Jeep is sometimes referred to as one of the most “patriotic” vehicle brands, and for good reason: Jeeps are often credited with helping the allies to victory during World War II. It’s one of the Jeep’s later gigs however, that perhaps cemented the Jeep’s image of tenacity and pluck. We’re talking about the “Dispatcher Jeep”
When GM launched its new F-body pony car in 1967, only two divisions got to take a crack at it: Chevy, with the Camaro and Pontiac, with the Firebird. Boasting unique styling cues and an assortment of Pontiac’s own engines, the Firebird easily set itself apart from its corporate twin. You could get your first-gen
The Dodge Demon and Ford Raptor represent the pinnacle of their respective performance niches: the Demon being an all-out, purpose-built drag car, and the Raptor a dune-hopping, desert-streaking off-roader. To complement their performance, both the Raptor and Demon got an aggressive visual treatment, including unique aero kits, modified stances, and (of course) radically-styled wheels. Voxx
The folks at Horsepower Wars decided to re-ignite an ages-old duel between the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro in a series of tiered challenges they’ve dubbed the “Pony Wars.” Though baseline tests hinted that the 2017 Camaro may have the performance edge over the 2017 Mustang, both Pony Wars teams got a $5,000 budget to
We typically shy away from trailered cars for our Lot Shots features, but when a track-prepped classic Porsche 911 rolls into the Summit Racing retail store lot, we gleefully make an exception. As the large number emblazoned on its side indicates, this is a 1971 Porsche 911E. In the early 1970s, the “E” trim slotted
In light of our favorite speed shop’s 50th birthday in 2018, we took a look at some of the gearhead milestones in both Summit Racing’s history and automotive history in general. To that end, we’ve put together a list of what we feel are the 10 most significant performance cars made from 1968-2018. Now, before
Squinting through a mud-, pollen-, or salt-covered windshield? Anco’s Replacement Windshield Washer Pump is a darn good option for folks with a broken or otherwise ineffective windshield washer system. This kit is also a pretty smart retrofit for older cars and trucks that may be struggling with a sub-par factory setup—if the vehicle even came
Contrary to popular belief, the Ford Mustang was not the first pony car. Nope, Plymouth actually launched the sporty affordable coupe segment with it’s Barracuda—a whole two weeks before Ford started prancing around with the Mustang in 1964. But while the Valiant-derived Barracuda won on the calendar, the Mustang won in the showroom, trouncing the
Dad is a pretty remarkable guy. From fixing leaky faucets and wonky vacuum cleaners, to building impressive hot rods, cruisers, and off-road rigs, he’s a got a knack for making things right. Our fathers have taught us a lot, like the importance of the breaker bar, how to make the perfect mid-project snack, and (for
Every year, we ask readers to chime in with some of the best bits of advice they’ve received from their Fathers. …And without fail, every year we get the same three responses: Never Buy A Ford. Don’t Drive a Mopar. Stay Away from GM. Automotive loyalties aside, we do get a ton of good ProTips
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