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Photo galleries from places we’ve been and events we’ve attended

Car Shows, Cars We've Seen, Random Cool Stuff

1983 Cadillac Presidential Limo at the Reagan Library

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President Reagan and his tenure in the White House evokes strong emotions from both the left and right wing of our nation. He was also the very first President to ride along in a downsized full-size American car. Luckily, they picked a winner in the form of the GM full-size D-body platform. When I saw this Caddy parked at the Reagan Library, I was shocked by how tall the roof was–but when the President of the United States is over six feet tall, he’s gotta be comfortable. GM packed in the big block 500-inch Cadillac V8 and the Turbo 400 transmission so that all the extra weight could still move. Dressed in the classic black paint with whitewall tires and draped flags, this Cadillac would look right home even in today’s White House. Enjoy the photos. Continue reading 1983 Cadillac Presidential Limo at the Reagan Library →

Car Shows, Cars We've Seen

1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV at the Haskell Car Show

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The Continental Mark Series is not just the Crown Prince of Lincolns. It is the undisputed king. And the grand marshal of them all in terms of sheer size and grandiose is the Mark IV, especially those with the safety bumpers from after 1974. These cars were big, bad, and in-charge, and this bright red example brings out the best of the breed, including chrome everywhere, whitewall tires, an enormous spare tire hump, and a fittingly ridiculous opera window. Continue reading 1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV at the Haskell Car Show →

Auto Idolatry, Automotive Lifestyle, Car Shows, Cars We've Seen

Blue Lamborghini Murcielago Spotted in the Car Corral at Radnor Hunt

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Blue Lamborghini Murcielago Radnor

Happy 2018 Everyone!

This Murci wears my favorite Lamborghini blue. It also sounds absolutely insane with it’s straight pipe exhaust. You can hear it in the compilation video below…

-Nick Walker

Car Shows, Cars We've Seen

1961 Pontiac Ventura at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

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When push comes to shove, most people pay little notice to full-size Pontiacs from the early Sixties. I think that’s a criminal shame, because they’re not as common as the Impalas, DeVilles, and Electras that everyone tends to gravitate to. Pontiac hadn’t yet figured out the big engine/small car formula that would kick off the muscle car era some short years later. This red Ventura is a great example of the clean, effective styling Pontiacs sported in 1961. Couple the gorgeous red paint with the classic 8-lug wheels (introduced in 1960 and a staple of full-size Pontiacs of the era), a sharp character line, and a bubble top that resembled Chevrolet but felt more mature and restrained, and it’s kind of a shock that no one really chases after these. The wide white wall tires finish off a chiseled, transitional look that yearns for the Fifties, but looks forward to the future. Enjoy the photos. Continue reading 1961 Pontiac Ventura at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance →

Car Shows, Cars We've Seen

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona at Hopewell Cruise Night

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This incredible yellow Ferrari Daytona shows up every so often at car events in NJ. I’ve come across it a few times now, dating back to my childhood and it has mesmerized me every single time.

I love it because it really gets driven by its owner. This is a horse that gets to run, and that’s how it should be.

PS: Don’t you just love how Miami Vice that cover photo is? It just worked out that way.

Enjoy!

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Dodge Viper GTS seen at the Ray Catena Cars and Coffee

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There aren’t many good Cars and Coffee events in Central Jersey, so when something great shows up, I’ll pay attention. I’ve seen this blue and white Viper at a previous event, but when it’s a GTS in the classic combination, and as well-kept as any, it’s hard to walk by. Twenty years old? Sure doesn’t look twenty years old–looks much newer than that. Enjoy the photos of the original American Widowmaker.

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1958 Ferrari 250 Tour de France at Hershey

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Similar to the modern F12 TDF, the 250 Tour de France was the hardcore version of the Ferrari 250 grand touring lineup in the late 1950s. The difference was that 250 TDFs were actually built for competition in the biggest races of their day, such as the Mille Miglia. This was literally a road-going GT car turned into a full-on racecar, rather than “just” a more focused track day car like the modern F12. The world has changed a lot since the 1950s, though, as you could actually drive most racecars on public roads back then. I just love the idea that you could drive this 250 TDF to the race, compete flat-out, and then drive the car home afterward (if it was still in one piece).

Also, road or racing, the 250 TDF makes it look so damn good…

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Car Shows, Cars We've Seen

Baby Blue Porsche Carrera GT at Cars and Caffe

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I am a huge fan of cars in offbeat colors, and the Porsche Carrera GT happens to be one of my favorite cars of all time. This baby blue Carrera GT is one of the staples of the collection at Top Gear Imports. I had seen many photos of it around the interwebs, but it was unbelievable seeing the car in person. Light blue has always been my favorite color on Porsches but they didn’t offer the Carrera GT in such a hue when it was new.

Enjoy the photos of this unique Carrera GT!

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Lexus LFA at Cars and Caffe

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The ultimate Lexus thus far, with an insane engine for the ages, the LFA always draws attention. I particularly loved the red, black and white interior scheme of this car.

-Nick

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Callaway C12 Corvette at Cars and Caffe

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This is the first Callaway C12 Corvette I’ve ever seen in person. I had the 1/18 AutoArt model as a kid, and I always loved its sleek design. Underneath the C12 was based on the C5 Corvette, but it was totally overhauled into the racing-derived exotic supercar you see here. Back in 1999 when a brand new C5 Vette sold for around $40,000 and did 177mph, the Callaway C12 sold for $200,000 and could reach +/- 200mph. Back in the late-90s / early-00s that was incredible performance, right on par with top tier supercars of the day.

There’s a very good reason I hadn’t seen one in person until now, and that’s because only 25 C12s were built. It’s quite a rare car, one coveted by collectors, and it was awesome to finally lay eyes on one in the flesh. Enjoy!

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