FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 30 – Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine
Is it a Bedford CF, a Chevy, a Ford Econoline, or a Dodge? Opinions vary. “It’s Mean. It’s Green. It’s the Mystery Machine!” The incredible Mystery Machine, almost as much of a star in Scooby-Doo as Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scoob, has many faces. Owned by Neckerchief-stylin’ Fred Jones, the Mystery Machine was an […]
FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 29 – Thelma & Louise
Starring two chicks and a 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible “It’s not about the journey, it’s about the destination…” (at least in this movie) Thelma & Louise was controversial when it was released on Memorial Day weekend in 1991. Starring two female actors whose weekend road trip getaway goes horribly sideways, as they blossom into feminist […]
FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 28 – The Cannonball Run
The Real Outlawed Car Race That Inspired A Real Tribute Movie America’s secret illegal grand prix turned into a hit film Best friends set off on a cross-country race from New York to California in an ambulance. Sounds pretty made-up, right? Most people would so; that the Cannonball Run was a humorous take on a […]
FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 27 – The Mini Cooper Then and Now
From Morris to BMW, the Mini Cooper has come a long way baby! Mini Cooper Celebrates 60 Years of Being Awesome Celebrated as the original “Influencer”, this pop culture marvel was loved by virtually everyone and found its humble beginnings as a drawing by Sir Alec Issigonis on a paper napkin. The Mini bopped onto […]
FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 31 – The Tucker Torpedo
The Dream Machine That Never Was: The 1948 Tucker Sedan Tucker: The Man and His Dream – An incredible tribute film Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Tucker: The Man and His Dream, stars Jeff Bridges. The film recounts the challenges of Preston Tucker, as he fought scandals and accusations of stock fraud in his quest […]
FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 26 – Death Proof’s Chevy Nova
The 100% death proof weapon of choice for Stuntman Mike Quentin Tarantino proves that cars are freaking terrifying! Referred to as Tarantino’s worst movie, Death Proof is a gear-heads dream movie mixed with super trashy fun, and a true head-nod to stunt work that includes pinky-violence, the slasher genre, and hang-out movies. The movie was […]
FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 25 – The Beast
AKA The Presidential State Car -or- POTUS Limousine The Beast is a blend of a bank vault, the Batmobile, and every James Bond gadget ever. First named at the Barak Obama inauguration, the presidential state car, affectionately known as The Beast, is possibly the safest vehicle ever built. It is a specially-designed security transport weighing […]
FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 23 – Dad’s Other Baby
Top Five Cars Dads Will Drool Over There isn’t one type of dad, so we’ve covered all your bases… Father’s Day is just around the corner, and Fraser Engine Co. knows most dads would love a new car for their special day, so here is our list of the most dad-sought-after cars for 2020. We’ve […]
FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 22 – Jaws Beach Blazer
Amity Island Police Chief Brody’s 1975 Chevy Blazer The topless Blazer was cool as heck on a hot Summer beach! While the blockbuster movie JAWS centers around an ominous shark terrorizing a small beach community, one star emerged while whizzing along the sandy roads of Amity Island. It was the police chief’s everyday four-wheeler, a […]
FAST FACTS Vol. 1, Issue 21 – Mad Max’s V8 Interceptor
Known as the Pursuit Special, This Iconic Car Led Them All The 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT 351 was already a mean machine Introducing The Last of the V8 Interceptors The Mad Max Pursuit Special refers to Max’s famous V8 Interceptor Pursuit Special, a 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT 351. In the story, it is […]