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A Man And His Car: George Lucas' Senior Thesis Film Found!
Before there was Han, Luke and Chewy, or even Indiana Jones and a whip, George Lucas created A Man and His Car, his senior thesis film at USC focused solely on Peter Brock and his Lotus 23 race car.
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2:30 PM on Tue Dec 2 2008
By Matt Hardigree
499 views, 9 commentsMost discussed TX Law: Wow. Apparently George Lucas wasn't always a douche. more »
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Backyard Lambo Of The Day
Backyard Lambo Of The Day: The Missouri Olds Toronado-fied Countach
Nobody seems sick of this series after one repetition, so we're back for more homebuilt Lamborghini glory today! What we've got here is not a Fieroborghini; much like the Indiana Turbo Buick Countach, this Fauxborghini is based on a tube-frame chassis. The best part? The powerplant: a torque-brute 425 engine and front-wheel-drive transaxle from a 1960s Oldsmobile Toronado, installed amidships just like a real Lambo! Unlike a real Lambo, it's a 3-speed automatic, but gear selection is pretty much irrelevant with an Olds big-block. Sure, maybe the handling and braking isn't up to Lamborghini standards, but acceleration and top speed should be outstanding, what with 360 (or more) Olds ponies behind you.
Olds Powered Backyard Lambo From Missouri
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Found on Craigslist
Nissan Ninja Hauler Kicks Ass and Takes Names Silently
Take caution before reading this Craigslist posting, otherwise the gushing torrent of testosterone contained within this buffet of manliness will give you washboard abs and an unstoppable craving for beef jerky faster than you can say Chuck Norris. More » -
I Feel Gassy
US Army To Lease 4,000 Electric Vehicles, Swap Slogan For "An Army Of Nerds"
The United States Army is going to trade in its Humvees and Jeeps for E-Z-Go golf carts and Native American Biofuels electric trucks in an effort to save money and improve the army's average fuel efficiency. More » -
Carpocalypse Now
GM To Get Rid Of Their Planes
GM announced today they will close their air transportation service center at Detroit Metro Airport, sell four of their planes and transfer whatever plane/s they decide to keep to another operator in order to at least appear frugal. More »
12:30 PM on Tue Dec 2 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,952 views, 58 commentsMost discussed jduffy13: What do they need these things so much for? Don't they realize it's the age of the internet? Get them some laptops more »
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Question of the Day
What's Your Gameplan For The U.S. Automakers?
The Not-So-Big Three are heading to the hill, hat-in-hand and plane-in-hanger, in an effort to get the bridge loans they need to make it across the troubled economic waters. What should they say? More » -
We're All Gonna Die In Our Cars
The Six Most Dangerous Holidays For Driving
You could be forgiven for thinking New Year's Eve is the most dangerous driving holiday, but you're wrong. Based on NHTSA data, New Year's Eve is actually the fifth most dangerous holiday for driving. The deadliest? Thanksgiving Day. The reason? More » -
Official Car Pundit Drinking Game
Official Car Pundit Drinking Game: Wert Discusses Planes, Feigns And Automobiles
Our fearless leader Ray Wert will be on CNBC at 11:30 AM EST today to discuss the not-so-Big Three and their pending return trip to Washington, D.C., their plans and the various ways they plan to get there. More » -
Carpocalypse Now
Ford Expects Profitability In 2011, Battery Electric Van By 2010, BEV Sedan For 2011
Ford today announced a plan to turn around its business, claiming it allows them to reach break-even level or profit by 2011. The plan includes building a battery-electric commercial van by 2010 and a BEV sedan by 2011.
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10:19 AM on Tue Dec 2 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,491 views, 58 commentsMost discussed prndl: Ford Motor Company welcomes the opportunity to submit our Plan to the Senate Banking Committee, and appreciates the time and more »
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Carpocalypse Now
Popular Mechanics: Ten Cars That Gave GM A Bad Reputation
Although they're now building some serious hardware, the friendly futurists over at Popular Mechanics have provided some historical insight with a list of the ten autos responsible for thrusting GM into Carpocalypse leading role. More »
10:00 AM on Tue Dec 2 2008
By Matt Hardigree
5,410 views, 115 comments
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