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woodward dream cruise

Cobra 427 Limousine: Champagne And Five-Point Harnesses

The thing about the Cobra 427 is that you can never take all of your friends along while they're getting drunk. If only there was a longer Cobra with another four seats, each with its own five-point harness, a bottle cooler in the middle with six glass holders (?), and big amps. Then you could be your own Woodward Dream Cruise stretched-limo Cobra party — yay!

Follow the fun at our Woodward Dream Cruise tag for all of our coverage of the 2008 Woodward Dream Cruise, the largest one-day automotive event in the world!

3:00 PM on Sat Aug 16 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,603 views, 22 comments

Latest by TheBlueBomber: KILL IT!!!!!!!! Kill it before it breeds!!!!!!!!!!!!! more »

2008 hover limo

A Chinese Hover Limo That Doesn't Hover

If you happen to own a 2007 Hover limousine but find it lacking in rear legroom, China Car Times reports that you're in luck: The 2008 Hover limo has been extended by nearly eight inches. And look at the opulent interior: Can't you just smell the isocyanate-based adhesives emanating from the vinyl trim? Finally, nothing says "high roller" like a ceiling mirror, particularly when it's so obviously Mazda Nagare-inspired. Interestingly, the Times seems to answer its own question when they remark that they weren't "aware there was a large limo market in China." The Hover was the best-selling vehicle in its class last year with 247 sold, so apparently there isn't. [China Car Times]

5:00 PM on Fri Aug 15 2008
By Andrew Stoy
2,033 views, 13 comments

Latest by Jesda: Almost more Hover Limos sold than Infiniti Q45s and Hummer H1s. more »

jalopnik automotive amerigasm

Top Ten Best Real-Life Police Chases

After yesterday's top ten silver screen police car chases, we're continuing our week-long Amerigasm with the top ten real police car chases. Because whether you're rooting for the baddies to make a clean getaway, or for the long arm to catch 'em, there's nothing quite like a good ol' real-life American police chase. While other countries may think they can, we know we can do 'em better than anyone else, so to prove it, click "more" for our list of the top ten best cop car chases — and then vote for the one you think is the best. More »

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12:30 PM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By Mark Arnold
6,947 views, 101 comments

Latest by Before there were gold medals there were Blue Ribbons: @Steel_ETC: PATRIOT!?!?? Only in the broadest sense of the word. And as far as him being "...a man who more »

novelties

Rocket Ship Car Definitely Better Than Ferrari Limo

You have to wonder why rolling up to your pending nuptials in the Ferrari F360 limo is even on the table when things like the Rocket Ship Car exist. This retired amusement park ride from the Euclid Beach Park in Ohio was transformed into a custom people-pleaser with some serious hardware in the till. According to the proprietors of RocketShipCar.com, owners of this chrometastic creation, this sucker is blessed with a stroked 512 cubic-inch Chevy big block making 525 HP. With seating for twelve and acres of exterior neon lights, this thing has more retro style than an Elvis convention. (Thanks wcaspian)

1:00 PM on Fri Jun 6 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,141 views, 40 comments

Latest by FЯeeMan: BTW- Where the heck is Quaker Steak & Lube? That sounds like the gear head's restaurant to end more »

hoon of the day

Drifting A Limo Ain't Easy

What's cooler than driving sideways? Driving sideways in a limousine! Thing is, as these guys found out, it's not as easy as you might think. Even on a water-soaked skid-pad, that stretched wheelbase is hard to balance with opposite lock. Points for effort, though we would've like to have seen a "Just Married" sign and some tin cans being dragged along off the back.
[sportbilen.se, h/t to Bo!]

12:40 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Mark Arnold
6,933 views, 34 comments

Latest by JantheMan: @Mr.U: But he is definitly an asshole. His company has just been put up on swedish tradiding comisions warning list.. more »

found on craigslist

1980 VW Rabbit Limo For Sale, No, We Aren't Kidding

If ever there was a project hellish enough to merit actual purchase consideration based solely on the novelty of the car in question, this Volkswagen Rabbit Limo is right up there. Just reading the description you can almost feel the flames of hell licking at this guy as he tries to convince someone to purchase a stretched Rabbit with rusty floors and a rotten interior that hasn't run since 2002. This one is definitely for the pure of heart, but hey, only $750! Description and more pics below. More »

11:20 AM on Tue May 6 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,782 views, 18 comments

Latest by N/A: @v8corvairpickup: that was such a funny commercial. more »

choose your eternity

PCH, Molten Sulfur Edition: V8 Peugeot 404 or Corvette Limo?

The Detroit (well, actually South Bend) machine put up a good fight against the Detroit-powered British Leyland product yesterday, but it's tough to beat a PCH Superpower and thus the voters gave the victory to the V8/IRS MGB-GT in yesterday's poll. But are we giving up on America as a credible PCH contender? Hell no! That's the thinking behind today's Detroit-versus-Paris matchup, and we'll see how things sort out.
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5:20 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Murilee Martin
3,035 views, 67 comments

Latest by N/A: Don't hate on me, but Corvettes make excellent parts cars--this one is no exception. more »

sultan of brunei

A Garage Fit For a King: The Best Of The Sultan Of Brunei's Amazing Car Collection

Ferrari wagon-izations and hypercars bathed in magnetizing yellow are just a couple hints the Sultan of Brunei is perhaps the most Jalopnik head of state in the whole world. Like us, he seems to have a maddening obsession with odd cars. However, what sets him apart is his seemingly unending pot of money with which to manifest his wildest automotive fantasies. Although word on the streets of Bandar Seri Begawan is his fiscal fortunes have depleted as of late, before he sold off some of his assets, he and his family created what may be the most impressive car collection the world has ever seen. Although we already knew this, it wasn't until we were surfing the pages of our fave super car photo site that we realized the sheer height of awesome the collection truly achieved. Not only did they gather production cars, they commissioned the creation of entirely new models from manufacturers like Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Bentley. Hit the jump as we walk you through the crème de' le' crème of the massive collection of automotive exotica found in the garage of the Sultan of Brunei. More »

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12:30 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Mark Arnold
24,722 views, 92 comments

Latest by donkeyassman: The rolls has a backseat big enough to preform an abortion in more »

novelties

Smaaart ForTwo Stretched Into Moving Billboard

The impossible ridiculousness of this car is only matched by its utter brilliance. The nutjobs who brought us the stretched Ferrari limo have plied their craft on a decidedly less high performance automobile. They've dubbed their creation the Smaaart ForTwo (see what they did there?) and are pitching it towards soft drink makers as a moving billboard. Gee, wonder which soft drink they're aiming for. Why did they choose a Smart? Why not? [WorldCarFans]

3:00 PM on Fri Apr 11 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,085 views, 30 comments

Latest by LandofMinos and the exploits of Officer Hatstrap: I bet The Stig could make that drift. more »

novelties

Cleveland School Bus Crash Story Gets Even Better

We'd feel bad having so much fun with the story of the Cleveland school bus crash if anyone was seriously hurt, but seeing as how everyone was okay we're going to enjoy the 15 ways this is funny. Both the limo company and the school are denying hiring driver Michael Weir. Why? We already told you he's got a criminal record for grand theft auto, but what we didn't know was that the news station has a video file of his accidents, including one in which he flipped a dump truck after hitting a bridge. That's two bridges in two years. Also, his mom has a restraining order against him because he stole stuff from her. Is he really a bad guy? Just ask the dude with a trach smoking a cigarette. We love Cleveland. (h/t to SLRSpeedShop)[WKYC]

3:45 PM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,057 views, 40 comments

Latest by N/A: Channel 3's Mike O'Mara has the very latest...in HD! That's the way my local NBC affiliate would have put it. more »

novelties

Ukrainian Limo Rolls In Style

Ukrainians seem to have a fantastically wacky taste in automobiles. First, they created an asymmetrical roadster/coupe made of wood. Then, they made a custom sportscar with an exposed rear axle. Now, they've given us something a bit more practical.

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2:15 PM on Tue Apr 8 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,574 views, 50 comments

Latest by N/A: i think borat needs to drive up to next year's oscars in this thing. talk about making a statement. more »

choose your eternity

Project Car Hell, Limo Edition: 1957 Chrysler or 1981 Ferrari?

Can an American car- even a 60-year-old American car made by a long-defunct manufacturer- compete with an entry PCH Superpower Italy? Not according to our most recent Choose Your Eternity poll, in which the '38 Studebaker Dictator lost out to the '68 OTAS 820. That might have something to do with the fact that most of the OTAS now resides in the belly of the Rust Monster, but it also points out just how tough it is to beat a PCH Superpower. However, Project Car Hell is all about beating your unstoppable head against an immobile brick wall, forever, so we're coming right back with another Italy-versus-America matchup. And not just your quotidian-type X-1/9-versus-Pacer deal, oh no- today we're plunging headfirst into the molten sulfur of Custom Stretch Limo Hell!
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5:15 PM on Mon Mar 31 2008
By Murilee Martin
3,999 views, 72 comments

Latest by N/A: The reasons you must go with the Chrysler are: 1) Whether Wolfington or Armbruster or...? the stretch is WAAAAY beyond the more »

star car shootout

March Madness Narrowed To Sweet 16, Round 2 Of Voting Today

Well here we are, Round 2 of Jalopnik-style madness. After the first round of voting, we've eliminated half of the 32-car field. And there sure were some upsets; Parnelli Jones' Big Oly Bronco losing to some white Italian car being perhaps the most shocking. We even had a last minute buzzer-beater, with "Billy" beating out the Rolls Limo by only 2 votes! But, now it's time to vote our sweet 16 down to an elite 8. We'll be one step closer to figuring out which car you think is the coolest on-screen in the 1974 film Gone In 60 Seconds. Update: Polls have closed, voting for Round Three here.

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1:00 PM on Fri Mar 28 2008
By Mark Arnold
7,089 views, 45 comments

Latest by kfdave: Can't believe the Billy mobile is losing so badly in this round..."Oh my goodness gracious". more »

star car shootout

March Madness Begins, First Round Of Voting

Yesterday, we gave you the brackets. Today, the voting begins and Jalopnik-style March Madness ensues. If you haven't finalized your own bracket for the office pool just yet, hurry up! The field of 32 cars from the original 1974 film Gone In 60 Seconds is about to get narrowed down by your votes. At the end this round, we'll be down to 16 sweet rides. Ultimately, we want to find out what you think the coolest car in the movie is. Now some cars are cool all by themselves, but you also have to consider what role they played on screen. So who knows what the results will look like? Update: Polls for Round 1 are closed. Vote in Round 2 here.

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1:00 PM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By Mark Arnold
11,515 views, 63 comments

Latest by N/A: Eleanor, Challenger, Pantera, Muira are my final four. more »

star car shootout

March Madness, Jalopnik Style

Interested in all the March madness tournament bracketry, but not really into college hoops? Maybe you're looking for a way to redeem yourself after penciling-in Duke to go all the way? Whatever the case, we've decided to throw our own Jalopnik-style bracket-madness party! Instead of basketball, we've got cars! And don't think this isn't some randomly-selected field of Consumer Reports top choices. What we have is a 32-car selection from one of the coolest car movies ever made: the original Gone In 60 Seconds from 1974. Through the rest of this week and part of next, your votes will be tallied to decide the winners of each face-off. Polls will open tomorrow, so that gives you today to print out your own bracket, fill in your predictions, tell your buddies, and make up your own office pool. It also gives you time to go watch the movie, but if you want just a quick refresher, we've provided that too. More »

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1:30 PM on Wed Mar 26 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,148 views, 50 comments

Latest by N/A: Mmmm Pantera for the win. more »

found on ebay

When A Regular Fierrari Is Just Not Enough: Fierrari Limo!


The Fiero Ferrari we saw recently was pretty nice, all right, and there's no denying the appeal of a Fieroborghini or the Fierenzo. But if you crave a Fiero-based Italian supercar, yet also need the VCR and mirrored ceiling of a limo... well, today is your lucky day! We've found this fine Fierrari that's been stretched and converted into full Limo Overload (and we mean that "Overload" part literally, because this vehicle still has the stock Iron Duke four-banger, which isn't quite working; the seller states "really dont exactly know? could be major eng? or Minor?"). But so what? You've got room for a GMC Twin Six in that easily-expanded engine compartment! [eBay Motors]

8:00 AM on Thu Mar 13 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,671 views, 47 comments

Latest by JoSCh: Yeah, this is ugly. His 8 seater roadster is the tits however... Bowchickabowwow! more »

custom cars

Ferrari 360 Modena Limousine; Or, How to Look Ridiculous

Nothing says chav quite like rolling up to your wedding in a 20 foot long Ferrari 360 Modena Limo. Though not quite as impressive as the Czech-built Skoda limo the other day, this one will probably hold more Guinness World Records. The 360 limo was the brainchild of owner and builder Dan Cawley, in partnership with former Mclaren associate Chris Wright. They constructed the car by slicing the beast in half and then painstakingly reconstructing the carbon-fiber chassis, along with adding carbon -iber supports. Even though the car is over nine feet longer than stock, it only weights in at an additional 350 lbs.

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1:15 PM on Tue Feb 26 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
7,685 views, 64 comments

Latest by POLAЯ is taking his work underground. He can't let it fall into the wrong hands again!: I want to buy this car, remove the seats and replace them with a large bed. Then, taking a page more »

custom cars

The Finest Skoda Limo Czechoslovak Korunas Can Buy

Forget Mutec and their Rolls-Royce Phantom, this Czech build Skoda 110 limousine may be the finest piece of old (oooold) world craftsmanship ever conceived. Completely decked out with all the modern amenities, including spray paint tinted windows, luxury bucket seats, ceiling mounted tube television, indoor/outdoor carpeting, a convenient smoking bar, a sunroof and all the cross bracing you'll ever need.

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1:15 PM on Fri Feb 22 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,396 views, 34 comments

Latest by Agata: Retro car! I can imagine someone like Mr.Bean driving it. signature: "Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don't have more »

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