V8 – AutoLobotomy

Find of the Day – Custom Chevy Powered Porsche 928

Here is something completely different. A 1980 Porsche 928 Euro-spec that has been thoroughly modified. For starters, there is a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 engine up front, complete with air intake sprouting from the hood. The taillights, rear spoiler and wheels have been reworked. Actually, it might be easier to list what is stillContinue reading “Find of the Day – Custom Chevy Powered Porsche 928”

Find of the Day – 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

If people keep posting these cars at these prices, I’m going to cave in one day and buy one. This 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora looks to be in great shape inside and out (and hopefully mechanically as well). It is even my favourite colour for the first generation cars. The upgraded audio is also seamlessly integratedContinue reading “Find of the Day – 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora”

Graded – Mercury Cougar

Welcome to Graded. Here we discuss legendary marques, models, or trim packages and affix a letter grade to a selection of vehicles falling under that topic. The grades mean nothing and are completely arbitrary. I fully encourage you to tell me what I got wrong and how you would grade them instead. Have some funContinue reading “Graded – Mercury Cougar”

Find of the Day – RX-8 Mini Monster Truck

Well, here something completely different. A Mazda RX-8 body stuffed on top of a 1981 Datsun pickup truck frame. Power comes from 302 cu. in. V8 and runs through a 4.11 Dodge rear end. All of the lights, windows and even sunroof apparently work, but the vehicle’s brakes are shot, so stopping it isn’t muchContinue reading “Find of the Day – RX-8 Mini Monster Truck”

Graded: Chevrolet Corvette C4

Irrational Love – Triumph TR8

This is one that will divide the internet; my love for the Triumph TR8. Many people loathe this little wedge-shaped coupe, but I think its cool. Maybe it is my love for cars so ugly they’re endearing, or maybe it’s the concept of stuffing a V8 engine into a small British car. Either way, IContinue reading “Irrational Love – Triumph TR8”

Find of the Day – 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe

Just the other day we were discussing the Pontiac Grand Prix, including the 1986 2+2 Aerocoupe. Well, now here is one for sale for a reasonable price in reasonable shape. The car has very high miles and has been driven a lot, but the owner appears to have loved it and kept it in greatContinue reading “Find of the Day – 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe”

Irrational Love – Oldsmobile Aurora

I don’t remember the first time I saw an Oldsmobile Aurora. There wasn’t this ah-ha moment were one drove by and my life changed forever. It was more of a slow burn, with these unusual cars burrowing their way into my psyche over time. The more of them I saw, the more I was captivatedContinue reading “Irrational Love – Oldsmobile Aurora”

Graded – Oldsmobile 4-4-2

Welcome to a new feature called Graded. Here we discuss legendary marques, models, or trim packages and affix a letter grade to a selection of vehicles falling under that topic. The grades mean nothing and are completely arbitrary. I fully encourage you to tell me what I got wrong and how you would grade themContinue reading “Graded – Oldsmobile 4-4-2”