Shelby GT500 Coupe: Flutter my heart

Red. Sex. Lips. Sky. Rocks. Wings. Blood. Lust. Heart. Pepper. Sauce. Stop in your tracks. Love letter. It’s red, it’s the 2010 Shelby GT 500 Ford Mustang and it’s waiting for me.[click to continue…] Tweet This Post Read More

Hurst Challenger: Black and gold all over

Hurst Performance is a season performer in the car game. Founded in 1958, it’s responsible for beloved limited editions like the Hurst/Olds 442. The 1965 Barracuda provided the blueprint for the movement with Hurst Hemi Under Glass. Hurst went on to build a fleet of the Hemi Cudas for Chrysler, and the Dodge Dart, making it a Dodge-lovers’ icon. The last of the Hurst... Read More

Chrysler: The little small block engine that could

If I had a penny forever supposed automotive expert that told me Chrysler would be dead by spring, I’d have a full tank of gas. I couldn’t help it — I bet for Mopar every time. While the dangling Pentastar has taken a few nicks, it’s still glimmering with hope for Michigan people who lean tough on some aspect of the domestic automotive industry. Here it... Read More

Postcard from Detroit: Sweet Homecomings

As my plane touched down this morning on a bright, sunny dry patch of runway at DTW in the McNamara terminal the familiar swell of homecoming filled me. Yet, as soon as I stepped on solid ground, I realized that this trip already feels different. Was I imagining it? Gone from people’s faces was the characteristic friendliness, the slow local amble was replaced by dullness,... Read More

LEE Q rides the 2009 Dodge Challenger: SRT to the T

Lee Quinones is best known for his prowess with paint cans, but whenever Lee has a second to spare he’s all over Dodge, including his ‘65 Coronet and ‘83 Diplomat. He’s also President of the Brooklyn Dodge’s Car Club, a frequent poster on Moparts.com and a true quarter-miler. We think he’s a natural fit to give the proper and long waited assessment... Read More