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Survives And Thrives: This 1980 Ford Fiesta Has Somehow Managed To Live!

As soon as I saw the picture come up, I started to laugh. Memories came flooding back of the one I had a hand in converting into a micro pickup-truck years and years ago. These were throwaway cars...

BangShift Question Of The Day: When Did Your Heart Sink The Lowest?

Without a doubt, the most stressful thing I’ve ever done with a car was the moments when the Imperial’s new engine was fired off for the first time and we started breaking in the...

Scrapple, Your Guide To The “meh”-Worthy News! This Week: Battering…Horse?

A little after two in the morning, we officially entered Autumn. Enjoy these days of warmth, of reasonably long sunny periods, of the very early leaves falling in bright color, and the faintest...

Morning Symphony: All Of The Fun Of Fuel Altereds At Sydney Dragway – We Want More!

“They’re violent and twitchy, unpredictable and scary, they’re exceptionally hairy, Fuel Altereds for the win!” Yeah, I know…the autumnal equinox is hours away as I type...

The 14th Annual Fall Redneck Rumble: Welcome To Fall, Y’All!

One of the “don’t miss” events in Tennessee are the Redneck Rumble shows that Both Barrels Productions puts on at the Wilson County Fairgrounds near Lebanon, Tennessee. I’ve...

This Tunnel Rammed 558 Cubic Inch 1968 Thunderbird Has Us Asking Whether There Is Any Car You Can’t Make Better With A Big Block?

This 1968 Thunderbird is built to the hilt with a 558 cubic inches of tunnel rammed big block, a built C6, 9 inch with 3.90 gears, and a set of hoosier slicks just to drive the message home....

Open House Gallery: Stacey David’s GearZfest At Rattletrap Productions

Ever since I first interviewed him five years ago as one of my first major moves working for BangShift, Stacey David has been a welcoming, friendly face in my world. Yes, the man is busy with his...

Watch The Inaugural Lucerna BAJA 400 Off-Road Race From Mexico Right Here

The inaugural running of the Lucerna BAJA 400 finished just a couple of hours ago and here is the complete live streaming video replay for you to enjoy. If you want to see great desert off-road...

Classic YouTube: The 1970 AMC Javelin – Butchered Or Bitchin’?

Here’s a classic debate for the ages. As a young male, I couldn’t wait to start modifying the 1979 Chevy Caprice that wound up being my first car officially under the knife with hope of...

Artifact Reserach: Will This Ford Model T Cough Into Life After Sitting?

Reviving a car from 1970 or so is already a bit of a challenge. Even with aftermarket support, a fan base that is one of the most dedicated, and legacy engine families that ran into the 2000s, you...

The Challenger Revival, Part Two: Yep, That 318 Is Without A Doubt Seized

Those that know me probably think that I grind my teeth every time I put up a Dylan McCool video. It’s an educated guess, given his selection of Mopars and ability to turn them from derelict...

Could This Be The Most Perfect Stock Big Block 1970 Camaro Ever?

This 1970 Camaro is in amazing condition. I mean spectacular. It has every mark and code and stripe and number it is supposed to, and only has 75,000 miles on it. It’s too nice for me to every...

Unhinged: A Sunset Car Show On The Square In Franklin, Kentucky

The end of summer rush has taken a toll in the McTaggart household. In addition to all that I’ve been doing for the past few weeks, it’s the wife’s busy season at work too....

We’re Pretty Sure That Testing 1000 Horsepower FUNCO Sand Cars Is Our Dream Job

Watch this! Yeah, this looks like an absolute riot and I don’t think anyone on this video would argue with that assessment. It’s a tough job having to take out a couple of 1,000 plus...