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Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! In our last plunge into the Lake Of Fire, we saw the Alpine A310 stomp the Matra Murena like Napoleon pulverizing the Russians in the Battle of Austerlitz, with a decisive 70-30 split in the poll. Today we're going to go from PCH Édition Débâcle to something a little closer to home: Lowrider Project Hell!
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Project Car Hell, Low And Slow Edition: 1964 Impala or 1949 Mercury Trio?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! In our last plunge into the Lake Of Fire, we saw the Alpine A310 stomp the Matra Murena like Napoleon pulverizing the Russians in the Battle of Austerlitz, with a decisive 70-30 split in the poll. Today we're going to go from PCH Édition Débâcle to something a little closer to home: Lowrider Project Hell!More »
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Jeeves, Fetch My 1040 HP Rolls, Would You?
Bugatti Veyron? Gauche. Bentley Continental T Red Badge? Slow. Rolls Royce Phantom? Piteously un-British. Why would you choose any of these rides when a 1040 HP, blown 592 Hemi-motivated, four-passenger Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is at your beck and call? We'll pause while you do a double take. That's right, this Silver Shadow has been fortified with a leather-bound roll cage, massive sticky rubber, an array of billet goodies, more gauges than a 2010 Chevy Camaro, and 592 cubic inches of good times.More »
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Mosler MT900 Red Devil Dynos At 1635 HP, Says, "I Don't Need No LS9"
1,635 HP sounds like an awful lot, but when it comes to the Mosler MT900S Red Devil, it's not even the whole story. Its owner, Mike Vietro, called off the dyno run at a measly 5,600 RPM with power still climbing 70 HP every 100 RPM. Corvette Mike estimates he could have seen as much as 1,800 HP had he let the test continue up to 6,200 RPM. So how does his LS7-powered supercar do it?More »
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Foose Coupes Start Hitting The Road
After years of lusting for the shape he created as a student at Art Center College of Design in 1990, Chip Foose is finally selling his Hemisfear-inspired Foose Coupe to the public. This one is number 4, the second one on sale to Joe Public, and it's just been delivered to a buyer out Californee-way. You may be wondering why we're reporting on rich guys buying cars today. Well. Considering the massive meltdown of the US auto market, we're forced to actually tell you about every car sold in the US. Each one is big news. Press release below.More »
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Miata Owner Gets Bored, Swaps In Jaguar V12
If you think a V8 in a Miata is an ambitious swap, just check out this guy's project. Yes, that's a 5.3-liter Jaguar V12, and if that wasn't enough, its fuel-injection system has been replaced with a project-car hell-worthy six-carburetor intake! Just listen to that baby purr.More »
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Jettachero, Hellfire and Brimstone Await Thine Creator
Through me is the way into woeful repair bills; through me is the way to PBR; through me is the way among the mulleted people. Insanity moved my lofty maker: the divine welder, the supreme junkyard scavenger and the primal wielder of roof spoilers. Before me were a Jetta and a Ranger created, joined together through fortunate folly, and I, the Jettachero, eternal last. Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. (Apologies to Dante Alighieri, and thanks for the tip Al) [Photobucket]
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Blacked-Out Vortech-Supercharged Challenger Gives Us The Vapors
Feast your eyes on one of only two Vortech-supercharged 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8's — blacked out, naturally. The Challenger SRT8 already makes 425 HP with the 6.1-liter Hemi, but would you believe this supercharged monster is currently dynoing at 540 HP and 500 lb-ft of torque? You know that scene in cartoons when the junkyard dogs see a sexy lady-dog saunter past and their eyes bug out of their heads and their tongues hit the floor as they start panting uncontrollably? Yeah, we just did that.More »
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Escachero!
It's one thing to spot a 90s Ford Escort with a truck bed and huge fins, but what a joy to see that the owner has actually named his creation using the correct -chero suffix. We've seen too many homemade Ford cartrucks with GM-centric names, so we're just happy this one isn't emblazoned with a huge "ESCORTAMINO" graphic. We're also happy that Crazygutgut had his camera at the ready when he spotted this fine machine in San Francisco's Sunset District. Make the jump to see the whole gallery and read Crazygutgut's description.More »
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We have seen the future of Sport-Coupe-Utility-Crossover-Vehicles, and it is not pretty. Do not shield your eyes. Look at it! Surely the future of segment-bending crossovers will result in abominations such as this. As the vulgarity burns into your retinas, let it be a lesson to all of us. This thing is here to warn us of the automotive apocalypse.
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Repent! The Future Of Crossovers Is At Hand, End Times Draw Ever Closer
We have seen the future of Sport-Coupe-Utility-Crossover-Vehicles, and it is not pretty. Do not shield your eyes. Look at it! Surely the future of segment-bending crossovers will result in abominations such as this. As the vulgarity burns into your retinas, let it be a lesson to all of us. This thing is here to warn us of the automotive apocalypse.More »
jalopnik visits hennessey performance
When one of the ways for employees to get out of the Hennessey Performance compound in Sealy, Texas is by driving down a drag strip, you begin to see why people perceive them as mad-for-power. However, after spending a day with the people at Hennessey Performance, I can say they're just like anyone else. Anyone else knee-deep in enthusiast's money and supercars.
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Hennessey Performance: Walking The Line Between Sanity And Audacity
When one of the ways for employees to get out of the Hennessey Performance compound in Sealy, Texas is by driving down a drag strip, you begin to see why people perceive them as mad-for-power. However, after spending a day with the people at Hennessey Performance, I can say they're just like anyone else. Anyone else knee-deep in enthusiast's money and supercars.More »
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Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: @boosted-lego-wagon: What a coincidence, I tune myself with Courvo too. You have to admit those Gulf livery twins stand out like two doves among crows. more »
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HHRamino Makes Chevy HHR Seem Palatable
In any form other than the Chevy HHR SS, the too-retro, too-small station wagon "High Heritage Roofline" leaves a strange aftertaste. It borrows liberally from Chevrolet design themes of the fifties, and yet pays no respect to what made them timeless classics. It's a car with a stolen identity. And yet, somehow, when you lop the back end of it off, put a stainless steel bed and a tail gate in there, it looks damn good. Senor htrodblder found this shining example of caminoization at the HHR Club, and we are happy to pass on the coolness on to you — especially since it reminds us of the '51 Chevy 3100 we have back home, awaiting restoration and a fresh 350.
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1955 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Shooting Brake Is Classiest Breadvan You'll Ever See
What's better than a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud? A shooting brake version of a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud of course. Our Japanese is as rusty as the bed on an '83 Toyota Pickup, so a legit description is out of the question, but we're willing to bet at some time in the past, this sucker played hearse to the well heeled. Whatever the history, it sure is a handsome car, packing a hardwood floor and ceiling in the cargo area and classic British refinement up front. Perhaps it was a parts hauler for the Sultan of Brunei, what do you think?[Garret88 (translated — poorly)]
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This Is A Bad Idea: Goldstriker 24-Karat Gold Accessories
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Ferrari To Rich Customers: You Give Us Money, We Build You A One-Off
Formalizing a long history of coach-built specials for super-crazy-rich customers (remember the James Glickenhaus Ferrari P4/5?), Ferrari has confirmed to Car magazine that they'll build you just about any car you want if you're prepared to pay for it. We're not talking about the Scaglietti personalization program here either; the only limitations are no SUVs, station wagons or sedans, and you have to use the chassis and airbags of an existing model. So, how many zeroes are involved? More »
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Innovative Swede Builds Tuff Willys Caprichero!
JanTheMan has found this 1980 Ford Capri that's been upgraded to full-on "Tuff Willys" status. We especially like the beautifully crafted custom fender flares, and the cowcatcher in front is a definite keeper. Stock up a few cases of akvavit to keep in the bed and you'll be ready to hoon your way through that long Scandinavian winter in style. If you don't speak Swedish, you can try the Google Language Tools version, which seems to indicate that a "well known rally driver" was involved in the construction of this fine customized motor vehicle. [Blocket.se]
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Roush Crate Powertrain Provides Engine, Tranny; Crate Car Still Unavailable
For folks who want a high-po old-school ride with a minimum of effort, Roush will now sell you one of their crate engines matched to an aftermarket performance transmission — and they'll do all the fine-tuning and dial in for you. You'll need to be a Blue Oval fan in order to take advantage of the aptly-named "Ford in a Ford" program, but we're pretty sure this is exactly what your old Mustang needs. Or at least one of us does. Look for the first application, a 511SRFE engine in a 1963 Galaxie, to debut at the Goodguys PPG Nats in Columbus, OH this weekend. Full release after the jump. More »
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Does YOUR Van Have Four Axles And A Sauna?
We've seen a Double Econoline and even a stretched Suburban, but most such weld-em-and-pray projects lack sufficient axles to really make a forceful statement. Not so with this 1984 GMC van, which features four axles, an overstuffed armchair, every marker light in the JC Whitney catalog, and a sauna. Really, a sauna! Thanks to Brent for the tip.[eBay Motors]
