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This is a highly detailed 1/6 scale die cast metal replica of the classic Ford 427 SOHC engine. This officially licensed item features a die cast engine block with plastic-injected molding accessories. It features a starter motor gear which drives the flywheel gear, which turns the fan, the fan pulleys, belts, and alternator. The air cleaner is removable to reveal highly detailed carburetors. [button_link size=”medium” src=”http://dev.theoctanelounge.com/amazonstore/liberty-classics-ford-427-sohc-engine-replica-16th-scale-die-cast/”]CHECK IT OUT![/button_link]

2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbX1GwkXSqw” width=”500″ height=”300″] Polaris introduced 26 new vehicles in 2013 and is on a path to rack up more than $4 billion in sales for 2014. Clearly, the Minnesota-based company is in a position to experiment and have some fun. Case in point: the new Slingshot, a dramatic three-wheeler that goes into production this fall… Slingshop Website

According to Bob Lutz, when product is dictated by “bean counters,” everyone loses. By TOM JENSEN www.wheelbasemedia.com Bob Lutz has never been one to shy away from controversy. Now 82 years of age, the Swiss-born, Berkeley-educated former vice chairman of General Motors is one of the true legends of the global auto industry, working in executive positions for BMW, Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler before helping turn the nation’s biggest automaker around. By his own definition, Lutz is a “car guy,” someone who lives and breathes automobiles. It is therefore no surprise that he regards the enemy of automotive greatness…

Not to be outdone by its two-door relation, the Dodge Charger sedan will return for the 2015 model year with an interior and exterior redesign plus a more potent SRT Hellcat trim level. That version will have the same supercharged 6.2-liter “Hemi” V8 that’s being installed in the Challenger, which means 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque (which, by the way, the Spy Guy believes is likely a conservative number). That means that Dodge will be selling one of the most potent sedans – a claimed 204-mph top speed – you can buy anywhere, although the Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG’s…

Beating the summer heat while picnicking or tailgate partying could be made easier with the Icybreeze cooler. The product consists with a 36-quart capacity ice chest with wheels and a pull handle. But built into the unit’s lid is a fan unit that blows chilled air – up to 35 F colder than the outside temperature – through of a vent, or out through a flexible hose mounted on top of the lid. All you need is a sufficient quantity of ice and water inside the cooler to keep the cold air blowing. The three-speed fan that runs off of…

From Aug. 14-17, nearly $400 million worth of classic cars was sold during the auction frenzy that took place on California’s Monterey Peninsula. Five major auction houses were involved with old Ferraris taking nine of the top 10 spots in terms of value. The Sleuth had his eye on this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO that basically belonged to the same family since new. Perhaps shockingly, it fell far short of the $100 million that some speculators thought it might bring, based on the car’s history and what other examples have sold for in the past. Still, $38 million is hardly…

Tire inflators are handy devices to have around the garage or in your vehicle, but most require you to plug in to a 12-volt receptacle. No power on hand? That’s not a problem for the Airman Rechargeable Inflator from Grainger, since it will also operate using its own lithium-ion battery pack. The product will inflate any tire up to 45 psi of pressure with a squeeze of the trigger and it will shut off automatically when the desired amount of air is indicated on the digital readout gauge. The Airman Rechargeable Inflator sells for about $85 through a number of…

From the mid 1960s to the early ’70s, the rich and famous would be chauffeured around in a Mercedes-Benz 600 that was available in large and extended-length Pullman versions. The Sleuth recently discovered that the 2015 S-Class sedan will form the basis for a revival of the Pullman brand that will measure about 21 feet (about 18 inches longer than an extended-wheelbase Rolls-Royce Phantom) and feature three rows of seats with the second-row facing the rear bench. Of course, a power-operated divider window between the driver and the rear seats is included. There’s no word yet on powerplant choices, but…

Word has reached The Sleuth that Cadillac will introduce an extended-length version of its BMW 3-series-rivaling ATS sedan. But before you get too excited, be aware that there are no plans to market the ATS-L in North America. In fact, China will the only country slated to get the car later this year, which is a shame since one of the weaknesses of the regular-wheelbase ATS is that it’s a bit cramped in back for adults and the extra 21.5 inches between the front and rear wheels could really help out in that department. In fact, opines The Trenchcoated One,…