It's not just the auto manufactures Radio controlled guys are into it too. Already know that the radio controlled jets will do about 225. What do you think the fastest car is? 100? Not even close. After several attempts, remote-control car enthusiast Nic Case has finally built an electric-powered car that passed 200 mph, possibly... Continue Reading →
You will never see this following you.
Unless of course you live in Dubai Think of the last time you heard sirens and pulled over (You did pull over?) for an ambulance to pass you. Looked like any other ambulance, right? Truck based, big and boxy. But if you traveled to Dubai, you would see this Lotus Evora with lights and sirens... Continue Reading →
For the car guy who has everything
It's official my and Mark's slot car tracks are crap When I worked with Mark at Kalmbach Publishing he and a couple of other guys there got me into slot car racing. They gave me one crappy car and I was hooked. What car guy wouldn't be? I was sucked in and started buying more... Continue Reading →
One Hellcat of an idea!
Boo! Dodge's new Hellcat is one hell of a car! With a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that makes 707 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque and will hit 60 in around 3.6 seconds. Wow that's fast! Think how fast you could get to your bank to take a loan out to buy it. How much will... Continue Reading →
Chasing a future classic car
Name the most iconic Mustang I can think of a couple, the first one introduced in 1964 1/2, 1965 Shelby GT350, 1968 Shelby GT 500KR (I love the convertible!), and for sure soon to be a future icon is Eleanor from the movie Gone in 60 Seconds. One of three of the original Eleanor Mustang... Continue Reading →
The toys we had as kids
Oh, I had one of those....... Bet I could count on one hand the amount of guys who never played with model cars growing up. We had them because there was a connection. Our parents, relative, or the guy down the street had one. Yup, he was the cool guy. We smashed them, burned them,... Continue Reading →
Where no man has gone before
William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy reunite for VW TV spot Did I ever tell you that I'm a huge Star Trek fan? Yuppers since the original series was on in the 60's all the way to the end with the last of the franchise TV show, Enterprise. I have built most of the Enterprises along... Continue Reading →
Braking News: 2016 Fiat 500X
Will utilize the Jeep Renegade platform At the Paris Auto Show today Fiat introduced its entry into the super hot mini-suv category, the 500X. Fiat is hoping the suv will give its sales a bump start. Not sure if you see this too but the rear looks Mini-ish. Read on.
5 cars that will never be classics…
...and guys should never be seen driving in. Before I reveal what they are, I want to get a couple of things out there. I love cars, some that get great mileage, some of them are small, and some of them are unusual designs. This comes from a guy who drove a Gremlin and a... Continue Reading →
Braking News: A shocker at Pebble Beach
It's ranked as The pinnacle of classic car collecting, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance This past weekend the winner, well, wasn't exactly as most expected. Read on.