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Video: Thompson Streamliner Set to Slip Through Surly Bonds of Speed

Danny Thompson picks up the torch and attempts to complete his father’s dreams of setting the land speed record for a wheel driven car. Mickey Thompson’s dream of bringing the record to the family name may still be achieved. Read more here.

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Wilwood Offers a Compact Combination Brake Master Cylinder Kit

Wilwood Engineering offers a Compact Combination Master Cylinder Kit. Upgrade your current set up with several installation options, ultimately giving your vehicle the best brake response for any application.

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Magoo’s Street Rods. Building American Classics Down Under

We’re always amazed to see how well American Classic Cars are doing on the international stage, so when we ran across Magoo’s Street Rods website and did some research, we found out that these guys were the real deal.

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A Collection Of The Saddest Winged Cars You Will Ever See

Look at this group of dilapidated Mopar wing-cars that we found over a CarsinBarns.com. We don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

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Phantom Corsair: Ahead Of Its Time

Back when adventurous people with money were called sportsmen, a guy named Rust Heinz (of “57 Varieties” fame) designed a car so futuristic that it predicted features that would be common 50 years later. That car was the Phantom Corsair.

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Video: Reliving The 1968 NHRA U.S. Nationals

Once again, nostalgic pay-dirt is found on You Tube. It’s a three part video that covers the 1968 NHRA U.S. Nationals from Indianapolis Indiana.

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Video: 1941 Chevy Coupe Project Car Smokes ‘em In The Rain

This “in-work” project car makes it out on the wet streets for a little fun. Watch as the partially built 1941 Chevy Coupe makes a couple passes in front of the camera.

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Know Your Legislation: Update on Proposed Automotive Regulations

While staying on top of the latest government antics may not sound like an enjoyable use of your time (after all, who isn’t already tired of seeing presidential campaign ads?), it’s important to know about the bills and laws that may affect you as a hot rodder down the road. Here’s your latest legislation update.

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Win a Free Weekend with Goodguys Through the Goodguys Getaway Promo

G-machines have been a part of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events for years and now you have a chance to show yours off at three different shows for free thanks to the Goodguys Getaway promotion. Three different winners will get a free weekend with Goodguys so sign up for your chance to win today!

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