Category Archives: Hooniverse

Police Car Plows Into Car On Freeway: WTF Investigation Underway

Posted on October 19, 2012 by needthatcar

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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24 Hours of Lemons Thunderhill 2012: Photo Dump

Posted on September 27, 2012 by needthatcar

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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Fat Christine: 1952 Buick Small Block Chevrolet Swap

Posted on July 12, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. Here at Hooniverse, we advocate “doing stuff” with cars.  Whether it is a day at the track, a gathering at a coffee shop, a roadie, or just working in … Continue reading →

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Modern Art Monday: Parking Lot Bonus At The Speed Exhibit

Posted on June 18, 2012 by needthatcar

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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Oh Muse! My Daily Commute Taunt

Posted on May 1, 2012 by needthatcar

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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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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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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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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Bajaj Tempo Hanseat, As Presented By Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Posted on February 26, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, on hooniverse.com. So often in my life, I have discovered that a certain car exists and that I want one on the same day.  The Tempo Hanseat fits snugly into that … Continue reading →

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Truck Thursday – Fiat Edition

Posted on February 25, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here on hooniverse.com. Fiat is all the rage right now.  The Abarth is coming sometime this quarter, the 500 is selling in decent numbers, and finally there is an option for people … Continue reading →

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