Monthly Archives: April 2012

Featured Member of the Week: ONERUSH

For the Week of: 4/30/12

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Chicago, then at the age of 10 we moved to Lexington, KY. At the age of 15, my 35 year old dad passed away, so we … Continue reading →

The El Camino’s never-ending house party

While Chevrolet’s classically distinct El Camino model originated in the early 1960s, the line has had an enduring cult status among auto enthusiasts – even through its many generations – for a signature look that combines the front end of a muscle car with the rear of a pickup truck. Continue reading →

My Top Three Cars With the Most Outrageous Tailfins

Looking back at a few of the most hilarious hybrids of the 2000s got me thinking about another time of auto indulgence, the rise of the tailfin in the 1950s and 1960s. Continue reading →

The 1969 Chevy Nova: An Unfinished Canvas

Originally known as the Chevy II, the Chevy Nova had a long road to becoming the kind of car that collectors are willing to put the time and effort into resurrecting. In part, this is because the car was never intended to appeal to car fanatics. Continue reading →

The Three Ugliest American Cars Ever Made

America is a land of ideas, with a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship that has led to some major contributions for humankind. Continue reading →

CoolRidesOnline: Thanks for the Memories Series

Projects: Rebuilds, Restorations, Customizations, etc...

This week’s topic is Rebuilds, Restorations, Customizations, etc…   We want to see the Before & After shots of your restored, rebuilt or otherwise customized rides!!! The more you can tell us about your project, the better. As always, you … Continue reading →

Featured Member of the Week: WHITEY

For the Week of: 4/23/12

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I’ve been married for 30 plus years, I have a son and daughter both presently in college, and I have my faithful companion…my dog “Sydney.” I live in the Boston area and … Continue reading →

The near-perfection of the Dodge Polara

History is full of instances where a certain product or person failed to achieve greatness by just a shade of an inch. And someone who is no stranger to near misses at greatness is Simon Cowell, the former “American Idol” host and current emcee of “The X Factor.” Continue reading →

Volkswagen purchases Ducati for $1.13 billion

On April 18, Reuters reported that Audi, a division of Europe’s largest automaker Volkswagen (VW), reached a deal to buy Ducati. Continue reading →

Ford follows the lead of dragsters

Looks to expand carbon fiber use in vehicles

On April 12, Ford Motor Company indicated that it would work to increase the amount of carbon fiber it uses it its cars and trucks. Continue reading →