http://blog.1aauto.com The 1A blog is a worldly collection of automotive stories, auto news, photography, and how-to videos. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:17:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Professional Donut Maker. Closed Course. Do Not Attempt. http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/06/07/professional-donut-maker-closed-course-do-not-attempt/ http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/06/07/professional-donut-maker-closed-course-do-not-attempt/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:17:12 +0000 Jeremy Nutt http://blog.1aauto.com/?p=9140

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10,000 Lb Truck. 3400 Ft Lbs Torque. Gymkhana Video. http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/05/20/10000-lb-truck-3400-ft-lbs-torque-gymkhana-video/ http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/05/20/10000-lb-truck-3400-ft-lbs-torque-gymkhana-video/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 12:44:33 +0000 Jeremy Nutt http://blog.1aauto.com/?p=9132

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“This Car Is In Great Shape For Russian Standards” http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/04/24/this-car-is-in-great-shape-for-russian-standards/ http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/04/24/this-car-is-in-great-shape-for-russian-standards/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:37:12 +0000 Jeremy Nutt http://blog.1aauto.com/?p=9095

The Lada may be the most unloved vehicle on the planet. Why? Well that is because buying one brand new doesn’t guarantee a complete vehicle, or reliable starting. In fact, I have heard that most new Lada’s need to go directly to a shop to have all the bolts tightened. Of course, that . . . → Read More: “This Car Is In Great Shape For Russian Standards”

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The Lada may be the most unloved vehicle on the planet. Why? Well that is because buying one brand new doesn’t guarantee a complete vehicle, or reliable starting. In fact, I have heard that most new Lada’s need to go directly to a shop to have all the bolts tightened. Of course, that is assuming that all of the bolts are at least partially installed at the Lada factory, which may or may not be the case. Assuming the Lada does run when it is new, and the owner has the bolts tightened, it usually makes it to the location of its first break-down without much effort. Sure the odometer can hit six figures, but every Lada owner knows that it is an impossible accomplishment.  Chances are better that you’ll be struck by lightning while winning the lottery.

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Now, this specific Lada 2110 found on eBay is surprisingly clean because it only has 15K kilometers on it! That converts to less than 10K miles for those of us in America. Unfortunately it doesn’t have a title, so if you live in a state that requires titles and you don’t happen to “know a guy“, chances are good that the mileage will stay that way forever.  Then again, with the reputation that Lada’s have, even if you do have the ability to drive it legally, 16K kilometers may never be reached. In the eBay ad, the very passionate owner mentions that it is basically a show vehicle anyway, so you will want to trailer it and wax it regularly to keep it in tip top shape.

In passionate capital letters, here are the details pulled from the eBay listing:

“VERY RARE   RUSSIAN  2001 LADA 2110 , THIS CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE FOR RUSSIAN  STANDARDS ,IT HAS ONLY 15K KILOMETERS ON IT, WAS ENJOYED ONLY IN GOOD WEATHER, TAKEN TO SHOWS AND EVENTS, YOU GET NOTICED IN THIS CAR MORE THAN DRIVING FERRARI OR BENTLEY, PEOPLE PULLING YOU OVER TO TAKE PICTURES ALL THE TIME,,,  MANY RECENT REPAIRS AND UPDATES INCLUDING TIMING BELT,ALL THE ENGINE MOUNTS HOSES CLAMS EVERYTHING WAS DONE ,ALL SUSPENSION  AND BRAKES , CLUTCH ,NEW TIRES AND WHEELS AND MUCH MORE  (feel free to find out more details).  IT HAS 1.5L FUEL INJECTED MOTOR.,IT ALSO GOT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT >> BRAVO VAZ <<    IN THE PICTURES CAR HAS JUMP PACK INSTEAD OF BATTERY, CAR WILL BE SOLD WITH BRAND NEW BATTERY…………………………………….!!!!  THIS CAR HAS NO TITLE AND CANNOT BE REGISTERED WITH IN USA !!!!,YOU CAN REGISTER THIS CAR IN SOME STATES THAT DON’T REQUIRE TITLE FOR OLDER CARS OR YOU CAN USE DEALER PLATES ONLY TO OPERATE THIS CAR OR TAKE TO EVENTS ON THE TRAILER,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR ABOUT A YEAR, SO BRAKES MAY BE A BIT SQUEAKY IN THE BEGINNING,,,,PLEASE SERIOUS BIDDERS AND  INQUIRIES ONLY…….  WILLING TO TAKE TRADE IN , JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU GOT!!!!THIS CAR IS OFFERED FOR SALE LOCALLY ,SO WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO END AUCTION AT ANY TIME,. YOU CAN’T LEAVE US NEGATIVE FEEDBACK ONLY BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT DISCLOSED EVERYTHING, WE HAVE TRIED TO DISCLOSE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE INFO ABOUT IT, ANY QUESTION PLEASE CALL US 617 319 9399 OR WRITE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EVERY ONE IS WELCOME TO COME AND CHECK OUT PRIOR TO BIDDING,…………………………..DEPOSIT IS DUE AT END OF AUCTION, CAR TO BE PAID WITH IN 3 DAYS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BIDDERS WHO WILL FAIL TO PAY FOR VEHICLE WILL BE REPORTED TO EBAY ,PLEASE CHECK OUT ALL PICTURES.”

There is no doubt that this is a show vehicle, and maybe even a show winner based on what I have seen. I just hope there is enough suspension to hold a Lada trophies.  Bring this Lada home with you for a bargain basement price. Bid high and check it out at ebay item number 190829052190

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One Of The Most Impressive Driving Videos On The Internet http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/04/02/one-of-the-most-impressive-driving-videos-on-the-internet/ http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/04/02/one-of-the-most-impressive-driving-videos-on-the-internet/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:40:55 +0000 Jeremy Nutt http://blog.1aauto.com/?p=9082

There is no shortage of videos on the internet, especially when it comes to automotive hijinks.  This particular one is several years old now, but it still leads the pack as far as impressive driving goes.  When you combine an ultra light super 7 with a driver that knows what the heck they . . . → Read More: One Of The Most Impressive Driving Videos On The Internet

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There is no shortage of videos on the internet, especially when it comes to automotive hijinks.  This particular one is several years old now, but it still leads the pack as far as impressive driving goes.  When you combine an ultra light super 7 with a driver that knows what the heck they are doing, it is truly a sight to behold.

Got a more impressive video?  Well, I’d like to see it.

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Check Out This Candy Dipped 1960 Pontiac Swagger Package. http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/03/28/this-1960-pontiac-has-more-swagger/ http://blog.1aauto.com/2013/03/28/this-1960-pontiac-has-more-swagger/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:23:24 +0000 Jeremy Nutt http://blog.1aauto.com/?p=9068

WATCH THIS VIDEO OF IT RIGHT NOW.

This is 20 feet of 100 percent pure, swagger-coated, 1960 Pontiac. It appears to have 1959 Cadillac tail light lenses, and early 1960′s Cadillac upper tail fins.  It’s sitting on monster chrome wheels that are least 20 inches, but probably more like 22′s. Air ride suspension lives . . . → Read More: Check Out This Candy Dipped 1960 Pontiac Swagger Package.

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WATCH THIS VIDEO OF IT RIGHT NOW.

This is 20 feet of 100 percent pure, swagger-coated, 1960 Pontiac. It appears to have 1959 Cadillac tail light lenses, and early 1960′s Cadillac upper tail fins.  It’s sitting on monster chrome wheels that are least 20 inches, but probably more like 22′s. Air ride suspension lives underneath with fast dump valves (likely 1/2 inch at least), and they are fully connected to a keyfob.  To complete the ultimate swagger package, this sexy American steel is dipped in a sweet candy red paint. I think this swagger package is complete, son.

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