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  • Unreal Memories–Michael Paul Smith

    Looking at his photos you will be certain that he discovered a stash of photographs in a shoe box hidden in an attic of an old house that was about to be torn down or perhaps discovered in an old… Continue reading

  • The 4G63

    Mitsubishi came up with the most awesome 2 litre 4 cylinder engine ever.  I love it in my Evolution IX but there are plenty of other cars that have maxed this incredible power plant. How about a 900 hp Evolution… Continue reading

    The 4G63

  • Another Bullitt Mustang Project Car

    Ford produced the Mustang back in 1964 and it kicked off the era of the pony car.  Soon Chevy had the Camaro and Pontiac had a Firebird, followed by Mopar’s Barracuda. Carol Shelby was tapped to produce a performance version… Continue reading

    Another Bullitt Mustang Project Car

  • Robotic Gas Pump–Coming Soon?

    In the old days, prior to 1972, you would pull into a filling station and a person would come out and greet you.  They would ask how much and what type of gasoline you wished to purchase.  They would pump… Continue reading

    Robotic Gas Pump–Coming Soon?

  • The New 2014 Formula One Season

    The changes to F1 this year are enormous.  Smaller turbo engines and a completely new ERS (energy recovery systems) that mean far different braking, and much more torque.  The aerodynamics have been changed with smaller front wings, DRS (drag recovery… Continue reading

  • Why Are Things Like This?

    Obviously I don’t know how much you fly.  No, I mean in aircraft.  While I spend a good deal of my travel time inside a car or truck there are those times when I must submit myself to the indignities… Continue reading

    Why Are Things Like This?

  • Jeff Gordon–Jalopnik didn’t believe it–test drive 2

    If you enjoyed the Pepsi and Jeff Gordon test drive with a dealership sales guy just about wetting his pants you should enjoy this one.  Jalopnik questioned the reality of the test drive so Jeff gave one of the writers… Continue reading

  • A Most Amazing Fiat 500–er, Lambo

    A long while back I posted about a Citroen turned into an awesome delivery van powered by a Ferrari engine, but this one just might take the cake.  Thanks Karl. Continue reading

  • So What do you do When a Cop is Speeding?

    Me?  Pretty much nothing, but in October of 2011 here is what a state trooper did: Trooper stopping police Questions to ask yourself: Did the trooper do the right thing? Was it OK for the cop to be speeding? Did… Continue reading

    So What do you do When a Cop is Speeding?

  • Predicting the Future of Cars

    Boy, talk about risky!  Well here is my big chance to share my predictions about the Automobile and its future – immediate and otherwise… Technology All Wheel Steering – Remember the late 1980’s when Honda, Mitsubishi and other Japanese manufacturers… Continue reading

    Predicting the Future of Cars