Posted on June 21st, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
Despite various mechanical challenges, the Two Horsemen of the Carpocalypse, Matt “Crash” Podowitz and Neil “Burn” Feathers, and their 1973 Valiant, “Val” managed to complete the 2011 BABE Rally, racking up 1,500 miles driving from New York City to New Orleans (after having gone from Georgia to New York City). On the way, they earned [...]
Posted on June 5th, 2011 • by David Zatz
Team THOTC’s 1973 Plymouth Valiant may be the oldest car to compete in this year’s BABE rally. The slant six powered car has an essentially unmodified powertrain and body, with some repairs taken place for the 1,500 mile drive. For details, photos, and video, see Allpar’s BABE Valiant page. Read comments / add your own [...]
Posted on June 3rd, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
The Two Horsemen of the Carpocalyse (THOTC) have installed their custom entertainment/communications/navigation system in the 1973 Valiant and they’re ready to hit the road tomorrow morning, heading to the 2011 BABE (BigApple2BigEasy) Rally. You can learn more about the system, the car and even make a pledge at the THOTC website. Pledges benefit the American [...]
Posted on May 27th, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
The Mopar® “Top Eliminator” program is back for its fifth year, challenging the “best of the best” to produce incredibly accessorized Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth vehicles. The program honors the top Mopar enthusiasts and their vehicles, which will be showcased in the Mopar display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, [...]