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Calling All Ford Rangers: Cleetus McFarland’s Latest Race Needs You

Scott Parker — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:33:52 +0000

Cleetus McFarland is at it again.
Danger Ranger 9000 includes 30 Ford Rangers doing 60 hot laps on the Freedom Factory oval.

Vintage Chevrolet Commercial: What Makes The Monte Carlo So Great?

Bobby Kimbrough — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 01:48:57 +0000

Chevrolet commercial featuring Jeff Gordon, Sterling Marlin, Terry Labonte, Darrell Waltrip, and Dale Earnhardt on why the Monte Carlo is great.

Vintage Video: As The Wheels Turn (1950)

Nichole Holzli — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 23:22:53 +0000

Vintage Video: As The Wheels Turn (1950). An easy look into suspension and air vent functions for the 1950 model Chevrolet sedan.

Video: Ford Mustang GT350 Owner Arrested for Driving 185+MPH

Micah Wright — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 22:42:44 +0000

Watch as this Ford Mustang GT350 owner and convicted felon drives over 185mph on YouTube.
Video evidence that would later land the driver behind bars.

The JV-22 Jimmy/Osprey

Vinny Costa — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 21:14:56 +0000

The JV-22 Jimmy/Osprey was built by a team of flight engineers in 2011. This is it’s story.

Video: A Mournful 1965 Mustang Moving Trailer Mishap

Bobby Kimbrough — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:14:47 +0000

We’ve become accustomed to seeing Mustang crash videos as these muscle machines leave car shows or coffee shops, but this is a new one for us.

Ever heard of a Lame Off. Now You Have.

Randy Bolig — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 16:01:20 +0000

Sometimes, even the forgotten cars of the mid-to-late ’70s need some love.

Video: You Don’t Have To Be A Lumberjack To Appreciate This Log Pull

Vinny Costa — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:32:22 +0000

This vintage ad shows a Chevy Cheyenne pulling 187 tons of log trailers. Are these vintage ads antiquated, or do they really show what trucks can do? Should manufacturers bring them back?

Rockstars and Musclecars: Ted Nugent And The ’75 Camaro

Vinny Costa — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:00:09 +0000

In this first edition of, “Rockstars and Musclecars,” we take a look at Ted Nugent’s, ‘Stranglehold,’ and the 1975 Camaro. With a severely underpowered engine, the ’75 Camaro had to compensate with rock star looks.

Video: Dodge Challenger Hellcat Teaches Young Guys Some Respect

Greg Acosta — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:40:10 +0000

What happens when two cocky guys in a Corvette come up on an older guy in a Challenger Hellcat? School is in session as the Mopar does the teaching.

Video: Rust Removal By Electrolysis – Not As Easy As It Seems

Bobby Kimbrough — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:22:26 +0000

When it comes to removing rust from a part so you can reuse it, easy is better right? Unfortunately, there is no real easy and quick solution. Or is there? We found a video that spoofs electrolysis rust removal.

Video: Rental CTS-V Receives a Shot of Nitrous for Street Races

Mark-Robin Ual — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:19:51 +0000

Don’t want to risk damaging your daily driver with power adding mods? Grab a CTS-V rental from Hertz and load it with a shot of nitrous, instead!

Video: For Sale – More Than 340 Classic Cars And 5 Acres Of Land

Lauren Camille — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:27:25 +0000

Located in Tappen, British Columbia, Michael Hall’s property is five acres complete with a home, two buildings, and over 340 project cars.

Video: Best Of Stupid Trans Am Jumps (A Few Firebirds Too)

Lauren Camille — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:28:26 +0000

Whether the cars are just plain junk, or the owners were bored, there are some pretty stupid jumps here, with a couple cameos from some famous icons doing it the Hollywood way.

Video: Nitrous Fail – Chevy LUV Experiences Trouble On The Dyno

Lauren Camille — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:27:48 +0000

During a dyno day, a blue Chevy Luv was delighting the crowd as the nitrous fed engine screamed during the first measurement. During the second run, a massive fireball.

Classic Advertisement – 1959 Chevrolet Wagon

Lauren Camille — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 20:45:10 +0000

Thanks to YouTube it is possible to take a trip to the past and see what the commercials might have looked like for your classic car.

Video: Farmtruck and AZN Present The Latest Stablemate – Farmbird

Lauren Camille — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:00:24 +0000

Farmbird started life as an average 1976 Pontiac Firebird, but once in the hands of the Mad Scientist, Farmtruck, and AZN, its destiny was forever changed.

World’s Fastest Hot Tub Exists In This Custom 1969 Cadillac

Lauren Camille — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 22:05:10 +0000

What happens when two engineers purchase a 1969 Cadillac Coupe DeVille for $800? Well, if you guessed turning said Cadillac into the world’s fastest hot tub, then you’re either psychic or have watched this before.

Nitrous Oxide And Office Chairs – The Exploits Of Farmtruck And AZN

Lauren Camille — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:03:34 +0000

Not that a race seat and office chair hybrid is all that unusual, but when two Nitrous Express bottles are mounted to each side of the chair, you know it has the handiwork of Farmtruck and AZN all over it.

Here Come The Judge: Jay Leno’s Garage – 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge

Lauren Camille — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:20:24 +0000

This episode of Jay Leno’s Garage brings out the Judge, a beautiful 1970 Pontiac GTO that was retrieved from Hawaii by Wade Kawasaki, President of Coker Tire.

Video: Duramax Powered Camaro On The Streets

Charles Pages — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:00:18 +0000

Video: Duramax Powered Camaro On The Streets looks stock until you hear it. An incredible amount of work went into creating an almost OEM diesel Camaro.

Video: Angry Grandpa’s New ’55 Chevy Christmas Present

Bobby Kimbrough — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:06:09 +0000

The YouTube channel has made an overnight star out of The Angry Grandpa after he is given a beautiful 1955 Chevy for Christmas. This video has been viewed nearly two million times in three days.

Music On The Mother Road: Rumble Strips Play Music On Route 66

Bobby Kimbrough — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 21:22:23 +0000

A modern day attraction in several different countries are musical roads. The popularity of these roads is so great that we expect to see more in the future. Hopefully, the future roads have a better tune selection.

Before Prius And Smart Car, GM Experimented With XP-511 Commuter Car

Bobby Kimbrough — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 18:17:36 +0000

GM’s famous car designer, Larry Shinoda, played a big role in developing the company’s XP-511 commuter car. Shinoda was famous for his Corvette design work. This was one of the weirdest concept cars of the 1960s.

Top 50 TV Cars Of All Time: No. 3, My Mother The Car 1928 Porter

Garage Girl — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:48:20 +0000

Built from various Ford, Chevrolet, Maxwell, and Hudson parts, kustomizer George Barris built the imaginary 1928 Porter for television’s My Mother The Car. The series was short-lived but the car is still around.

Hot Rod Movies: The Ghost Of Dragstrip Hollow

Bobby Kimbrough — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:26:51 +0000

We review a must watch halloween horror film for hot rodders. The Ghost Of Dragstrip Hollow is one of the worst of all time, but it is a must see because it is considered the fore-runner to the “60s Beach Movies.”

Vintage Video: Down the Gasoline Trail (1935)

Nichole Holzli — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:06:56 +0000

Another great Jam Handy Chevrolet video: Take a trip down the gasoline trail in this cartoon gas droplet video from 1935. This education video goes from pump to tail pipe in the gas droplet’s lifecycle.

Ford vs Chevy Comparison – Size, Weight, and HP Per Pound

Kyle Kitchen — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:54:01 +0000

Packaging is an important concern when dealing with crate engines. We look at how much horsepower you can fit in the smallest place and for least weight.

Vintage Video: 1935 Driving Test (UK) Video By Ford

Nichole Holzli — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:14:29 +0000

In an early attempt at driver’s education, Ford Motor Company created a short instructional video on how to effectively pass the drivers test when the United Kingdom started making it a requirement in 1935.

The Beverly Hillbillies: The Hot Rod Truck

Garage Girl — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 17:57:48 +0000

Season 7, Episode 12 featured the Clampett’s old jalopy, and Jethro’s new hot rod roadster. Both were built by the late George Barris.

Home Improvement: The Crane Incident

Garage Girl — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 21:50:21 +0000

Tim drives the Chevrolet Nomad to a job site for a day of filming, when things go terribly wrong: he accidentally drops a steel beam right on top of it.

Vintage Video: Jam Handy’s Balance In Automotive Design Film

Bobby Kimbrough — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 21:39:27 +0000

Before YouTube, Cable TV, or broadcast TV even, there was Jam Handy’s educational films. Chevrolet used these to educate their consumers and their salesmen. Today, they are a blast to watch.

Green Acres Opening Credits

Garage Girl — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:38:03 +0000

Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor team up to sing the theme song to the 1960’s sitcom they starred in, Green Acres.

That ’70s Show Pilot Episode Highlights: The Vista Cruiser

Garage Girl — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:52:51 +0000

Eric professes his love for the family’s 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. High after smoking weed, he receives a lecture on responsibility, driving, and maintenance, until Red finally tosses him the keys.

Happy Days: Richie’s Car

Garage Girl — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:58:41 +0000

Airing on season two, episode two in 1974 Richie Cunningham unknowingly buys a stolen ’53 Ford Crestline Sunliner from The Fonz known as the Love Bandit.

Wally Buys A Car

Garage Girl — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:55:55 +0000

Wally Cleaver has $180 burning a hole in his pocket for a new set of wheels, but dad comes to the rescue to help him purchase the right one.

The Jack Benny Hour Starring Jack Benny, Eve Arden, And A 1923 Maxwell

Garage Girl — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:30:51 +0000

Actress Eve Arden on set at the Jack Benny Hour with host Jack Benny, and sidekick Eddie “Rochester” Anderson in a 1923 Good Maxwell Tourer. The sketch was a hilarious compilation of comedy, and full engine sputtering and other sound effects by Mel Blanc.

Laverne & Shirley: “Drive! She Said”

Garage Girl — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:10:25 +0000

Shirley buys a 1952 Hudson Wasp so she and Laverne can get around and experience adventure. There’s just one problem: Laverne never learned to drive.

The ’50s Era Of Cars Featured On The Television Series, “Magic City.”

Garage Girl — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:31:58 +0000

Airing for the 2012-2013 season, Magic City is set in Miami Beach, Florida the late 1950s, and includes an extravagant, black 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special belonging to a mob boss.

Countdown Of The Top Five Mustang Movies: Number Three

Garage Girl — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:00:21 +0000

You may be thinking this film didn’t have any Mustangs racing, but the film actually features three. More than any other Ford model in the movie these iconic Mustangs earn a spot on our Top Five Mustang movies!

A Ford Presentation: The “Hazel” TV Show, 1963

Garage Girl — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:17:19 +0000

Sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, many iconic models were used in the five-year run of Hazel, including several years of the Thunderbird, Galaxie, Fairlane, Falcon, Mustang, and others.

Video: Darwin Contestant Sets Himself On Fire During Arson Attempt

Michael Harding — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:36:48 +0000

Another Darwin contestant drives up to a building, attempts to burn it down, and sets himself on fire in the process. This is just one of those odd stories we couldn’t resist sharing with you.

Video: Mr. Regular Gets Real About The ’13-’14 Shelby GT500

Chris Demorro — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 18:05:31 +0000

The 2013-2014 Shelby GT500 was praised for its 662 horsepower engine, but Regular Car Reviews takes a more critical (and funny) look at the GT500. It raises the question, is it the best Shelby to-date?

Top 5 Most Infamous Street Rod/Customs Of All Time: #1

Bobby Kimbrough — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:47:26 +0000

When it comes to really morbid, nothing beats the infamous Ford death car of Bonnie and Clyde. Filled with over 100 bullet holes, this Ford is a bullet sponge that lures motorists off the highway in Primm, Nevada.

Video: Leno Talks Rental Racers With A Shelby GT350-H

Chris Demorro — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:17:01 +0000

The Hertz Rent-A-Racer program is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and Jay Leno invited the owner of an original Shelby GT350-H onto his YouTube show.

Video: Boss 429 Mustang Meets Jay Leno

Chris Demorro — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 22:30:53 +0000

The Boss 429 Mustang may have been underrated in its heyday, but the modern era has cast a more favorable light on the big-block pony car.

Video: Flathead Engine Running Without Cylinder Head

Bobby Kimbrough — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:55:04 +0000

We found a video of this Flathead engine being run without a cylinder head. Amazingly, the engine sounds great and probably could run for many more years.

Video: Vintage Sedan Hits the Mud Bog

Lauren Camille — Fri, 13 May 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Mud bogs are usually dominated by large trucks, Jeeps, and occasional SUV, but a vintage sedan tends to stick out like a sore thumb. The beast eventually gets stuck but we couldn’t stop rooting for the car.

Video: The Trophy Rat Race Truck Blends Rodding And Racing

Chris Demorro — Mon, 09 May 2016 16:19:53 +0000

The Trophy Rat is the vision of Ken Northrup, who wanted to build a daily driver rat rod that was a competitive trophy truck beneath its rusty looks.

Video: Classic Road Tests Of 1950s Automobiles

Chris Demorro — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:34:06 +0000

In this pair of car testing videos, journalist Tom McCahill puts some classic American iron through brutal road tests. Watch what happens when these classics are treated to rough conditions.