So we were sitting around surfing the Net—er, um, doing some completely legit work-related Internet research—when we noticed the guys at MSN had compiled a list of the most-beautiful American cars of all time. So after we finished reading about Kim Kardashian’s “lavish” wedding dress and America’s top wine country destinations, we scrolled back to check out
If you’ve been into motorsports for any period of time, chances are you’re familiar with those old And They Walked Away videos. This year’s edition of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta, GA had some prime crash/explosion candidates for those videos. And, thankfully, everyone involved in this weekend’s mayhem walked away. NHRA Top
Editor’s Note: Real-World Powerplants is a recurring series that profiles engines and engine builds by everyday high performance enthusiasts—hot rod hobbyists with DIY work ethics and real-world budgets. Mopar’s 318 small-block engine is the ultimate sleeper engine. One of the most common Mopar V8s of all-time, the 318 is reliable, affordable, and readily available. Since most 318s
OK, Thursday. We’ll play along. We’re jumping on the Throwback Thursday bandwagon with some vintage photos and literature, starting with this 1920s-era carburetor brochure a friend found in his grandfather’s basement. We love the highly detailed, exploded view of the float-style carburetor. The Toledo, OH-based company was well known for its float-style and diaphragm-style carburetors,
[portfolio_slideshow id=30707] Jane Thewes and her son Matt always bonded over cars. When Matt Thewes was growing up in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood, the single mom would take her only son to car shows and stereo competitions. After Matt joined the military and wanted to purchase a car, she co-signed on a 1986 Mustang GT. And even when the two were separated by
The goal is simple: Create a modern version of a 1955 Chevrolet. The road to achieving that goal? Well, that’s been anything but simple. In fact, car builder and ProRides owner Denny Terzich says his team has done well over 100 modifications (and counting) to this radical ’55 Chevy, which he’s nicknamed Project X-BOX. But
[portfolio_slideshow id=30618] Brian Kreuser is to Monday Night Cruise-Ins what Howard Cosell was to Monday Night Football. Except Brian tells the story through his camera. And also he doesn’t wear one of those ridiculous looking 1970s blazers to do it–at least not to our knowledge. The point is Brian was back at the Summit Racing Equipment
Most of us have a crazy uncle. You know the one—unsophisticated, loud, and little rough around the edges. And just a whole lot of fun. Robert Killian’s 2,000-horsepower 1928 Model A is that crazy uncle in automotive form. This one-of-a-kind “rat rod” still features its original paint, giving it that unrefined patina look. Inside, an 820-cubic-inch Ford engine
[portfolio_slideshow id=30545] Thinking about an engine swap? As you undoubtedly know, the General Motors LS family of engines is one of the most desired engines for swaps right now. Lightweight, afforadable, and abundant, LS engines can be found in everything from classic muscle cars to one-off custom hot rods. But we don’t need to tell
What screams “horsepower” more than a Roots-style supercharger poking out of a hood? Blowers produce big power gains, offer excellent throttle response with little or no lag, and newer models even deliver decent fuel economy. And oh yeah—they look killer, too. The fact that most superchargers are virtually maintenance-free? Well, that’s an added bonus to
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