Monthly Archives: January 2011

CAR SPOTTING: Phoenix (with slideshow)

Vintage Sheet Metal Baking in the Desert Sun On a recent visit to Phoenix, we had some time to kill before a flight home, so we spent a couple of hourse crawling through the industrial neighborhoods neighborhoods near Sky Harbor … Continue reading

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Chevrolet Kicks Camaro Convertible Production in Gear

Rick Hendrick, Dale Jr. on hand for ceremonial start of production Today at GM’s Oshawa, Ontario, assembly facility, dealer and motorsports impresario Rick Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were on hand to ceremoniously kick off the start of production for … Continue reading

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Shelby Dragonsnake Sells for $875,000

1-of-8 Cobra Drag Car Brings Big Bids at Mecum Kissimmee Auction Only eight Shelby Cobras were built with the drag-racing “Dragonsnake” package. The one that crossed the block on Jan. 29 at Mecum’s auction in Kissimmee, Fla., sold for $875,000. … Continue reading

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PHOTO FEATURE: 1992 Mustang SSP (with slideshow)

This semi-retired ’92 Mustang SSP still serves an active role with the Michigan State Police In the more than 90 years of the MSP, tradition has infused its operations and public presence, perhaps no more visibly than the distinctive blue … Continue reading

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NEW PRODUCT: LSX454R Crate Engine from GM Performance Parts

 GM Performance Parts (GMPP) has announced all-new LSX454R crate engine (part number 19257880), a 750-horsepower drag racing engine that is the most powerful small-block V-8 engine ever engineered by General Motors. It is officially rated at 750 horsepower and 680 lb.-ft. of torque, … Continue reading

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Metro Sled Makes Winter a Little More Bearable

For many people, it’s been a brutal winter. The snow gets plowed only in time for the next wave. We’re pretty tired of it, but the thought of blasting the drifts in this Metro-bodied snow sled is heart-warming. Sure, these … Continue reading

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McDorman Chevy Collection Liqudated (with slideshow)

 Enthusiast and dealer Bob McDorman sells his collection of low-mile, milestone Chevys Even when you saw it in person, it was difficult to fully appreciate the scope of Bob McDorman’s Chevrolet collection. Sure, there have been larger car collections – … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Dyno Destruction

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6×6 Street Rod is all about Grip

Found at a show outside Seattle, this military-axled hot rod pickup mixes its 6×6 driveline setup with an inline-six engine for a great theme. It may not be the fastest hot rod ever built, but it’s definitely in the running … Continue reading

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