From the Clunkbucket northern California car shortening division comes this shrunken 1964 Plymouth Fury. This former b-body belongs to one Alan Rutter of Al's Rapid Transit, and packs roughly 450 horsepower of big block Mopar for motivation. Alan picked the car up as a project, and got busy cutting and welding everything back together eight inches less long. The 440 engine sits … [Read more...]
Jet Electrica Mopar Conversion
Proving false that lightning doesn't strike twice is this sporting example of what happened the last time Detroit got slightly discombobulated, and we sought alternative propulsion as a pan-galactic solution to our futuristic driving visions. This 1980 Dodge Omni 024-Plymouth Horizon TC3 stands as the only electric car ever sighted on many trips to the boneyard. Research … [Read more...]
Powered by Wood
If for no other reason than wanting to see a resurgence in cellulose fueled steam engine motoring, Clunkbucket is proud to announce the vortex of awesome that is the Pacific Coast Dream Machines show. Shown here is the Famous Buffalo Springfield Steam Roller, part of the collection of machines maintained and operated by the Roots of Motive Power organization. The Pacific Coast … [Read more...]
Rear Engine Front Driver
Ben F. Gregory constructed a front wheel drive roadster even before fishing some diamonds allegedly acquired from a Kansas City madam out of a gas tank and making way to California in 1920. Once out west Gregory sold the diamonds, and with the take installed a Hispano-Suiza engine in a a proper Gregory racing machine. After the World War II Gregory continued his advocacy of … [Read more...]
Resistance is Futile
From the Yoyodyne propulsion west coast research division of the Odd Rod department comes this 1954 Chevrolet Handyman wagon. Beyond the more than three different shades of brown on the outside is what powers this longroof out of sight. Under the tall hood of the Chevrolet is a 390 cubic inch Ford V8. This combination likely brought more than a few face palm moments from those … [Read more...]