By Michael Berenis

Tampa Sports Car Examiner

Thanks to senior stunt driver Ed Redfern, we get to see what it’s like to slide the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG around on wet pavement. The SLS AMG has built a very good reputation with videos such as the upside down tunnel run, a lap around Nurburgring, and outstanding crash test footage. What’s next for the flagship Mercedes-Benz vehicle? Read more at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Fiberglass body on 1964 VW pan. Yours for just $2,300! Craigslist via VWVortex

By Karan Singh

StreetFire.net

Check out the official trailer for the 2010 GoldRush Rally by the guys at Wagenwerks!

wagenwerks goldRush Rally 2KX Trailer

By Dan Strohl

Hemmings

You know, while it doesn’t take much to make a Colonnade car look like something Homer Simpson and the NHTSA dreamed up, it also doesn’t take much to make a Colonnade car look good. The right front end treatment, the right stance, and a graphics package that highlights rather than detracts from the sculptured body lines does wonders, and this 1975 Buick Century  Free Spirit pace car edition for sale on Hemmings.com combines all three of those elements, along with a little bicentennial fever. From the seller’s description:

Buick had planned on making 1,700 of these cars – but it is rumored (although not proven) they built less than 400 of them. Model name … Century Custom Series Body Style … 2-Door Colonnade Coupe … Model Year … 1975 Engine …. 350ci Carburator 4bbl … Compression Ratio 7.9:1 … Horsepower 175bhp … Transmission … TurboHydramatic 350 (Automatic) … Rear Axle Ratio 3.08 Exhaust …. Single pipe … Seats …. Sport Bucket … console… Exterior Color Graphics … White with Red/Blue Placards, Indy 500 logo above rear quarter, Lettering alongside doors, Blue “BUICK” logo with eagle on hood and trunk lid, Blue “BUICK” logo at far end of either side, White eagle on front fenders,”Free Spirit” white lettering on front fenders, “BUICK” and “Free Spirit” blue lettering on trunk lid … Interior color Glacier Blue … Removable Roof Panels … Hurst Hatches Interior seat material … White Naugahyde .. Stock Tire Size GR70×15 Grille GS Blackout Trim Tail light GS Blackout … Suspension … Higher rate springs, larger stabilizer bars … Wheelbase 112 inches … Overall Length… 209.5 inches … Height 53.3 inches …RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE NEW.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

The show took place in Longview, Washington on August 28. Thanks to Robert for sending in the pics! Check out all the photos in the events section!

By Ben Schaffer

The Real JDM

I feature a lot of extreme cars on the blog, but it’s nice to also take a moment to appreciate functional daily driven type builds. This car’s owner Terry has worked with us over the past four years gradually tweaking and improving his G35 Coupe. His car is tastefully done and represents the functional tuning style of a Top Secret inspired street car. Quality is found throughout, including with hidden items like his Zeal Function XS coilovers. There are many subtle mods that show an educated and well thought out style of his gameplan. For example the KS Auto Burnout side skirts, rear under spoilers and the Digna roof spoiler are two rare Japanese imported items that blend nicely into his styling of the car. You might also notice the Gialla trunk spoiler molded into the trunk! The most well known exterior mods of course are the Top Secret front bumper and rear carbon diffuser…no knockoffs either, all legitimate products. Terry supports the scene fully. One look at his garage below shows his passion.

Continue reading "Terry’s Top Secret G35 Coupe" »

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

An even closer look at the evolutionary 2011 design, shot at a recent police fleet expo. Via Autoblog

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

It’s built on a modified Suzuki Samurai chassis, and it’s running a V6 from a Chevy S-10. This would be like if you had the power of your 4wd Blazer with a tiny wheelbase and only about 1300 lbs curb weight. Now that has to be fun! Check out the eBay auction.

By Michael Berenis

Tampa Sports Car Examiner

I found this vehicle at the Dade City classic car meet and felt it’s creative spirit must be shared with the world. Running on a special green colored formula hydrogen generator, the Rasta ranger is as green as Bob Marley’s favorite form of vegetation. It’s kind of hard to hear the full tour, but you still get to see this one of a kind vehicle. Special thanks to the Dade City Rasta for giving us a behind the scenes tour. One love!

The Rasta Ranger

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Today’s pic is from Mario’s Nissan Altima ride page!