Author Archive: Bryan McTaggart
C6 Corvette Z06 and 427 Owners File Lawsuit, Seek Class-Action Status Over Engine Defect
When the LS7 427ci V8 appeared for the C6 Corvette, we were all smiles. Finally, after decades, the 427 Corvette was a reality again, straight from General Motors with a warranty and all. It...
Scrapple, Your Guide To The “meh”-Worthy News: This Week, Ludacris’s Legend, Unabashed Tesla Fanboi-ism, And More!
Indian summer is upon us here…the temperature is right on that fine line between cool and “get a coat”, the trees are starting to get colorful, and at least twice a day flights of...
Aussie Doorslammer Racing! Check Out These 9-Second Rides Ripping Down Sydney Dragway
When it comes to drag racing, we love doorslammers. Old, new, doesn’t matter…if it is fast, powerful, loud and looks more “street car” than anything else, we’re on...
Ebay Find: Finding The Car Of Your Childhood Dreams – A Drivable Cozy Coupe!
Red body, yellow top, white mesh wheels with red caps, barely fits two. For a lot of kids growing up, the Little Tykes Cozy Coupe was their first real set of wheels. And we mean lots: in production...
This 1969 Shelby GT500 Has Been In The Family Ever Since It Was Bought As An $800 Runaround In 1973!
As I creeped along towards the gates of Beech Bend Raceway Park for my first day at the NMRA All-Ford World Finals, I was already feeling out how things were going to turn out, and it could be summed...
This Evil Little Mazda RX3 Can Move! Watch This Seven-Second Screamer Rip The Track (and eardrums) Apart!
There’s something about a lemon…it’s small, it’s sour, it grabs your visual attention with it’s bright yellow skin and once you get into it, every part of your body is...
Can’t Wait For The New Jeep Pickup? Well…If The New Fiat Toro Is Any Indication About What’s Coming, You Might Be Disappointed.
When word got out that Jeep was going to crank out a pickup, many celebrated. Ever since the J-series truck ceased production in 1988 and the Comanche disappeared in 1992, fans of the company have...
Some Assembly Required: Would You Be Interested In A Bricklin With C4 Corvette Underpinnings?
You have to hand it to Malcom Bricklin for trying, at least. He introduced the United States market to Subaru and Yugo, and was the predecessor to pretty much the same act that John Z. DeLorean would...
Top 11: Battle Of The Heavyweights – We Pick Our Favorite Full-Sizers!
After seeing that absolutely bitchin’ 1969 Impala SS that Mike Musto got to drive for Big Muscle, our gears started to turn. We haven’t seen big cars…really big cars…as muscle...
Volvo May Be Out Of Racing, But Polestar Isn’t, And They Have Just Dropped The New S60 WTCC Racer!
Last December we got the sad news that Volvo was pulling out of all forms of racing that didn’t have anything to do with boats, and that left a sour taste in our mouths. Volvo isn’t...
Reno Newspaper Employees Charged With Trespassing And Felony Battery After Hitting Tesla Security Guards With Vehicle
Tesla’s “Gigafactory 1” is under construction in northwest Nevada. Despite a monthly drone flyover video and constant updates from the company and enigmatic CEO Elon Musk,...
Ebay Find: The Creepiest Electric Van Available Right Now, The 1979 ElectraVan!
There is always something creepy about a large white van, and while the windowless variety is the most dangerous, a giant cartoon battery on the side happily holding a lightning bolt and...
We’ve Never Seen A Car More Ready To Die Than This 1990 Honda CRX – Please, Someone Put It Out Of It’s Misery!
I have an irrational love/hate relationship with the Honda CRX. When they are stock, I love them…they bridge the gap between an honestly fuel-efficient vehicle with a reliable yet sporty...
Rough Start, Outback Edition: A 1995 Ford Falcon XR6 Tickford Would Make A Great Introduction To Australia
Every once in a while we like to look around the world to see what kinds of deals are out there for the casual car shopper. Blame TopGear’s cheap car challenges and YouTube if you must, but...