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Sportec SP600 Thinks It's So Funny, Plays Tricks on Cameras

There should be a ten commandments for putting on a press reveal at an auto show. They can publish it for all automakers to heed and obey so they know exactly how to get a positive reaction out of their press conference. First and foremost, putting black wheels on a white car should be a hangin' offense. That's followed by a black car on a white surface, high intensity pinpoint lighting and putting barriers, posts, signs etc. close to and around the cars. We can continue with letting kids run around and take up press time, and we could probably rattle off a lot more, but we're just wasting as much time as those damn kids! Wait, we digress. We feel like maybe we should be talking about the Sportec SP600 or something.

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7:40 AM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,100 views, 27 comments

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The Hartmann SP5: A Sprintier Mercedes Sprinter

While it may not be as cool as the Sprinter into Studio Coppola Special, the Hartmann-tuned Sprinter van is still fairly wicked. Next to Supervan 2, the Dodge/MB Sprinter is already near the top of our list of favorite vans. Add a body kit, new exhaust, faux-carbon fiber inserts, vaguely tweaked mechanicals and 19-inch wheels and you've got the Hartmann SP5. Even better if you can get one in cargo van form with no rear windows for that elite NSA surveillance team look. Somewhat incorrectly translated press release and more pictures below the jump.

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1:15 PM on Mon Jan 28 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,129 views, 29 comments

Latest by Stoatmaster: "What would perfect tuning be without new Radwerk?" Discuss. more »

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Act Fast: Volkswagen SP2 on eBay

The last time a Volkswagen SP2 was on the eBay, the ESL-challenged posting likely scared off serious V-dubbers looking for one of the best-kept secrets of the Volkswagen oeuvre. This one appears to at least be penned by someone a bit more familiar with the language. The SP (São Paulo) coupe was a wholly independent project launched by Volkswagen do Brazil. It used a powerplant from VW's Type III, a 1776 cc unit whose displacement was unrelated to the impending US Bicentennial. Its a bit spendy for the average novelty seeker, but for a serious dubber, it's a find. Due diligence please. – Mike Spinelli More »

11:31 AM on Fri Jun 29 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,954 views, 20 comments

Latest by n/a: Hello. I found an interesting SP2 for sale in the USA!SP2, the first national car designed entirely in Brazil, was designedby Mr Schiemann, which since 1969 had idealized the basic design ofthe car. The front of the SP2 was inspired by more »