Author Archive: Bryan McTaggart
Mega Truck Racing In West Georgia – Big Engines, Big Tires And Big Air!
Aug 02, 2015Bryan McTaggartComments Off on Mega Truck Racing In West Georgia – Big Engines, Big Tires And Big Air!
Take thousands of horsepower, stuff it into a machine that’s mostly Rockwell axles and tall by skinny tractor tires, and watch that puppy fly…that’s a Mega Truck in a heartbeat....
Unhinged: How R&R Can Get You Back Into Gear In Ways You’d Never Expect
Aug 02, 2015Bryan McTaggart1
Have you ever gotten to a point with your project that it seems that you’re running around in circles? You want to work on something, so you walk out to the car. Let’s see…I could...
This Footage Of The New Ford GT Racer Lets You Hear Just How Rude Henry’s New LeMans Special Can Be
Aug 02, 2015Bryan McTaggart8
For a car whose lineage is filled with revenge, Italian anger, and four years of the biggest all-American one-digit salute they could offer Ferrari, Ford’s GT has actually been quite sonorous...
Like The Idea Of An SUV, But Can’t Stand The Thought Of Actually Owning One? How About This 1959 Ford Station Wagon?
Aug 01, 2015Bryan McTaggart9
Sport utility vehicles are everywhere, and long gone is the memory of the family station wagon complete with wood paneling being the trusty do-it-all vehicle. It’s kind of nice to see wagons...
Ebay Find: A Questionably Legal 2010 Ford Focus RS For Sale In Vermont
Aug 01, 2015Bryan McTaggartComments Off on Ebay Find: A Questionably Legal 2010 Ford Focus RS For Sale In Vermont
Can’t wait for the new, made for the U.S. Market Ford Focus RS to hit the dealerships? Maybe you just want something you know your neighbors won’t have anytime soon, or really like green....
Question Of The Day: Have You Ever Wondered About The Story Behind An Abandoned Car That You Found?
Jul 31, 2015Bryan McTaggart9
Besides my usual pang of sadness at finding yet another car left to rot, I find myself intrigued when I come across an abandoned car in a strange place. Growing up in Washington, they were...
Auditory Symphony: No Voices, No Nothing Except A Ford Mustang GT350 Getting Whooped On At Grattan Raceway
Jul 31, 2015Bryan McTaggart1
There’s a ton of noise that infiltrates your ears everyday. Some is pleasant. A lot of it isn’t. Tons of it you can’t avoid. Day in and day out, it’s just an assault on your...
Scrapple, Your Guide To The “meh”-Worthy News: So Long, Mitsubishi, Building Astons On A Military Base, And Some Actual Good Parts, We Promise!
Jul 31, 2015Bryan McTaggart3
Hot enough for ya out there? Late July is always a cooker, doesn’t matter what part of the country you are in (SHUT UP, ALASKA!) and we always find ourselves torn between wanting to maximize...
Would You Rather?, The Burnout Edition: Make Your Choice Between The Late-Model Commodore With Stacks And The Thundering Holden Wagon!
Jul 31, 2015Bryan McTaggart2
There’s nothing like a good burnout to blow off some steam, is there? Whether it’s a quick chirp when taking off at a green light to repaving a side road somewhere, it’s a safe bet...
This Camaro Is Meant To Be A Middle Finger To The Internet’s Idea Of A Good Build
Jul 31, 2015Bryan McTaggart2
The idea of building a car to a trend has always kind of tweaked me a bit. Pro Street. Pro Touring. Street Freak. Day Two. Whatever happened to building a car your way, the way you envisioned it from...
Throw Your Hood Up! This 700hp Civic’s Hood Does A Meet-and-Greet With The Windshield And Roof Deep In Third Gear!
Jul 30, 2015Bryan McTaggart2
Before the Honda jokes come pouring in, let’s make two things clear: 1) this particular Civic is a legitimate 700hp, turbocharged Mighty Mouse. Fast is cool, and so long as this little hatch...
How Does The Mustang Really Do In The U.K. Now That They Have It Legitimately? Apparently, It’s A “Happy Car”…
Jul 30, 2015Bryan McTaggartComments Off on How Does The Mustang Really Do In The U.K. Now That They Have It Legitimately? Apparently, It’s A “Happy Car”…
For over fifty years now, we have soaked up every form of Ford Mustang, from the early fire-breathers and neat little six-cylinders, to the big early 1970s brawlers, the Mustang II that kept the name...
Allow Buick And Bar Refaeli To Show You How To Relax…Um…It Has Something To Do With Cars, We Promise
Jul 30, 2015Bryan McTaggart5
The truth: Buick recently unveiled the “24 Hours Of Happiness” test drive program. Simply possess a valid driver’s license and insurance, and you can take a Buick out for 24 hours...
Question Of The Day: These HO Phase Auto-Modified Falcons Are Stunning, But Could The Kits Work On Similar-Era U.S. Fords?
Jul 29, 2015Bryan McTaggart10
(Photos: HO Phase Autos/Facebook) Just look at them. Two Aussie Falcons (I’m 90% sure they are XEs but I’m also sure that if I’m wrong, I’ll hear about it). One a brilliant...