Monthly Archives: January 2009

The Dodge Viper, which was prepped by Hurst as one of its new 50th anniversary model, was auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona fetching a hefty price of $275,000 which Woodhouse Dodge said they would donate the profits to a charity for chronically ill children called Victory Junction. The vehicle came fully loaded with much of Hurst classic gear including the Hard-Drive gold pistol-grip gear shifter, Hurst forged aluminum alloys and a list of Hurst color combinations. Additional features included a Moton Club Sport adaptable coil-over suspension package, a Katzkin leather interior in charcoal, a high-low exhaust from Corsa, and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 rubber. Register to vote, post articles, write comments, and interact with fellow auto enthusiasts. AutoSpies presents the best Auto Show Photos , Automotive Videos , Car Reviews and Hot Rides . Would 415 Horsepower For LESS Than $40K From An American Car Company Be Enough To Make You Think Twice About Buying Foreign? read more  Read more... (173 words, estimated 42 secs reading time)

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Imagine a new TV reality show called Pimp My Popemobile using a 1999 Vatican vehicle that General Motors is selling this week at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale. Used once for Pope John Paul II in Mexico City, the stretch Cadillac DeVille with an elevated throne could be tricked out with some spinner wheels, a thumping church organ and a holy-water vessel in the console. The papal Cadillac that GM built for John Paul II is among the approximately 245 vehicles the carmaker is selling at Barrett-Jackson. Cars for sale also include a pristine 1916 GMC flatbed truck and a two-tone green 1954 Oldsmobile 98 with a Rocket V8 engine and an Autronic Eye on the dash that automatically dimmed the headlights. The cars are expensive for GM to maintain – Wallace estimated they cost $2,500 per year for "care and feeding" – so the financially troubled automaker took a closer look this year. The popemobile and other GM cars are among more than a thousand cars that will be auctioned through Sunday at the 38th annual Barrett-Jackson event. read more  Read more... (193 words, estimated 46 secs reading time)