Next-Gen Caddy CTS-V Seen Testing At The Nurburgring, Sounds As Wicked As Ever
Jul 30, 2014Bryan McTaggart1
When Lexus introduced the updated GS series in 1998, they did it by using one of the most well-done advertising campaigns ever, the “Something Wicked This Way Comes” ads. They...
This Evil VW Beetle Has A Noisy Secret Hidden Under The Engine Cover – A Fine Freak Show!
Jul 30, 2014Brian Lohnes7
Today is shaping up to be the day of awesome stuff on Craigslist, but Mateo Lopez sent us the link for this VW Beetle which we almost didn’t even click but then decided if he thought it was...
This Killer Old Doodlebug Is Based Off Of A 1929 Ford Two Ton Truck – Perfect Bonneville Push Vehicle
Jul 30, 2014Brian LohnesComments Off on This Killer Old Doodlebug Is Based Off Of A 1929 Ford Two Ton Truck – Perfect Bonneville Push Vehicle
We’ve got to thank Powermaster’s Brady Basner for the tip on this Craigslist ad for the cool 1929 Ford doodlebug you see below. The machine started life as a two ton truck and was then...
Ebay Find: 1972 AMC Javelin Alabama State Trooper Replica
Jul 30, 2014Bryan McTaggartComments Off on Ebay Find: 1972 AMC Javelin Alabama State Trooper Replica
We all know that in the early 1970s that two of, if not the baddest cop cars ever, the 440 Dodge Polara and Plymouth Fury were nothing to screw with at all. Acceleration that didn’t get beat...
Ford Downsizes EcoBoost in the F150, Claims To Outperform All Comers: Is The Future Turbos And A Diet?
Jul 29, 2014Bryan McTaggart4
Ford’s latest F-150 EcoBoost has had one of the most radical changes for the F-Series lineup in recent memory. The body is now aluminum, and the EcoBoost V6 has scaled down, from 3.5L to 2.7L....
“Scoop” Vessels’ 1972 Ford Baja Truck Going To Auction For Charity In Burbank, California On August 1st!
Jul 29, 2014Bryan McTaggartComments Off on “Scoop” Vessels’ 1972 Ford Baja Truck Going To Auction For Charity In Burbank, California On August 1st!
This 1972 Ford F100 Class 8 racer, the 1977 Baja 1000 winner formerly owned and driven by Frank “Scoop” Vessels, is going to be auctioned off by Auctions America on August 1, 2014, and...
It’s The Round Of “Would You Rather?” That You’ll Enjoy For Once: Killer Intakes!
Jul 29, 2014Bryan McTaggart17
Yes, we know that when we put together these “Would You Rather?” items, that essentially you’re cringing and making a choice just to make a choice. And we’ve given you some...
Rough Start: Hunting In The Big Apple
Jul 29, 2014Bryan McTaggart2
New York City is one of those places that intimidates the hell out of someone who has never been there. Rough streets, angry people who pride themselves on their resilience through about anything...
Bugatti Veyron Hits 246 mph On Public Road In Idaho. No Lake Or Pelicans In Sight.
Jul 29, 2014Bryan McTaggart14
Yes, the Bugatti Veyron is stupidly fast. Yes, it does go a bit faster than the 246mph you will see here (the actual number is 267 mph). But usually, when the car is tested, it’s done at one of...
RideTech’s Bret Voelkel Takes Home Top Honors At 6th Annual Motor State Challenge At GingerMan Raceway In Michigan
Jul 29, 2014Brian LohnesComments Off on RideTech’s Bret Voelkel Takes Home Top Honors At 6th Annual Motor State Challenge At GingerMan Raceway In Michigan
If there is a race track that RideTech president Bret Voelkel loves, it has to be GingerMan raceway combined with autocross action at the Tire Rack test center in South Bend, Indiana. Why? Because...
Ultimate Street Car Association Action From Gateway Motorsports Park – Corner Burning Fun In Muscle Cars
Jul 29, 2014Brian LohnesComments Off on Ultimate Street Car Association Action From Gateway Motorsports Park – Corner Burning Fun In Muscle Cars
(Photos by Amanda McCarthy) – As Chad was telling you in a blog item earlier today, there are a few simple elements necessary to have a great time at a USCA event. There’s your car,...
Found It: The Most Whacked Out Creation Ever – A 1995 Ford Taurus Roadster That Is Priced To Sell
Jul 29, 2014Brian Lohnes28
No, this is not one of the extra vehicles from the set of the new Mad Max movie. In fact, it is a…it WAS a 1995 Ford Taurus that was just minding its own business, driving along, taking people...
Help Us Find The Panic Mouse 1955 Chevy Drag Car! It Was Last Seen 20 Years Ago!
Jul 29, 2014Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Help Us Find The Panic Mouse 1955 Chevy Drag Car! It Was Last Seen 20 Years Ago!
Our buddy Jay sent us the link to a Craigslist ad last night that was posted in search of the “Panic Mouse” 1955 Chevy Gasser. Apparently this car was last seen 20 years ago in the Lake...
It’s Dream Car Week On Velocity, And That Means Two New Episodes Of Overhaulin’ Tonight
Jul 29, 2014Chad Reynolds3
And the coolest thing is the fact that these two episodes are going to cover the future and the past of Overhaulin’. First up is a sneak preview of the first ever Overhaulin’ episode to...