Need For Speed NFS Unbound 2022 was just recently released and after taking the plunge to purchase a PS5, the NFS Unbound 2022 edition was on my radar. I have played all of the previous NFS editions and was hopeful the latest release would knock it out of the park. Believe it or not, the […]
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One of the most exciting aspects of the auto industry is when automakers reveal new models to the public. A lot of the time, these cars don’t come to fruition until the automaker gets feedback for a concept car. The concept car has been the way that automakers showcase the future of design. Cars like the Oldsmobile Aurora, Plymouth Prowler, and even the Ford Bronco started as concept cars.
There have also been many high-end cars revealed on the auto show circuit which was a complete surprise. The Tesla Cybertruck was one of these vehicles as the automotive industry didn’t know what to expect from Elon Musk. The Cybertruck was one of the most jaw-dropping reveals in auto show history but there have been many others as well. We looked at some of the most jaw-dropping auto show reveals in history, so check them out here.
The Mission E was one of the most jaw-dropping Porsches of all time because it was unlike anything else that ever hit the road. The Mission E was unlike any other Porsche before because it was a fully electric-powered sports car. No other Porsche before was a fully electric model (via Porsche).
The Mission E was also groundbreaking because it can be fully charged in 15 minutes. Other notable features of the Mission E were the frighteningly fast 0 to 60 times the car produced. The styling of the Mission E was also different from anything else on the market at the time.
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Even though the idea of fast SUVs is nothing new, auto enthusiasts are continuously amazed by just how far this segment has evolved. From crude, heavy, and slow models, the segment evolved to very expensive and very fast machines that can challenge any sports car.
And it’s not just at the stoplight drags but also on the track and in the braking course. Yes, these high-performance SUVs are that good. So we chronicled the best of these super-fast SUVs. Check out these super SUVs that can leave sports cars in the dust right here.
Even though nobody expected that Aston would produce an SUV, it happened in 2020 with the fantastic DBX. The idea behind this model was to offer sports car handling and feel in an SUV body with a lot of power and driving dynamics (via Aston Martin).
With a Mercedes-derived twin-turbo V8 under the hood, the DBX has two power levels. The base model has a 542 HP engine, while the DBX 707 has 700 HP on tap. The more powerful version can reach 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and achieve almost 200 mph.
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SEMA 2022 Top 10 Trucks – Today we are taking a look at the top truck builds of SEMA Show 2022. Every truck on this list would easily win best in show at your local car show. Choosing between them was not easy. But since this is a top 10, I had to make some […]
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The automotive industry goes in waves, and there are always hot products that go in and out of favor. Like the station wagon, for instance. It was once a dominant form of family transportation that was replaced by the minivan. Nowadays, crossovers and SUVs are all the rage and pickup trucks have become luxury items. With the industry changing so often, vehicle nameplates get discontinued. Many of these nameplates are never seen again, and others come back after decades of memory, such as the Toyota Supra and the Chevy Camaro.
There are many great cars and trucks that have come and gone over the past couple of decades. Some of these revered discontinued vehicles are ripe for a major comeback. We looked at vehicles that were discontinued but could make a strong comeback in the coming years. The automotive industry is changing in ways it never did before, and these cars deserve to make another appearance. Check them out right here.
The FJ Cruiser was released to much fanfare in 2007, and a lot of that excitement was because of its retro styling. The initial sales for the FJ Cruiser were strong, but they took a nosedive within three years. The FJ Cruiser failed because of the 2008 recession and the high cost of fuel at the time, but nowadays everyone wants an SUV. There’s huge potential for the FJ Cruiser to come back as an EV model or even a diesel-powered model. The classic styling of the truck made it a notable competitor for the Jeep Wrangler (via FOX News).
The FJ Cruiser has been on the market in the rest of the world since 2007 and will cease production this year. The FJ EV concept, which debuted a few years ago, showed massive potential for what could come from the brand. With the Hummer EV and the Rivian RT, consumers are looking for fun off-roading that won’t hurt the environment. A new FJ Cruiser has the potential to be a lot more popular than the outgoing model ever was.
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This 1936 International Harvester pickup was reportedly acquired by the seller around 38 years ago and modified in 2015, at which time it was fitted with a 350ci Chevrolet V8, a Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission, and a 12-bolt Positraction differential. The matte black-finished channeled bodywork is mounted to a shortened frame and features a wood-lined bed, Heidt’s Superride independent front suspension, red leather upholstery, four-wheel disc brakes, a JVC CD stereo with Bluetooth, and steel wheels wrapped with semi-slick rear tires. This International Harvester hot rod is being offered with a bonded Texas title in the seller’s name.
The cab was reportedly channeled by 6.5” and the bed shortened by 3” prior to a repaint in matte black with custom graphics on the doors and red pinstriping. Exterior equipment includes wood bed slats, tinted windows, a fold-out windshield, and side-exit exhaust pipes. The seller notes imperfect chrome around the grill opening, along with a dented and wavy tailgate and cracked and delaminating paint on the inside of the bed.
Staggered-width 15” Coker Classic wheels are finished in red and mounted with Firestone-branded whitewall tires with semi-slicks out back. Braking is through four-wheel discs. The truck rides on Heidt’s Superride independent front suspension with adjustable ride height and coilovers along with rear leaf springs.
The cabin houses a bench seat trimmed in red leather with color-coordinated door panels and square-weave carpets. A JVC CD stereo equipped with Bluetooth connectivity is mounted under the seat and wired to an overhead speaker.
A three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a 90-mph speedometer and a combination gauge. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 1k miles. Total chassis mileage is unknown.
The 350ci Chevrolet V8 is said to have been rebuilt and installed during the build in 2015. Equipment reportedly includes an upgraded mild camshaft, 10.5:1 compression, and a 13-gallon fuel tank mounted in the bed.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission equipped with a 2,500-rpm stall torque converter and a 12-bolt Positraction differential with 4.10:1 gearing. The frame has reportedly been shortened by 18”, and additional underside photos can be seen in the gallery.
The truck is titled using the number listed on the Vehicle Identification plate shown above.
This Ford roadster pickup was built between 2009 and 2010 by Hot Rod Haven of Albuquerque, New Mexico for use in the C/TO class of SCTA-sanctioned land speed competitions, in which it competed between 2010 and 2013 before being converted to street use in 2014. The truck features modified 1940 Ford bodywork finished in black and mounted to a modified 1935 Ford frame, and power is supplied by a 383ci Chevrolet V8 equipped with Edelbrock Performer cylinder heads mated to a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 8” rear end with 4.11:1 gearing. Features include a removable black fabric-trimmed hardtop, side exhaust pipes, black leather upholstery, a heated seat, a digital stereo, and front disc brakes. This hot rod was acquired by the seller approximately a year ago and is now being offered with a clean New Mexico title in the seller’s name, listing the vehicle as a 1935 Ford.
The 1940 Ford bodywork has been chopped, channeled, and narrowed and is finished in black with #4041 and C/TO lettering on both doors. A hood-mounted snorkel was removed when the car was converted to street use. Black bedliner material has been applied to the bed, and exterior equipment includes a removable black fabric-trimmed hardtop, side exhaust pipes, dual side-view mirrors, Lexan wing windows, and a front tow loop. Photos of the hardtop removed can be seen at the end of the gallery.
Black-finished steel wheels feature chrome trim rings and are mounted with Excelsior tires. Braking is through front discs and rear drums. The truck rides on solid front and rear axles with chrome front shock absorbers and Pete & Jake’s suspension components.
The cabin houses a heated bench seat trimmed in black vinyl with matching door panels. Black bedliner material lines the floors, and a digital stereo is mounted under the passenger side of the dashboard. The vehicle is not fitted with a shift boot, though the seller notes that one will be included in the sale.
A three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of an engine-turned central instrument panel housing So-Cal-branded instrumentation that includes a 200-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 3k miles, around 500 of which have been added during current ownership. Total chassis mileage is unknown.
The 383ci Chevrolet V8 is topped by a single Holley carburetor and features Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder heads, MSD ignition, and chrome So-Cal-branded valve covers. The seller notes an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. Corrosion is present on the headers.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission with a fan-powered cooler and a Ford 8” rear end with 4.11:1 gearing. The frame was reportedly sourced from a 1935 Ford and reinforced for land speed competition. Additional underbody photos are provided in the gallery below, along with a handful of images from the build and a photo of the vehicle at Bonneville Speedway.
The truck is titled as a 1935 Ford using the frame number shown above.
This roadster was reportedly built in the 1990s by NASCAR driver Wally Dallenbach and features a custom metal frame topped by a Model T-style fiberglass body. Power is from a Ford 292ci inline-six equipped with a McCulloch supercharger and mated to a C4 three-speed automatic transmission, and features include a Ford 9” rear end, black vinyl upholstery, a chrome roll bar, and red-painted steel wheels. This hot rod was acquired by the seller in 2017 and is now being offered with a rebuilt Florida title, listing the vehicle as a 1967 Homemade Rod.
The Model T-style fiberglass body is finished in matte black and mounted on top of a custom metal frame. Additional exterior equipment includes an integrated cut-down windscreen, a chrome roll hoop and side mirrors, triple headlights, and side scoops for the rear-mounted radiator.
Red-painted steel wheels feature chrome baby moon hubcaps and are mounted with Coker Classic and Firestone-branded tires. Braking is through drums at all four corners, and the car features solid front and rear axles with coilovers out back.
The cabin houses a split bench seat trimmed in quilted black vinyl upholstery.
A three-spoke steering wheel with a quick-release sits ahead of Sunpro gauges monitoring oil pressure, coolant temperature, and voltage. The car is not fitted with a speedometer, tachometer, or odometer, and total mileage is unknown.
The 292ci Ford inline-six is equipped with a McCulloch supercharger and features an Offenhauser intake manifold with a single carburetor. Additional equipment includes a Turbonetics blow-off valve, a rear-mounted radiator, and a chrome valve cover. An oil change was performed in May 2022.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Ford C4 three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9” rear end. An additional underbody image is provided in the gallery below.
The Florida title lists “Rebuilt” under the Brands section.
This 1934 Ford Tudor Deluxe sedan features steel bodywork finished in two-tone silver and red mounted over a custom chassis equipped with Barry Lobeck frame rails. Power is supplied by a fuel-injected Chevrolet 350ci V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes QA1 adjustable coilovers, four-wheel disc brakes, a pop-out sunroof, a crank-out windshield, Budnik wheels, Vintage Air climate control, cruise control, an aftermarket head unit, and a Dakota Digital instrument panel. This Ford Tudor was acquired by the seller in August 2014 and is now offered with partial records, spare keys, touch-up paint, and a clean Ohio title in the name of the seller and their spouse.
The steel body sits atop a custom-fabricated chassis with Barry Lobeck frame rails and features a 3.5” chopped roof. A repaint was carried out in two-tone red and silver during prior ownership. Exterior details include a pop-out sunroof, side mirrors, chrome bumpers, a crank-out windshield, rear-hinged doors, dual chrome exhaust tips, and dual cowl lights. A dent and scratch on the right front fender are noted by the seller. Removable covers for the front end and headlights are included in the sale.
Budnik five-spoke wheels are mounted with Cooper CS3 Touring front and Continental CrossContact rear tires that measure 185/55R15 and 225/65R17 respectively. Additional modifications include a Chassis Engineering crossmember and rear spring kit and a Fatman front suspension system with QA1 adjustable coilovers. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The front suspension was lubricated in May 2022.
The cabin houses bolstered front bucket seats trimmed in black synthetic leather upholstery along with color-coordinated door panels and carpeting. Amenities include power windows, a Vintage Air climate control system, cupholders, cruise control, and an aftermarket head unit mounted overhead and linked with a CD changer. The front speakers and radio tuner are said to be inoperable.
A three-spoke steering wheel fronts a Dakota Digital instrument panel that features a digital speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer shows 73k miles, around 41k of which were added by the seller, though total chassis mileage is unknown. The tachometer is inoperable.
The fuel-injected Chevrolet 350ci V8 was installed during previous ownership and features headers along with a chrome-finished alternator and valve covers. An oil change was performed in May 2022.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission. Corrosion on the chassis is noted by the seller, and additional underside images are presented in the gallery.
The frame stamping shown above has a backwards “3” as the fourth digit, and the VIN listed on the Ohio title is “F5634C”.
This custom roadster was built between 2003 and 2007 and features a Poli-Form fiberglass body that is finished in red and mounted to a modified 1926 Ford Model T frame. Power is supplied by a 1.6L Toyota 2T-G twin-cam inline-four equipped with dual Mikuni-Solex side-draft carburetors and paired with a Toyota T-50 five-speed manual transmission. Additional equipment includes a gray soft top with removable Lexan side windows, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, fold-down rear luggage rack, Wilwood front disc brakes, Torq Thrust wheels, and a dropped I-beam front axle. The car was acquired by the seller around a year ago, and subsequent work has reportedly consisted of rebuilds of the carburetors, the installation of an electric fuel pump, and replacement of the fuel regulator, fuel lines, battery, thermostat, and hydraulic clutch cylinders, fluid changes, and the installation of a fuel pump cut-off switch. This Ford-style roadster is being offered with a manual documenting the build, spare wheels, and a clean California title in the seller’s name, listing the vehicle as a 1926 Ford.
The steel-reinforced Ford roadster-style fiberglass body was manufactured by Poli-Form Fiberglass and is mounted to a frame reportedly sourced from a 1926 Ford Model T that was boxed, re-shaped, and reinforced. The passenger-side engine panel has been modified to accommodate the carburetor intakes, and an air scoop is affixed to the driver’s side. The car is equipped with a gray soft top, and a rear receiver hitch and fold-down rear luggage rack were added by the seller. Various paint chips are highlighted in the gallery below, and the seller notes waves and scratches in the soft top window. Removable Lexan side windows are included in the sale.
Staggered-width 16” American Racing Torq Thrust wheels were installed during current ownership and mounted with 205/50 front and 245/50 rear Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 tires. Braking is through Wilwood front discs and rear drums. Suspension is comprised of a chrome Speedway 6” dropped I-beam front axle, transverse front and high-arch rear leaf springs, and KYB shocks. Total Performance steering arms and a Speedway tie-rod tube have been added, along with a steering box reportedly sourced from a 1981 Toyota Hilux pickup. The rear wheel cylinders were replaced in October 2021. A spare set of steel wheels will accompany the vehicle.
The cabin houses bucket seats sourced from a 2002 Camry that were fitted with replacement foam and reupholstered in gray vinyl. Pedals and switchgear from a Toyota Corolla have been added, and salt-and-pepper carpets line the floors. Amenities include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a heater, a two-speed windshield wiper motor, and USB outlet. The under-dash air conditioning system is inoperable and has not been converted to R134a.
A three-spoke steering wheel with a quick-release is mounted to a tilt steering column and sits ahead of instrumentation sourced from a 1974 Toyota Corolla, which is comprised of a 120-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary displays. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 6k miles, around 400 of which have been added during current ownership. The fuel gauge is inoperable, and the seller notes that no fuel level sending unit is installed.
The 1.6L 2T-G twin-cam inline-four was reportedly sourced from a JDM-spec 1972 Toyota and equipped with an alternator from a 2000 Celica, a water pump sourced from a 1981 Corolla, and dual Mikuni-Solex 40 PHH carburetors that are said to have been rebuilt within the last year. An exhaust manifold from a 1979 Corolla with shortened head pipes feeds a muffler sourced from a 2005 Scion xA with a TRD exhaust tip. Additional work during current ownership is said to have included fluid changes, along with the installation of a fuel pump cut-off switch and replacement of the battery, thermostat, fuel lines, and fuel regulator.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Toyota T-50 five-speed manual transmission and a differential sourced from a Toyota Previa. The clutch fluid was reportedly changed in September 2021, and the clutch hydraulic cylinders were replaced at that time. The seller notes an area of discoloration on the frame along with spots of corrosion. Additional underbody images are provided in the gallery below, along with a build manual and a handful of photos from the process.