Car Guy Confessions With Jeff Smith – Bangshift’s Chad Reynolds and LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant Steal The Show!

This one was really fun. Our friends Marcel and Jason, the guys behind Auto Revolution and their Car Guy Confessions, Influence and Impact, and several other podcasts, invited me and our friend...

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Pre-War Perfection: Formula One Racing Action From The Monaco Historic Grand Prix

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you...

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The Mario Andretti Story: Racing’s Most Versatile Driver? America’s Greatest American Racer? Watch

Mario Andretti was a household name when I was growing up watching him race at the Indy 500 and such. His career is insane, with more wins and championships than you can shake a stick at. But what...

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Randy Pobst’s Randit Suspension Overhaul: Episode 2 of 5 – His Bandit Trans Am Gets New Suspension Installed!

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In the...

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How Much Horsepower Does An Engine Driven Cooling Fan Really Take From Your Engine?

We tested alternators, engine driven fans, and other accessories on the dyno years ago and I can tell you that most of the accessories on the front of your engine take very little power to turn under...

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Dirt Track Racer Charged With Assault After Ramming Other Car In The Pits: On Track Contact Leads To Race Rage Incident and Ban From Racing.

Every racer and fan knows that in the heat of competition emotions and adrenaline run high. We’ve all seen it, when a couple of drivers bump and bang and then it continues off track. But...

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New Year-Piece Theater: This 1977 Film From The SCCA Run-Offs Is Hosted By Sam Posey And Rules!

It was the days before Datsun became Nissan. The days when Sam Posey was still an active professional racing driver at events around the world, and the days when SCCA sports car races were packed...

Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 5 – Bearing Installation and Checking Clearances Before Putting This Thing Together

Here’s Part 5 of the Facebook 5.3 LS build that Powell is doing. If you missed the first four videos in this build, use the link below to check them out too. In this one he’s installing the...

Did You Know That Ford Sent Two Guys To Drive Around The World In 1957? Here’s the Video Of Their Trip

The world was a vastly different place in 1957 and when you watch this video of an event that took place 60 years ago, you’ll agree with us. 1957 was the year that Danny Ames and Phil Remington...

The Other 1980s 5.0: This Look Back At The 316hp 1987 Porsche 928S4 Is Pretty Cool

While the Ford Mustang 5.0 was by far the volume selling king of of the small block coupes in the 1980s, let’s not forget the fastest one. Yes, from the factory the late 1980s Porsche 928 was a...

Tool Review: Astro Tools Rivnut Drill Adapters – A Smaller, Simpler, Easier Way To Use Rivnuts On Your Next Project

We’ve talked about rivnuts around here before, but if you aren’t familiar then you should be paying attention for sure. If you are familiar, but are used to using an installation tool...

AutotopiaLA Car Feature: Bitchin 700HP Big Block ’64 Ford Galaxie from Ruffian Cars. Beast Mode Engaged!

If you like the look of classic cars that are sent over the top, then this 1964 Ford Galaxie just might be the one for you. It’s like a Time Attack Car, A Fighter Jet, and a Galaxie had a baby....

Up To 60% Off During The Flowmaster Winter Garage Clearance Sale! Mufflers, Exhaust Systems, Headers, And More!

Flowmaster is having a Winter Garage Clearance Sale and that means big discounts on the stuff you want and need right now. With savings up to 60% off retail, you are sure to find something you want...

Sport Sedan 90s Style: This Motorweek Review Of The 1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Is A Neat Slice Of History

The idea of a sports sedan is something that has been present and accounted for in the modern sense of the American automotive market for about 40 years at this point. The BMW M3 broke the mold, the...

Car and Track Classic Car Review: This Time It Is A 1969 429 4-bbl Ford LTD Getting Throttled Around The Track

A sobering dose of reality comes into clear focus when watching this 1969 429 4-bbl Ford LTD getting hammered around the track, doesn’t it? That reality is that while we all love to think back...

Shop Tech: Building A Dream Welding Table With The Kelley’s. There Is Some Cool And Trick Stuff On This One!

I’ve built plenty of welding tables and workbenches and every single time I do, they get better. Each time you build one, or see one in someone else’s shop, it gives you ideas for how to...

Our Grand National Roadster Show 2024 Photos Continue With More From The Suede Palace! Ultra Rad Traditional Hot Rods Of All Kinds.

Here’s our next gallery from the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. We’ve got tons more coming and will be sharing them all next week as well. This one here is from the Suede Palace,...

C4 Perfection: The 1996 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport Was The Pinnacle Of The Fourth Generation’s Development

The C4 Corvette has finally come out the other side of it’s days as an oft-joked about, rock bottom cheap, old sports car. Every car goes through the cycle. Cool when new, aging against a new...

Grand National Roadster Show 2024 Photos! The Suede Palace Was In Full Effect With Traditional Hot Rods Of All Kinds.

The Suede Palace is one of the most iconic parts of the Grand National Roadster Show, and for good reason. This place is super bitchin, has rad rides, and there is no billet aluminum to be seen....

Fun 1960s Video: Check Out Franklin Dobson Testing Out His DIY Hovercraft On Land and Sea

We’re fortunate have grow up in the tail end of the “awesome stuff in the back of the magazines” era. You know what we’re talking about. Buying plans for your own personal...