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2018 Detroit Autorama Photo Coverage: We’re Far From Done Showing Off Cool Stuff From The Motor City

(Photos by Jose Ferrer) – Ha! Just when you thought it was safe to emerge from your bunker, we’re back with more photos from the 2018 Detroit Autorama. This time the photos come from the...

SouthEast Gassers Photo Coverage: Exhibition Vehicle Madness!

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – So the exhibition cars are not a points class in SEGA.  They are brought out to show the fans cars that are true to the scene back in the day.  Two of...

The Plum Wagon: This 1989 Chevrolet Van Is The Perfect Mix Of Custom And Conversion Van!

A custom van is exactly what you think of when you think “vanning”: pimped out interior that you never want to shine a black light at or let a drug dog near, naked-lady murals, sidepipes,...

BangShift Question Of The Day: What Colors Would You Like To See Return To New Vehicles?

Has it really gotten to the point that anytime my wife and I drive by the dealership and there are more than three vehicles in a row that aren’t black, silver, white, gray or sand colored, that...

Unveiled: 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S – Your Own Personal Desert Runner Has Arrived, With Twenty-Five Inches Of Suspension Travel!

I recently spent more time with a side-by UTV than I had in ten years out in the Nevada desert blasting around in a Polaris RZR 1000 EPS. I loved the little thing…it had enough power for all...

This VW Type 3 Notchback Has A Porsche Six Cylinder In it And Quality Craftsmanship For Days

Now THIS is a neat car! You are looking at a German hot rod for sure. The VW Type 3 notchback has a Porsche six cylinder engine in it, hot rodded suspension and brakes, perfectly done bodywork and an...

Rough Start: A 1971 Buick GS350 Under Budget? Let’s Just Say It’s “Well Used”

It’s a bit of a challenge to pick a favorite GM A-body from 1968-1972. They all are so good! Chevelle, LeMans, Skylark, Cutlass, and all of the performance models based off of those...

Mind The Blocks: NHRA Makes Changes To Centerline Rule Violations During National Events

Yesterday evening the NHRA announced a procedural rule change which will be employed at Mello Yello series national events regarding centerline violations. All of the same stuff applies as it always...

More Gasser Greatness: Check Out The Southeast Gassers D-Gas Contingent – These Cars Rule!

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – D/Gas is now a very popular class in SEGA and word is there are several more cars planning to join up in 2018.  This class requires 10lbs per cubic inch...

2018 Detroit Autorama Photo Coverage: The Great 8, Race Cars, And Loads Of Shiny Mechanical Coolness

(Photos by Mike Brooks) – No, we’re not done yet! It’s a blizzard here in Massachusetts today so I am using these awesome Mike Brooks photos from the 2018 Detroit Autorama to...

All Ford, Baby! This Mean Green Fairmont Flies In The Face Of The “LS The World” Movement!

It’s a well-known fact that the Ford Windsor small block, while a very stout piece, has limitations. It is generally accepted that once you start overing around the 500 horsepower arena and...

The Inside Story To Geoff Turk’s Historic Making 7-second Challenger Drag Pak Run – Holley EFI Equipped!

Geoff Turk made history at the NMCA race in Bradenton, Florida last weekend when he drove his Challenger Drag Pak to the first 7-second clocking in the history of drag racing for a factory stock...

Truly A One Of One, This 1989 Mercury Sable Convertible Is Interesting, But Is it Good?

The hype that surrounded the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable in it’s gestation begs belief. Ford hadn’t had the smoothest of times in the beginning of the Eighties. While the Fox platform had...

BUY THIS: There’s a Devin-Bodied, 409 Chevy Powered Drag Car From The Past For Sale On eBay

There’s weird, there’s cool, there’s too weird to be cool, and then there’s the perfect match of weird AND cool. This Devin bodied hot rod is exactly that. A car that is odd...