Category Archives: Random Cool Stuff

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Autocross: It’s for any car, and any person.

October 10, 2012 Albert S. Davis Leave a comment

This man here, Dick Eytchison, is probably the coolest AARP member in the state of Colorado. This is his blue 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu 4-door sedan, and he’s autocrossing it. He’s recovering from open-heart surgery and he’s been married for 46 years. If this doesn’t prove that autocrossing is pretty much for everyone of all ages, I don’t know what does. Great video, and yes, you’ve got 5 minutes to watch it. This was posted on Jalopnik yesterday afternoon and I feel that it’s definitely worth watching again, what a fantastic example of how the love of automobiles doesn’t go away as one gets older.

-Albert S. Davis

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Chris Harris snags a ride in the Porsche 918

October 4, 2012 ndubs77 1 Comment

As much as I agree that car reviews from the passenger seat suck, and I generally refuse to do them, there are some cases where you take what you can get. This would be one of them, given how much buzz there is around the Porsche 918 at the moment. This video sheds a lot of light on Porsche’s new hypercar, and turn up your speakers for the part where they kick it out of “electric mode” because they engine is pure savagery.

On another note though, they do say this car will weigh 1700kg (3700lbs). While I absolutely trust Porsche in everything they are doing, there is a bit of me that has to look back at the Carrera GT with a sort of somber admiration for its comparative simplicity. It was a light car with a glorious engine, and a clutch pedal of all things; the epitome of a pure Porsche supercar? The 918 is awesome, but seems so complex by comparison. We will see if that is a good thing, and I have high hopes, but the V10 will be tough to beat.

-Nick Walker

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Chris Harris drives the Le Mans winning Porsche 962

September 26, 2012 ndubs77 1 Comment

Some things just need to be reposted when I see them, and this is one of those. Yet another truly epic video from the folks at Drive. The cars Chris normally tests are incredible, but this Porsche 962 is straight up Biblical. Keep it up, we all love it!

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Chris Harris tries the Merc CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake….. sideways of course

September 20, 2012 ndubs77 Leave a comment

Chris Harris tests the Mercedes CLS 63 Shooting Brake for Drive. He makes a very good point on how this car is a niche within a niche, and how the market is moving that way overall. Enjoy.

-Nick

Obscure Autos, SHOWCASE

Obscure Auto: Lamborghini Miura Jota/SVJ

September 18, 2012 ndubs77 1 Comment

The Miura Jota is one of those unicorn cars, one that everyone who knows about it wants, but that none will ever have. The Jota is a legend because it was the most extreme example of Lamborghini’s beloved Miura, the car that really put the marque on the map. The Jota has a particularly interesting story though, because its fame began with its own fiery death in 1972. The Jota had been a side project of famed Lamborghini test driver, Bob Wallace, and it was the news coverage of the car’s destruction that informed people of the project to build a faster, more racy Miura. The original Jota was damaged beyond repair, never to be rebuilt, but it did peak the interest of several Miura owners, and six Miura SVJs were created. These SVJs are probably the most valuable Lamborghinis around at this point, and they carry on the legacy of their doomed predecessor.

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Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Motor Trend: M5 vs Panamera GTS

September 14, 2012 ndubs77 Leave a comment

Yet another fantastic example of what is happening to BMW, as well as an equally good example of how Porsche has maintained their identity despite being faced with the same issues.

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Car and Driver’s first impressions of the new Viper

September 14, 2012 ndubs77 1 Comment

Car and Driver take the new SRT Viper out for a spin and share their thoughts on Chrysler’s reborn beast.

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Shmee150 shoots a Bugatti Veyron Gran Sport Vitesse in London

September 4, 2012 ndubs77 Leave a comment

Shmee150 found this beautiful two tone blue Bugatti Veyron Gran Sport Vitesse in London. Things may be a tad slow this week because we are recovering from our great weekend at Lime Rock Park. There are many great things to come, so stay tuned.

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Matt Farah reviews a 700hp Supra

August 28, 2012 ndubs77 Leave a comment

Matt Farah drives a 700hp Toyota Supra on his Drive show Tuned. Looks like a good time.

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Drive: A look into Morgan Motor Company

August 15, 2012 ndubs77 Leave a comment

A great piece by Alex Roy and the good folks at Drive. Check it out.

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE

Car & Driver: Lotus Elan vs. Mazda MX5

August 10, 2012 ndubs77 Leave a comment

This is a great video showcasing two of the best roadsters in history. The Elan was the inspiration for the MX5 in a different era, and both cars have lessons to teach other carmakers today. This is pure driving and pure fun, the hell with 0-60 times and 1/4 mile runs. I can only hope that one day I get to drive a Lotus Elan like this, it is pretty high up there on my list. Enjoy the vid.

-Nick