The story of a powerful piece of industrial-grade hardware, sourced from a famous hotrodder.
Here is the “make or break” equipment that helps me turn out unique head-turning hot rods at Foose Design.
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Sue Mead advises to put your favorite candy bar in your emergency kit.
Getting the right drone-free sound is not simply a matter of slapping on a muffler.
Before Jaakkola was old enough to earn a driver’s license, he visited car shows and immersed himself in 1950s movies. In 1998, when he reached Sweden’s legal driving age of 18, he purchased his first car, a 1965 Chrysler 300—despite his father’s protests. “As long as you live in this house, you will not buy an...
A 1970 Chrysler 300H convertible, used to promote Hurst aftermarket performance products, will forever be associated with racing queen Linda Vaughn. The unique vehicle is now on sale on eBay. The vehicle is affectionately know as the “Parade Float,” according to the seller, because it crisscrossed the country in the...
If you own a Range Rover, odds are you believe in going big or going home. While your Range Rover is an incredibly capable off-road vehicle in its' stock configuration, there are a few things you can do to convert a plain-Jane Range Rover into an off-roading beast.
Could it be the best production track car, ever? Chevrolet wants drivers to be ready to drop that $75,000 with confidence when the time arrives for the new year models to roll off the dealer lots, so they have been very generous with this details of the Z/28. The automaker even spelled it all out with their list of 28...
Have you checked out the eBay Motors OEM Parts Center yet? If not you should swing by for a look. No matter what you’re searching for you’re sure to find it here and many times for less than what you’d pay at the dealership — some even with free shipping. Many of the parts and accessories you’ll find in the OEM parts...
Whenever the time comes to replace a part or add an accessory to your ride the question always arises — aftermarket or OEM? There are pros and cons of using either one, but usually it’s a safe bet to stick with OEM. Sure they cost a little more and you have to get them at the dealership, but the benefits of genuine...
A new eBay Motors study shows that more of you than ever are spending more of your tax return money on auto maintenance. eBay Motors commissioned the study, which shows that over a third of Americans are planning to spend at least a portion of their tax return on vehicle-related items, with the average amount of that...
Our last tire and wheel coupon was a hit with the eBay Motors community. But for those who might have missed out last time – never fear; our friends at Discount Tire Direct have worked with us so that we can offer yet another coupon deal! This new coupon deal runs from March 20 – March 31. During that time, when you...
Here at eBay Motors, we like a good rebate. We think rebates are nice, and appreciate value wherever it can be found. We really like tire and wheel rebates, but we’re ready to call it — tire and wheel rebates are so 2012. That’s why we’re jumping out here in early 2013 with a special tire and wheel coupon! From...
Winter is one of my favorite seasons, but it’s not usually a very good time for using your classic – unless that classic is a vintage 4×4 pickup and you love plowing through snowdrifts. For the majority of us, winter generally means our classic cars sit for a couple of months while we wait out the weather. And while...
Modern car electrical systems allow us to take advantage of dozens of automatic features and functions, whether sitting in a parking lot or bolting down the highway. The one thing linking them all? Electricity. The three key components of electricity in general are voltage, current and resistance. It’s often...
The most important part of going fast is stopping. Skydivers use parachutes and your car uses brakes. Bad things happen when parachutes or brakes fail. What are Disc Brakes? This eBay Motors 101 will focus on the how, why and what of disc brakes. We’ll look at drum brakes later in the week. In a nutshell, the basic...
Engine, transmissions, differentials, and suspension systems are all important parts of your car. But just as vital, and often overlooked, is the steering system. After all, how are you going to get where you want to go without turning your vehicle? The basics are easy to understand. You have a steering wheel,...
Having all the horsepower in the world won’t do you any good unless you’re able to properly transfer it to the pavement. And that involves, in some form or another, a car’s suspension system. Suspension is a broad term given to a vehicle’s systems of linkages, springs and shocks/struts to control ride and handling....
The sky’s the limit when it comes to upgrading your car for better performance – but like the saying goes, speed costs money. How fast would you like to go? Earlier this week we took a look at upgrades you can make to an otherwise stock run-of-the-mill 2005 Mustang GT — just the sort of daily driver that can really...
Is your car perfectly capable of getting you from point A to B in totally stock, original form? Sure. But is it as good as it could possibly be as delivered from the factory? Absolutely not! That’s where aftermarket performance upgrades shine. If you want better handling, better power, better stopping, and better...
More Than Just a Car Hole A garage keeps your vehicle secure and sheltered, but if you’re going to work on your car, or if you own a classic car that doesn’t get driven frequently, there’s a lot more to it. Here are nine must-have items that no garage should be without. Battery charger. There’s no sadder moment than...
