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History – A Brit Ahead of Its Time

POSTED: 29th July 2011

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Looking Back at the Jensen FF Story by Budd Stanley   There seems to be a strange connection between farm tractors and high-performance cars from the 1960s. Many know the famous rivalry between tractor builder Ferruccio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari. The resulting dispute led Lamborghini to build his own supercar company, resulting in his first [...]


Book Review: The Affordable Porsche: The Complete Guide to Buying and Running a Low-Cost Porsche

POSTED: 16th May 2011

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Review by Russell Purcell Recently, I came across an article about how lottery winners tend to spend their newfound wealth. When the journalist conducting the interview asked the winners about their immediate plans for the money, more than 95 percent of the respondents mentioned that they planned to buy a new car. While this may [...]


First Read: HOT ROD Magazine: All the Covers

POSTED: 18th February 2011

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Review by Russell Purcell HOT ROD Magazine is one of the longest-running specialty publications on the news rack at your local book seller, and as such, is no doubt responsible for introducing many people to the car hobby in one way or another. In many cases, all it took was a flashy cover image or [...]


Book Review: Legendary Corvettes

POSTED: 17th December 2010

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The term “legendary” carries the same kind of punch as a 12-gauge shotgun. It’s not an adjective that you casually throw around, as earning the status of being a legend is a pretty special accomplishment…


Book Review: Intermeccanica

POSTED: 1st November 2010

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The Story of the Prancing Bull Review by Russell Purcell Tucked away in a small industrial area located just off Vancouver’s False Creek is a non-descript, two story building that houses Intermeccanica International Inc., a boutique manufacturer of specialty automobiles whose very existence is surprising given the company’s tumultuous history. Author Andrew McCredie is well [...]


Book Review: Winning – The Racing Life of Paul Newman

POSTED: 18th June 2010

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A book about Paul Newman seems like an odd choice for author Matt Stone to tackle, as the acclaimed writer usually scribbles about four-wheeled subject matter. This book stands apart from the others dedicated to the life of the Academy Award-winning actor and unparalleled philanthropist…


Book Review: Legendary Race Cars

POSTED: 8th June 2010

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They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but one look at Basem Wasef’s latest offering – Legendary Race Cars – will quickly change your mind about that statement. The book’s cover features a stunning studio shot of the 1968 Lotus Type 56 Turbine Indy car cloaked in the bold red of team sponsor STP…


Book Review: Mustang Masterpieces

POSTED: 7th June 2010

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There are a lot of books written about the Ford Mustang, but it is easy to forget that the car has been around for the better part of five decades. Author Jerry Heasley’s latest release, Mustang Masterpieces, is different, as he has chosen to focus his attention on those Mustangs…


Book Review: The Corvette Factories

POSTED: 1st March 2010

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The label “icon” gets thrown around quite liberally when the discussion turns to charismatic politicians, exceptional athletes, celebrities long past their shelf lives, and ground-breaking products like the Yo-yo…


Book Review: S&S Cycle – Today’s Top Custom Bike Builders

POSTED: 2nd January 2010

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When it comes to aftermarket engine components for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, there are few companies, if any, that can compare (or compete) with S&S Cycles. The company derives its name from founders George Smith and Stanley Stankos…