Author Archives: needthatcar

Generational Phenomenon: Police Distrust

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. [image source: http://www.motoringartist.com] The Vietnam war was in full swing, Woodstock had come and gone, and a new generation was being introduced to this crazy world. Jim Morrison had died a mysterious death … Continue reading

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Police Car Plows Into Car On Freeway: WTF Investigation Underway

This post originally appeared here, at hooniverse.com. Let’s say you are driving along a freeway when you come upon another vehicle that has slowed considerably and you punt the other vehicle hard enough that the driver has to be cut … Continue reading

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Ran When Parked: 1929 Model A Pickup

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. From the “This is probably too much of a project for you” file, a 1929 Ford Model A pickup for sale in Helper, Utah. There are people out there who could turn this … Continue reading

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Soviet Conveyance: Riga Autobus Factory

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. [image :autowp.ru] Riga, Latvia, was an important city to the U.S.S.R.  It provided a key port to the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.  Latvia was incorportated into the U.S.S.R. in 1944, … Continue reading

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Quick Hitter: Separated At Birth, Griffin Edition

Design inspiration could come from anywhere…even Quahog.

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Wagon Wednesday: 1968 International Atlas 12

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. Someone took the name Travelall very seriously when they created this 12 door International. Oddly, at this time, it doesn’t have five rows of seating, but rather, a vintage moonshine still in the rear … Continue reading

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CycleKarting: Coolest Thing Ever

[image source: swipelife.com] Have you heard of cyclekarting?  The premise is an affordable, attractive go-kart for adults.  The “rules” state that you cannot buy a cyclekart; you must build it yourself.  The final product is genius.  Hit the jump for … Continue reading

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Unclean Shorts: Russian or Caesarean?

Sometimes it’s just not your day.  Conversely, some days really, really are your day.  This Russian truck driver casually displays the latter by unexpectedly stepping out of his truck. Bet he was born Caesarean.  Click through for the video.

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24 Hours of Lemons Thunderhill 2012: Photo Dump

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. The 24 Hours of Lemons Thunderhill 2012 featured cars that Hoons the world over will appreciate. Here are some automotive highlights from the race, along with a few comments. The Starion/Conquest pictured above … Continue reading

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Enola Gay Hangar Photoshoot

Each September, the city of West Wendover, Nevada hosts Wings and Wheels, a car show/air show.  Some of the nicest cars and airplanes from the surrounding area show up and show off.  The star of the show, in many ways, … Continue reading

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