Video: 1955 24 Hours of LeMans Tragedy

Posted on January 22, 2012 by needthatcar

The single worst auto racing accident of all time occured in the 1955 24 Hours of LeMans.  An incredible 83 spectators, plus one driver were killed.  Another 120 people were injured.  Click through for the original Pathe News (British) newsreel report.

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Scootmobile – Wait, What?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by needthatcar

Born of neccessity, the scootmobile was a miniature automotive movement of the 1940s.  WWII had seen severe rationing of gasoline and people were finding efficient alternatives to ordinary automobiles. This is one of the more attractive examples.

Scoot Mobile

Credit: Modern Mechanix - July, 1947

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Need That Car – Name That Car

Posted on January 21, 2012 by needthatcar

Many touches of auto design from days gone by have faded away over the decades.  One of which was the iconic hood emblem.  What better way to brighten up an otherwise dull hood than a flying chrome nymph? Name that car NeedthatcarClick it to make your guess in the comment section.

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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.  I simply could not let some other undeserving clod have it.

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

Weekly Wagon: 1963 Mercury Colony Park

Posted on January 20, 2012 by needthatcar

Need That Car loves station wagons.  This 1963 Mercury Colony Park marks the first of a weekly series devoted to the station wagon.  Perhaps this particular wagon is not the most auspicious beginning for a weekly series, but station wagons aren’t really auspicious cars, are they?

Need That Car Mercury Colony Park

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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 watch.  Some of the crashes shown were almost certainly fatal.

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Looks Familiar – 1937 Ford Woody Project

Posted on January 18, 2012 by needthatcar

This 1937 Ford Woodie project looks familiar to Need That Car.  Perhaps it’s because I once owned it.  It’s now here on ebay for the low, low price of…FREE!  Well, free if you pay the shop that currently owns it to finish the Woodie conversion, which would set you back only $55-65k.

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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 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 will now be adding its unique touches to their great site.

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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 clearing the snow from the whole car.

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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.

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