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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Enthusiasts enjoy Cars and Coffee on Memorial Day Weekend
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — Cars and Coffee was held in front of the Hobby Lobby on Emily Drive Sunday afternoon, allowing car enthusiasts to show off some of their best rides including convertibles, antique cars, sports cars and more. Organizer of Cars and Coffee Joseph Vaughn said of the event, 'Seeing all my friends that I've met through the hobby of cars and just hanging out really is the big thing I like about it. It's a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.' High school senior wins $1,000 scholarship from Genealogical Society As many as 200 cars have come to a single event. If you want to see some sweet rides, you can follow when the next Cars and Coffee is happening on their Facebook page 'Cars and Coffee Bridgeport'. They typically do 'Cars and Coffee' once a month on Sunday in front of the Hobby Lobby from 12 p.m. to 2p.m. Along with the Sunday 'Cars and Coffee', there's also sometimes the Saturday evening 'Cars and Cold Treats'. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This Is Why People Mock Mustang Drivers
Read the full story on The Auto Wire To the disappointment of some enthusiasts, there are some good reasons why so many mock Mustang drivers online. You've probably heard 'it's always a Mustang' when a video of one crashing while leaving a meet or doing something else stupid is posted. But this footage of a guy leaving a car dealership lot, crashing on his way to the street proves why he and others are mercilessly of all, the guy isn't even driving a V8-powered Mustang GT. You can clearly hear he's behind the wheel of an EcoBoost, which we know means to many pony car enthusiasts he's not really one of them. Second, he's listening to some plain awful music. Does the guy have zero taste? And is he feeling all cool listening to his crappy tunes that he doesn't stop to think maybe he doesn't know how to drive the car? Third, his hand positions are some of the worst we've ever seen. While there are plenty of people who think the whole ten and two thing is how you're supposed to grip the steering wheel – it's really nine and three – this guy opts for the one-handed method. How much do you want to bet that they have broccoli hair? byu/1-800-TOP-PORN inMustangsCrashing It's not like he's driving stick and so he needs his right hand to shift. No, we're pretty sure he's holding his phone with this right hand because dude is too cheap to pop for a GoPro and mount to film his awful driving properly. Top top it off, he does the underhand grip on the top or bottom of the wheel, giving him the least amount of smooth control possible. Finally, we're pretty sure he switched off traction control before filming this little sequence. Why? We guess so he could drift, or make a horrible attempt at it. He obviously is far too overconfident. What we really want to know is if this guy learned his lesson, or is he going to try this again while leaving his local Cars and Coffee meet? If so, your safest place to stand will be in the middle of the road, far away from any sidewalks. Don't say we didn't warn you. Image via Reddit Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
At $19,500, Is This 1973 Mercury Capri An Isle Of Alright?
Heavily, but tastefully modified with a 302 V8 and the neatest digital dash you've ever seen, today's Nice Price or No Dice Capri could be the coolest cat at Cars and Coffee. That is, if the price tag doesn't cool our interest first. Right now, Cadillac has 11 distinct models on offer, not counting the various and sundry badging variations. Of all those, exactly none is a removable hardtop two-seater convertible with Pininfarina styling. However, those exact specifications are available in the 1993 Cadillac Allante we looked at yesterday. Seemingly well-preserved albeit with little info to go on in the ad regarding its mechanical condition, that Allante also had the auspices of once being Cadillac's halo car. Not so angelic was the current owner's $11,000 asking price. That found little favor in either the comments or our voting, resulting in a 73 percent No Dice loss. There's a tenuous connection between yesterday's Allante and the 1973 Mercury Capri we're looking at today. While not quite the wonder twins, both offer V8 power and each has a bit of Italian heritage, with the Allante having been built at a factory on the outskirts of Turin and the Mercury being named for an isle in the Campanian Archipelago in the Bay of Naples. See? It's like they're brothers. Read more: New EVs Still Can't Beat The Efficiency Of A Plug-In Hybrid Over the years, the Ford Motor Company has used the Capri name on multiple cars, starting with a Lincoln in the 1950s, then under the Mercury marque from the end of the '60s through the '90s. The first two generations of those were imported from Europe, where Ford had attempted to capture the same pony car magic as it had achieved with the Mustang in the U.S., but in a size more appropriate for the Continent's roads, fuel prices, and drivers' tastes. The Ford Capri proved a hit both in its home markets and here in the States. The company continued to sell it in England and Europe for years after the nameplate had transitioned to the fox body here in the U.S., with the American version literally becoming the Mustang. In its last iteration in the 1990s, the Capri returned to being a smaller import, only this time as a Mazda-based two-seater convertible built by Ford's Australian division. As the Capri was originally intended to be smaller than the Mustang, so, too, were its engine choices. The Mercury version was offered with a choice of four-cylinder and V6 engines, however, as a Ford dealer in South Africa proved with the factory-sanctioned Capri Panera, the 302 Windsor V8 could easily be wedged under the little pony's hood. That was the same choice made by the builder of this Capri. It presently sports a 302 out of an 1989 Mustang, which has had its fuel injection and factory exhaust removed in preference for a four-barrel carburetor and a set of bespoke-bent tubular headers. According to the seller, that conversion was undertaken several years ago, but only 800 miles back, and included the Mustang's T5 five-speed, gaining all-new clutch mechanicals and hydraulics in the process. Other mechanical updates include all-new brakes, driveshaft, and a rebuilt steering rack. Now the car is said to be mechanically excellent and as "Reliable as a Timex." Aesthetically, the car appears to be in equally good shape. It has been repainted in what the seller describes as near-enough to factory root beer metallic brown with gloss black accents, and wears a wild ducktail boot lid with both Ford and CapriV8 badging. Handsome Rota 15-inch wheels underpin and wear decent-looking tires. A subtle but appreciated change is the removal of the front bumper shocks, which tucks the bumper closer to the body, and vastly improves the looks. According to the seller, this was originally a California car (it now resides in Iowa) and, hence, it is completely rust-free. It even still wears its So-Cal license plate surrounds, proudly promoting the South Bay's Don Kott. Since making the move Midwest, this Capri has been kept out of the rain and snow, waiting out the inclement weather in its garage, snugly sleeping under a multi-layer car cover. We should all be so lucky. The interior wasn't left out of the equation in this Capri's customization, either. The seller says it was professionally re-trimmed by a wizard/artist, and it features an amazing reimagining of the instrument panel in the form of a single '70s LED watch-style digital display. That naturally negates the need to mate the Capri's original gauges with the new drivetrain. Everything else in the cabin looks beautiful, and is said to all work without issue, even the sunroof. It should be noted that all that stuff—sunroof, seats, windows and locks, etc.—are all manual. The steering and the shifter are too, and there's no AirCon or even heat, so don't plan on this Capri being a 365-day beast. Those minor inconveniences shouldn't matter when the weather is nice, and that's most likely when the car will get its exercise. One cool bit of Capri kit that the builder kept is the map light, which is mounted on the passenger-side A-pillar. In an era of modern cars with maps on screens, that's a bit of old-school kitsch that's fun to find. The purchase of this Capri doesn't just get the new owner a car. It also imbues their garage with a slew of Capri parts, which the seller is throwing in with the deal. That may seem like a sly way to get someone to cart off a lot of junk—while paying for the honor—but that's not exactly fair. The seller notes that some parts, like the old front brake calipers, are almost impossible to find anymore. And, if the car's massive rear spoiler/boot lid proves to be too audacious for its new owner, well then they can replace it with the original, which also comes in the parts pile. Personal opinion: the spoiler stays. It should be noted, though, that the treasure trove of parts will require a pickup or trailer to cart away, as there are a number of pretty big pieces, including a fuel tank and the original subframe. Look, I know we tend not to like custom cars, frequently shunning anything that has even the slightest whiff of "other people's project" about it. That being put on the table, this Capri appears to be just too awesome to ignore. It's amazing enough and seemingly well-done enough that it could be a turn-key cars and coffee crowd collector with little more than a flash of the wallet. This is also a clean title car, and is old enough that it can scoff at emissions testing, making title transfer and annual registration a breeze, pretty much anywhere. The big question, then, is could it be worth the $19,500 the seller asks for it? According to the ad, the sale is under protest from the present owner and builder's heart, but as they just haven't used the car enough since its rebirth, they feel it should go to someone who will. What do you think? Should that special someone pay the $19,500 asked for this custom Capri? Or does the specter of "other people's projects" haunt both the car and that price? You decide! Nice Price or No Dice: Facebook Marketplace out of Missouri Valley, Iowa, or go here if the ad disappears. H/T to Glemon for the hookup! Help me out with NPOND. Hit me up at robemslie@ and send me a fixed-price tip. Remember to include your Kinja handle. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Mustang Driver in Russia Smashing Up Cars Stopped by Snowballs
The Internet is filled with footage of Ford Mustang drivers behaving foolishly, irresponsibly or just downright stupidly, to the point that it's become a meme of its own. However, even the myriad failed Cars and Coffee departure videos we've seen don't reach the levels of strangeness captured on camera in Russia recently, when a driver who went on a demolition derby-style rampage against parked cars in an allegedly rented 'Stang found himself ultimately stymied by a barrage of snowballs. The video was shared on X by Anton Heraszczenko, a former member of the Ukrainian parliament. According to Heraszczenko, the incident all took place near a residential building in Kaliningrad, Russia, and the driver was reportedly intoxicated during the events seen below. A video appeared on Russian Telegram channels showing a vehicle crushing 11 cars while cruising near a residential building in Kaliningrad, driver is reportedly a soldier of the Russian "special military operation." He rented a Mustang vehicle and drove it around… — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) February 26, 2025 The clip starts with a black S550-generation Mustang sliding down a snowy hill and into a Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The car then accelerates around a curve and sideswipes a parked car. The road is covered in snow, and it is a Mustang, so it would be possible to believe that the driver simply took the curve too fast and lost control. But then things turn truly strange. The driver accelerates head-on into another parked car, reverses, and drives farther down the parking lot. Then he puts the car in reverse again and backs into another parked car. The Mustang struggles for traction, but eventually the car accelerates away, only to drive head-on into yet another car. He backs up again and continues to drive through the parking lot. The street justice begins when a man in a blue sweater starts hurling snowballs at the Mustang driver. The first snowball appears to miss, but the windows of the Mustang are down and the man in the sweater seems determined; he grabs more snow and continues hurling projectiles, quickly joined by other residents. Eventually, the driver jumps out of the Mustang via the passenger side door, but the altercation continues. The sweater-wearing man continues his snowball assault as a man in a red jacket starts swinging at the driver. About a half dozen people wind up joining the fray, one of whom trips the driver. After a few moments, the driver gets up and walks off. Thankfully, despite all the chaos and destruction, no one appeared to be seriously injured... but we're sure the insurance claims adjusters will have fun watching the footage. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Fascinating History Of Mopar: What It Means And Which Cars Count
A lot of weird terms are pretty synonymous with American car culture, and if you ever make it to a Cars and Coffee meet, you'll probably hear people shouting about lemons, grease monkeys, and Mopar. Mopar is a term that's almost as synonymous with American car culture as Mustangs and pickup trucks, but have you ever wondered where the phrase actually comes from? Mopar is a term tied to everything Chrysler, which today is a branch of the automotive giant, Stellantis. That wasn't always the case, though, and back in the 1930s, Chrysler was just a plucky American giant out to get as many people as possible on the roads, and make a ton of money in the process. As well as selling cars and engines, Chrysler wanted a new product that it could offer owners, something that they would all need to keep in their car's engine and replace from time to time, which would bring them crawling back to Chrysler for more. That product was antifreeze, which was launched under the Chrysler Motor Parts Corporation way back in 1937. Read more: Judge Takes Away Man's Dodge Charger Hellcat After He Acted Like A Hellcat Owner The Chrysler Motor Parts Corporation was formed, but the name was shortened for the antifreeze products that it began shipping in 1937. Motor Parts morphed into the portmanteau Mopar for the first products, and by the 1940s the company was shipping all manner of parts and accessories under the name. The company offered components for other Chrysler brands, like Dodge and Plymouth, and even tried its hand at weapons and vehicles for the front line in the Second World War, reports SlashGear. In the years since, the brand grew from strength to strength, with Mopar sponsoring race teams and even offering up its own packaged models in cars like the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda Hemi. Now, the name can be linked to all manner of American brands, as MotorTrend explains: When talking with an enthusiast, a Mopar car is one built by one of the original Chrysler Corp. brands, which in order of ascendancy are Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto, Ram, Chrysler, and Imperial. Out of those original legacy brands, only Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler remain. These legacy brands aren't the only ones considered Mopars: Chrysler bought the AMC, Eagle, and Jeep brands in 1987, and as a result Mopar cognoscenti welcomed Jeep (the only one of the three to survive) as part of the modern Mopar brand family. These days, Mopar makes components for every Chrysler brand, but there's one category of cars that will always be synonymous with the parts company: muscle cars. The obvious differentiator between a regular muscle car and a Mopar muscle car is that it must be made by a brand tied to Chrysler. You're never going to hear anyone describe their Ford Mustang as being filled with Mopar, unless something really weird has happened, but you might hear of someone fitting Mopar components to an old Plymouth. This is because Mopar cars are only made by brands in the original Chrysler Corporation stable, which includes Chrysler (obviously), Dodge, Ram, Plymouth, Imperial, and DeSoto, adds SlashGear. In 1987, the American Motors Corporation was added to the mix, which meant that AMC, Eagle, and Jeep were all added to the lineup. When it comes to finding which muscle cars are Mopar, you have to look at Plymouth and Dodge. In the Plymouth lineup, the Mopar muscle cars include the Duster (V-8 only), Road Runner, GTX, Superbird, Belvedere, Fury (B-Body only), Barracuda (A-Body), and 'Cuda (E-Body) models. Dodge, meanwhile, offers up the Demon (V-8 only), Polara, Coronet, Super Bee, Charger, Daytona, Dart (V-8 only), and Challenger as its Mopar contenders. Today, Mopar services much more than classic muscle cars. Since coming under the Stellantis umbrella in 2021, it has branched out to become the de facto supplier of original equipment and aftermarket accessories for the automaker in North America. Read the original article on Jalopnik.
