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What’s the most incredible or unusual thing you might find in your backyard? Say you pick up a metal detector and find an old coin, or perhaps comes across an arrowhead. That’s all well and good, but nothing even comes close to what two California boys found in 1978. Because these kids found a Ferrari ! This is the front yard in a Los Angeles neighborhood where the vehicular treasure was discovered in early February of 1978. A new family had just moved into the house when their two boys struck gold. The family called the authorities, and an excavation began. It turned out that the car was actually an insanely valuable 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS. The car had been poorly mummified with towels and cloths. It was obvious that someone wanted to come back for it. But who? And why did they bury it? After an investigation by the police, the nefarious reason as to why it was down there was discovered. The previous owners hired criminals to drive the car into the ocean so they could claim the ins...

Human creativity never ceases to amaze me! Here we have yet some more useful tips to take advantage of. #1 Bread tab. How come I never thought of this?! via  http://www.wittyfeed.com/ #2 Shoe cupholdler. Well, there may be a thing about hygiene here... via  http://www.wittyfeed.com/ #3 Pool noodles all year long. Great idea! via  http://www.wittyfeed.com/ #4 Better on the soft side. Of bread. via  http://www.wittyfeed.com/ #5 Packing. A suitcase is much better for books than a box! via  http://www.wittyfeed.com/ #6 Chapsticks. I like this one! via  http://www.wittyfeed.com/ source

If you have ever watched the movie, Cast Away, you would know that how Tom Hank spent long time on a deserted island. Here is a similar story about Adam Jones, who spent almost 9 years being trapped on a deserted island, but with the help of Google Earth, he was rescued recently! Here is how he spent 9 years there! The Voyage Adam Jones set off for a journey in 2006, along with his 2 friends, starting from Liverpool, their home, to Hawaii. In between they had to cross Atlantic Ocean and the Panama Canal. As they reached in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a monstrous storm struck their boat violently, and damaged it along with their electronic equipment. His friends went overboard while Adam was knocked by the storm unconscious for about 17 days, and he kept drifting in the ocean. Surviving the days in the beginning! Adam spent 2 weeks on his boat but he built on his own the water trapping contrivance on it, and this way he saved a lot of water whenever it rained. At first he built a m...

Those bitten by the Dodge bug would be glad as the 1970 Challenger is now put up for sale. The unique ‘Insidious‘ was designed and built by Dave Salvaggio in 2007. It has been entirely revamped, be it inside, outside or under the hood. The car is drenched in black pearl overlaid with olive and sandstone pearl. The exterior poses a new attire with the door handles, roof rail moulding and trim pieces being taken off. The re-contoured wheel arches and new glass are some new elements. The scratch build grille and taillights along with new-looking hood, bumpers and front fenders, give it a refreshed look. Under the hood lies a 426 Hemi crate engine coming from Mopar Performance. It comes with custom headers, custom exhaust and a Hillborn EFI unit. It is mated to a Tremec TKO 600 transmission and offers 575 hp (429 kW). The chassis is rejuvenated and now integrates four-wheel independent suspension and coilover springs. The car is fitted with Symbolic TS15 20-inch wheels and Pirelli P-Zero t...

The 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Eleanor from ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ will be auctioned off by COYS at the 2012 Autosport International show in Birmingham January 14th. This is one of the three surviving cars, out of a total twelve built for the film. Not sure exactly if it’s the one in which Nicolas Cage made out with Angelina Jolie. The movie star car was built by former Boyd Coddington designer Chip Foose based on Hot Rod illustrator Steve Stanford’s sketches. It features new wider wheel arches, a bonnet with a prominent bulge, a deep front valance and side skirts and a spoiler incorporated into the boot lid, plus PIAA lights were installed in both the nose and tail and a distinctive billet grille, all wrapped up is a magnificent metallic Grey with Black stripes. The car also has Schmidt 17×8-inch wheels. The interior however remains standard Shelby with a big tachometer and roll hoop. This particular Mustang is powered by a 351 cubic inch Ford Racing crate motor fitted with a ‘big’ camsha...

Sound specialist Al & Eds Autosound has just finished a Lamborghini Aventador project car. They have used a Mansory body kit for styling, and a set of Forgiato Wheels finished in the same orange as the exterior. Some of the components such as the rear spoiler and side blades are finished in clear carbon to contrast the brash color of the body. Other modifications include a vented bonnet, front and rear widening – 40mm front, 50mm rear – and an optional engine tuning kit that boosts the output from 700 to 754 horsepower. Presumably, the Aventador gets a kicking sound system as well. Check out more pictures in this gallery:

We are very proud to present this awesome 1971 Stingray. This beauty was featured in Corvette Fever Magazine in June 2008. The Chevrolet Corvette has been an iconic American sports car, since its introduction in the 1950s. The 1971 Stingray was very similar to the 1970 model; the 1971 had amber parking light covers instead of clear. The main difference in the '71 model lay under the hood, as engines were to meet new federal guidelines. This monster is equipped with a beefy 365hp 454 cu in V-8 engine. It has been bored 0.060 over and included forged pistons and crankshafts, even a set of roller rockers. Also APR head bolts hold it all together. The engine is matched with a numbers matching 4-speed Muncie Close Ratio transmission feeding a 3.08:1 limited slip rear end. The current owner swapped out the original 4.11 rear end for the current one. The original will go with the car.It has had a complete internal rebuild.

Another one of Sir Elton John’s cars is now up for grabs, this time a pretty clean Ferrari 512 Testarossa. To be sold by COYS at their Spring Classics sale in London next week, this 512 has only 2,100 miles on the clock. This car was part of Sir Elton’s large collection auctioned off by Christie’s in 2001. At the time this 512 with 1,812 miles on the clock was sold to its current owner for £98,000. It is now expected to fetch between £90,000- £110,000. So not that good an investment. It is a bit too soon for the 512 TR to become a classic and its value go up. The car still looks fresh and modern. But rest assured, 10 years by now this model will among the most sought after classic Fezzas. Elton’s TR is finished in the stunning Rosso Corsa with complementary beige interior, and comes with a complete service history. Most recently this year it has been serviced at Meridian Ferrari – where it has had its cambelts replaced. Other important Ferraris at COYS auction: The sale will also featu...

The idea of an old car with modern chassis and engine is hugely appealing. This 1968 Camaro Convertible is a classic case in point. With cars like this you get the swell looks of the classic car, but none of the mechanical drawbacks. This magnificent Camaro is tastefully resorted on the outside and finished in Kolor Galaxy Gray. We wish it didn’t have those red stripes, but hey. Under the bonnet you find a GM Performance Parts LS376/480 Hot Cam V8 with 480hp. It’s a reliable piece of kit with plenty of power to match the car’s fabulous style. It also gets modern transmission, cooling, electronics and stainless steel exhausts. They have also replaced the prehistoric suspension of the original car with components from Hotchkis, Chris Alston’s Chassisworks, and Varishock. The brakes are also replaced with a powerful system from G-street. The car sports a set of 17-inch Foose Nitrous Chrome Legend wheels to maintain the retro look, but the tires are modern Fuzion ZR1s. The interior is also...

1970 Pontiac GTO. This is a nut & bolt rotisserie restored example boasting modern Hotchkis tubular suspension, a high performance built 455 big block V8, and high quality cosmetics throughout. This car was built to cruise and show with driver-friendly features galore such as a Gear Vendor overdrive model 3D400. Enjoy our photos and extensive description. This is your opportunity to own a truly magnificent GTO musclecar. This transformed GTO began life as a true 242 GTO in the Atoll Blue color, matching interior, and a black cordova top as is indicated on the identa-plate. It was built in 1969 and delivered to Coast Pontiac in December, 1969. In the intervening years, it saw Bakersfield, Chatsworth, and Almeda, California. In the mid 2000, the car spent some time in Arizona before arriving it Texas where it was purchased by its current owner in 2007 Sometime in this journey, the grand old Goat was changed to a Cardinal Red & Judge graphics added. This was a clean, rust free, an...

The K/5 Blazer was the smallest full size SUV version of the General Motors C/K Trucks family. Introduced to the Chevrolet line in 1969, the full-size Blazer was replaced in 1995 by the Chevrolet Tahoe. The exterior is in fair condition throughout this classic 72' Chevy Blazer. The paint and body are in fair condition with some imperfections on closer inspection.  The top is showing its age. This '72 Chevy Blazer rides on 33x12.5 R15 LT tires.  The doors are solid underneath. This is the area that usually rusts first. The cab has a factory cassette player and Sony speakers. This '72 rustic Chevy blazer truck carries an aftermarket Edelbrock carburetor.  The undercarriage is solid.  via: http://www.texasclassiccarsofdallas.com

The 4th generation El Camino was introduced in 1973. This version features rectangular headlights along with the classic El Camino style. This example features all original sheetmetal and flooring throughout. It is a dry climate car finished in two-tone dark blue & light blue metallic. The paint is decent, with a number of flaws on closer inspection. The body itself is exceptional. There are chip touch ups and a paint blister on the hood. Open the door to 1976. The interior features factory blue vinyl bench seating along with the original dash and instrumentation. An aftermarket cassette stereo has been installed as well. The dash is covered in carpet, likely to cover cracks. There are a few notable cracks on the dash visible as well.The upholstery is clean and nice, displaying some color wear primarily on the driver's side. The door panels are original and in good shape as are the door undersides. Underneath this car it is excellent and original. The flooring and frame is a fu...

The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro was unchanged as it entered its second year of production, although a close inspection would reveal the addition of new front and rear side marker lights. Chevrolet boasted that the 1968 Camaro SS was dedicated to the fun crowd. The white paint throughout this car, is highlighted with silver stripes painted on the hood and trunk and clear coated. Front and rear bumpers are like new. You want a car to remember those years you spent growing up admiring muscle cars? And not just a car to sit in your garage collecting dust? Then look no further this car is just perfect for you! What else can you do to a iconic Camaro to catch attention other than to keep it detailed and shiny? Simply just turn it into a road-carving monster. This 1968 Camaro was spared no expense when it came to getting from 0-60 mph faster than most production cars. A new 2" cowl induction hood was added to allow more air to reach the engine. Starting with the engine, the original one was ri...

Texas Classic Cars of Dallas is proud to present this classic '73 Plymouth Barracuda. Born a high price class, 318-equipped Barracuda, this car now sports a full 'cuda cosmetic package and upgraded 340 cubic inch engine. Our facilities have completed a lot of recent mechanical work including replacing the heater core, air conditioning compressor and components along with a replaced sending unit for the gas tank and various mechanicals. We have approximately $4,000 in receipts to verify this. This work was performed in 2012. Plymouth's own pony car was in its final years in 1973. The Barracuda was produced from 1964 until 1974. This example has been equipped with full Cuda treatment including the High Impact Vitamin C Orange Paint, Billboard Stripes, Spoiler, Badging, and the 340 c.i. 4bbl. powerplant. The exterior displays classic 'cuda styling cues including the sinister blacked-out tail light panel and spoiler. Closer inspection of the finish will confirm an exception...

Troy Trepanier’s 56’ Chrysler 300B Chassis Frame/Manufacturer: Custom by Rad Rides Wheelbase: Stock Rearend: ’07 Dodge Viper narrowed 4 inches Rear Suspension: Coil-over shocks Rear Brakes: ‘07 Dodge Viper calipers, Baer rotors Front Suspension: ’07 Dodge Viper Front Brakes: ’07 Dodge Viper calipers, Baer rotors Master Cylinder: ’88 Corvette Steering Linkage: Dodge Viper rack-and-pinion Steering Column: 1956 Chrysler 300B Front Wheel Make/Size: Dayton wires/19 x 8 Front Tires: 255 /40/19 BFGoodrich Rear Wheel Make/Size: Dayton wires/20 x 10 Rear Tires: 295/45/20 BFGoodrich Engine Make/Displacement: 358-ci Dodge Sprint Cup R5 Machining/Assembly: Bob Care at Jesel Racing Alternator: Chrome high amp Manifold/Induction: Bosch ISO injectors, Wilson fuel rail delivery setup, custom turbos Valve Covers: Modified Mopar Ignition: MSD crank trigger Exhaust: Flowmaster Transmission: Bowler GM 4L80E four-speed automatic Converter: Bowler Shifter: Converted stock pushbutton Body Body style/Manufact...

Popular Hot Rodding Mag Photo by Stephen Kim Car: ’70 Ford Mustang Owner: Randy Robison Engine Type: 392ci Ford Windsor small-block Block: Ford Racing 4.000-inch bore Oiling: Melling pump, stock pan Rotating assembly: Scat 3.900-inch forged crank and rods; Mahle 10.5:1 forged pistons Cylinder heads: ported Ford Racing GT40 aluminum castings Camshaft: COMP Cams 224/230-at-.050 hydraulic roller; .510/.512-inch lift; 110-degree LSA Valvetrain: Ford Racing timing set; COMP Cams valvesprings and rocker arms Induction: Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake manifold, Holley 750-cfm carb Ignition: MSD billet distributor, 6AL ignition box, and plug wires Exhaust: Hooker 1.75-inch long-tube headers, dual 3-inch Flowmaster mufflers Cooling system: Edelbrock water pump, stock radiator Output: 452 hp Drivetrain Transmission: Tremec TKO500 transmission; Ford Racing Cobra flywheel and clutch Rear axle: Ford 9-inch rearend with 31-spline axles, 3.55:1 gears, and limited-slip differential Chassis Front suspensio...

This is it, a new C7 Corvette. Everyone love it, except only one man… me. For me it’s not a Corvette anymore, it doesn’t look like Corvette. Something missed, something not right here, it’s just a new muscle car from GM. Look at rear end...a Camaro style taillights, look at side windows (worst part) it looks like 4 passenger car, look at front end…what is it, a Ferrari? See what i mean? When you see C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, even if you don’t know nothing about cars, you know the answer…It’s a Corvette. When you see C7… you confused. Something very important missing in C7.

The Details Laurie Attard's '69 Mustang SportsRoof Engine • 347ci '70 Windsor • Scat forged steel crank • Scat rods and pistons • Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads • Crower hydraulic camshaft, Yella Terra roller rockers • Eight 45mm DC&O throttle bodies, custom carbon-fiber airbox • Autronic CDI and ECU • Carter lift pump, Bosch 044 main fuel pump, PWR aluminum radiator, March pulley kit Power • 415 hp (309kW), 419 lb-ft (567Nm) Transmission • Top Loader four-speed manual • 11-inch single-plate clutch Rearend • Narrowed ZD Fairlane 9-inch, 3.00 gears, limited-slip differential Exhaust • Custom ceramic coated tri-Y headers (1-3/4-inch primaries) • Twin 2 -inch stainless steel exhaust • H-pipe • Hi-Tech straight-through mufflers Suspension • Front: RRS strut conversion, custom adjustable strut tops, Eibach springs, Koni adjustable shocks, 1.1-inch antisway bar, RRS power steering rack, Flaming River steering column, RRS strut brace kit • Rear: 1.77-inch-wide custom r...

Fast Facts: Mopar Muscle Magazine 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Owned by: Robert Ferrari Photo by: Kevin DiOssi Mopar Power: • Engine: 500 cubes, 505 horsepower, and 500 lb/ft of torque. The monster in question lurks underneath the six-pack hood of Robert's Coronet. It's a Mopar crate Wedge he purchased from Jay Dyson at Pitre Chrysler Plymouth. The supporting cast consists of Hi Flow cast iron Stage V heads, single plane M1 aluminum intake, 850 cfm Edelbrock carburetor, and Hooker long tube headers with Flowmaster mufflers. • Transmission: John Walter at Lee Myles Transmissions in Scottsdale built the 727 automatic. • Rearend: Dana 60 with 3.54 gears purchased from Houser's Rearend Service in Pennsylvania. Sure Grip • Suspension: Restored to factory specs. • Brakes: A front SSBC disc brake kit improves the massive B-Body's stopping power, while factory drums hold things down out back. • Wheels and Tires: Steve Hank at AAcurate Auto helped Robert measure the offset and got him...