By Brian Lohnes

BangShift.com

Who would of ever thought that a lowly Isuzu Amigo could ever be considered awesome sleeper hotness? We didn’t see this one coming, but once we laid our eyes on it, we fell instantly in love. The sick bastard that decided to bolt a 450hp 383ci stroker into this little cute ‘ute should either be given an award or a straight jacket. We want to buy him beers.

From the photos shown on an ad at RacingJunk.com, the only initial judgement we have is on the exahust system which looks to be hanging really low and kind of awkward. We’re thinking that’s because an off the shelf header was used (not that there is one for this swap, but something that fit was shoehorned in) so a trip to the header shop would probably result in a cleaner job, and more sneaky approach to suprise unwitting victims.

One of the more interesting things mentioned in the ad is the fact that the body has been lowered three inches and “braced” to handle the massive power infusion.

Don’t get us wrong, the outside of the truck is still hideous. The graphics and half convertible top are enough to turn our stomach, but in our world, horsepower cures all evils. Just for a second imagine how awesome it would be to blow off “fast” stuff left and right with this thing.

We want it, bad!

Source — RacingJunk.com — Radical 1993 Isuzu Amigo

By Dan Strohl

Hemmings

Today’s HFOD, a 1961 Ford Econoline van, will cross the block at the Palm Springs auction in late February, but we have a preview of it up now at Hemmings.com. From the consignor’s description:

I am the third owner of the van. The first owner owned a plumbing business and owned it until the late 70’s. The second owner purchased the van where it set until the late 90’s which he put in the 302 engine and 9 inch rear end the he lost interest.

So whaddaya think it’ll go for? Four figures, five figures, six? Also, note how the consignor neatly avoided mentioning the color…

By Speedhunters

Car Culture At Large

Before I start i must make one thing clear, I dont own this hardcore track focused Evo VI RSX you see before you but I know a man who does, Tony Elrick. Unfortunatly at this moment in time Tony is in hospital recovering from a serious road accident (thankfully not in his Evo) so he can’t give you the story in his own words but I hope I can do Tony and the car justice, hopefully seeing this will help his recovery that little bit extra! Continue reading at Speedhunters

By Stephen Thackwray

By Michael Berenis

Tampa Sports Car Examiner

Sometimes, it just gets out of hand. Driving a Nissan GT-R quick is cool on the track, but 135 miles per hour past a school bus is just ridiculous and absurd. Take it to the track dude! Read more about this stupid stunt at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

By Mike Musto

RideLust.com

For those of you around back then, the 70s were awesome. We had bell-bottoms, disco and the Pontiac Trans Am. We were also inundated with the 70s style car chase. You see, in the 1970s they would generally use the same car throughout the entire chase scene. If directors could, they would try to get away with using only one car for a more authentic look and feel. Damage that occurred during filming could now be seen throughout the entire chase. These were filmed before computers, high end editing software and product placement. The results are some of the best car chases ever captured on film.

1. Vanishing Point: 1970

1970 Dodge Challenger

Kowalski. He was an ex-motorcycle racer, ex-racecar driver and ex-cop who’s all hopped up on speed (the drugs, not MPH). His job? Transport a supercharged 1970 Dodge Challenger to someone else in the movie who is not in any way important. There is also a naked chick on a motorcycle whose kinda’ hot.

See the rest of the car chases on my list at Ridelust.com

Vanishing Point (1971)

By Fireball Tim

Movie Car Design Master

C…. Stands for cool. Or maybe crunchie. But seeing as how this is about cars, crunchie makes no sense whatsoever. Cool, eh? See how I just whipped that out?

Cars. Cartomobiles. Ooo. That’s a word. You ever wonder how car companies come up with their names? Like Continental? Corniche? Cordoba?

Wait. I’ve got one. … Cooltinental. And so… here are some Cooltinental C’s.

Name ‘em, and win a Million Doolareshlattens!!

Continue reading "Fireball’s Alphabet of Awesomeness… The C’s" »

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Apparently the car had already been totaled out, but still….

Neon Burnout with Clutch Blowing Up

By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

The Ultimate Street Car Invitational is a SPEED Channel show where 40 of the hottest cars from SEMA take to the track to prove that their beauty isn’t just skin deep. We heard there was an open bar, so Nads and the StreetFire crew were there for the premier!

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Today’s photo of the day is from AJ’s Honda Civic ride page. Keep those PMs and e-mails coming!