Author Archives: needthatcar

In Search Of The Perfect Parking Spot

Posted on February 24, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, on hooniverse.com. Ostiusionophobia:  <Late 20th-c.  From L. Ostium “Door”, L. Sionem “Dent”>  The irrational fear of door dings.  I may have made up the name of the condition, but the condition … Continue reading →

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Fiat Abarth, Yes! 1976? No!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by needthatcar

Did you see that Superbowl ad for the Fiat 500 Abarth? Are you one of the cool people who are thinking to themselves right now, “I saw it online waaaay before the Superbowl”? Either way, you are probably stricken by … Continue reading →

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NTC Movie Review: Love The Beast

Posted on February 21, 2012 by needthatcar

Love The Beast  is a documentary about Eric Bana and his 1974 Australian Ford Falcon XB Coupe.  It is currently available on Netflix Streaming and Hulu.com.  Bana directed the film and is a character – along with the car and a … Continue reading →

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Custom Ford Truck…Thing

Posted on February 11, 2012 by needthatcar

I saw this custom truck at a local car show two years ago.  It has had some amazing metal work done to it.  It appears to be loosely based on a 1956 Ford.  All I could think of was that … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wagon Déjà Vu Edition: 1960 Hillman Husky

Posted on February 9, 2012 by needthatcar

Now don’t go thinking I’m getting lazy.  This is not the same Hillman Husky that was featured here before.  It’s a newer, nicer one.  This one has the updated body styling, many new mechanicals, and shiny paint. Hit the jump … Continue reading →

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1968 VW Transporter: Best Ad Text Since Lady-Lovin’ Lincoln

Posted on February 7, 2012 by needthatcar

This Transporter is for sale in Orem, Utah.  It looks to be in nice shape but what is great about it is the way the owner wrote the ad.  The entire text is as follows: “My bus could be your bus. The … Continue reading →

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Hurry, A Turtle Top Super Van

Posted on February 6, 2012 by needthatcar

You will need to get busy if you want to buy this Super Van.  It is listed here on ebay and it is going to end soon.  Once you buy it, you can use it to get busy (boom).  It … Continue reading →

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Project Turbo Arrow Wiring Update

Posted on February 6, 2012 by needthatcar

Quick update on the Arrow project: I was able to finally pare down the Conquest Harness to just the engine control items. That is, mass air flow, boost sensor, spark controller, temp, oil pressure, knock sensor, and the ECM. Click … Continue reading →

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Need That Car – Name That Car III

Posted on February 4, 2012 by needthatcar

Welcome to Need That Car – Name That Car III. Seems like only a couple of weeks ago we did NTC I. Anyway, this week’s Name That Car is coming to you from far away places with strange-sounding names. Hit … Continue reading →

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Everyday Cars Of The Rockford Files

Posted on February 2, 2012 by needthatcar

A gold 1974 Pontiac Firebird is the car you immediately think of when you think of the Rockford Files.  Watching the series now, in 2012, what stands out to me isn’t the Firebird, but the vehicles in the background.  It … Continue reading →

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