Watch This Huge Russian Truck Pull A Load Of Logs Out Of The Woods And Through The Muck Like A Mechanical Mule
Jul 23, 2016Brian LohnesBangShift XL, XL Videos
This is one of those rare occasions that we run video from Russia that does not include a beating, a car accident, or some other incredible form of automotive failure. In this video we get a look at...
Watch Tim Cullinan Turn His Front Motor Top Fueler Into A Trike TWICE On The Same Run And Save It!
Jul 23, 2016Brian Lohnes1320 Videos, BangShift 1320
Front motor top fuel cars are among the least appreciated vehicles in drag racing. Their numbers peaked in the 1990s and have basically declined since then, leaving us with less than two dozen really...
Check This Out: A 1970 Checker Marathon That Never Saw Service Duty!
Jul 23, 2016Bryan McTaggartCraigslist Find, OTHER
For many people, the Checker Marathon was and always will be “the” taxicab, while everything else painted yellow is just another replacement. For twenty-one years, the Marathon was...
Scrapple, Your Guide To The “meh”-Worthy News! This Week, It’s Extra Passengers In A Corvette And “Was That A Cop In The Dodge?”
Jul 23, 2016Bryan McTaggartBangShift News
Expecting witty banter? Of course you aren’t, but we have to make a mad dash out of the door to another track this weekend, so we will keep it quick: we’re going to reach into the top of...
This Lifted Crew Cab Beast Could Be Yours. Perfect End Of Days Bugout Rig
Jul 23, 2016Chad ReynoldsXL Online Find
The end of the world is coming. Or so the preppers say, which means we’re all going to need some kick ass bugout vehicle that can haul our loved ones, pets, and all the gear we’ll need to...
Class Is Back In Session! Let Professor Pobst Give You The Rundown On Understeer!
Jul 23, 2016Bryan McTaggartApex Video, BangShift APEX
Why does understeer suck? Simple…it’s the car taking control completely out of your hands for you while simultaneously sucking all of the fun out of the event of cornering. If you chose...
This 1987 E30 BMW 325is Could Be The Bavarian Corner Carver You Crave
Jul 23, 2016Chad ReynoldsApex Online Find
I know a BMW E30 is not the norm around here, but you have to live under a rock if you haven’t noticed the insane number of “Ultimate Driving Machines” that have graced race tracks,...
Bangshift Goes Racing! We Race Our 280Z At Its Very First 24 Hours Of Lemons Event!
Jul 23, 2016Tony SestitoBangShift APEX, BangShift News, Project Cars
(All photos courtesy of the author unless otherwise noted) Welcome to Bangshift Goes Racing! This is a multi-part series that gives a look into choosing, building, and racing a car on the cheap....
Can You Help Figure Out The History Of This Plymouth Duster Pro Stock Drag Car?
Jul 22, 2016Chad Reynolds1320 Online Find
When we saw the ad on Craigslist, we first thought this bitchin old Plymouth Duster was for sale. But no! The guy who owns it is looking for information on its history. Why? Because he plans to do a...
Friday Excuse To Go Home And Drink: Australian Safety Freaks Are So Paranoid About Cars, They Created Graham, The Human Crash Test Dummy
Jul 22, 2016Bryan McTaggartBangShift News, Unhinged
How risk-averse are you? Chances are, you aren’t too bad. You know to look both ways before crossing the street. You were taught to not talk to strangers or to ride with people you don’t...
Rough Start: Finding A Very Workable 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Super Sport At A Still-Reasonable Price
Jul 22, 2016Bryan McTaggartCHEVY, Craigslist Find, TRUCKS
1980s cars are in their own right now, and prices are going to start climbing for desirable ones. There’s sure to be plenty of kickback by traditionalists over that statement, but all you have...
Chrysler Carlisle Nationals 2016 Coverage: More Photos From The Mopar Meet To End All Mopar Meets
Jul 22, 2016Brian LohnesBangShift Galleries, Car Shows, Gallery
(Photos by Joe Grippo) – We promised that we would be back with more photos from the 2016 Chrysler Carlisle Nationals and here we are! You know, over the years Chrysler has had their problems...
What Do Ford And Jose Cuervo Have In Common? One Plant That Provides Products For Both Companies – Check This Out!
Jul 22, 2016Bryan McTaggartBangShift News, FORD
Ok, barflies, pop quiz: do you know what you are looking at in the photo? That would be a successful harvest of blue agave, the plant that provides two things human consume: agave nectar and...
Mighty Mouse! This 1960 Lloyd Is A Strage But Neat Little Track Bomber That Is Up For Sale!
Jul 22, 2016Bryan McTaggart1320 Online Find, BangShift 1320, eBay Find, OTHER
What does a bad idea look like? Ok, besides a $500 Craigslist car that “runs and drives”. How about taking a car that came with two-digit horsepower, turning it into a straight-axle car,...
