The guys at Everyday Driver put together the comparison shootout we’ve all been waiting for: Golf R vs Evo vs STI vs Focus RS.
See which emerges as the ultimate daily weapon!
-Nick
Tag Archives: American Cars
Classic American Iron at the CF Charities Supercar Show
Sometimes, old American cars creep into a supercar show. Sometimes, one of them is a Cotillion White Cadillac Eldorado with massive whitewalls, color-key hubcaps, and a vinyl roof. Other times, it’s an old Delta 88, or maybe a Mercury Custom. This time, it was all three of those classy rides, plus a prewar Ford Model A to round out things before we hit the healthy array of supercars steps behind the other riff-raff. Enjoy the photos of these American machines. Continue reading Classic American Iron at the CF Charities Supercar Show
Shelby Cobra Kit Car spotted in Los Angeles, CA
The Shelby Cobra was a truly legendary car, which took the standard muscle car formula of “big engine in a small car” and took it to its logical extreme, thanks to a puny British roadster infused with the beating heart of a Ford big-block V8 (or small block for the weak). The story has continued today, with various companies offering kit cars. My brother Matt was out and about on Sunday morning and came across this Cobra kit car sitting on the side of the street. He’s become quite a reliable car spotter out in L.A.–and he’s clearly not afraid of the egg-fryingly hot temperatures out there (unlike me, who is happy to sit in air conditioning the entire day). Thanks for the pickup, Matt!
Spotted by: Matthew R. Davis
-Albert S. Davis
Ford Maverick spotted in Royal Oak, MI
Seen on Woodward Avenue during the meet we attended, this orange Maverick was a well-modified example of a car that some would occasionally write off as just another compact commuter-mobile of the early Seventies. With a set of traction bars, Centerline-style wheels, and big rear tires, this was a small Ford that packed a spicy punch.
Spotted by: Nick and Al
-Albert S. Davis
1949 Buick Roadmaster at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours
When Buick hit 1949, they were still using the smooth-running, classy straight-8 engines for which they’d become known over time. The big Roadmaster was their flagship ride, with acres of style, chrome, and good cheer. Even though the Fifties hadn’t quite hit yet, the lines of the 1949 model would be somewhat of a preview of what was to come from GM’s near-luxury brand. Continue reading 1949 Buick Roadmaster at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours
Motor Trend: Cadillac CTS-V vs. Lexus GS F
This video really made me want a Lexus GS F for some reason. The Caddy is cool, but they also neglected to mention that the Lexus will be reliable for 200,000 miles of relatively trouble-free fun. The CTS-V?… Not so much, if history is any indicator.
Enjoy.
Nick
1954 Cadillac 2-Door Convertible by Pinin Farina at Hershey
This one-off Cadillac was built by Pinin Farina for Norman Granz, founder of Verve Records. Granz admired the Italian designs of the day, and wanted such a car for himself, so he had Pinin Farina work their magic on his Cadillac Series 62. The result was this distinctly Italian masterpiece that surely turned many-a-head around Hollywood.
Enjoy!
-Nick Walker
Matt Farah takes us out in his new Ford Focus RS
Matt is one of our favorite journalists, and he’s just bought himself a new toy, a very blue Ford Focus RS. Let’s see what he thinks!
-Nick
1971 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 at the 2016 Amelia Island Festivals of Speed
Oldsmobile made some fantastic cars during the early Seventies, but the 4-4-2 was the crowning acheivement for them in the muscle car era. My favorite of the bunch are the later models, which packed the enormous 455 cubic inch big-block V8, a four-speed manual, and dual exhausts, not to mention wild racing stripes, a massive set of grilles, and catchy color-keyed alloy wheels, which Oldsmobile would continue to offer as a sporting option on other cars until 1988, when their RWD coupes were finally killed off for good. Continue reading 1971 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 at the 2016 Amelia Island Festivals of Speed
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C at the 2016 Elegance at Hershey
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The Cobra is one of those automobiles that took two separate ideas and combined them, creating an entirely new idea. When Carroll Shelby married a small-block Ford V8 to the chassis of the AC Ace roadster, a star was born–with loud engine notes and lots of tire smoke. The 427 Cobra, which appeared some years later, was an instant legend and an instant collectible. Continue reading 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C at the 2016 Elegance at Hershey
A Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible for your July 4th!
Happy 4th of July, everyone!
To celebrate, we bring you a very rare Pontiac GTO Judge from the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. It’s one of only 108 total examples, and take note of the license plate.
Enjoy, and have a great holiday!
-Nick Walker
Take a Ford F-350, add tires the size of New York. Mix well, serve on the rocks.
Dirt Every Day has become a big favorite show of mine from the guys at the Motor Trend Channel–and this is a reason why. Fred Williams has taken a truck that he couldn’t sell (thanks to it packing only a small-block Ford instead of a big block), cut up the body a bit, and added 50+ inch tires. Then, after some meddling with the axles, transfer case, and suspension, it goes on a short rock-crawling adventure. This thing is big enough to live inside of–and if I didn’t know any better I’d put a cabin on the back and do just that. Take some time to watch the madness.
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