Good God people....get a life (and sense of humor while you’re at it). ... View more

California is now a SOCIALIST state so the more companies that leave, the better! Even Musk pulled out of there and if Amazon is smart they will leave too! Best state for my money is Florida. ... View more

these were so poorly designed when you had to work on them suicide seemed like resonable option ... View more

The original XKE was a better design ... View more

I feel like the cart is before the horse on this one. I'm not opposed to electric cars but batteries are an issue. My '97 Supra holds approximately 18 gallons of gas, same as when it was brand new. Same for any of my other gas powered cars the tank doesn't shrink. Being my least fuel-efficient car I can still beat a Tesla to Chicago by about 7 hours because fuel-up is quicker than charging. I can take a 6 hour nap and still beat the Tesla. But electric car batteries are not like my gas tank, they lose capacity over time and even the best charging is still much slower than refueling a gas powered car. Also can our electrical grid handle millions of cars charging? The evidence is that no it cannot. Fuel-cell is probably the only way at the moment to get past the battery and charging issue. Ultimately this is politics getting into your life and wallet for the purpose of control. ... View more

Respectively disagree, just because it's, Oshkosh Defense part doesn't mean it can't bid on civilian projects, and if the judging declares it, get the contract. The pork part makes no sense. ... View more

another slimeball practice that goes along with hiding information for repairs, is the practice of early obsolescence. farmers, and others, need to keep certain equipment for a long time in order to amortize the investment and not be forced to always be in debt. why should consumers be losing money constantly so manufacturers can profit? in order to absorb the costs of equipment, the price of the produced goods must cover those costs. having a capable machine sit dead just because some overpriced delicate piece of electronic crap cannot be repaired is plain wrong. when a crop needs to come off a field it needs to come off NOW, and not a few weeks later after a repair by the dealer ... View more

Don’t care if they make a battery car that goes 0-100 in 1 second.... Not interested.... ... View more

And let's not forget the British TVR series - they had a long run at the beginning with the venerable Rover V8, which was essentially a Buick/Pontiac/Olds 215cu in. engine. I have a 1996 TVR Chimaera 400 (Rover 4.0 liter) which is the same engine as in my previous TR8's with differences being bore, compression ratio and fuel injection. As other have mentioned in the posts below, the engines went on to power TR8's, MGB-Cs and a whole series of Land Rovers. Great engines! ... View more

I had a Blue Devil destroyer that I and (mostly) my dad built, which I used in the family pool. Had battery powered propellers and a cam wheel system that allowed it to cruise through different manuevers. After running it so much that the petroleum jelly shaft packing gave up, it ended at the bottom. ... View more

Another great story about another cool car. ... View more

I'm not automatically against putting a small block Chevy in various vehicles, but in this case even the standard 304 Gremlin X was quite the potent little car and it was easy to go upwards in horsepower using all American Motors products. Many an unsuspecting SBC powered vehicle got smoked by a "worked on" 5.0L Gremlin with a little weight over the rear axle. And then there's ones like this one; (SBC lovers need not apply) https://www.motoringresearch.com/america-news/rarest-gremlin-headed-to-auction/  ... View more

Depending on what year, what model bike, what Factory they came from, the "ORIGINAL" crates are/can be different! Some Japanese bikes were actually shipped to dealers from the United States. All "NEW IN CRATE" bikes required some "PDI". You could NEVER find a NEW IN CRATE bike assembled completely "Ready to ride". Period! Every bike holds different sentimental value to different people, rather than bashing the ones you don't like, lets respect each other & stick together as enthusiasts! ... View more

I wondered abut that, myself ... View more

SAKRELIGE! ... View more

Love the Masonry version! If I had the scratch, I'd buy one. Much better looking IMVHO! John ... View more

No thanks. Electric is soulless garbage in my opinion. ... View more

Interesting that the guy who lamented “foreman said these jobs are goin’ boys, and they ain’t comin’ back” (your home town)  supported the president (Obama) who said the same thing... ...and hated the president who brought many of them back.  ... View more

The Boss 302 wins on all accounts just out of shear respect. The new muscle cars are stronger and faster, but they'll always be second fiddle to the originals. All the best. ... View more

Everyone is talking about the price. Remember when a VHS VCR cost $1200? DVD Players? Cellphones? Once mass production kicks in, the price will come down. And those power numbers look pretty good. No more oil, anti freeze, etc..With serious focus, the USA could lead the world, just like Detroit did with cars based on the ICE. ... View more

Pretty cool . ... View more

As long as any race these compete in are less than 10 laps as 1000 HP of electric power has about, hold on I think there is some math involved here, seconds of full on go go and ...Dead Batteries! ... View more

Coming from a company that once had edgy and groundbreaking advertisements for its vehicles such as the Respect movie for the K1200R and the Driver series with some truly epic depictions of what BMW's were supposed to be about, this is a marketing turn as shocking as their design direction. As someone who once owned a BMW for the "driving machine" aspect, I can say I don't miss the brand. ... View more

Looks like a ricer body kit. Simply awful. ... View more

Don't see why you need 2 GT classes if your going to neuter the engines and set a single weight. Just give them all the same tire and power and make it a more interesting and easily understood class. ... View more

Beautiful bike. I'd like to see a front-view shot, the fairing must be a tad wide to allow for the front tire to steer. Also, it might not be too fun in strong side winds. But I guess that is beside the point. It is beautiful, even if you only ride it on calm days. ... View more

The track looks very similar to the Minnesota State Fair grounds, early on.  The Minnesota grounds were well known for racing of all types.   ... View more

As an owner of a Charger R/T and a Challenger Hellcat I am very happy Chrysler made the change from LH to LX. Despite the bones being 15 plus years old they are both a pleasure to drive and do not feel dated at all. RTSO! ... View more

That's a car that has to have built great memories ... View more

MEH... ... View more

If you scroll through the gallery, it's there. ... View more

Back in the day (I know, I know, too many of my posts start this way) I took GM's invitation to request, and I received, their free VHS cassette which is about a 25 minute commercial for the H1. It still impresses me with footage of those things confidently driving through bumper-high snow and popping up onto three foot high steps. You should be impressed that I have a working VCR. ... View more

It's not just the build that can occupy the winter months. My Caterham was purchased secondhand, and the last two winters have had me in the garage undertaking annual maintenance tasks and the obligatory tinkering / upgrading. If you need some spring-time driving inspiration to keep you motivated, check out my drive here: https://youtu.be/hd8h6JrHiu4 ... View more

Wow! Not even a Million; Such a DEAL! Truthfully, it actually IS a Deal. You get The Car, The Pedigree, The History, The "Last OF...', and, well, it's a Screaming Yellow 'Vette in your garage. Some have pointed out that P&M cars to come up too often, for a lot of reasons; pre-sold, used-up, promised out, and then there's the pesky, "We just don't want anybody to see what we're up to..." Instead of the "Only 200mi" GT-40's, or any of the myriad low-mile Exotics from Italy, Germany, Great Britain, or even from here in the States, this Baby had been Around, and Around Some More! Somebody will buy it, take it home, study up on it, consult some past Drivers, get an Owner's Manual from P&M, some Touch-Up Paint and Floor Mats from the Parts Department, and have an absolute BLAST with this .44 Magnum of an automobile... Bruce's shop is about 4 blocks from my old house; think I'll mosey on down and kick the tires... ... View more

Hey, that was MY line, "...about $5 a quart!" I started using a synthetic, EON (later NEO; some kinda legal thing...) in my new '75 Cosworth Vega after consulting with an Engine Builder friend of mine, concerned about the 'silicone-lapped aluminum block'... We're STILL Friends... Over the years, my interest in Synthetics ebbed and flowed (pun intended), as I have Never had an oil-related failure using either high-grade Natural Lubes or Synthetics. I've used Castrol in my Brit Bike, Kendall GT-1 in the Race Cars, along with Amsoil and Red Line Products. Street Cars use Quaker State, Diesel Hauler Shell Rotella, and all seem very happy with my selections. My one complaint is in regard to early Mobil 1 products. I had NO LUCK with their Gear Oil; it burned, stank like HELL (even causing the neighbors to call the Fire Department, who called out HazMat...), and the problem was corrected with one of the above alternatives... Just Sayin'... ... View more

Us old guys may not like change but all of the Bitching in the world isn't going to stop it. We are dinosaurs and will soon be extinct anyway 🙂 ... View more

What a great timeline of American values.  Someone purchased the Ford brand new.  The car was passed down the line until it was either too broke to fix, to old to impress others that you have a car, so it possibly was parked out back someplace and ultimately became someone's 'Shootin' Car.' Years later, the car is purchased by 'the ultimate hot rod house' - possibly for parts or something that didn't have a bullet hole in it. Along come Ron, see the car, and speaks two of the four most expensive words in the English language - "What If - - -."  The other two most expensive words are "I do." Good article on the car because it leaves the reader thinking about the bullet holes, and what they would do if they found such a project. ... View more

Bring on the Warlock! ... View more

Every one, Fight Back to controlled Gov. BS ... View more

I want a detailed video, that’s a pretty lame picture.  ... View more

The Tampa Bay Auto Museum has a Hotchkiss-Gregoire that was produced with an aluminium frame. I don't remember the date of manufacture, but the car resembles  a '46 Ford sedan. Was found in Canada with a large log which caved in the top. If I remember correctly, the bodywork was aluminium as well.lsdaI ... View more

So funny that Bob Lutz would say that some people just wouldn't get it, considering he's one of those people. As for the power plant that was put in this one, what were they thinking? If they wanted to be approved by "traditional" hot rodders, they obviously should have put a flathead Ford in it. 🤣 😂 🤣 ... View more

Very cool!  I'm more into '60's muscle, myself (I own four from the era), but I do love the traditional style Hot Rods also.  I'd love to see these cars at the Back To The 50's car show, here in Minnesota, next June. ... View more

too bad that that the same team of designers is not with GM today...GM's current crop of "sports cars"...the Camaro and the Corvette...are in dire need of a styling remake that harkens back to the mid 1960's when smooth lines and creative interiors were street creed top dog...the evidence is in the value of a perfectly restored early Camaro and any C2 Corvette... ... View more

I always wanted to be a race driver.  Sadly, lack of cash prevented this from happening when young.  So, at the ripe age of 47 I finally did it.  I started by going to Skip Barber racing school (not what they are now).  Did the school in Miata's and Open wheel. When I went I thought I was a great driver and was going to rip that place apart.  Let me just say that getting into an open wheel race care with NO electronic helpers sets you straight very quickly.  It was actually pretty scary.  But by day two I knew I was going to never get enough. Moved on to track days with PCA.  This is a mixed bag.  The events are generally run well (at least in my area) but it took a few events before I got an instructor that could make me better and faster. Eventually got an oportunity to go to the Porsche Experience in Alabama for a two day school.  There was a small group of us with lots of experience on track so we got separated and had a much different two days than the others that attended that class.  This may have been the best instruction I have received to date. Now I run regularly with a ChampCar team.  Love it. After my experiences my advice is not far off from Jack.  Go to school first.  As he has said in many articles, street and track are very different. I'm all for HPDE.  All seat time will help. Once comfortable try and find a ChampCar team looking for drivers.  I'm lucky as my team is not too expensive.  Some are less some are much more.  Try and find a good bunch of guys in a car that fits your budget. Do NOT get you own race car until you have tried it this way and see what it takes.  LOADS of work and money.   Now I just need to find a way to convince Jack to let me come race with him when he needs extra drivers.....Fellow Ohioan... ... View more

Nothing but total respect and admiration for Jessi, who had the skills and ambition to pursue her goals and risk it all, so please note my following comments are against the game, not the player. Can we finally get rid of having two LSR based on sex? This isn't the WNBA or East German Olympic "Womans" weightlifting team kind of thing. There's nothing physical about the LSR that gives an advantage to any particular sex, only misguided rules committees and such can give that. Pathetic. ... View more

Darnit...still can't get excited about Corvette.   "Still crazy after all these years", I suppose. There are more curves in the design than a can of worms.   Looks like a committee car...rather than the art it could have been.   (I will now enter witness protection!!!)  ... View more

I've seen all the VMs' ads saying that if Question 1 passes, then independent shops will get access to your personal data and you'll get raped in a vacant parking garage or somebody will take control of your car and steer you into a head on with an 18 wheeler.  Setting aside the lie that independents will even get access to your personal data, they're still saying that you can't trust your local shop with the data, but you CAN trust the dealership!  I've been forced to go to many dealerships over the years, and I've never found one that didn't try to swindle me every time I walked in the door.  It has to be the most corrupt form of business that most people will deal with on a regular basis.   I voted YES on Question 1. ... View more

The title of the article is “Paolo Pininfarina’s Favorite Designs”...so much respect to Mr. Pininfarina’s opinions. And while I’d have the 512 Speciale, 1965 Dino Concept, 1965 250 LM Berlinetta one-off, and Mythos on my list, I do agree that the P6 is Pininfarina’s least appreciated concept and contributor to the Ferrari partnership. Besides informing the design for the soon to follow 365 GTB/4 BB, the side intakes and slight dihedral treatment of the hood/fender transition would make their way to the 308 as well. What the P6 may have lacked in boundary-pushing awe, it more than made up for in providing proof of concept for Ferrari’s most successful model up to that time. Also agree with Mr. Pininfarina regarding the Modulo (and Pinifarina’s other concepts): I don’t care how devoted a fan of Ferrari Mr. Glickenhouse is, these cars belong in museums, not the garages of collectors to be tinkered with like playthings. ... View more