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The Caddy Is Back! Finnegan Continues To Make Big Progress On This Epic Drag And Drive Machine!

We shared major progress and changes to this car a few weeks ago and are so thrilled that the work is continuing! One might hing it has taken a step back since the body isn’t on it in this pic,...

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Classic Cars in the Woods – Exploring an Abandoned Car Collection With The Hot Rod Hoarder

You aren’t going to see this kind of collection of old cars just anywhere, because if they aren’t hidden in the trees somewhere then they would find their way into someone else’s...

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Sick Week 2026 Preview: Sick Week 2026 Prep and Testing Is In Full Swing For Devin Vanderhoof’s New Ride!

Trust me when I tell you that finishing up a brand new build, and then going straight to a major drag and drive event with it, can be really stressful. By most logic it isn’t smart either. But...

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Paintucation: How To Make A Split Bumper RS Nose Fit Perfectly With Kevin Tetz And Some Auto Metal Direct Parts!

Kevin Tetz is back at it with more paint and body tech! He’s been painting cars and trucks for decades, showing millions how to do it on tv for decades, and actually educating folks on paint and...

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ABANDONED 1970 CHEVELLE! Will The WORLDS WORST One RUN AND DRIVE After 40 Years? Derek At Vice Grip Garage Thinks So!

Derek is back at it, and if you thought that his last couple of will it run videos didn’t pose enough of a challenge, then how does a Chevelle that has been sitting for 40 years sound? If he...

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Car Culture is Global And Here’s Proof: Here’s A Taste Of Everything Larry Chen Captured in 2025 From His Global Adventures

Larry Chen is a hard working guy, but he’s also incredibly fortunate. He’s built a career that has gotten him access to places, people, and car culture that many dream of. Lucky for us,...

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November ’08 El Mirage Photo Gallery Now Live

The SCTA land-speed racing season came to a close last weekend with the final meet of the year at El Mirage Dry Lake here in SoCal. We attended as spectators and volunteers and snapped a few photos...

It’s Here! FreiburgersJunkyard.com

It’s Friday, November 21, 2008—the very first day of digital life for FreiburgersJunkyard.com. As most of you may know, the “Freiburger” is me, David Freiburger, former editor...

Lid, Can & Libel: As the March Meet Looms, Top Fuel%u2019s Bobby Nitro Clears the Pipes

In 1966, 102 Top-Fuel dragsters entered the US Fuel and Gas Championships (nee “the March Meet”) at Bakersfield. Because of the energy, drama and sheer amount of nitro consumption, many...

Muscle Tractor: This John Deere 5020 Got A Detroit Diesel V8 Swap And Became A Plow Pulling Bruiser

Back in the middle 1960s, John Deere released the 5020 tractor. It was a mighty beast and at the time the big fellah about as tough a customer as farmer with lots of land could get his hands on. When...

Pomona Swap Meet Coverage: More Cool Cars and Trucks That YOU Could Have Bought!

Like many things in life, seeing swap meet stuff after the fact may actually be more fun than seeing it in person. How? For starters you stand zero risk of buying something that would end your...