Lightweight Heavyweight: This Remote-Controlled CH-53D Is Killer!
If you’ve never had the opportunity to see a CH-53 of any kind (or it’s Sikorsky S-61 predecessor) in flight, you should. It’s amazing to see what a helicopter that big is capable...
There’s A Strange Bird: Anyone Interested In A Three-Wheeled Reliant Rialto?
Yes, readers, I’ve been buried in Craigslist today, and I’m completely unapologetic for it, because I’ve been finding weird, wonderful four-wheeled contraptions that should capture...
How Would You Build It: This 1982 Ford Econoline Looks Creepy, But Could It Be The Ultimate Shop Rig?
Ye gods. I’ve put up some absolute piles on BangShift before, but this 1982 Ford van just might take the cake. All you’re missing is “FREE CANDY” spray-painted along the sides...
Power Wagon Week: This 1979 Dodge Is As Mint As They Get! Big-Block And Comfy For The Era!
I have a certain vision for what a truck should and can be. There is the viewpoint that the truck is little more than a tool, in the same way a Caterpillar bulldozer or a farm tractor is viewed. I...
Vintage NHRA Winternationals Video: Pro Stocks, Stockers, Altereds, and More From The Early 1970s
The NHRA Winternationals are approaching at a rapid pace and because of that we’re digging up all kinds of fun old video to highlight the past of this awesome race. We found this video that...
Wet, Muddy And Awesome: Off-Roading In Western Washington With Subarus!
Not every Subaru is a wicked little STI that makes big horsepower and big noise with a big turbocharger. Not every Subaru is going to be Colin McRae’s Impreza, blasting down fire roads at...
Power Wagon Week: Let’s Start With The History Of The Power Wagon
So by pure happenstance, both McTaggart and I had awesome experiences with Power Wagon trucks this past weekend and while they both have the same name plate they could not be more different in...
This 1100hp Tube Chassis Chevy Blazer Takes Flights And Pulls Wheelies Up A Ski Slope Like A Total Boss
In this video we see a “Blazer” which belongs to a guy named Mike Pages which is powered by a 424ci, blown and alcohol burning small block engine. This thing has no nose on it and the...
Longest Burnout Ever? V16 Detroit Diesel Powered Australian Mack Truck Destroys A Set Of Rear Tires On The Pad
We’re thinking that this could be the longest sustained burnout we have ever seen. Yeah, there is a break of a minute or two when the guy slides the rid off the burnout pad and it gets stuck in...
This Video Of A Restored 1902 Steam Powered Motorcycle Being Ridden Is Very, Very Awesome
The quality of this video isn’t awesome but the content of it very much is. The description for this clip of cool describes the motorcycle as being a 1902 Loco-Cycle steam powered motorcycle...
Rough Start: This 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT Is Rough, No Doubt, But Is It Good Enough To Fix Up?
Ever look at a car you really want, only to sigh and turn away because it was just a touch too rough for you? I’ve done that once. I had found a 1969 Dodge Charger that was pretty bad off, but...
Question Of The Day: Where Do You Stand With Performance SUVs?
Today was one of those rare days where my wife tags along with me as I scope out the dealerships in town just to see what they have. It was a perfect day to do just that…the rain kept the...
Basement Resto: Bill Akin Restored This Incredible 1960s Indy Car At HIs House – Hear It Run And Learn The History!
Bill Akin is one of the world’s foremost authorities on historic Indy cars, at least in our world. He has rebuilt, restored, and breathed new life into an amazing number of these old war horses...
More Drag Racing Awesomeness From Italy! Check Out This Willys Woody As It Runs Rivanazzano Dragway
Drag racing in Italy doesn’t seem right, does it? The home of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and many boutique car designers doesn’t seem to lend itself well to monster V8s...
