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HJ Pizarro

I am an avid “Automotive Nut” that appreciates vintage vehicles, muscle cars, exotics, and just about anything with wheels. I see automobiles as works of art, formed with great craftsmanship and patience. –

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Head-on view of a black custom rat rod sits on copper finished, one-off wheels.

Disproving That a Rat Rod Has To Be Dull

A rat rod is a type of hot rod. Hot rods are put together for speed, handling, exhaust notes, and looks. A rat rod, however, is a little different animal. It is also put together for speed and exhaust notes. But, the handling and the looks aren’t so much a priority. The driving thought, well… …
A passenger side profile view of a white 2019 Koenigsegg Regara

First Public Auction of a Koenigsegg Regera Hypercar – Over $200,000 in Options

Koenigsegg has built a reputation for manufacturing an incredible hypercar or two. Their cars are also very exclusive and rarely trade hands on the open market. In the case of any Koenigsegg Regera model, one has never been offered at a public auction until now.  The Koenigsegg Regera Only 80 copies of the Koenigsegg Regera, according to the listing …
Front quarter view of a lime green 1968 Shelby GT350 fastback

A 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 Sat for Over 30 Years and Now Is at Auction

Original Shelby cars from the 1960s are highly desirable cars for collectors. The cars were known to be amongst the top echelon of muscle cars. Many of them were even turned into racetrack pavement-carving machines. So, when what appears to be an original Shelby car shows up on E-Bay, it garners a lot of attention.  …
A red hot rod with yellow flames painted on.

What Is a Hot Rod?

In the automotive world there are a lot of terms that are tossed around. Many of us don’t realize we do that. But, to people who are car curious, the terms we volley around tend to linger in the air and need defining. One of those often used terms is, hot rod. Why is this …
Toyota SUVs for sale at a dealership

The Average Price for New Vehicle Sales Hits Record High – JD Power

Ever feel like there are no brakes on this ride? Well, JD Power and Associates is pretty much confirming that. Even though the world dealt with a global health crisis in 2020, car sales continued, and prices kept going up. In a recent report, the firm said that those that are car shopping should expect …
An RV camper parked on the shore along Kyle of Tongue, shallow sea loch in northwest Highland, Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, UK.

An RV Is At The Epicenter of Blast in Nashville

A recreational vehicle is a source of joy for many families. It provides an opportunity to visit the scenic outdoors, but at the same time provide home-like shelter. So, they are made in such a way to make use of every little space. Numerous cabinets, under-bed storage, and under chassis storage are common in most …
2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon rear

FCA Legal Fight Against Jeep Wrangler-Like Roxor Hits Hurdle

Let’s get the basics out of the way, the Roxor UTV looks like an old Jeep Wrangler. FCA, the owner of the Jeep, doesn’t like the similarities but approved of Roxor’s use of the design for off-road, sporting, or agricultural use only. At the time, Roxor was selling mostly overseas. But, then, Mahindra, Roxor’s parent, …
Silver 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe

Forgotten Fun Targa-Top Cars That Are Affordable Now

Question: When is an open-top not a convertible? Answer: When the car has a targa-top. Convertibles may get a lot of attention from sun-seekers, but the targa-top vehicle provides the air-in-your hair experience too! But, to a large degree, many people have forgotten about the fun cars that had them. Interestingly, if a person is …
SSC Tuatara Hypercar

Second SSC Top Speed Run Attempted But Thwarted

Top speed runs have been a thing of meticulous planning and great pride once achieved. In recent years Bugatti, Hennessey, and Koenegsig have held the record for the fastest production car. But, records are made to be broken. So, Engineers do what they do, get to work at finding ways to improve speed and stability. …
The front of a red Porsche 914 is in the foreground and a poster of another Porsche in the background.

Forgotten Rare Porsche 914-8 Has Familiar Family Formula

The Porsche 914 is a vehicle Porsche enthusiasts would like to forget. The car resulted from a collaborative effort between Porsche and Volkswagen to produce a small, entry-level sports car for the masses. To do that, they stuck with Porsche’s winning formula of a car that is lightweight and has the engine rearward. The result was the 914 …
A Suxtom Silver Toyota Tacoma jumping off of an elevated loading dock.

This 1999 Toyota Tacoma Proves Some Dune Jumpers Just Need Some Love

The Toyota Tacoma is a truck that has earned the respect of many people that enjoy off-roading. A quick search on YouTube will show that people have converted the pickup truck platform into rock-crawling machines, a camper, and even into overlanding off-grid adventure machines. Recently a YouTube channel called Terra Crew came across a Tacoma …
Two Supras (red and white) side by side. One has the Sport Tops removed.

This Is the First Toyota Supra Since the 90s With This Fun Feature

The Toyota Supra has received a lot of hate and praise. One thing it has not received is a convertible top. So, Toyota wanted to play on that open-air theme a bit for November’s SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association show. But, that show moved to an online-only format due to current global health concerns. …
A Toyota Tacoma tows the TRD-Sport Trailer.

All This Toyota Tacoma Overlanding Trailer Needs Is 10 Minutes

The Toyota Tacoma is a much-loved pickup truck by consumers. Its reliability and ability to stay with the times through mild updates means that buyers have been lining up to buy copies for decades. Consequently, many off-road-minded individuals choose Tacoma as the platform to build an off-road rid to go overlanding. But, building up their …
1966 Shelby Cobra chassis CSX 3178, belonging to Carroll Shelby

Carroll Shelby’s Personal 427 Cobra at Auction

Carroll Shelby is an automotive icon. He has raced, owned race teams, and developed specialty sportscars for large manufacturers. Even with the vastness of his knowledge and experience that spans decades, a vehicle that he built in the 1960s is the thing that fans ardently praise him for to this day. One of those Shelby cars is coming to …