Tag: Turbo

  • SuperHawk: 1977 Buick Skyhawk with Grand National Power

    SuperHawk: 1977 Buick Skyhawk with Grand National Power

    The first-generation Buick Skyhawk was a V6-powered, slightly upscale derivative of the Chevy Monza. These aren’t the worst bones from which to start, but the late-70s GM 3.8L V6 was no powerhouse. Somewhere along the line, an owner of today’s feature car swapped in a turbocharged V6 from a Buick Grand National. We support this…

  • The Original Stelvio was not a Crossover. Behold the Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1

    The Original Stelvio was not a Crossover. Behold the Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1

    Some won’t know the Nissan Leopard, but, in the US might know a reskinned version known as the Infiniti M30. This rear-driver shares some guts with the Z31 300ZX. Today’s feature, however, is a Leopard with a really cheesy Italian suit made of aluminum and fashioned by Zagato. Yes, folks, Zagato has made some real…

  • Pre-Volvo Dual Forced Induction:1989 Nissan March Super Turbo

    Pre-Volvo Dual Forced Induction:1989 Nissan March Super Turbo

    Several years after the original March/Micra launched, it seems Nissan wanted its own race series for these little buggers; so the March Super Turbo was born.  What that means is 110 HP out of 0.93 liters.  This was achieved using both a turbo and a supercharger! This example was apparently imported to the US by…

  • 2004 John Cooper Works Mini Rollover Victim

    2004 John Cooper Works Mini Rollover Victim

    This is one of the best opening images we’ve ever seen for an ad. First – we hope everyone involved was okay.  Here’s the seller’s explanation: “This car was involved in a low speed accident in the driveway where it rolled over. Wife hit clutch instead of brake downhill.” It’s hard to picture what happened,…

  • Straight Outta Florida: The Boss Hummer H1, Now Wearing Zombie Apocalypse Gear

    Straight Outta Florida: The Boss Hummer H1, Now Wearing Zombie Apocalypse Gear

    Apparently, this was built as the ultimate hunting vehicle and was shown at a ridiculous toy show in Dubai in 2015.  Needless to say, this was originally done in Florida, despite its current California location. Because this is 2016, something as odd and intimidating as this hunting vehicle can’t be allowed to exist without zombie…

  • Oldsmobuick: Old School Custom 1983 Cutlass with Buick 3.8 Turbo Power

    Oldsmobuick: Old School Custom 1983 Cutlass with Buick 3.8 Turbo Power

    Essentially nothing on this car was left unmolested, which is probably just the way the original owner wanted it.  Some very odd choices were made; but we respect the use of the 3.8L turbo V6 in this body. The shop selling the car provides very little info, but the engine seems to have a number…

  • 1966 Mustang Turbo Coupe

    1966 Mustang Turbo Coupe

    Admit it, if you’re a car person remotely interested in Fords, you’ve wondered about this swap at some point.  The seller has combined a nicely modified 1980s 2.3 turbo with a 1966 Mustang and seems to have done all the right suspension, brake and other mods to keep up. This engine came from a Cougar…

  • Buick Grand National Wagon Tribute

    Buick Grand National Wagon Tribute

    No, Buick never put the turbocharged 3.8 from the GN into the Regal Wagon; but someone else did. This car isn’t perfect; but it is a great start.  The engine swap was done in such a way that it look essentially stock (surface rust and all). What’s the bad news?  The biggest issue is that…

  • Rare Callaway Turbo Scirocco

    Rare Callaway Turbo Scirocco

    Callaway modified much more than Corvettes in the past, with their Alfa Romeo GTV fairly well-known; but they also got into a few Volkswagens over the years.  Their “Stage I” Sciroccos boosted output from about 74HP to 117HP, which is a huge increase.  The seller claims this car is one if a few “Stage III”…

  • MurderCedes: Zombie Apocalypse Survival Car

    MurderCedes: Zombie Apocalypse Survival Car

    Thinking about the bottom falling out around the 2016 US election?  This might be just the ticket, especially if you convert it to veggie oil, which should be fairly easy to do. The seller built this starting with a clean example from Texas; so it’s claimed to be rust-free, aside from added patina.  The interior…