
ON THE COVER: This is one...

ON THE COVER: This is one red-hot chili pepperthe new Jalapeño from PISA. We took the little XUV (crossover sport/utility vehicle in todays auto-styling parlance) out in the desert near Phoenix to get some high-flying action amid the cactus. We also made a quick change of wheels and tires and some body trim to take it out on the town. Photo by Jim Youngs. Inset photo is of a new Honda Civic hatchback rebody called Vitesse, a promising new breed of kit car. Photo by R.J. DeVera.

Shell Valley's Snake Hauls...

Shell Valley's Snake Hauls More Than Trophies...

Chyna's Rebody Should Look...

Chyna's Rebody Should Look So Good...

One Hot Jalapeño

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