Category Archives: Items of Interest (Not for sale)

Project Turbo Arrow: NTC’s Build Thread

Posted on January 21, 2012 by needthatcar

Need That Car has a new project.  Actually, it’s two projects in one.  The first part of the project is a 1980 Plymouth Arrow.  The truck itself was featured in an earlier post and, well, it just stole my heart.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Custom, Gems from the Dark Years (1971-1987), Items of Interest (Not for sale), Japanese, Mini Trucks, Turbo Arrow | 7 Comments

Vintage Auto Racing Crash Video (Warning: Graphic)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by needthatcar

There is something about this video.  I keep coming back to it.  The music selection is what really cements it for me.  It is a fantastic collection of vintage auto racing crashes.  Be warned, however, that it is difficult to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Items of Interest (Not for sale), Race cars, Sweet videos, Vintage Midgets | Leave a comment

NeedThatCar Now a Partner Blog To www.chromjuwelen.com

Posted on January 18, 2012 by needthatcar

If you had to pick the best-looking automotive blog on the web, it would be http://www.chromjuwelen.com, hands down.  Dig just a touch deeper and you’ll find that beauty is more than skin deep.  I am excited to announce that NeedThatCar … Continue reading →

Posted in chromjuwelen, Imports (Euro), Items of Interest (Not for sale), Sweet videos, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Not Completely Brushing Off Snow Could Cost You a Windshield (Or Worse)

Posted on January 17, 2012 by needthatcar

Those of us who live in areas with snowy winters have all done it.  After a snow storm, perhaps in a rush, you clean only the windows, get in and drive off.  This post illustrates (!) the hazards of not … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints, Items of Interest (Not for sale) | 1 Comment

Blastolene Decoliner

Posted on January 12, 2012 by needthatcar

The Blastolene Decoliner is a one of a kind, hand-made luxury RV/Art piece/streamliner.  The craftsmanship is amazing.  The styling is excellent.  The engineering is impressive.  Most of all, the scale of the project is astounding. Hit the jump for several … Continue reading →

Posted in Custom, Items of Interest (Not for sale), Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Video: 1946 Midget Racing Newsreel

Posted on January 11, 2012 by needthatcar

Watch this vintage newsreel video of a midget race in New Jersey from 1946.  So far, it is the best video I have found of racing from my midget’s era.  Historic Hinchliffe Stadium was the site of the race, but … Continue reading →

Posted in 1940s, Items of Interest (Not for sale), Race cars, Sweet videos, Vintage Midgets | 1 Comment

Adorable. 1961 R/C Impala Low-Rider With Hydraulics

Posted on January 9, 2012 by needthatcar

This is a video of a radio control ’61 Impala low-rider with functional hydraulics.  It is just about as cute as anything.  It rides on a scratch-built brass frame and it does all the standard low-rider moves. Click it for … Continue reading →

Posted in 1960s, Custom, It's Electric!, Items of Interest (Not for sale), Sweet videos | 2 Comments

EV Midget Build – Part 6: Odds and Ends

Posted on December 18, 2011 by needthatcar

The next item on the to-do list for the midget was brakes.  We could roll and steer, now we needed to stop.  ’40s midgets did not use a brake pedal.  Instead, they had a lever on the outside of the … Continue reading →

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Video: Pre-war Lakebed Hot Rod Racing

Posted on December 17, 2011 by needthatcar

A great video of hot rodding days gone by.  It is described by its creator, Tommy Lorbeer, as follows: “My dad raced his AV8 roadster at the dry lakes when he was in high school, prior to WWII. My Uncle … Continue reading →

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Product Review #1: Dynamat

Posted on December 17, 2011 by needthatcar

In September, I took a trip to St. George, Utah in the Need That Car Scion xB.  It is about a 300 mile drive.  While I was there, a 16 year old girl turned left and narrowly missed my xB, … Continue reading →

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