Date: 1967
Location: Grand Bend, Ontario
Source: via London Free Press / Facebook
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Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 2022 Lamborghini Huracán STO (Super Trofeo Omologato) powered by a 5.2-liter V10 paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle. Features include the sport exhaust system, adjustable front splitter, Contrast Pack, Travel Package and embroidered upholstery. Finished in black and green with matching Alcantara interior, this Huracán STO is offered by a dealership with a clean CARFAX report and clear Florida title.
The lightweight body is largely made of carbon fiber and comes finished in Nero Noctis accented by Verde Selvans from front to back. Features include adjustable front splitter, front air ducts, NACA air intake, diffuser, carbon fiber engine bonnet and other trim, manually adjustable rear wing, LED front and rear lighting, dual matte black exhaust outlets and STO decals.
The forged, matte black 20-inch HEK wheels are wrapped in staggered-width Bridgestone tires.
The two-seat cockpit is fitted with Nero Cosmus and Verde Fauns Alcantara-covered carbon fiber bucket seats. Amenities include touchscreen infotainment system with rear-view camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, multi-function Alcantara steering wheel with paddle shifters, STO embroidery and Huracán-inscribed aluminum door sills.
Instrumentation includes a digital speedometer, 10,000-rpm tachometer and customizable gauges for additional vehicle vitals. The digital odometer reads 850 miles, which is in line with the most recent mileage listed in the CARFAX report.
The naturally aspirated mid-mounted 5.2-liter V10 was rated at 631 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. The CARFAX report shows that a service was performed in November 2022 at a Lamborghini dealership. Power is fed to the rear wheels via an LDF (Lamborghini Doppia Frizione, or“Lamborghini double clutch”) seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle plus limited-slip differential.
Steering is performed by an electro-mechanical power rack connected to a four-wheel steering system. The suspension uses front and rear double-wishbone setups along with anti-roll bars. Handling and traction is aided by electronic stability control. Stopping is provided by carbon-ceramic anti-lock disc brakes with green calipers. The front suspension can be lifted to clear speed bumps and driveway entrances.
The CARFAX report shows this is a one-owner vehicle with an accident-free history.
The auction for this 2022 Lamborghini Huracán STO ends on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (MST)
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Josh Mazerolle doesn’t smoke, never has, never will. Regardless, he said the Marlboro-inspired paint scheme for his 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille was just too spot-on to pass up.
“The car’s already shaped like a pack of cigarettes,” he said. “Plus it’s got that cream paint with some patina, it was kind of a gross car.”
Thus with some simple masking, some red paint, and liberal appropriation of the Marlboro font, the Whoop-DeVille was thrust upon the Internet in a blatant effort to, as Mazerolle said, “instigate a emotional response,” “make it look cool without sucking a lot of my life away,” and also provide Mazerolle with a winter ride that he could also drive to Holley’s LS Fest and feature on “Deathwish,” the car build show he stars in on Amazon Prime.
“And it’s gotten a lotta laughs, that’s for sure,” he said.
The Cadillac, to the best of Mazerolle’s knowledge, started out as a Florida car before eventually migrating north to New Hampshire, where Mazerolle lives. Rust wasn’t a problem for it, but the “notoriously bad” 125hp 4.1-liter V-8 with Digital Fuel Injection was, and with a bum engine, the car nearly met its fate at a local salvage yard.
“Apparently it was going across the scales when the junkyard owner’s son said, ‘Nope, it’s mine,’ and stuffed a junkyard 5.3 in it,” Mazerolle said.
The early LS-based engine – most probably a 285hp LM7 out of a GMT800 Chevrolet Silverado – more than doubled the 4100’s power rating without any modifications and fit neatly and easily into the DeVille’s engine bay. The swap was nearly finished, too, when the junkyard owner’s son put the Cadillac up for sale.
“I figured it was an easy thing for me,” Mazerolle said. “It just needed an exhaust and a brake caliper.”
He fully intended to fix it and drive it just the way it was, but as he started in on the caliper, a case of the might-as-wells sprang up. He’d often wondered what a GM B-body car would look like with a Ford Twin I-Beam or Twin Traction Beam axle (what he calls “whoop scissors”) under the front of it, so he figured if he had the front end of the Cadillac apart, he might as well grab one of the Ford setups to see how it’d fit.
“I’m an off-road guy, and those TTBs get a lot of wheel travel without having to spend much money,” he said. “It’s not a really good setup, but it’s cool.”
In the end, he sourced two Twin I-Beam setups from a pair of two-wheel-drive 1995 Ford F-250s just to use both passenger-side axle arms, which he then mounted to a single pivot in the center of the car, giving the setup the exact width that Mazerolle wanted. He kept the Ford disc brakes and eight-lug spindles but rather than try to fit the Ford coil springs, he fabricated mounts for Profender bypass shocks with position-sensitive dampening and custom-fabricated control arms that gave him 20 inches of wheel travel. To ensure zero bump-steer with the suspension setup, he custom-built a steering system with long tie rods that also share a common center pivot.
“In my head, it fit better than it actually did,” he said. “It took building the car to realize I’m an idiot.”
Around back, he matched the front end’s new height with an eight-lug GM 14-bolt rear axle fitted with disc brakes and suspended on 1999 Chevrolet S-10 ZR-2 springs with custom-length shackles. Seventeen-inch Hummer H2 wheels bolted right up to both the Ford front spindles and the 14-bolt rear axle. Falcon Wildpeak M/T tires provided appropriate knobbiness for what Mazerolle calls a “trophy car.”
Other than adding a complete Flowmaster exhaust, the LS engine remained untouched. So did the Cadillac’s stock TH200-4R transmission, and Mazerolle instantly came to regret leaving it so when he discovered it had given up the ghost on the Whoop-DeVille’s test drive to the gas station to fill up for the trip to Kentucky for last year’s LS Fest East. Rather than turn around, Mazerolle limped the car to Gearstar Performance Transmission in Akron, Ohio, where he convinced them to let him swap out the stock transmission for one of Gearstar’s Level 5 TH200-4R performance transmissions in the company’s parking lot. “The LS will get a supercharger, so I wanted to make sure we were prepared for that,” Mazerolle said. “We’re just not there yet.”
Still, he managed to make it to the show, get plenty of social media exposure for the car, and dial in the front suspension on the off-road course. Since then, he’s followed through on his intention of making it his winter driver, though he’s also considering not just adding the aforementioned supercharger but also taking it desert racing out West. “I think it’d be cool on a short course,” he said.
Ford’s Pro Electric Supervan concept is set to tackle the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and the Blue Oval has teed up current Pikes Peak record holder Romain Dumas to do the driving.
The French racing driver posted a blistering time of 7:57.148 in 2018 behind the wheel of Volkswagen’s ID.R electric time attack special, and while the Supervan isn’t expected to set a new record, it may come close.
The concept was unveiled at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed with a powertrain consisting of four electric motors that together deliver 1,972 hp, more than Rimac’s Nevera hypercar. The multiple motors enable the wild van to sprint to 62 mph from rest in less than 2.0 seconds.
The concept is based on Ford’s E-Transit Custom electric van but shares very little with that production model. For example, its unique body is made from composite materials, and the platform is a purpose-built steel space frame with front and rear subframes housing unequal-length double wishbone suspension front and rear.
Ford built the concept to serve as a demonstrator for new technologies, both in electric powertrains and in connectivity and other digital features that can benefit businesses. Similarly, the automaker in 2020 presented a Mustang Mach-E with 1,400 hp, and earlier this month it teased another EV performance concept, this time expected to be based on the F-150 Lightning.
The 2023 Pikes Peak is scheduled for June 25. This will be Dumas’ eighth appearance at the Race to the Clouds. His first outing was in 2012. Ford’s history at the annual race just outside of Colorado Springs goes back to 1916, when a Model T made the climb up to the finish at 14,115 feet above sea level in a time of 28:03.
This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com.
Not every classic car is a concours-ready example. Some enthusiasts would rather start out with a car that need a little work and allows them to customize or finalize the restoration in their own tastes.
The Pick of the Day is a 1959 Ford Custom 300 listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Laveen, Arizona. (Click the link to view the listing)
“Excellent candidate for restoration,” the listing begins. “This Ford is an AZ original car, very straight and clean.” The Custom and the Custom 300 slotted below the Fairlane models beginning in 1957. While the base Custom was targeted specifically for fleet buyers, the Custom 300 sat just above it and offered some value. The model was phased out by 1960 so its lifespan was short-lived.
Whenever a seller includes a photo of a car’s data plate in the photo gallery, it’s interesting to run the information through an online decoder. The trim tag on this Custom 300 can be decoded as follows:
- Serial Number: C9PG174799
- Engine Code C: 292cid V8
- Body Series 58E: Custom 300 Fordor
- Assembly Plant P: Twin Cities, Minnesota
- Production Sequence: 174,799
- Color LC2: Surf Blue and Wedgewood Blue
- Trim 02: Blue Ribbed Vinyl Bolster and Blue Block Fabric
- Date 08F: June 8, 1959
- Trans 2: Overdrive
- Axle 3: 3.70 Ratio
Here’s where things get interesting: The seller states in the listing that power comes from a 332cid V8 mated to a three-speed manual transmission. This information conflicts with the trim tag since the car left the factory with a 292cid motor and an automatic transmission. It’s not uncommon for cars to receive motors and transmission swaps, especially when they are 64 years old. And regardless of the current drivetrain setup, the seller asserts that mechanical condition of the car is sound. “Always starts and runs great,” the seller says. “Clutch is smooth, car starts good, and runs great.”
Cosmetically, the car looks a little worn although it is complete and rust-free. The exterior is finished in two-tone blue and is dressed in brightwork for the bumpers, side moldings, and badging. Footwork comes from steel 14-inch wheels with Ford-branded chrome hubcaps.
This car looks like a great canvas for further restoration or customization, and the price is reasonable. The seller is asking $12,500 or best offer for this Custom 300. Best of all, it looks like the car comes with a set of blue fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
Race cars aren’t the first genre that comes to mind when discussing the Autorama World of Wheels show, but 2023 saw an impressive variety of go-fast vehicles on display in Detroit. Anything from fresh builds to race cars with a heritage were present, and the most popular words from show-goers wandering the Cobo center were “Wow, look at all the race cars here!” Tom Bailey and the Sick Week crew had several of their drag-and-drive vehicles on display, and a few rare historic race cars also made an appearance. Check out five fan favorites followed by an additional gallery of horsepower below.
“Blastro” 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van
The info card on this eye-catching fast van sang “Knock, knock, knockin’ on seven’s door.” Blastro is an all-steel street legal pro-mod motorhome built by Tom Richey. The home build took 14 years and over 14,000 hours to complete. The entire build is custom, but a few standout details include a unique swinging side door, pro-mod rear wing, and a 10” chop in the front and 7.5” in the rear. It’s powered by a blown alcohol 526-ci pro-mod engine capable of 2,200 horsepower.
“Blastro” 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van
The info card on this eye-catching fast van sang “Knock, knock, knockin’ on seven’s door.” Blastro is an all-steel street legal pro-mod motorhome built by Tom Richey. The home build took 14 years and over 14,000 hours to complete. The entire build is custom, but a few standout details include a unique swinging side door, pro-mod rear wing, and a 10” chop in the front and 7.5” in the rear. It’s powered by a blown alcohol 526-ci pro-mod engine capable of 2,200 horsepower.
“Blastro” 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van
The info card on this eye-catching fast van sang “Knock, knock, knockin’ on seven’s door.” Blastro is an all-steel street legal pro-mod motorhome built by Tom Richey. The home build took 14 years and over 14,000 hours to complete. The entire build is custom, but a few standout details include a unique swinging side door, pro-mod rear wing, and a 10” chop in the front and 7.5” in the rear. It’s powered by a blown alcohol 526-ci pro-mod engine capable of 2,200 horsepower.
“Blastro” 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van
The info card on this eye-catching fast van sang “Knock, knock, knockin’ on seven’s door.” Blastro is an all-steel street legal pro-mod motorhome built by Tom Richey. The home build took 14 years and over 14,000 hours to complete. The entire build is custom, but a few standout details include a unique swinging side door, pro-mod rear wing, and a 10” chop in the front and 7.5” in the rear. It’s powered by a blown alcohol 526-ci pro-mod engine capable of 2,200 horsepower.
1965 Dodge Coronet
This lightweight race car uses all factory original engine components, including factory installed headers, a high-lift mechanical cam, 12.5:1 compression pistons, and an aluminum water pump and oil pump. Weight reduction includes the removal of the back seat, rear window regulators, radio and heater elements. Special lightweight body parts include steel bumpers and brackets, fenders, hood and scoop, doors with aluminum hinges, lightweight corning glass, and a weight-saving interior including front seats and door panels.
1940 Willys Gasser
A fan favorite race car list wouldn’t be complete without a Willys gasser. This one, owned by Bill Kellogg of Warren, MI, has all the vintage vibes and is equipped with a 392 Chrysler Hemi and topped with a big blower. A Ford 9-inch rear axle teamed with drag shocks and ladder bars gives it its menacing stance and the traction required to propel it down the dragstrip.
1940 Willys Gasser
A fan favorite race car list wouldn’t be complete without a Willys gasser. This one, owned by Bill Kellogg of Warren, MI, has all the vintage vibes and is equipped with a 392 Chrysler Hemi and topped with a big blower. A Ford 9-inch rear axle teamed with drag shocks and ladder bars gives it its menacing stance and the traction required to propel it down the dragstrip.
1940s Belly Tank Lakester Race Car
Otherwise called belly tanks, drop tanks, tankers, or streamliners, the belly tank lakesters are associated with the heydays of dry lakes racing. Built from a mix of discarded WWII aircraft parts, namely drop tanks or portable fuel cells, these quick little racers are an important part of early hot-rodding history. Back in the day, they could reach over 100-hp, but the tankers still raced today can reach upwards of 360-mph.
1940s Belly Tank Lakester Race Car
Otherwise called belly tanks, drop tanks, tankers, or streamliners, the belly tank lakesters are associated with the heydays of dry lakes racing. Built from a mix of discarded WWII aircraft parts, namely drop tanks or portable fuel cells, these quick little racers are an important part of early hot-rodding history. Back in the day, they could reach over 100-hp, but the tankers still raced today can reach upwards of 360-mph.
1940s Belly Tank Lakester Race Car
Otherwise called belly tanks, drop tanks, tankers, or streamliners, the belly tank lakesters are associated with the heydays of dry lakes racing. Built from a mix of discarded WWII aircraft parts, namely drop tanks or portable fuel cells, these quick little racers are an important part of early hot-rodding history. Back in the day, they could reach over 100-hp, but the tankers still raced today can reach upwards of 360-mph.
2019 C7 Corvette “Miss Sexy”
This 632-ci three stage nitrous Chevy roadster holds a best elapsed time of 6.67-seconds at 212 MPH. The entire body is made of fiberglass and the chassis is custom built by Bob’s Profab Chassis Shop. Custom carbon fiber interior keeps the weight off. It features front Strange strut suspension, and a custom rear sheet metal 9-inch Ford axle transfers power to the tires. Mandell also brought his fiberglass 1955 Chevrolet “Creamsicle” to the show, which can be seen in the gallery below.
2019 C7 Corvette “Miss Sexy”
This 632-ci three stage nitrous Chevy roadster holds a best elapsed time of 6.67-seconds at 212 MPH. The entire body is made of fiberglass and the chassis is custom built by Bob’s Profab Chassis Shop. Custom carbon fiber interior keeps the weight off. It features front Strange strut suspension, and a custom rear sheet metal 9-inch Ford axle transfers power to the tires. Mandell also brought his fiberglass 1955 Chevrolet “Creamsicle” to the show, which can be seen in the gallery below.
2019 C7 Corvette “Miss Sexy”
This 632-ci three stage nitrous Chevy roadster holds a best elapsed time of 6.67-seconds at 212 MPH. The entire body is made of fiberglass and the chassis is custom built by Bob’s Profab Chassis Shop. Custom carbon fiber interior keeps the weight off. It features front Strange strut suspension, and a custom rear sheet metal 9-inch Ford axle transfers power to the tires. Mandell also brought his fiberglass 1955 Chevrolet “Creamsicle” to the show, which can be seen in the gallery below.
More horsepower from the 2023 Detroit Autorama:
Kyle Busch cruised to victory at the Pala Casino 400 on Sunday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Busch finished 2.998-seconds ahead of runner up Chase Elliott for his 61st NASCAR Cup Series career victory and in the process set a Cup Series record with at least one race win for a 19th straight season, breaking a tie with Richard Petty. His 61 Cup Series race wins are the most among active drivers and ninth all-time. During the off-season Busch signed with Richard Childress Racing after 15-seasons with Joe Gibbs Racing and Sunday was his first win with the new squad.
“I can’t thank Richard and Judy (Childress) enough, Austin (Dillon) for calling me and getting me talking and getting me the opportunity to come over here to RCR,” said Busch. “The guys did a great job. (Crew chief) Randall (Burnett)—everybody that worked so hard in the offseason. We did a lot of sim stuff, a lot of testing in general, just trying to get up to speed.”
Brad Chastain led a race high 91-laps and finished third ahead of his Trackhouse Racing teammate, Daniel Suarez, and Kevin Harvick rounded-out the Top 5 on Sunday.
Sunday was the last race at California Speedway under its current two-mile set up. The SoCal racetrack will be reconfigured to a half-mile oval, but the timeline for the project has not been determined, and according to AutoClub Speedway president Dave Allen it will not host a race in 2024.
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series head to Las Vegas Motor Speedway next week.
News & Notes
Formula 1 closed out its preseason testing at the Bahrain International Circuit over the weekend with Red Bull’s Sergio Perez turning the fastest lap of the three-day test with a 1:30.305 jaunt. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso ran the most laps (270 laps totaling 1,461 km), and Alpha Tauri led all teams with 456 laps totaling 2,467 km. With preseason season testing wrapped up the 2023 F1 season starts this Sunday with the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit.
The entry list for the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans has been revealed and the 62 cars invited to the 100th anniversary of the iconic endurance race comprise a lineup of 16 Hypercars, 24 LMP2s, 21 LMGTE Am cars, and one Innovative Car. The full list is available HERE.
Ferrari is returning to the top tier at Le Mans for the first time in 50-years and will join Porsche, Peugeot, Cadillac, Vanwall, Glickenhaus and Toyota in the Hypercar class. Toyota Gazoo Racing dominated the Hypercar class in 2022 with first and second place finishes, and in 2023 its looking for its sixth-straight win in the 24 of Hours Le Mans’ top class.
NASCAR is returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Garage 56’s Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 racing as an Innovative Car outside of official classification. The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is being entered by Hendrick Motorsports and was developed by a collaboration with NASCAR, Chevrolet, Goodyear, and IMSA. It’s NASCAR’s first foray at the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 1976 and the Garage 56 Camaro will be driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, ex-F1 driver Jenson Button, and 2010 Le Man’s winner Mike Rockenfeller. The 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans is scheduled for June 10th.
The 2023 Detroit Autorama spotlighted over 800 unique vehicles last weekend. Everything from off-the-wall custom cars and trucks to the more traditional hot rods, muscle cars and race cars were on display. Here we focus in on some of the most creative creations, crazy builds and head-scratching oddities that adorned the showroom floors. You may even recognize a handful of iconic custom cars on this page from hot rodding history, pop culture, movies or TV shows.
Starbird’s Futurista
Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.
Starbird’s Futurista
Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.
Starbird’s Futurista
Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.
Starbird’s Futurista
Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.
Starbird’s Futurista
Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.
Starbird’s Futurista
Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.
“Poriero” the 1999 Porsche Boxster
Another Starbird mention, this modern bubbletop car is owned and designed by Cliff Starbird of Derby, KS. Cliff is also a monster truck driver known for piloting vehicles such as Frankenstein, the Monster Vette, and Wild Stang. The bubble top was formed by Frankie Enloe of Oklahoma City.
“Poriero” the 1999 Porsche Boxster
Another Starbird mention, this modern bubbletop car is owned and designed by Cliff Starbird of Derby, KS. Cliff is also a monster truck driver known for piloting vehicles such as Frankenstein, the Monster Vette, and Wild Stang. The bubble top was formed by Frankie Enloe of Oklahoma City.
“Poriero” the 1999 Porsche Boxster
Another Starbird mention, this modern bubbletop car is owned and designed by Cliff Starbird of Derby, KS. Cliff is also a monster truck driver known for piloting vehicles such as Frankenstein, the Monster Vette, and Wild Stang. The bubble top was formed by Frankie Enloe of Oklahoma City.
“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.
“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.
“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.
“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.
“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.
The Monster Coach
Dan Dennis from Shelby Township, MI, created the Monster Coach with simple hand tools. The build is based on a 1922 Ford truck and inspired by The Munsters TV series. The black base paint is “Greasy Black” from the Ed Roth collection, painted by Dennis Kemle. Dr. Rue completed the pinstriping.
The Monster Coach
Dan Dennis from Shelby Township, MI, created the Monster Coach with simple hand tools. The build is based on a 1922 Ford truck and inspired by The Munsters TV series. The black base paint is “Greasy Black” from the Ed Roth collection, painted by Dennis Kemle. Dr. Rue completed the pinstriping.
The Monster Coach
Dan Dennis from Shelby Township, MI, created the Monster Coach with simple hand tools. The build is based on a 1922 Ford truck and inspired by The Munsters TV series. The black base paint is “Greasy Black” from the Ed Roth collection, painted by Dennis Kemle. Dr. Rue completed the pinstriping.
The Monster Coach
Dan Dennis from Shelby Township, MI, created the Monster Coach with simple hand tools. The build is based on a 1922 Ford truck and inspired by The Munsters TV series. The black base paint is “Greasy Black” from the Ed Roth collection, painted by Dennis Kemle. Dr. Rue completed the pinstriping.
Neil Sidders’ Outlaw
The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.
Neil Sidders’ Outlaw
The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.
Neil Sidders’ Outlaw
The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.
Neil Sidders’ Outlaw
The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.
Neil Sidders’ Outlaw
The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.
“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln
The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.
“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln
The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.
“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln
The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.
“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln
The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.
“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln
The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.
“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln
The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.
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Lego and McLaren first joined forces in 2015 and have since collaborated on six Lego Speed Champions McLarens and two Lego Technic McLarens. Now, for McLaren’s 60th anniversary, Lego will be producing a double-pack featuring the F1 LM and the Solus GT.
Though it’s been 60 years since Bruce McLaren founded the company that bears his name, the Kiwi has been deceased for over 50 years. However, the impact he made on racing, from his Grand Prix, Can-Am and Le Mans victories to his racing team’s engineering prowess, has been profound. In the 1980s, an automotive company was formed, which resulted in the inaugural F1 and since has produced several vehicles on par with fully established greats like Ferrari.
“As 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of McLaren and our founder’s passion to create the ultimate supercars, we felt this was the perfect opportunity to come together with LEGO and celebrate some of the iconic McLaren road cars whose designs were born of that vision,” says Goran Ozbolt, McLaren Automotive’s Chief Designer.
The McLaren F1 LM (for Le Mans) was a street-going track version of the F1. Six were built, with five sold to the public. Though initially all were to be painted Papaya Orange as a homage to Bruce McLaren’s race color, two were painted black as specified by the Sultan of Brunei.
The Solus GT may be less familiar because it’s new for 2023. It’s a mid-engined track-only sports car that’s McLaren’s sixth vehicle in the Ultimate Series (McLaren also has the Sports Series and Super Series). Interestingly, the Solus GT can find its origins from a concept car that appeared in the Gran Turismo Sport game for Sony PlayStation 4.
Of course, the two models include authentic details in Lego’s unique analog 4-bit-esque manner. The F1 LM comes in the signature Papaya Orange with a central driving seat and cooling ducts on both sides, while the Solus GT also features a central driving seat plus prominent wheel arches and rear wing.
“We aim to inspire LEGO vehicle fans of all ages with new and unique building experiences, every time we expand the Speed Champions Collection,” adds Christopher Leslie Stamp, Lego Group’s Design Manager. “This launch is another great example of this long-standing partnership.”
The new LEGO Speed Champions McLaren F1 LM and Solus GT set will be available globally starting on March 1, 2023, retailing for $34.99.
The 1960s were a decade of technological advancement and renewed fascination with space exploration. This led to the creation of a new genre of futuristic automobiles called “space-age cars.” These cars had sleek and aerodynamic designs and many unconventional features such as bubble tops and gull-wing doors. Some of the most iconic space-age cars of the ’60s include the Ford Thunderbird, Chevrolet Corvair, and Chrysler Turbine.
Space-age cars of the 1960s weren’t just about looks. They were also packed with advanced technology that was cutting-edge at the time. These cars featured advanced safety features, such as seat belts and padded dashboards, as well as innovative features, such as automatic transmissions and power steering. Many space-age cars were also equipped with engines that could deliver speed and acceleration. Space-age cars of the 1960s represented a bold era of car design and technology that still inspires enthusiasts to this day. We took a look at the strange vehicles that defined the space age era right here.
1960 Plymouth Valiant
The Valiant, a compact car, was designed by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation in 1960. It was designed to appeal to a wide range of people as a fuel-efficient, practical car. It had a functional design that made it easy to maintain and repair. The Valiant was equipped with a reliable engine capable of up to 101 horsepower. This made it a practical, fuel-efficient car for its time (via Valient).
The 1960 Valiant had a functional and comfortable interior. It featured a comfortable bench seat and a large trunk. The Valiant was compact and easy to park in the city. The 1960 Plymouth Valiant was a reliable and practical car for daily use. It was a simple and functional car that still holds a special place in the hearts of those who appreciate classic practical vehicles.
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