of bad ass Cobra Jet Mustangs for 2010. The initial success of the program seems to have...
Recession? Parking Space Sells for 300K in Boston
Jun 12, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
Boston is easily the worst city in America to drive around. Urban planning didn’t exist when the roads were laid out in the 16 and 1700’s. Add to the face that most of the city has been...
Friday Excuse to Go Home Early and Drink: The Swedes are Going to Own Saab Again
Jun 12, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
This week’s Friday Excuse to Go Home Early and Drink is a cause for celebration because it appears that Swedish boutique sports car manufacturer Koenigsegg is going to purchase the Saab brand...
Craigslist Pick of the Week: 1963 Cadillac Hearse/Ambulance
Jun 12, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
With all the fun the guys that built the 1962 Dodge Dart “Nun-Runner” Limo are having on the Power Tour, we got to thinking about alternative platforms for a hot rod toy. We found this...
Hot Rod Power Tour Media Blitz!
Jun 11, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
There’s tons of coverage flooding in from all over the web with respect to the Hot Rod Power Tour. We wish we were there in person, but the photos and videos are keeping us in the thick of the...
Our Friends Have Cool Junk: Charger Daytona Pro Mod Edition
Jun 11, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
We have some fast friends, not the least of which is Peter Farber. Pete is dedicated Mopar guy and has had some wild race cars over the years. This however, is the topper of them all. The culmination...
Wretched Excess: Twin Turbo Viper V10 Powered Wrangler
Jun 11, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
This one has the potential to pull the toupee off your head. Take a Jeep Wrangler and load it with a Viper engine packing twin turbos, rinse, lather, and repeat. Think of this thing like a...
Carnage of the Week: Mud Truck Donuts Result in Fire
Jun 11, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
Blowing donuts in the snow is one of the few things that we dig about the winter. We’re sure these guys were having a blast as well. They were fooling around with their gigantic mud truck until...
Take a Hint: Survey Says 81% of People Want the Government Out of the Car Biz
Jun 11, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
Just in case you thought you were in the minority being uncomfortable with the government running GM, you’re not. A recent survey conducted by AutoPacific pretty much confirmed eight of the...
SEMA Does Its Best to Take the Edge Off of Clunkers Plan
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
Just minutes ago SEMA sent out a press release to detail the work they did in trying to lessen the blow of the “Cash for Clunkers” program that the government is hell bent on pushing upon...
Sand Drags Covered by the New York Times
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
We’ll take any motorsports coverage wer can these days, espcecially if it involves something outside of the mainstream bodies like NASCAR and the NHRA. The sand drags are about as close to...
Whitworth Collection to be Auctioned Off: Dozens of Incredible Cars on the Docket
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
This is the big one, quite literally the auction to end all auctions. Jungle Jim’s real Nova Funny Car, several of Ohio George’s race cars, a couple of real General Lees, the 1965 Dodge...
Powered Street Luge is Not for Wimps
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
First off we have to thank our pal Jay Spinella for the tip off on this. Powered street luge could be the craziest thing we have seen in a long while. The power isn’t coming from weed whacker...
NASCAR’s Wood Brothers Take in NHRA RT66 Nationals
Jun 10, 2009Brian LohnesBangShift News
The legendary Wood brothers of NASCAR fame recently attended their first NHRA drag race as guests of Bob Tasca III at the NHRA RT66 Nationals that were contested last weekend. The brothers...
