Aging Gracefully: This 1989 Profile On The L98 Powered C4 Corvette Is Awesome – They’re Growing On Us!
Sep 08, 2020Brian Lohnes5
It can likely be argued that the nadir of the C4 Corvette’s existence came when Roadkill, before it was even called that, took one of the cars which was deemed virtually worthless, and cut it...
Random Car Review: 1995 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 – The Most Innovative Cheat System Seen
Sep 08, 2020Bryan McTaggart1
Before the Subaru vs. Mitsubishi rivalry that kicked up in the later 1990s, there was another big player in the game: Toyota’s Celica GT-Four. The Celica had seen rally duty since the early...
Fire In The Hole: Check Out How To Start A Field Marshall Tractor Using A Twelve-Gauge Shotgun Shell!
Sep 08, 2020Bryan McTaggart3
Starting an engine…not so hard, is it? Hit the key and go. You learned that when you started to drive, or if you were “lucky” enough to have a riding mower when you were growing up...
After Action Review: Randy Pobst Reviews His Pikes Peak Hillclimb Tesla Wreck
Sep 08, 2020Bryan McTaggartComments Off on After Action Review: Randy Pobst Reviews His Pikes Peak Hillclimb Tesla Wreck
Randy Pobst is one of the most chill pro racers I’ve ever met. He’s as friendly and as chatty as he seems to be in person, he’s got a great resume as a wheelman, and as it goes with...
Testing The Radical: KLM/TU Delft’s Scale Model Of A Flying-V Aircraft
Sep 08, 2020Bryan McTaggart1
In the world of aviation, radical design changes are not the normal, because for every change there has to be untold hours of testing to make sure that there is no doubt when it comes to...
Morning Symphony: Diesel V8s That Sound Better Than Gasoline V8s
Sep 08, 2020Bryan McTaggart1
I’ll admit, when I first saw the title of this video, that I was beyond suspicious. I don’t usually equate a diesel engine with a soundtrack I’d call “enticing”....
How Did The Corvette Morph Into A Mid-Engined Layout? Regular Car Reviews Takes On The Story
Sep 08, 2020Bryan McTaggart1
When the C8 Corvette started becoming more than a rumor mill, when mules that didn’t look like Holden utes started appearing, when it became apparent that GM was actually going to go through...
The 1957 Chevy Trucks on the Alcan Run – An Absolutely AWESOME 1950’s Chevrolet Promotional Film
Sep 07, 2020Brian Lohnes4
Some videos are just timelessly cool, like this one. The nearly four minute promotional video for the 1957 Chevy truck lineup is great on all levels. From the trucks that are showcased to the booming...
In-Car Video: Watch What Happens When A Tire Fails At 235Mph – Truly Insane Video!
Sep 07, 2020Brian Lohnes3
(By Jason Mazzotta) – Jim Bersani is a racer out of New York who has worked his way up through the ranks to run his twin turbo ’57 Chevy Bel Air in the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association,...
Watch a 420ci AMC Engine Scream Out 640hp on the Dyno
Sep 07, 2020Brian Lohnes1
AMC V8 engines are some of the most underrated and under respected mills in the domestic V8 engine family. From the 304, to the 360, and up to the 390 and 401 all the engines are very capable of...
Video: Harley Plus Nitrous = Human Torch!
Sep 07, 2020Brian Lohnes2
When a car has a manifold backfire at the drags, things can go from bad to flamingly awful in milliseconds. When a Harley has a massive backfire while running on a chassis dyno, the rider of the...
Big Cat Prowling: This 9.50-capable 1971 Mercury Cougar Is What Luxury Sport Should Look Like
Sep 07, 2020Bryan McTaggartComments Off on Big Cat Prowling: This 9.50-capable 1971 Mercury Cougar Is What Luxury Sport Should Look Like
Between 1967-1973, the Mercury Cougar was the luxurious answer for someone who liked the performance of the Ford Mustang but wanted to have more luxuries at their disposal. While it’s never...
Historical Footage: This 1973 Pontiac Firebird Promotional Film Covers All Of The Usual Bases, Plus Has Herb Adams And Transmission Torture!
Sep 07, 2020Bryan McTaggart1
As most of Detroit was starting to gasp and choke from the emissions regulations taking hold in 1973, Pontiac was still marching to the drumbeat of actual power and performance. While the GTO was...
Rough Start: 1986 Buick Skyhawk IMSA Racer
Sep 07, 2020Bryan McTaggartComments Off on Rough Start: 1986 Buick Skyhawk IMSA Racer
Normally, a 1986 Buick Skyhawk wouldn’t garner attention here at BangShift. It’s a J-car, a Chevy Cavalier with a nose job. Even in top trim and in top condition, it’s a very...












