The Lane Motor Museum is starting its new Hoods Up exhibit Thursday, where you can take a look under the hood of your favorite classic vehicle.

The 2007 Dodge Demon was a production-ready concept. Rear drive, six-speed manual, but just a 172-hp four-cylinder. An intercooled turbo would push it over the Fox Mustang’s V-8 output.

We locals also had our own “ace in the hole.” It was a special place—a Jersey automotive shop where vehicles were transformed ...