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Automotive Lust of the Day, Kewl Kustom Edition: Custom Six Wheel Cadillac

Automotive Lust of the Day, Kewl Kustom Edition: Custom Six Wheel Cadillac

Published by Marty Milligan on April 14, 2019

This Cadillac falls into the category of radical custom. The ad is frustratingly sparse on technical details and the pictures are blurry and poorly composed. What we can see of the car looks to be well done. The stretched hood, cramped cabin, organ pipes, and an extra pair of wheels create a car with cartoon proportions that are in scale with each other. You can bet that you will stand out at the local cruise with this thing.

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Two Wheel Lust of the Day, Hybrid Sports Bike Edition: 1975 Rickman CR900

Two Wheel Lust of the Day, Hybrid Sports Bike Edition: 1975 Rickman CR900

Published by Marty Milligan on January 16, 2019

When Honda released the CB750, Kawasaki was already working on their own version of a four-cylinder 750cc version of the UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle). While Honda released an entire range of smooth four-cylinder models, Kawasaki started a superbike horsepower war by bringing out the Z1, a 903cc monster that was advertised as an alternative to the expensive and disappearing muscle cars of the era. The Z1 was a beast. It set several international records and was known as the fastest production motorcycle in the world. It did suffer from the common wet noodle frame that was a complaint of many…

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Sam Posey Sat Here Edition, Trans-Am Racer 1970 Dodge Challenger

Automotive Lust of the Day, Sam Posey Sat Here Edition, Trans-Am Racer 1970 Dodge Challenger

Published by Marty Milligan on November 10, 2014

This Dodge Challenger is one of two that were prepared by Autodynamics for Chrysler Corporation for competition in the 1970 Trans-Am series. Sam Posey drove number 76 to a fourth-place finish at Mont-Tremblant and a third-place finish at Kent. The car still retains its original Kieth Black de-stroked 340 small block, four-speed transmission, and Minilite wheels. Resources:

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Automotive Lust of the Day, American/Italian Hybrid Edition: Former Harrah’s Collection 1954 Hudson Italia

Automotive Lust of the Day, American/Italian Hybrid Edition: Former Harrah’s Collection 1954 Hudson Italia

Published by Marty Milligan on December 16, 2013

Today’s automotive lust is a rare Hudson Italia. The Italia was based on the Hudson Jet platform and running gear, but with a unique body and interior. It was designed by Frank Spring with input from Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni of Carrozzeria Touring. While the various scoops and trim are distracting, the overall shape and stance are quite attractive. This example was once part of the Harrah’s Collection. It benefitted from an amazing restoration and is a multiple award winner.

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Steam in Disguise Edition: 1924 Stanley Steamer Model 750
Automotive Lust of the Day, Exotic Muscle Car Edition: Equus Bass 770

Automotive Lust of the Day, Exotic Muscle Car Edition: Equus Bass 770

Published by Marty Milligan on October 1, 2013

The Equus Bass (pronounced like the guitar, not the fish) 770 is the real-life answer to the question, what if Detroit tried to build the ultimate GT car? While the styling is an homage to the muscle cars of the 1960s in general and the 1967 Mustang in particular, the body is formed aluminum with carbon fiber liners over an aluminum frame with stainless steel subframes and a roll cage. It is powered by a 640 horsepower 6.2l GM v8 with a supercharger and dry-sump oiling. The Bass has a front/mid-engine layout with a rear-mounted six-speed transmission. Equus has shown…

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Two Wheel Lust of the Day, Cafe Muscle Bike Edition: 1974 Kawasaki Z1 Custom by Bull Dock