Hot rodders must face up to reality

Hot rodders must face up to reality
David Grainger, CanWest News Service

In a typical case of killing the messenger, I received some pretty nasty e-mails in response to a recent column about the vulnerability of hot rods and custom cars to environmental legislation.

Rather than it being taken as a cautionary tale, it was misinterpreted as my personal condemnation of hot rods and the custom car culture. Some comments were amusing but, by the time I had finished responding to some of the doorknobs, I was starting to think that putting them out of business isn't such a bad idea.

Several points were raised that I would like to address:

First claim Hot rods are fuel efficient and environmentally friendly: Sure, a 427-cubic-inch, big-block Chev with two Holly 750 double-pump carburetors, headers and cherry bomb mufflers is positively tree hugging, a real exercise in environmental awareness.

full article here:
http://autos.canada.com/news/story.html?id=264440e9-bcd4-409a-9c0d-f75ed8d86606


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HOT ROD Power Tour Rolls Through the Midwest in 2007!

HOT ROD Power Tour Rolls Through the Midwest in 2007!

The HOT ROD Power Tour is easily considered one of the best automotive tours in the world and is a rolling testament to what HOT ROD magazine is all about. The seven-day, seven-city tour will wind its way through the mid-west and will generate a nationwide buzz in the automotive enthusiast market!

full article here:
http://www.hotrod.com/powertour/

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Jaguar C-XF -Bond 22's new car?

Aston Martin may not be supplying James Bond's new car in the film due to Ford selling the company in March 2007. Ford has a three-film deal that began with 2002's Die Another Day. Jaguar is speculated to be a replacement with the new Jaguar C-XF design.


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Aston Martin DBS - Casino Royale

Aston Martin DBS - Casino Royale

Daniel Craig's first role as Bond sees him at the seat of the upgraded DB9 - named the DBS. This is fitted with a few optional extras to make life in the secret service a little easier. I'll update these when everyone's seen the film!

During the film 007 takes a ride in the latest Ford Mondeo.

Bond also manages to get his hands on another classic Aston Martin DB5 from 1964.

http://www.007.info/Cars.asp

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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish - Die Another Day

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish - Die Another Day

For Pierce Brosnan's last outing as 007, Bond returns to an Aston Martin - and this one is more powerful and better equipped than any of his previous vehicles

Four grille mounted rockets along with two machine guns.
Two motion -sensing guns consealed under the bonnet.
Spiked tyres for ice driving.

Plus, just incase none of this gets you out of trouble, you can always flick a switch and become invisible!

http://www.007.info/Cars.asp

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BMW 750iL - Tomorrow Never Dies

BMW 750iL - Tomorrow Never Dies

'Q' delivered a lovely new BMW 750 to Bond and luckily had it fully insured for all eventualities.

Remote controlled from a cell phone, Bond spends a fair bit of time out of the car during the car chase. Fully loaded with weapons, Bond steers the car towards the roof..
The last time it was seen flying off the multi-storey, car park - straight into the 'Avis Rent-a-Car' showroom.

http://www.007.info/Cars.asp

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BMW Z3 - GoldenEye

"Bond returned in 1995 with a German set of wheels - although he only managed a short ride in the country before handing the car over to his American contact, Jack Wade."

http://www.007.info/Cars.asp

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