7 V8s With A Reputation For Being Nearly Indestructible
Getting 100,000 miles out of your V8-powered sedan or pickup truck is an impressive feat, but what about engines that can go over a million miles?
Getting 100,000 miles out of your V8-powered sedan or pickup truck is an impressive feat, but what about engines that can go over a million miles?
This 1985 Land Rover 110 is a left-hand-drive example that was produced for use by the British armed forces in Canada. Under previous ownership, the frame was galvanized, the truck was repainted in white, the seats were re-upholstered in black leather, and an International HS 2.8L turbodiesel inline-four was retrofitted. Power is sent through a…
Love the Hyundai Tucson PHEV, but where did the 7 cubic feet of cargo space go? We unpack the trade-off behind plug-in SUV storage space.
These wheels were produced by BBS for use on Ferrari 360CS and F430 models, and they measure 19×7.5″ for the fronts and 19×10″ for the rears. They feature a split-spoke design, are finished in silver, and have valve stems and prancing horse center caps. This set of 19″ Ferrari wheels was acquired by the seller…
This 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was registered in Massachusetts and New York before its 2022 acquisition by the seller, and it now indicates 35k miles. Finished in Quicksilver Metallic over black and Torch Red leather, the car is powered by a 5.7-liter LS6 V8 that has been modified with a custom engine control unit (ECU)…
This 2006 Cadillac XLR is number 48 of 250 in the Star Black Limited Edition, and it was initially delivered to Cochran Cadillac Monroeville in Pennsylvania. Now with 38k miles, it is finished in Star Black Metallic over Shale leather, while power is provided by a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. The…
This 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport is a Rescue Green Metallic 4×4 modified with a RIPP Black Ops supercharger for its 3.8-liter V6 along with Fusion 60 axles with 4.88:1 gearing and Eaton electronic lockers, an Atlas four-speed transfer case, Adams 1350 driveshafts, Baer brakes, and a Rock Krawler suspension system. Additional modifications include Fusion…
This 2000 Honda S2000 was purchased new by the current owner and now has 17k miles. Finished in New Formula Red over black leather, it is powered by a 2.0-liter VTEC inline-four linked to a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Features include a black convertible top, a Comptech exhaust system, antilock disc brakes,…
Milcho Manchevski, the North Macedonian director whose 1994 debut “Before the Rain” won Venice’s Golden Lion and earned an Oscar nomination, is back in competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival with “Sister Brother Manhole Cover,” a project stalled for years after he accused his country’s film agency of corruption. The dark comedy centers on…
Comic book writer and screenwriter Frank Miller – whose work includes “300,” “Sin City” and “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” – returned this week to Lucca Comics and Games, an event that spans the gamut of geek culture and pop entertainment. As well as speaking at the event, to coincide with the 40th anniversary of…