Just a really well done video from AWFILMS. Shows some good drifiting action and some very slammed machines as well. Gotta love it.
Spotted! Jensen Inteceptor Convertible, Greenwich, CT
the port from the Greenwich Concours, we took a tour of a hugely expensive yacht, and then took a walk around the lot, and saw this Interceptor convertible sitting in the parking lot with a Dodge Viper right behind it. This marina sponsored the Concours, and probably costs somewhere in the area of $400 per night. Gorgeous car, gorgeous yacht, and a very nice hotel–what’s not to like?
Spotted by: Nick and Al
Murcielago R-SV hill climb, incredible sound
Turn your speakers up.
-Nick
Volkswagen Type 2 at Radnor Hunt
Anyone who grew up in the 1960s or 1970s knows what the VW MicroBus is. It won’t win any drag races or autocross events, but its timeless styling and endlessly cool image have kept it relevant since its inception. The Type 2 is considered by some to be one of the first mass-production minivans, predating the venerable Dodge Caravan and its family by over 2 decades. This particular example was present at the 2011 Radnor Hunt Concours in eastern Pennsylvania, and stood out in the best of ways. The blue Mark 1 21-window version was optioned to the roof and one of the best (if not THE best) example I’ve ever seen in my life. More pictures after the jump. Continue reading Volkswagen Type 2 at Radnor Hunt
Test Driven: Mazda Mazdaspeed6 (7.5/10)
This is a car that often goes overlooked by those looking for fast, practical fun. The allure of such cars as the rally bred Subarus and Mitsubishis or the German engineered Audis and BMWs seems not to leave much room for other competition in this segment. Maybe that is why Mazda produced the MS6 for only two model years. Despite its short lived production run the MS6 does offer many of the same things that make the aforementioned cars so great, including all wheel drive, a turbocharged engine, a manual gearbox, sporting dynamics, and quite a fair bit of comfort and refinement. As a package it is very intriguing so I decided to take one out for a spin and see how it drove first hand. Continue reading Test Driven: Mazda Mazdaspeed6 (7.5/10)
Test Driven: 2012 Range Rover Evoque 2-Door, Al’s Take
Range Rover has been probably one of the best-known names in the world for the past quarter of a century. Their products have been described as a luxury sedan capable of going off-road. So, with that in mind, I took a drive of their newest offering, the Evoque, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Continue reading Test Driven: 2012 Range Rover Evoque 2-Door, Al’s Take
My new Honda (NSFW)
This is an automotive twist on the famed “my new haircut” video. It gives us a glance into the life of an epic ricer. Enjoy…
-Nick
Cars 101: Overheating
Pretty much anyone with a driver’s license has seen someone standing at the side of the road staring at a stranded car with steam billowing out of the engine bay. Some of these people (myself included) have been forced to pull over due to overheating. So, how do you handle such a thing, and how do you avoid it happening in the first place? Read on. Continue reading Cars 101: Overheating
The glorious Mclaren F1 in action
Youtube car man Shmee150 lands his lucky self in a Mclaren F1 for a nice ride and some great flyby shots. Such a stunning car. Enjoy.
-Nick
Spotted! Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Carmel, CA
I’ve only seen two of these despite their high production numbers (relative to other hypercars). The fact that I saw one just a week before the California trip makes seeing another in such succession a really cool outcome of events. This particular example was parked outside a very expensive boutique, among a few other supercars, such as the F430 Scuderia behind it and a Lamborghini Diablo VT that showed up too. Carmel is one expensive town, and this car (and its cronies surrounding it) are pretty clear proof. Hit the jump for more photos. Continue reading Spotted! Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Carmel, CA
Secondhand Saint: 2006-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
High performance SUVs were a strange thing back in the early part of the new millenium. General Motors had just launched their newest midsize SUVs in 2002, the GMT360 lineup. The lineup included the new Chevy TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy (which would go on to win Motor Trend‘s 2002 SUV of the Year), and the Oldsmobile Bravada (notably, the last new Oldsmobile, which eventually became the Buick Rainier). But, no one quite knew about the trick that GM had up its sleeve for the TrailBlazer. Continue reading Secondhand Saint: 2006-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
Test Driven: 2011 Audi A4 Avant
During the summertime, I decided to embark on a quest of station wagons in the United States. Audi’s seen success with the little A4 Avant, and it’s the only wagon they’re still selling here as of this year, as the new A6 Avant will not make landfall here. So, I decided to take one out to see how it was in today’s world. Continue reading Test Driven: 2011 Audi A4 Avant
Mind Over Motor 