The 1650 Horsepower Sleeper in Jay Leno’s Garage
In 1970, Dodge debuted a 440 Six Pack engine option for the Charger. It featured three two-barrel carburetors and turned out 390 horsepower. Not too shabby, considering the era. But you’d need more...
View ArticleA Batmobile From Tim Burton’s Batman Is for Sale in Russia for $1.1 Million
When Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice debuted last week, it drew a mountain of negative reviews (much to the sorrow of Ben Sadffleck) while also scooping up a record-setting $170.1 million at the...
View ArticleWhy Do Music Videos Look Like Car Porn?
Music videos, particularly those of the hip-hop variety, are rife with all manner of exotic supercars. Nothing tells your fan base you’ve made it like spitting verses in front of a Ferrari, Bugatti or...
View ArticleWill The Cannonball Run Franchise Finally Be Revived?
The madcap cross-country race comedy that was The Cannonball Run was an instant blockbuster upon its release in 1981. The budget was hefty, north of $16,000,000, but acquiring an all-star cast...
View ArticleJay Leno Drives the 1915 LaBestioni Rusty, the World’s Sexiest Hotrod Firetruck
The steampunk creation rolling into Jay Leno’s Garage this week began life in 1915 as an American LaFrance fire truck. The 101-year-old truck was a triple threat, sporting a pump, hooks and ladders....
View ArticleJay Leno Tries a Pair of Customized, Harley-Davidson Tilting Trikes
Dual front wheel motorcycles aren’t anything new, but as of late there’s been a solid uptick in leading bike producers adopting the design. Only one of the crop, though, began life as a prototype made...
View ArticleJay Leno Gets This Naturally-Aspirated Datsun 240Z Roaring
If you’re the kind of person who sees a 27-minute YouTube video and groans at the sheer length, allow us to help you navigate this week’s episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. Skip to 18:55, when the comic...
View ArticleScott Eastwood Joins Charlize Theron in Fast 8
Another day, another cast addition to the forthcoming Fast 8. Last week, Charlize Theron, signed on to be the film’s antagonist. Today, Scott Eastwood, son of Clint and an open-shirt yachtsman of the...
View ArticleThe Miami Tuners Responsible for Yoenis Céspedes’ Wildest Rides
With a $75 million contract from the Mets, anything Yoenis Cespedes wants is attainable—including round waffles. Recently, the wealthy outfielder couldn’t be bothered with plebeian squares, so when a...
View ArticleWhat Happens When You Accidentally Buy T-Pain’s Custom Mini Cooper
John Lupoli isn’t an automotive neophyte. His success as a building contractor has allowed him to own many choice sets of wheels over the past forty years. A Porsche 912, a 911 and a Boxster all found...
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