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Dave Cruikshank is a lifelong car enthusiast and freelance journalist from Seattle, WA. With a car magazine subscription "in utero," he's passionate about all strains of Kar Kulture including Rat Fink, Harley Earl, Forward Look, lead sleds, Miss Hurst Golden Shifter, Daytona 500, Gassers, AMT, Revell and Monogram, bone yards, swap meets, Motorama, Mako Sharks, Syd Mead, Larry Watson, Tura Satana and Penelope Pitstop, to name a few.
No matter where you park, why does the rusty van ALWAYS find our buffed and polished rides and park an inch off the bumper or door? Oh, the horror stories we car folks could tell. Not to worry, though as there is now an app for that. MiAlert sends messages and records pics if the car has been hit or stolen.
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If you gave up long ago on a “Atomic Age” future,hold on there a minute! We might be closer than you think. With most folks now having a super computer smartphone in their pocket, lets take a peak and see where the technology is headed and why its going to be very cool for us gearhead guys and gals.
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If you’ve always shied away from the “Fast and Furious” franchise because the thought of paying to see a bunch of hopped up Hondas and Mitsubishis isn’t your bag, the latest version might more to your liking. Check out F&F6 with uber American iron and the crazy LS3 powered, 4-wheel steering “Flip Car.”
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“Eleanor, gee I think you’re swell and you really do me well, you’re my pride and joy, et cetera…” I hate to break the news to The Turtles but “Eleanor” and her twin have split the country and having a ball overseas. Check out the sonorous big-block soundtracks of TWO ’67 Mustang “Eleanors” in Switzerland.
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We love mid-fifties Mercs and here’s an example out of Texas that tucks all known restomod tricks into a great big Dearborn cruiser. Sporting modern,OHC FoMoCo V-8 power and impeccable taste,its currently seeking a new home. Compared to what it cost to create, it might be a bargain.
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When the Government issued a list of cars that qualified for it’s”Cash for Clunkers” program, it inferred that the Buick GNX was a candidate for the sodium silicate drink of death. Much consternation ensued, but when the smoke cleared, no GNX’s were called home as a result of the program. Cue heavy sigh sfx.
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If you’re a FoMoCo fan or you just like 60′s muscle convertibles,check out this ’66, Fairlane GT 500 Ragtop. Packing a 390 V-8 and 4-speed transmission, you can have your muscle and not see yourself duplicated at every show. Or,if your Mustang needs a big brother to share the garage with,here’s your chance.
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Check out a fresh spin on a 1st Gen Camaro with Chip Foose’s latest creation for “Overhaulin.” This Pro-Touring build for a Pastor from California is tasty combo of modern TCI running gear, fire breathing Big Block power and Chevy’s prodigal son. Don’t miss the hot gal that know her way around a torch.
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A interesting back story or a famous owner always adds a dash of awesome sauce to any collector car and have we got one for you. Check out the poignant and bittersweet story of hydroplane hero Ron Musson’s ’65 Mustang GT Convertible, a gift awarded to him for winning Seattle’s Seafair Unlimited Races in 1965.
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It’s been said you can’t buy taste and of course,beauty is in the eye of the beholder,so let’s keep that in mind as we take a look at AutoGuide’s Worst of SEMA list. The Camaro-faced Chrysler 300 is a doozy, as well as the Suzuki Micro Van that went under the knife and emerged a VW. So bad, yet so good. Have fun!
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If you’re waiting for Ford to reincarnate the Ford Bronco, don’t hold your breath. In the meantime, the next best thing is from sheet metal gurus Dyancorn and their repro First-Gen Bronco body. Look for it to go on sale in about a year, after they get the official licensing designation from Ford.
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We can almost hear the squawking from the peanut gallery. “We don’t care about no stinkin’ flower vases!” Gotcha. How about 500 HP, AWD, adjustable suspension and a good size dollop of old school Kool? Interested now? We thought so. Read on!
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They’re all giddy over there in Auburn Hills after reporting soaring profits at it’s North American Chrysler Group. It’s all well and good until you realize that aside from the new Dart,we have yet to see the fruits of this new fangled Fiat and Chrysler union. Hey Ralph Gilles,no Italian Chally or ‘Cuda, oka
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We present you with a very tough decision today folks. If you had $67K to throw around, would you buy TWO new Charger R/T’s or this sick resto-mod 1970 Charger 500 SE from the glory days of Mopar? Depending on one’s taste, the trendy wheels might be a misstep, but other than than that, this old B-body looks GOOD.
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Check out this mutant, Pro-Touring 1985 Grand Am that recently popped up on eBay. With mega Chevy power and rear wheel drive, this thing is good for 1/4 miles runs in the 9′s. It’s an oddball for sure,but before you judge,check out the sano build on this thing. At least its not another Camaro or Mustang.
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It’s darn near impossible to steal a car these days with fancy key FOB’s, VIN etched glass and computers that’ll shut the car off mid-heist. All you needed back in the day was a coat hanger and maybe some hot-wiring skills. How many cars can you identify in this old FBI training film from 1970?
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