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Quick Hitter: Super Cute Dumptruck is Super Cute

A friend of mine who loves moisturizers and fly fishing snapped this shot somewhere in the great state of Idaho.  Looking at it, I hope for the sake of the other drivers, that the driver took time to properly secure … Continue reading

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Upcoming Documentary: Wagonmasters

“The car that was once the quintessential image of the American Dream is all but dead – at least for most people.” – Wagonmasters website For every type, make, model, and style of car, there is a following  Part of … Continue reading

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Modern Art Monday: Speed’s Fancy Bits

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at hooniverse.com. Last weekend, Ray and I were fortunate enough to take in an exhibit called Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile. It features a very impressive collection of some … Continue reading

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Quick Hitter: Mormon Meteor Metro

The original Mormon Meteor III had a Curtiss aircraft engine that displaced 1,670 cubic inches.  This weak facsimile only has 543.  The Meteor had 750 hp, this copy has 330.  Hit the jump for a shadier picture.

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Modern Art Monday: Parking Lot Bonus At The Speed Exhibit

This post was originally written for and appeared here, at hooniverse.com. Over the weekend, Ray and I were fortunate enough to take in an exhibit called Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile. After taking in the wonders within the … Continue reading

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The Bonnevillains: Car Show Photo Dump And Wallpaper

I stopped by the Bonnevillains’ car show/open house over the weekend.  It was a nice gathering of ink, nice rides, and live music by Old Death Whisper.  Most of the cars on display were vintage American iron.  Traditional hot rods … Continue reading

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Shopping Advice: IXOOST iPod/iPhone Docks

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at hooniverse.com. Combine a custom machined block of aluminum, some old exhaust headers, and some high-quality speakers and what do you get? IXOOST, which is today’s coolest tech/automotive gadget. Rush out … Continue reading

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Ebay Find: 1931 Ford Model A Snow/Mud Track Coupe

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at http://www.hooniverse.com. When it comes to cigarettes, the more descriptors in the name, the more likely they are meant for women. For example, Virginia Slims Ultra Light Menthol 120s are surely … Continue reading

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Fiat Abarth: Now In Showrooms!

I have not personally seen one, but the Fiat marketing folks have announced that the Fiat Abarth has finally arrived in showrooms.  This is great news for Abarth enthusiasts as well as fans of Catrinel Menghia, who has become the … Continue reading

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Oh Muse! My Daily Commute Taunt

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at http://www.hooniverse.com.  Each and every day, on the way to and from work, I drive past it.  Each day I feel less and less of a man for not accepting its … Continue reading

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