Category Archives: Featured Cars

Collection of CarCast Featured Cars

Datsun Roadster

April 29, 2011

Jeff Torres, the Director of the Solvang Datsun Roadster show, brings in his 1600 Datsun Roadster. It has a few modifications and enhancements to that gives this car a bit more modern flavor to an otherwise classic. Check out Jeff’s version of this Classic Datsun.

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Jeff Torres

Links

Here is the link to the Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic Car show (Open to all Classic Datsun vehicles) – www.SolvangShow.com

Video

Jeff Torres – 1600 Datsun Roadster

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFg_PH9gpGQ

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Aston Martin Rapide

April 15, 2011

Here is a peek at the Aston Martin Rapide. While down in La Quinta resort we had access to the Rapide, and take a look at the car in it’s native environment. The Big Aston is a stunning example of fine styling and we will let Adam and Sandy battle out which is better looking the Aston Rapide or the Porsche Panamera.

And special thanks to Desert European Motorcars in Palm Desert, CA for the use of the Aston Martin Rapide while touring La Quinta.

Rapide check out all their cars at www.DesertEuropean.com

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Thermal Motorsports

Links

Thanks also to Desert European Motorcars in Palm Desert for the use of the Aston Martin Rapide check out all their cars at www.deserteuropean.com

Video

Aston Martin Rapide

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY1o3wSxvKk

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Lexus ISF

April 15, 2011

The big question is over what will Adam’s next car be has finally been settled. Adam takes delivery of an Ultrasonic Blue Lexus ISF. This car is handed over by Glenn Sugai, Lexus Field Support Manager. The Lexus ISF features a 416hp 5 Liter engine and an 8 speed automatic transmission. Too much for Adam? We will have to wait and see for that, but take a look at the pictures and video of his new ride.

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Thermal Motorsports

Video

Lexus ISF Delivery

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEk1LRBzknQ

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Derelict Wagon

April 8, 2011

This weeks featured car is a really cool ride. Jonathan Ward from TLC (Toyota Land Cruiser) who brought us the his new ICON version of the Land Cruiser and Military Jeep brings us something completely different… A station wagon? Well this is about a cool a wagon as it gets, a 1952 Chrysler Town and Country custom wagon, which has the front end replaced with a DeSoto front end. Why? Because he could! Jonathan’s ride features a late model hemi engine but even that is dressed up to look old school. The workmanship is awesome when you get close and see how it was set up. This car was featured in Hot Rod Magazine May 2011, and it deserves it!

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Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Links

Check out Jonathan’s Companies for ICON brand Land Cruiser and Jeep
ICON

And if you are working on a Toyota Land Cruiser here is the starting place
TLC

Video

Jonathan Ward’s Derelict Wagon

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh6xyPAi_PM

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Ford Model T Racer

April 1, 2011

Matt Pumphrey of Owner of “Woodies and Wheels” Matt is a featured restorer of pre-war Automobiles. Matt brings in
his own 1912 Ford Model T which has been built as a pre-war racer. This is a beautiful example of the work Matt does.

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Matt Pumphrey

Links

Check out Matt’s shop, “Woodies and Wheels”, where you can see his other projects and restorations as they are happening – www.WoodiesAndWheels.com

Video

Matt Pumphrey’s 1912 Ford Model T Racer

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs3zwC1YRwM

Check out the videos from “Woodies and Wheels”. The first one is their trip from San Jose to the show in Glendale. The next one is the “Smokin’ Orange!” a fun run of the Model T in the country, and the first of the Hall Scott restoration. Don’t forget to check out their video channel on YouTube – WoodiesAndWheels

Roadtrippin, to Carcast

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBUb4jZQ8CI

Smokin’ Orange!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXMIsEWFO7Q

GREAT SCOTT!

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQTahCQl_Qg

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MINI Cooper

April 1, 2011

This week’s featured car is a tricked out Mini Cooper. Randy Terwilliger from M7 Tuning brings us his NOS/Methanol injected Mini and show us around. It has all sorts of interesting modifications included a modified transmission that make it a sequential gearbox through a magic box, Methanol injection, NOS and numerous other modifications. All sorts of fun!

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Matt Pumphrey

Links

M7 Tuning

Video

Randy’s MINI Cooper

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLyTNneaZrs

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Freightliner Truck

March 25, 2011

Not that often you see a 1900+ Hp Diesel Race Truck. Mike Ryan’s Freightliner is just that. With it producing close to 2000hp on Diesel fuel, it no wonder this truck produces some spectacular results on the track and places such as Pikes Peak. This ‘lightweight’ Freightliner weights in at just about the 9900 pound mark, features a 2 huge turbocharges and numerous other tricks to allow this truck to perform, well, crazy fast as well as handle well enough to compete in Pikes Peak and finish near the top of the marks. We won’t say how cool it was to see it come to the shop in Gulf Racing Livery!

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Mike Ryan

Links

Mike Ryan’s Motorsports Website is here – www.FasTrucks.com

Look for the Freightliner Video at Mikes Channel after April 1 on Mike’s YouTube Channel – Mike’s YouTube Channel

Video

Mike Ryan’s Freightliner

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNNH4ycp0_8

Short Burn Out

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1hr7f9NymY

Gymkhana – Freightliner Style

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDGfzYiDEpI

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1965 Alfa Sprint GTA

March 25, 2011

Anthony Rimicci brings his 1965 Alfa Sprint GTA in for a look. This special aluminum lightweight Alfa is a classic looking racer that can still be seen racing by Anthony. His shop features everything from simple repairs to full race preparation on your Alfa Romeo cars, besides that, they are about the most helpful folks you could meet up with. Look for more of the Rimicci brothers and their Alfa here on CarCast!

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Mike Ryan

Links

Anthony Rimicci’s Shop, Santo’s Italian Car Service – www.SantoService.com

Video

1965 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydT8VbR8NtE

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