Articles by Christopher Smith

6 Reasons Why I’m A Massive Muscle Car Fanboy
I love cars. You love cars. We all love cars. I just happen to love muscle a little bit more. Let's have some fun - here's why I'm an unashamed muscle car fanboy

What Started Your Passion For Cars?
Cars are just bits of metal, plastic and rubber fastened together; it's people that make them come alive. We'd love to know about your passion for cars and how it all started

The Cars That Ruined Nascar, And How There's Hope For The Future
Once upon a time, Nascar used to be as much about the cars as the drivers. Here's a look at the good, bad, ugly, and possibly some salvation for Nascar's future...

Today's WTF eBay Find: 300hp, 5.9-Litre V8 AMC Gremlin
Few cars embody the 1970s like the Gremlin. Whether you love or hate the goofy looks, it’s hard to argue with 300bhp in something weighing as much as a Mazda MX-5!

4 Reasons I'd Choose ‘90s ‘Murican Muscle Over Imports For A Project Car
We have plenty of great Japanese performance machines in the US, but it might be worth your while forgetting them all and instead building a ‘90s muscle car

Brilliant Winter Beaters That Aren’t All-Wheel Drive
Cheap and all-wheel drive don’t always mix well, so for enthusiasts seeking a winter beater, here are some of my non-AWD favourites

What To Expect From SEMA 2015
Once a small convention for car tuners, SEMA is now a global powerhouse of who's who in the world of auto tuning. Come along with us this week for the adventure!

10 Cars Gran Turismo Introduced To Americans
Had it not been for Gran Turismo, us Americans might have missed out on some of the greatest cars in the world. Here’s my top 10 list of cool cars I learned about through the GT series

4 Ways Car Shows Have Made Life Tougher For Car Enthusiasts
We all like to think we’ve got the car world by the short hairs. Whether you wrench on them or flip them for cash, here’s how reality TV has made life harder for you

This 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado Is All Kinds Of Front-Wheel Drive Awesome
Yes folks, this sleek 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is V8-powered with front-wheel drive and over 500 lb ft of torque. And you thought handbrake burnouts in Civics were cool...
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Here’s The Inexpensive 1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe You’ve Been Looking For
It runs and drives well, it has a five-speed manual, and for $2250 it’s perfect for either a cheap car challenge, or a full-on restoration project

For $17,900, This Bagged 1978 Lada Could Be Yours
This might seem like a lot of cash for what is essentially a standard Lada that's been slammed, but just think of the possibilities! LS swap, anyone?

4 Fantastically Futuristic Back To The Future Cars That Aren't The DeLorean DMC-12
Can’t afford a flying DeLorean? Can't afford a regular DeLorean? We celebrate Back to the Future day by presenting four other futuristic cars from the second film in the trilogy that you can score for cheap--unless you're too chicken to buy them.

This Rear-Wheel Drive Honda N600 With A Crotch-Rocket Swap Is Insanely Cool
Only in Southern California would you find such a creation. And we love it

6 90s American Cars That Are About To Explode In Value
These relatively inexpensive American cars from the 1990s could be future collectibles. Some are well-known, some aren’t. But they all have potential to be a good investment - or at the very least, some good cheap fun

4 Nearly Awesome Cars That Would Have Been Perfect With More Torque
It’s easy to get caught up in the quest for more horsepower, but that’s only part of the performance picture

This Radically Supercharged Jaguar XJS Could Be Crazy Unique Fun For $12k
Perhaps the best blend of British style with American firepower since the AC Cobra?

4 Ways Top Gear Misled The World On American Performance Cars
The boys are brilliant in their passion for cars, but they don’t always tell the whole story. Here are a few points on American cars that need to be set right!

5 Stupid Pickup Truck Modifications
The only thing more ‘Murican than pickup trucks are custom pickup trucks. There’s nothing wrong with making a vehicle decidedly your own, but these accessorising trends need to go away

Own A Street Legal Nascar Race Car For $21,000
How does one make a Nascar race car street legal? Easy, just bolt on some Wal-Mart lights and fix the steering so it can turn right.
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7 Cars That Should Have Stayed Rear-Wheel Drive
There’s nothing wrong with front-wheel drive cars, until you want to pull off an epic powerslide. Once upon a time these cars could do just that, but then something terrible happened

The 10 Coolest Cars Snapped Up At The Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction
People tend to go bonkers at a Barrett-Jackson auto auction, but there are still some great buys to be had. These ten cars may not have been the cream of the crop, but they're cool machines and should be great investments for their new owners.

6 Tips For Feeding Your Used Car Addiction Without Going Broke
Having a car hobby doesn’t have to be expensive. These tips from my years of flipping can help sustain your car habit without killing your bank account

This Rare 1989 Shelby Dakota Pickup Truck Appeals To Our Inner Redneck
This could be your only chance to say you own a rare, limited-edition Shelby