1:8 scale Lamborghini model; about $800; www.pocher.com:  The The Spanish company builds large, limited-edition 1/8th-scale models that are made primarily of metal. The only model available right now is of the Lamborghini Aventador LP-700-4 that’s available in either roadster or coupe style. The latter consists of a dizzying 800 pieces that are mostly screwed together […]

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What’s all the talk these days about direct injection? It’s a relatively new buzzword in the industry, although some automakers have been doing it for years. Instead of placing the fuel injectors in the intake manifold to put fuel into the incoming air, direct injection sprays the fuel right into the combustion chamber. Since cylinder […]

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To guess his secret identity, read the following clues! 1) Although she’s a lot like her race-winning father, she has other goals. 2) Of course, being the daughter of a 16-time drag-racing champion doesn’t hurt your chances to win, either. 3) Racing in the “Top Fuel” ranks, this 31-year-old has already proven that she’s a […]

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– The British Rytecraft Scootacar, produced from 1934-’40, was based on a children’s fairground ride converted for road use and was powered by a two-stroke chainsaw engine. Top speed was estimated at 15 mph. – General Motors’ all-aluminum 215 cubic-inch V8 was first used in various 1961 models. It has since been licensed for use […]

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1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible, sold, $14,600: Old Caddys make great cruisers and always draw a crowd. This ’66 DeVille has had 40,000 miles worth of use during its years in Florida. A 340-horsepower 429-cubic-inch V8 comes with the car, as does air conditioning, cruise control and various power-operated items. The price was certainly right […]

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AM’s latest coupe and convertible harkens back to its 1950s glory days. The N430’s 430-horsepower 4.7-liter V8 pushes the car to 60 mph from rest in 4.6 seconds and tops out at 190 mph. The car’s race-tuned suspension, lightweight body parts and seven-speed automated manual transmission option promises good times for a mere $160,000.

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Lego “Back to the Future” Delorean, about $35, www.shop.lego.com: It seems as though people can’t get enough of the Delorean DMC 12 featured in the “Back to the Future” movie trilogy. Toy maker LEGO has gotten in on the act with its version that’s ready to assemble. All the appropriate gear is included, from the […]

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Tired of throwing away paper air filters when they became clogged, the AutoDoc switched all the vehicles in the Wheelbase Media fleet – from muscle cars to work trucks – to K&N high-flow air filters. Aside from the potential of more power due to a lower air restriction, you never have to throw one away […]

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To guess his secret identity, read the following clues! 1) He grew up in Washington, D.C., loving racing and even competing in the family car, which was a Model T. 2) Early in the century, stock-car racing was haphazard at best. He gave it rules, regulations and a name. 3) NASCAR has many legends and […]

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– Long before fire-proof racing suits became mandatory, 1958 Grand Prix champion Mike Hawthorn never competed without wearing his trademark bow-tie. – The first North American-produced automobile fitted with a diesel engine was the 1929 Packard.

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