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CARS 101, Uncategorized

Vintage Electric Bicycles: One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen

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I know, I know, this isn’t cars, or even really motorcycles. But it’s damn cool!

Vintage Electric Bicycles makes exactly what their name says, and I was captivated by their creations when I saw this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage.

Essentially it’s an electric bicycle that goes 20-36 mph, but the company has given their products an unbelievable sense of style. Also, 36 mph is only do-able in “race mode” which “isn’t street legal”, but like all fun things, just get that option and run it on the road anyway.

I guarantee you’ll want one of these sweet bikes after you watch this video. And if you’ve got an extra $5,000 laying around, I’d say go for it.

Enjoy!

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, Uncategorized

We’re Thankful For Track-Focused Muscle Cars (Camaro Z/28 vs. Mustang Shelby GT-350R)

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today!

To celebrate, here’s a video that will make you thankful for track-focused muscle cars. The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 dropped jaws when it came out a few years back, and now Ford wants to decimate it with their new Mustang Shelby GT-350R.

Who do you think will win?

-Nick

Cars We've Seen

Crazy Dodge Dart Spotted outside First Class Fitment

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Digital Dodge Dart First Class Fitment

We found this insane Dodge Dart in the parking lot of First Class Fitment. I’m not exactly sure what its fancy wrap is supposed to be (digital camo or something?) but it certainly catches the eye.

Save for its massive non-functional shopping cart spoiler, I really liked this Dart’s style.

Well done!

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

When an engine seizes, what can cause it? Find out here.

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Hot Rod Garage has morphed in a favorite show of mine over on YouTube, simply because of the subject matter covered, and the way in which it is covered. Here, Tony Angelo, proud owner of a matching numbers (same engine as what ended up in the car at the factory) 1971 Dodge Demon 340 in lime green, diagnoses why his engine seized up solid after attempting to break in a new camshaft. While this has never happened to me because I’ve never done serious engine work to a car in my posession, there’s a lot to learn here about what sort of places to look to find the causes of engine seizure, as well as how to make the right repairs. This show’s been going for a few years now from Hot Rod Magazine–and Tony’s a great host. So take a few minutes on your lunch break to watch–plenty to learn.

-Albert S. Davis

Car Shows

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible at the 2015 Radnor Hunt Concours

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It seemed like this year in particular, there were plenty of great representatives from the muscle car era at the Radnor Hunt Concours. When I think of the C3 Corvette, I usually come up with the late 1960s models like the ZL-1 and the L88 series cars with the 427. For whatever reason, probably because this engine was so famous for being the big option in the Chevelle SS, I occasionally forget about the 454 being an option in the ‘Vette after it launched in 1970. Continue reading 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible at the 2015 Radnor Hunt Concours →

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Motor Trend gets their hands on the new Shelby GT-350!

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Jason Cammisa has been a great addition to the Motor Trend field of reviewers, and his take on the Shelby GT350 isn’t just a great watch, it’s pretty educational–then Randy Pobst turns up and shows us all what this brand-new, track destroying Mustang was built to do, in the best way possible. Turn up your speakers and take a lunch break, because you deserve it and need to hear this thing sing.

Car Shows

The Exotic Car Circle at the Concours of America

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LaFerrari Concours of America

These are our highlights from the exotic car circle at the Concours of America in Michigan. There was a gorgeous LaFerrari present (one of 2 at the event), a Porsche 918, and an Aston Martin Lagonda sedan, to name a few. It was quite a nice showing.

There are a ton of incredible cars in the Detroit area, with quite a bit of wealth concentrated outside the city itself. This was my second time at the Concours of America, and it has delivered spectacularly both times. Definitely worth the trip to Michigan if you have the time in late July.

Enjoy the gallery!

-Nick Walker

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Car Shows

1970 Buick GSX at the 2015 Radnor Hunt Concours

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Until Buick made this car, GM had some issues in the 1966-1971 War of Horsepower. They were clawing behind Chrysler and Ford Motor Co, thanks to a directive from GM that no intermediate car (midsize today) could have an engine larger than 400 cubic inches. In 1970, that restriction was killed off, and the Buick engineers went bananas. Continue reading 1970 Buick GSX at the 2015 Radnor Hunt Concours →

Car Shows

1974 Dodge Charger Rallye at the 2014 River Edge Car Show

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1974 was the end of an era. The Dodge Charger was in its final year with its sleek, masculine lines, to be replaced the next year with a clone of the Chrysler Cordoba. In 1974, the Charger would see lower sales, yet people were still buying them. While a shadow of its former mighty self, the styling was a throwback to what used to be the coolest car on the street from Dodge save for the Challenger. Plenty of room inside, combined with attractive styling and strong engines, made the Charger, even in its waning days of youth, a sharp car to drive. In this chocolate brown finish, this particular car was set atop the hill for the 2014 River Edge Car Show and seemed to be cut off from the other Charger at the show, “Dodgezilla.” Yet, it displayed a touch of early-mid 70s class in this show, and the rims installed offered up a great stance for this old dog. Enjoy the photos. Continue reading 1974 Dodge Charger Rallye at the 2014 River Edge Car Show →

Cars We've Seen

1967 Chevrolet Camaro spotted in Royal Oak, MI

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While Nick, Shane, and I were eating dinner, a bunch of the local cruising-scene regulars started turning up all over Woodward Avenue. Luckily for us, this rumbling, street-terror 1967 Chevy Camaro coupe rolled into our parking lot, and it looked great with its slick black paint, power-dome hood, Draglite wheels, and Mickey Thompson ET Street rubber. Someone treats this old machine quite well, and that made me a happy camper after scarfing down a delicious French Dip earlier. Enjoy the photos of this classic pony car. Continue reading 1967 Chevrolet Camaro spotted in Royal Oak, MI →

Car Shows

Highlights From First Class Fitment 2015: Part 1

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First Class Fitment Volkswagen Mk1 Golf Slammed

First Class Fitment is a stance/modified car show held at the Airport in Princeton, NJ every fall. People come from all over the region, bringing nicely done rides of all sorts. The event is mostly stanced cars, as you might expect, but there are a few other gems sprinkled in for good measure.

This year was quite good. Lots of really well built cars with interesting details. That’s one thing I love about modified car shows, each car has so much personality. They’d all stand out parked on the street alone, but the ones that catch my eye at the show are always extra cool.

I took quite a lot of photos at the event, so there is much more to come. Enjoy the first gallery!

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Car Shows, SHOWCASE

1966 Dodge Coronet Police Cruiser at Lead East

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When it comes to old police cars, Chrysler had the market pretty much cornered for some time. In fact, up until 1989 or so, Dodge and Plymouth ruled the squad market to the point that they would usually dictate its direction. This 1966 Coronet, while I’m not sure is real, certainly looks like an old cop car that’s been dragged out of mothballs and driven out to Lead East. I’ll be honest, the shoe polish in the rear window scrawled out as “Lead East Or BUST” is quite a nice touch–as is the notebook and radio strung over the rear view mirror inside. A big whip antenna, period correct lightbar, and loudspeaker-style siren on top finish off the period correct look. Enjoy the photos, and stay safe out there on the roads (or you’ll end up in the back of this old Dodge). Continue reading 1966 Dodge Coronet Police Cruiser at Lead East →