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Wagon Thursday(?): ’63 Chevy Nova Wagon

Posted on April 19, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and may have appeared here, at hooniverse.com. Yesterday, Kamil Kaluski wrote an entry on this very 1963 Nova wagon.  In that entry, he wrote, “Here is the thing; I like these cars, I appreciate … Continue reading →

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Truck Thursday: 1980 Plymouth Arrow Sport

Posted on April 5, 2012 by needthatcar

Here it is folks.  The holy grail of the D50/Mighty Max/Arrow family.  This isn’t some customized fixed up truck, it is all original.  The spoked wheels, the f*&#ing awesome decal package, the push bar, and the sunroof are all factory … Continue reading →

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Roadie! Viva Las Vegas 15 – Rockabilly Weekender

Posted on April 4, 2012 by needthatcar

Viva Las Vegas is one of the greatest collections of pre-1964 hot rods, rat rods, originals and restored American rides in the world.  It is also one of the largest collections of the members of today’s rockabilly sub-culture.  Yours truly … Continue reading →

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Crazy VW Owners Are Crazy

Posted on April 2, 2012 by needthatcar

These are a two alternative ideas for VW Beetles.  The first is a brilliant re-purposing of the front end of bug. This particular Bugrille is located somewhere in Argentina according to the person I got the image from.  Let’s hope … Continue reading →

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Truck Thursday: S10EV On The Cheap?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by needthatcar

(This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at Hooniverse.com.) From 1996 to 2003, GM built an electric car called the EV1. The car was a huge hit with environmentalists. Actor Ed Begley Jr. had one and sung its … Continue reading →

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SLC Autorama Highlight: Apolo Ohno’s 1964 Cadillac

Posted on March 20, 2012 by needthatcar

This beautiful 1964 Cadillac made its debut at SEMA a few months ago, but with all the goings-on at SEMA, it may have been lost in the shuffle a bit.  Let’s take a closer look at this beautiful car. Click … Continue reading →

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Rick Prelinger’s Lost Landscapes Of San Francisco – Archival Footage

Posted on March 19, 2012 by needthatcar

This film is a bit of a departure for Need That Car, as it is more historical than automotive, but don’t worry, there are a ton of cars to glance as the film rolls along. Rick Prelinger has spent countless … Continue reading →

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The Yin And Yang Of Road Salt

Posted on March 17, 2012 by needthatcar

(This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at hooniverse.com) Road salt is both your friend and your enemy. Those of us who live in areas with winter snow and ice have all been helped and hindered by it. … Continue reading →

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They Were All New Once: 1936 Chevrolet Assembly Line Film

Posted on March 16, 2012 by needthatcar

(This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at Hooniverse.com.) The Great Depression was in full swing in 1936.  However, Roosevelt’s New Deal was now three years old.  Things were starting to improve.  The U.S. was going back to … Continue reading →

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Utah Autorama Debut: Roy Lovato’s 1937 Ford Roadster

Posted on March 14, 2012 by needthatcar

Ford made a roadster in 1937, but there has never been one quite like this.  This jewel comes from the creative mind of Roy Lovato Senior, and it is brilliant in its execution. Click through for more of 37th Street.

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