2006

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod/ VRSCR Street Rod was one of the most impressive muscle bikes in the early 2000s and it still remains a favorite amongst true muscle fanatics even today. Owing to this popularity, many custom bike shops take up all kinds of V-Rod-based projects, and the one you’ll see here is so sinister, that it can star in the next Batman movie!

No matter how fun, powerful, or safe modern superbikes get, there’s just something special about the raw, rampant superbikes from the past. If you nodded in agreement and are looking to get your hands on one, we’ve got some good news. Popular reseller Bring A Trailer has a listing for a sizzling hot 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000, and it’s so clean that you’ll want to make an impulsive purchase.

The first-gen Suzuki Hayabusa was a game-changer in the motorcycle world, becoming one of the first bikes to breach the 299kmph (186mph) mark. Since its inception, though, things have progressed to new heights (and faster speeds), a prime example being the supercharged-but-road-legal Kawasaki Ninja H2.

Ever wondered how a drag race between these two would go? Well, you’re in luck because that’s exactly what we’re looking at today. Oh, and just so the stakes are equal almost, the Hayabusa in context has a few extra mods, as you’re about to find out.

No matter how exciting modern-day bikes get, there’s just something about their first-ever iterations where it all started from.

Catering to those folks who appreciate such bikes, Iconic Motorbike Auctions has put up a first-gen Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS for sale which truly proves that old is indeed gold.

Value for the first-generation Ford GT is on the rise and finding one with low miles can be a challenge. This particular listing of a 2006 GT caught my attention as it has just 50 miles on the clock. It is up for sale at the Sarchione Auto Gallery up in Canton Ohio for $685,000.

Motorcycle video games have come a long way since Road Rash graced arcades around the world. We begin our run down of the ten best through the years.

In one of his most recent videos, Doug DeMuro checks out one of the weirdest modern cars to ever hit the road, the 2006 Citroën C6. It was the French automaker’s flagship car between 2005-2012, although, the C6 was never sold in North America.

It went up against models like the Mercedes Benz E Class and the BMW 5 Series. This particular example is currently on display at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse was one of the most praised compact Japanese sports coupes. Sadly, the third generation of the car (2000-2005) was a letdown, compared to the success of the previous two. The fourth-generation was significantly better, but shared too many similarities with the previous model, like the lazy transversely-mounted V-6, which at least had power this time and the front-wheel-drive layout.

Although the 3.8-liter 24-valve SOHC V-6 had a decent output, everyone wanted it to be the sleeker two-door equivalent of the Lancer Evolution. This meant a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four and all-wheel-drive. Apparently, the specialists from Mitsubishi’s Ralliart department thought the same, which is why they got to work on making the Eclipse we all wanted. This resulted in the, introduced at the 2005 NAIAS, Mitsubishi Eclipse Ralliart Concept.

2006 seems like forever ago, doesn’t it? At the very least, it feels like a different lifetime. Social media was still in its infancy and the world felt a lot bigger back then. 2006 was also a big year for Ford. The Blue Oval was bringing the Shelby Mustang back to life after a 25-year absence. Ford went all-out in marketing the return of the Shelby nameplate, and one commercial, in particular, effectively hammered Ford’s point. The Shelby Mustang was a beast, and there really was just one road in the world that could have a proper dance with it: the German Autobahn.

The ad, called “Germany,” puts the spotlight squarely on the 2006 Shelby Mustang GT500 and what it could do on a stretch of road that didn’t have any speed limits. It’s a fascinating commercial to look back on given that the Shelby Mustang is now deep into its third generation.

It was in the mid 2000s when GM put its Kappa platform to work underneath what would become the Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice. Also known as the Opel GT in Europe, the Saturn Sky was rater short-lived, staying in production for just three years, during which it failed to make a splash.

There is one Saturn Sky, however, that lives on lavishly courtesy of his owner, who shoehorned a 2JZ engine under the hood.

Soccer mom or not, you must appreciate the Dodge Grand Caravan’s extremely versatile interior. The people hauler is more often than not praised for its great gas mileage, comfortable seats, and huge cargo room. Sure, it’s not your Lamborghini Huracan, and reliability could have been better (that also depends on who you ask, to some extent), but all in all, it did the job.

Christmas may be over this year, but it’s never too late to buy yourself a cool present. If you’re a fan of Ferraris, limited-edition supercars, and Formula One, not one but two examples of the awesome Ferrari 599 GTB 60F1 are currently listed for sale.

The Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Zagato was unveiled back in 2007 and was just limited to nine units worldwide. Compare this model to modern-day Ferraris, and you will notice how radically different this is from what the Italian manufacturer makes now. Upfront, it looks nothing but a Ferrari, but the rear is where it looks different. This is exactly what modern-day automakers must do, instead of following the Russian doll design. The 599 GTZ you see here is actually up for sale, assuming you can afford it.

For the confused few who actually think that Lamborghinis are slow, Underground Racing has become the go-to place to get the supercar’s power figures up to “appreciable” levels. The North Carolina-based tuner is known for turning Lambos into certified eaters of worlds, and it just so happens that one of them is up for sale now.