Author Archives: John Coyle

Michelin Presents Wallpaper Wednesday: Superbird is the Word

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So which company built the wildest muscle car the world has ever seen? Among gearheads who can actually see the answer couldn’t be clearer—and it’s Plymouth. Is there even any competition here? Seriously, Plymouth made the Superbird! This worked over Roadrunner was designed with NASCAR in mind and its subtle aerodynamic elements—gigantic wing, beefy nose cone—made ...

Sinkhole at National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green: Priceless ’83 Spared, Seven Cars Consumed

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Sad day for anyone who loves cars—and especially Corvettes. At 5:30 CST, a sinkhole opened up under the Sky Dome at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky this morning, swallowing seven cars. The sinkhole is reportedly 40 feet across and 25 to 30 feet deep. Full list of cars and details after the jump.

Probably Could Have Skipped the Helmet: Ohio Man Takes ’67 Electra Glide to His Grave

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Mechanicsburg, Ohio resident Bill Standley loved his '67 Electra Glide so much he literally wanted to be buried on it. The shot above is a picture of his "coffin," which was constructed by his sons and sat in his garage for the last few years. Apparently, Standley was fond of showing off his custom casket to visitors, which I'm sure wasn't uncomfortable for any of his house guests.