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Lauren is a freelance writer with experience working for several enthusiast publications. She has a strange fondness for black primer, and proudly refuses to paint her '65 Mustang Fastback or the '61 Lincoln Continental. Drag racing has always been a hobby of Lauren's - actually more like an addiction.
When it comes to automotive cult classics most gear heads will agree that the 70’s film Two-Lane Blacktop and the iconic ’55 Chevy deserve recognition. The basic premise of the film is a cross-country race between the iconic ’55 Chevy and a ’70 GTO. More on this cult classic here.
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Unfortunately, Miranda Lambert’s lyrics for the “Fastest Girl In Town” would fit another Chevrolet product a bit better since the Camaro did not hit the market until 1967, but it is hard for viewers to deny the appeal of a cute blonde, a hot brunette and some classic American muscle.
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Bob and Nancy Smith’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air combines updated looks, modern convenience, and LS2 power – all while still maintaining the distinctive style that is a Tri-Five Chevy. Check out our full feature on this awesome shoe-box Chevy inside.
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Of course a ’67 Fastback that runs in the 10′s tends to grab the attention of any blue oval nut and after a weekend of chatting it was decided that the Sniff brother’s ’67 needed to be shown in action at Irwindale Speedway.
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During what appears to have been a possible speed contest or at least a demonstration of horsepower in an industrial area ended with the destruction of a classic Camaro that left two men injured. According to KMSP Fox 9 in Minneapolis MN, Jerry Vang was showing off for the crowd when he lost control of his Camaro.
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Redneck engineering is a global phenomenon, not just a regional tendency among residents of the United States. Top Gear Australia featured two wild “shed-built” projects on the show. Watch the mayhem, here!
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How many comic book geeks or graphic novel aficionados have wanted to know which Batmobile reigns supreme? Super Power Beat Down decided to pit the iconic ’66 Batmobile against the ’89 Batmobile in an actual street race.
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Burnouts are joyous expressions of horsepower, torque and the “senseless” destruction of perfectly good tires. Beater burnouts are entertaining and muscle car smoke sessions are usually rather flashy, but there is something inherently cool about classic pickup frying the tires on a back road.
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Few things in life are more frustrating and despicable as thieves, but one Malibu owner is experiencing the heartache of losing his ’65 to car thieves. Hopefully the car will be returned unscathed, but let’s hope the thieves are treated with a certain level of prison “kindness” upon admittance to a state prison.
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Wish you were Steve McQueen? If you ever wanted to get the details of the infamous Bullitt Mustang correct then David Kunz and Ponysite have put together a comprehensive guide to all things Bullitt.
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The word “epic” usually describes astounding. Everyone has seen an excessive burnout, but try pulling off a massive display of smoke porn in front a landmark; for instance a ’70 Nova SS smoking tires in front Radio City Music Hall.
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Keeping an ’04 Cobra running cool on the jam packed southern California freeways is challenging, but Canton makes it easier with their Battery Box/Supercharger Surge Tank. With the tank in place of the battery, we then relocate it to the trunk with help from Optima, Steeda, and Accel.
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Ron Aschtgen of Moreno Valley, CA had been racing a Ford Lightning for sometime, but like most car guys he involved in a little horse-trading on the side. When a motivated seller listed a 1968 Mercury Cougar Aschtgen knew it was time to let go of the Lightning and imagine himself in a Mercury.
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Over 1,000 horsepower on pump gas? It may sound a little outlandish, but with Late Model Racecraft behind the build it seems more than possible. In fact, this Z06 made 1,244 RWHP and over 1,000 pound-feet of torque during a recent dyno session.
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Drag racing usually involves lightweight cars or trucks with plenty of horsepower to propel them down the track as fast as possible. Watching a vehicle set off the win the light with a 15-second ET normally results in a bored look from spectators, but when is it dump truck running a 15-second ET it frightening.
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Like many other car guys, Allred’s ’69 Chevelle is not yet complete, but he made good on a promise to his father by getting the car back on the street. Taking the time to build a car on your own takes a lot courage, dedication and help from friends and family.
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