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Nick · ‎14-12-2020

Ford is calling its new crate engine Megazilla, the world’s first full self-driving EV is a tractor, and why a consumer Right to Repair law won’t be enforced. Plus, why is Nissan charging $433,000 to repair old R32 Skyline GT-Rs?

Nick · ‎10-12-2020

The GMC Sierra is getting Super Cruise, the Bugatti Bolide is real-ish, and Tesla’s German snake problem. Plus, Throwback Thursday.

Nick · ‎09-12-2020

A Chevy Camaro sales ban, the new F-150 Tremor, and a whiskey-infused Aston Martin. Plus, You Paid What?

Nick · ‎08-12-2020

Hagerty’s 2021 Bull Market list, Porsche’s future involves fake fuels, an EV with a 1000-mile range, and Mercedes-Benz embraces the ugly holiday sweater.

Nick · ‎07-12-2020

Anytime the engine run stand leaves its home in the corner of the garage, Davin gets excited. This week there might be even more excitement than usual, because it means our Buick straight-eight is that much closer to finding its forever home in a car. First, Davin has to figure out how to pick the darn thing up. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/buick-straight-8-goes-on-the-test-stand-redline-update/

Nick · ‎04-12-2020

With all the projects going in the garage, the last thing I needed was another. However, my boss, Jack Baruth, called my bluff after I reckoned I could fix up a tired-looking 1982 Honda Goldwing lurking on Craigslist. Now there's one more machine in my already-full, reasonably-cluttered 2.5-car garage. The bike is running, but it sounds a bit rough, so to determine just what I have gotten myself into, I dove straight into a compression test. Read the full story on Hagerty.com": https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/checking-engine-compression-kyles-garage-ep23/

Nick · ‎03-12-2020

An 805-HP F-150 to finally challenge the Ram TRX, Audi adds another cat to its litter, and a Japanese custom coachbuilder sells out its 2-year inventory in 4 days. Plus, Throwback Thursday looks at McLaren history.

Nick · ‎02-12-2020

Ducati and Lamborghini co-develop a devil, the Mustang Mach-E gets a high-performance model, and Cadillac offers buyouts to its non-EV-ready dealers. Plus, You Paid What?

Nick · ‎02-12-2020

Everywhere Tom and the Barn Find Hunter team travel, they play a game of getting and chasing leads to scope out where old cars are hiding. Tom usually has one friend or contact in each area he explores, and that person will connect him with a few promising owners or collectors. In the case of his San Diego trip a while back, that initial contact was Peter DaSilva. However, though Tom and crew were itching to hunt for the cars Peter had mentioned, Tom thought it would be fun to drop in on Peter's shop to poke around the piles of interesting artifacts he had amassed over years. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/compact-shelby-gt500-barn-find-hunter-ep93/

Nick · ‎01-12-2020

The Nikola Badger and GM partnership is dunzo, McLaren finally gives its new hybrid supercar a name, and Audi trades Formula E racing for Dakar and Le Mans. Plus, Total Recall Tuesday.

Nick · ‎30-11-2020

The EPA releases its list of its most and least efficient cars for 2021, Jaguar Land Rover sues to stop Volkswagen Group SUV sales in the U.S., and Rolls-Royce adds neon colors to its paint palette. Plus, do you know why Ford stops building high performance Mustangs in November?

Nick · ‎30-11-2020

Every project has its critical milestones, and the Redline Rebuild Buick straight-eight just crossed off another one. Both engine and Davin are primed for starting. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/final-assembly-on-our-buick-straight-8-redline-update/

Nick · ‎23-11-2020

Hydraulic lifters are a gift from above when it comes to keeping an engine running reliably for years on end. However, that only stays true if said lifters are properly set up during assembly. That is precisely what what Davin intends to do today, so let's see how it's done in this week's Redline Update. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/setting-valve-lash-on-a-buick-straight-8-redline-update/

Nick · ‎19-11-2020

The Elation Freedom aims to be the first EV hypercar built in America, the Lamborghini Huracan STO is even more track-inspired than the Huracan Performante, and Mercedes earns another record title at the Green Hell with the AMG-GT Black Series. Plus, Throwback Thursday.

Nick · ‎18-11-2020

Rare cars are commonplace to Tom Cotter and the Barn Find Hunter crew, but every once in awhile there's a combination of both rare and odd enough that warrants a real look. How does Tom find these cars? The same way that you could—by chatting up the locals at a cars and coffee event. Just asking who has old cars sitting around leads to a small stash just down the road, and the wild mix is definitely worth the price of a cup of coffee. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/1-of-3-santee-ss-with-buick-215-aluminum-v-8-bfh-ep92/

Nick · ‎18-11-2020

The Subaru BRZ is all new with more power and tech, Mini introduces the Vision Urbanaut self-driving EV concept, and Honda drops the coupe model from the Civic lineup. Plus, You Paid What.

Nick · ‎17-11-2020

The Jeep Wrangler welcomes back the V8, Audi-Bentley-Porsche to get a Landjet EV, and Honda brings back a Legend. Plus, Total Recall Tuesday.

Nick · ‎16-11-2020

Ferrari unveils the 211MPH SF90 Spider, Callaway celebrates 25 years of racing with a 757HP C7, and Porsche shows off previously-unseen Safari concept from 2012. Plus, Did You Know Porsche made a 919 Street concept?

Nick · ‎16-11-2020

There are many milestones in the engine assembly process, but when the pile of parts becomes something that actually looks like an engine, you've passed one of the most formidable checkpoints. Davin and the Buick straight-eight cross that threshold in this week's Redline Update—not, of course, without a hiccup or two. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/buick-straight-8-long-block-assembly-redline-update/

Nick · ‎12-11-2020

Audi's RS 6 GTO concept is a 600HP tribute, the iX is BMW's EV future, and someone built a Ford Ranger Raptor out of wood. Plus, Throwback Thursday.

Nick · ‎11-11-2020

The Mercedes AMG GT 63 S 4-Matic beats the Porsche Panamera Turbo's Nurburgring record, Rezvani shows off its 1,300HP 6-wheeled Jeep Gladiator, and Ford Mustang signed by Richard Petty heads to the MECUM Auction. Plus, You Paid What?

Nick · ‎10-11-2020

A European market BMW M3 goes on sale in the U.S., Gordon Murray Automotive shows off its lightweight carbon tub, and Subaru announces they won't sell the 2022 BRZ in Europe. Plus, Total Recall Tuesday.

Nick · ‎09-11-2020

The Aznom Palladium finally reveals itself, Mopar puts its 807HP Redeye engine up for sale, Ford adds the GT500 engine to parts catalog, and Bentley aims to be an EV-only company by 2030. Plus, did you know the Italian police use a Lamborghini Huracan for organ delivery?

Nick · ‎06-11-2020

With the handful of vehicles I have around the garage, an oil change is typically not a procedure worthy of note. However, this week it was an oil change of a different flavor. The forks on my 1989 Honda XR250R were not working as they should, and with the riding season winding down, a patch fix was in order to enable a few final chilly romps inn the woods before a full rebuild over winter. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/fork-refresh-for-a-honda-xr250r-kyles-garage-ep-19/

Nick · ‎05-11-2020

Koenigsegg reminds us that the Agera R is still the fastest production car, Novitec reveals a very special bare carbon Ferrari 812, and GTO Engineering's stunningly light Moderna mixes old Ferrari style with new tech. Plus, a look back at the Volkswgen Golf Syncro Country.

Nick · ‎04-11-2020

The all-new 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is unveiled, Toyota shows off its Tacoma and Supra SEMA360 cars, and You Paid What? Host: Tiffany Stone.

Nick · ‎04-11-2020

The woodie wagon takes a break this week, with Tom focusing less on discovering cars (for once) and instead looking to move a few dirty cars from one resting spot to another. That, to be fair, is a bit of an oversimplification considering he's dealing with a Ferrari and a Cobra that need to get the shove. But they are mighty dirty, and the building they're in is set to be destroyed. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/moving-a-ferrari-and-a-cobra-barn-find-hunter-ep91/

Nick · ‎03-11-2020

Chevy puts its new EV crate motor into a 1977 K5 Blazer, Jeep finally creates a kit to put mirrors back on the Wrangler, and you can buy a 26 foot long 6x6 on Alibaba. Plus, Total Recall Tuesday.

Nick · ‎02-11-2020

Videos by Shmee150, Misha Roudin, and Julian Thomas bring SSC's speed record into serious question. Plus, a rumor that Ford is going to put a 6.8L in the next Mustang.

Nick · ‎02-11-2020

Playing with race cars can be a freeing experience, especially for someone who, like Davin, has the mind of an engineer. As he tackles mounting the engine and transmission in the 1937 Ford race car, he essentially faces a blank slate. Davin decides to embrace this mechanical tabula rasa and design motor mounts to place the engine where he—and not some rulebook or designer—wants it to sit. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/fabricating-motor-mounts-1937-ford-race-car-redline-update/

Nick · ‎29-10-2020

Brabus turns a normal AMG GT 63 S into a 900HP Rocket, Donkevoort says their GTO-JD70 R is a hypercar hunter, and Porsche turns the world's tallest building into the world's tallest billboard. Plus, we look at the Saleen Mustang for Throwback Thursday.

Nick · ‎28-10-2020

Bugatti just unveiled the Bolide, which they say is the fastest car they've ever built. With 1,825 horsepower we tend to believe them. Plus, you paid what? Host: Tiffany Stone.

Nick · ‎28-10-2020

The 2021 BMW M3 coupe and M4 sedan are, well, not without their detractors. Most of that venom is directed at their new face, which takes BMW's historic kidney grilles to new lows: the new grilles droop far below the bumper's centerline, making a face with the same oversized grille treatment as so many other high end, luxury/performance vehicles. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/chip-foose-fixes-the-2021-bmw-m3-m4/

Nick · ‎27-10-2020

New rumors around Mercedes' Project One hypercar, the Maybach-Mercedes GLS is the most expensive car that's made in America, and dealerships are making record profits. Plus, it's Total Recall Tuesday and Tesla, Mercedes, and Toyota are all having a bad week.

Nick · ‎26-10-2020

The TORSUS Praetorian is the an off-road school bus that can defeat any snow day, a collection of incredible small cars is up for auction, and MANHART is selling a 350HP Mini Cooper JCW GP that looks like a Christmas present. Plus, Alfa Romeo's incredible history with boats.

Nick · ‎26-10-2020

Period-correct custom parts were part of Davin's plan for the Buick straight-eight, and he has enough experience to know that, given that decision, some components won't bolt together perfectly right out of the shipping box. The first example was the valves. Then, the pistons presented the same problem. Now Davin's wrangling with the fitment of the period-correct Edmunds intake manifold and tubular header. It's nothing a little time with the press can't fix, though. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/fitting-a-buick-straight-8-aftermarket-exhaust-and-intake-manifold-redline-update/

Nick · ‎22-10-2020

The front end of the new BMW M3/M4 hasn't received many thumbs up, but aftermarket company Prior Design is here to fix it. DeTomaso is going to to build cars again (again) and says they're moving to America to save car design. We ask you to identify two American cars, and a Throwback Thursday to the Subaru BRAT.

Nick · ‎21-10-2020

GMC finally unveiled the all-electric 1,000HP 2022 HUMMER and it looks incredible. Plus, we look at auction results for a 1971 Datsun 240Z, a 2004 Mercedes SL600, and a 1989 Lamborghini LM002.

Nick · ‎21-10-2020

Motoring around Los Angeles, California, in a woody wagon is worth the trip for some folks, but not for Tom Cotter. No, he's determined to find cars and uncover stories. This week, he meets up with a friend who is reconnecting with his Mini after five years. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/5-years-later-mini-cooper-reunites-with-its-owner-barn-find-hunter-ep-90/

Nick · ‎20-10-2020

Arguably, the three most influential Alfa Romeos of all time are heading to auction, Tesla screws over used car buyers, Porsche gives the 2021 Panamera SE Hybrid almost as much power as the 911 GT2 RS, and Total Recall Tuesday.

Nick · ‎19-10-2020

The SSC Tuatara is the world's fastest production car ever. It set an average speed of 316.11MPH, beating the Bugatti Chiron speed of 304.77MPH and a one-way speed of 331 MPH.

Nick · ‎19-10-2020

Davin is an expert at a lot of things, but detailing is not one of them. That might explain the lack of shine to a lot of the project cars in the Redline Rebuild Garage. The 1950 Chevrolet pickup is a prime example. It has received a lot of mechanical love over the past year, but very little in the way of cosmetics. We read your comments, and Davin decided to give the whole polishing thing a try. Not being an expert, however, the first step was calling for help. That's where Larry Kosilla of Ammo NYC comes in. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/detailing-our-barn-find-chevy-with-ammo-nyc-redline-update/

Nick · ‎16-10-2020

The steady progress on the 1969 Austin Healey Sprite has been a joy in my garage. Things are moving along swimmingly, probably because I expected that extra things would go wrong and had mentally prepared for them. When I discovered that the water pump needed to be replaced, for example, I was glad I had waited to order parts until everything was disassembled. The hurdle I hit during this last work session could have been a steeplechase barrier—but I got really lucky. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/austin-healey-clutch-reassembly-kyles-garage-ep16/

Nick · ‎15-10-2020

Drifter and builder Ryan Tuerck puts a Judd V10 in a Toyota Supra. Volkswagen puts more power in its GTI. Ariel shows off the new Ariel Atom 4. Plus, we celebrate 25 years of the Lotus Elise. Host Tiffany Stone.

Nick · ‎14-10-2020

Gymkhana comes back to Subaru with Travis Pastrana's new Subaru WRX STi Gymkhana. Track days just got wilder with the KTM X-BOW GTX. Spy photogs capture the half-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Plus, Tom Cotter of BARN FIND HUNTERS stops by to show his own personal barn find.

Nick · ‎14-10-2020

In our latest video, Chip Foose takes on another icon of the motoring world, this time re-imagining the second-generation, one-year-only, split-window 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. While these particular C2s (or Mid-Years, for the traditionalists) have a two-piece rear window with a metal strip down the center that hinders rearward visibility, this controversial design make these Corvettes rarer and more valuable today. Read the full story on Hagerty.com: https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/chip-foose-draws-a-1963-split-window-corvette/

Nick · ‎13-10-2020

The Taraschi Berardo is a $750,000 coachbuilt BMW i8 that looks like an angry Pokemon, a bunch of Group B and Group 4 era cars are going up for sale, and some of the weirdest recalls out there. Plus, we take a look at some of the best vintage tractors our community members own. Host Tiffany Stone.

Nick · ‎12-10-2020

Audi's new e-tron GT could be a Tesla fighter, the Ram 700 is a tiny pickup, and you paid what? Plus, the best Bond cars that aren't Aston Marrtins. Tiffany Stone host.

Nick · ‎12-10-2020

The various engine components in our Redline Rebuild series can spend hours sitting on tables before they're assembled—and Davin often assembles connecting rods, timing gears, and other small parts several times to capture the action from multiple angles. He has a few tricks to keep assemblies in good condition, particularly when they may be handled multiple times and stored in the open. Today, he's walking you through the process of using black oxide to protect steel parts.

Nick · ‎09-10-2020

The blue 1969 Austin Healey Sprite has been taking up space in my garage for nearly five months, mainly being pushed around with the clutch not fully releasing. I could carefully drive it, but the whole experience was not nearly as fun as a little British roadster should be. This week on Kyle's Garage, I dug into ol' Brit to investigate what went wrong and how I could fix it, and that required some heavy lifting.