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2017 Piston Power Auto-Rama Coverage: More Great Diversity From This Magnificent Show

(Photos by Jose Ferrer) – While yesterday’s gallery concentrated solely on cars, we have at least one photo to prove why this thing is not called the “piston power car show”....

Money No Object: This 1964 Plymouth Fury Earns It’s Name With Ease

Finding a model name for a car is a tricky task to complete. First and foremost, it must be marketable. The model name must appeal to a broad audience without being so bland that it turns people...

Buffalo Motorama 2017 Coverage: More Cool Cars, Trucks, Sights, and Scenes From The Show!

(Photos by Mike Brooks) – We’re back with another installment of images from the 2017 Buffalo Motorama! The photos come to us from one half of the BangShift “Buffalo...

Looking For Project Car Material? An Impound Lot In Yuma, Arizona Is Selling Cars At $400 Apiece!

Hate deep, rotting rust with a passion? Looking for a project car that might be out of the norm, or need parts to finish up a car you already have in the works? Just interested in cheap old cars in...

Recoil 4: BJ Baldwin Goes Romping Through Cuba Like Only A Trophy Truck Pilot Can

We don’t spend a lot of time being envious of other people or things. It is not a healthy way to go through life. That being said, we’re not perfect and between Ken Block and BJ Baldwin,...

The “WTF?” Files: Italian Police Stopped A Plot To Steal The Body Of Enzo Ferrari

Enzo Ferrari passed away in 1988 at the ripe old age of ninety. He lived a full life that contributed greatly to the automotive world. He was a man who ruled his racing house like like a dictator,...

$250,000 For An Unfinished Ferrari Powered Fiberglass 1932 Ford? I Don’t Think So. Check This Out.

(We got a tip from BH, who wishes to remain nameless on this one, about this particular ride and wow…) Bring $250,000 and an IQ below 60 and these folks will sell you one of the most overpriced...

This 340 Duster Is As Clean As A Pin And Hot Rod Bad Assery For Only $11,000!

Admittedly I’m not a big Mopar fanatic, but I do like the occasional Duster, Demon, Charger, etc. After all, I’m a muscle car guy at heart and we all know that Mopar had some pretty bad...

There’s $300 Burning A Hole In Your Pocket, Which One Of These Do You Buy

We’ve all done it, looked on eBay, Craigslist, OfferUp, etc and searched for vehicles $300 and cheaper just to see what comes up. You never know, sometimes good things are available because...

We Fabricate Some Cool Casters For Our 9 Inch Housing To Help Move A Project Around The Shop

Sometimes just moving a project around the shop can be a giant pain in the ass, especially with limited space like I have. Like most of you at home, I have to move one project around to get the other...

Give Yourself The Green Light: This 1954 GM Film Was Made To Lobby For The Interstate Highway System

The Interstate Highway System forever changed this country but it wasn’t as big a slam dunk in the beginning as you’d expect. Ultimately, the vision that Eisenhower had came to fruition...

Hot Shot’s Secret Announced As Title Sponsor Of 2017 NHRDA Season – Well Known Brand Is Official Additive

It is always great news when a racing series can announce a title sponsor and for 2017 the National Hot Rod Diesel Association has granted that honor to Hot Shot’s Secret. Diesel fans know...

Bad News: Sacramento Raceway Property For Sale – Track Doomed In 2020?

Well this is crummy stuff to be telling you on a Tuesday. It seems that Sacramento Raceway, a track that has been in operation for more than 50 years is in some big trouble. According to a story...

2017 Buffalo Motorama Gallery: Like Buffalo Area Hot Rodders, This One Keeps Getting Better and Better

(By Mike Brooks) – Mike Brooks and Jose Ferrer have been hustling lately! From The Piston Powered Auto-Rama to this collection of images from the 2017 Buffalo Motorama, their trigger fingers...