While the DeLorean stands out as the iconic time-traveling vehicle in Back to the Future, viewers certainly remember the distinctive 1985 Toyota SR5 pickup truck that Marty McFly drove. After decades in storage, a fan in California decided to take the 4WD extended cab and refurbish it to emulate the version in the film. The customization included giving the vehicle a sleek black exterior, lift kit, roll bar, and KC HiLites auxiliary lights. Sitting on aftermarket 15” wheels, the interior features striped gray cloth on the seats, carpet, and trim with a bonus flux capacitor. Internally, the automobile includes a revamped exhaust and braking system, a 2.4-liter 22RE fuel-injected, four-cylinder engine, and five-speed manual transmission…. read more >
This Day in History: Glenn L. Martin, an early aviation hero, is born
On this day in 1886, Glenn L. Martin is born. He’s possibly the biggest aviation hero that you’ve never heard of. He is the “Martin”
