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Miata: The Snow Review

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Miata Club Ace Snow 13

When it comes to sports cars there are so many fair weather fans, people who will question driving their car if there is even one cloud in the sky. I am definitely not one of them, and those people make me laugh. I once heard a man with a base Porsche Cayman brag about how his car had never seen rain, and I had to walk away so I wouldn’t crack up in his face.

The thing is, fair weather drivers are missing out on one of the most fun driving experiences there is. I’m talking about snow, yes, white, fluffy, salt-laden snow. It comes with some risks, but the rewards are truly special. At the end of the day, a sports car is all about having fun, so why not experience it to the absolute fullest?

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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 →

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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

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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 →

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona at Hopewell Cruise Night

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Ferrari 365 GTB-4 Daytona Hopewell NJ 1

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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Ferrari 250 TDF Hershey 2

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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Baby Blue Porsche Carrera GT at Cars and Caffe

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Baby Blue Porsche Carrera GT 9

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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The Lamborghini Urus is pretty bitchin’ in the right spec

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I know I said I was iffy on the new Lamborghini Urus, and I still maintain it’s an Audi in Lamborghini clothes. That said, these are some pretty sweet clothes Lamborghini has fitted to this corporate SUV platform. I’ve been playing around with the Urus configurator, and I’m pretty stoked about the spec you see here. I think the metallic brown paint in contrast with the bright green accents and interior gives the Urus a badass off-roader, yet distinctively Lamborghini, look.

#bitchin

-Nick