Woodward Dream Cruise: Sh’Boom’s flamethrowers in action
Posted: February 23, 2013 Filed under: EVENTS / PLACES | Tags: Detroit, Hot Rod, Michigan, Mind over motor, Sh'Boom, Woodward Dream Cruise Leave a comment »
Sh’Boom is definitely the coolest Hot Rod I’ve ever seen, and that is largely because of its flamethrowers you see here. I posted a whole gallery of photos I took of the car during a cruise night, but during the Woodward Dream Cruise it put on a real show for the crowd. It was cruising along slowly, with flames continuously spewing from the tailpipes for at least 3/4 of a mile. The streets were lined with thousands of people, and I could hear loud cheers erupt from the crowds as the car drove down the road. It was an incredible moment to behold. The effect Sh’boom has on people is astounding, definitely a car that will make your day. I just found these photos while digging through the albums from my summer in Detroit, MI, and I needed to share them. I am also going to add them to the previous Sh’boom gallery, so if you haven’t see those pics yet, check them out. Enjoy
Spotted! 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible, Woodward Ave, MI
Posted: January 28, 2013 Filed under: Muscle, SPOTTED! | Tags: 1969, Detroit, GTO Judge, Michigan, Mind over motor, Muscle Car, Pontiac, spotted, Woodward Ave, Yellow 9 Comments »
I saw this open top GTO Judge this during my time in Michigan last summer. I was assured by the owner that it was a real one, which makes it one of just 108 built. Pretty awesome to see such a rare muscle car in person. It was in well used condition, but hey, at least she gets driven. Enjoy the pics.
Woodward Dream Cruise: Morgan 3 Wheeler
Posted: January 16, 2013 Filed under: EVENTS / PLACES | Tags: 2012, 3 Wheeler, A10 Tiger Livery, Detroit, Michigan, Mind over motor, Morgan, Woodward Dream Cruise Leave a comment »
This was the first new Morgan 3 Wheeler I saw in person. It was in attendance for last year’s Woodward Dream Cruise, and spent time both cruising and parked on the sidelines. I really loved the flying tiger fighter plane inspired livery, this car is about fun and this look adds a level of badass appeal. The 3 Wheeler is very cool to see on the road because it is so unlike anything around it. Hopefully I can find a way to drive one soon for a review. Enjoy the pics. Read the rest of this entry »
Spotted! 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1, Woodward Ave, MI
Posted: December 24, 2012 Filed under: Classics, SPOTTED! | Tags: 1958, 283ci, C1, Chevrolet, Classic, Corvette, Detroit, Michigan, Mind over motor, V8, Woodward Ave Leave a comment »
I saw this beautiful C1 Corvette during my last night on Woodward Ave this past summer. I saw many of the great American cars this summer, but it was nice to leave off with true legend. The Corvette is still one of the fastest, most accomplished cars money can buy, and this was the first generation. By 1958 V8s were the norm in Corvettes, and the car was well on its way to becoming a legend. This read and white example is like the apple pie of Corvette heritage. Enjoy.
Spotted! 1963 Plymouth Fury 426 Wedge, Woodward Ave, MI
Posted: December 19, 2012 Filed under: Muscle, SPOTTED! | Tags: 1963, 426, Detroit, Fury, Golden Commando, Max Wedge, Michigan, Mind over motor, Muscle Car, Plymouth, spotted, V8, Woodward Avenue Leave a comment »
Haven’t had a solid muscle car in a while, so this Plymouth Fury should get things back on track. I was blown away by this thing when I saw it during my summer in Detroit. First off I am a huge fan of black and red color schemes, so even just looks alone caught my interest. But then the hood was popped, and inside sat a 426ci Max Wedge V8; the epitome of the 1963 models. This Fury embodies what the muscle car is all about, rather unassuming looks with a whole lot of punch under the hood. Enjoy.
Woodward Dream Cruise: Ariel Atom
Posted: December 5, 2012 Filed under: EVENTS / PLACES | Tags: America, Ariel, Atom, Cruise, Detroit, Dream, Michigan, Mind over motor, spotted, Woodward 1 Comment »
This was the first Ariel Atom I’ve ever seen in person. It looks really far out amongst normal traffic, and I wasn’t under the impression it was actually legal for US roads. That said, I saw many cars in Detroit this summer that are not supposed to be driving on our roads either, so by the Dream Cruise nothing surprised me. I love the mechanical beauty of the Atom, everything is right out there for you to see and every bit of the car is entirely functional. This is motoring in its purest form, and I love it. Enjoy the photos.
Concours d’ Elegance of America: Porsche Carrera GT
Posted: December 3, 2012 Filed under: EVENTS / PLACES | Tags: America, Carrera GT, Concours, Detroit, Elegance, manual, Michigan, Mind over motor, Porsche, V10 Leave a comment »
I love the Carrera GT. It is one of the last truly raw supercars, on that requires a skilled driver to even operate. It is also one of the best sounding cars ever made in my opinion, with its racing-derived V10. Leave it to Porsche to make something absolutely epic in an era where safety and electronics were taking over the supercar realm. It is always a treat to see a Carrera GT in person because, aside from its performance, it is also a classically beautiful car with nice curves and proportions. The more time passes, and the more new cars come out with all sorts of complex technology, the more I find myself drawn to the Carrera GT. In hindsight it is likely one of the last “pure” supercars to be produced, and for me that makes it more appealing than an Enzo or SLR Mclaren (top competitors of the 2000s supercar boom). This one was at the Concours d’ Elegance of America in Detroit, Michigan. Enjoy the pics.
Spotted! Porsche 356 Speedster, Birmingham, MI
Posted: November 27, 2012 Filed under: Classics, SPOTTED! | Tags: 356, Birmingham, Detroit, Michigan, Mind over motor, Porsche, Speedster, spotted 3 Comments »
I spotted this beautiful Porsche Speedster in Birmingham during my summer in Michigan. The car was in immaculate condition, and drew attention from everyone who walked by. There is something gloriously simple about older Porsches, a sense of purpose without clutter. This car is about as pure, and as clean, as they get. Enjoy.
Concours d’ Elegance of America: Jaguar C-Type
Posted: November 26, 2012 Filed under: EVENTS / PLACES | Tags: America, C-Type, Concours, Detroit, Elegance, Jaguar, Michigan 1 Comment »
Another of the legendary Jaguars seen at the Concours d’ Elegance of America in Detroit, MI. C-Types were successful racing cars of the early 1950′s, winning the 24 hours of Lemans twice. It is always a treat to see one of these rare Jags in person. Enjoy the photos. Read the rest of this entry »
Spotted! Jaguar E-Type Series 1, Woodward Ave, MI
Posted: November 13, 2012 Filed under: Classics, SPOTTED! | Tags: 1966, 4.2, Automobile, Classic, Coupe, E-Type, english, Inline 6, Jaguar, MI, Michigan, Mind over motor, Series 1, spotted, Woodward Ave 5 Comments »
This absolutely pristine Jaguar E-Type was out for one of the cruise nights this summer in Detroit, MI. The E-type was deemed “the most beautiful car in the world” by many in its day, and you can really see why when looking at this car. I was also thrilled to have the chance to shoot it with the hood open. There is a mechanic elegance about how it sits with the hood up that is nothing short of seductive for a gear head. This is basically as close as cars get to pornography folks, any more than this and I would have to flag this post as NSFW. Enjoy the gallery of this Jag among Jaaags.
Spotted! Ferrari Enzo, Detroit, MI
Posted: November 7, 2012 Filed under: Exotics, SPOTTED! | Tags: Belle, Detroit, Enzo, Ferrari, grand, Island, MI, Michigan, Mind, motor, Over, Prix, spotted Leave a comment »
This Enzo was parked in the VIP lot of the Detroit GP this summer on Belle Island. It was a stark social contrast for me to see a car worth seven figures right across the river from some of the worst economic conditions in America. Awesome car though, it is always a treat to see one of these super-Ferraris up close in person. Enjoy.
Woodward Dream Cruise: Mercury Custom Street Rod
Posted: November 5, 2012 Filed under: EVENTS / PLACES, Hot Rodded, SPOTTED! | Tags: Ave, Burger, custom, Dream Cruise, Hot, King, Mercury, MI, Michigan, Mind, motor, Over, Purple, Rod, Street Rod, Woodward 3 Comments »
It takes a special sort of car to pull off the color purple, and this does it as well as any of them. This beautiful Mercury custom was sitting at the Burger King on Woodward Ave during the Dream Cruise this summer. I am a huge fan of this type of car, so I am happy to add this to the features we have done on Sh’Boom and others. I wasn’t able to talk to the owner of this car so I really don’t know anything about it. I sure enjoyed seeing it though. Enjoy.
