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Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach in Outrageous Orange!

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It’s amazing how much the right color can add to the impact a car has on the world around it. The Porsche 918 Spyder has a ton of presence to begin with, but in this molten orange it seems like it can stop time itself.

People were pouring over this thing in Scarsdale, especially little kids, who must have been totally transfixed . Even with all of the other insane machines around it, this Porsche had it’s own special sort of gravity.

In addition to it’s spectacular paint job, this 918 Spyder was also fitted with the coveted Weissach Package. That made it extra cool for me because it’s actually the first Weissach-equipped Porsche 918 I’ve laid eyes on in person.

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The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV vs Everyone

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I’m in love with the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, and I desperately hope it’s able to roast the competition. Let’s see what Motor Trend has to say about it!

-Nick

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1975 Lancia Stratos at the Greenwich Concours

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An Italian rally legend in one hell of a color! It rained like hell at the Greenwich Concours, and that that only made this teal Stratos “pop” even more.

Enjoy!

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Petrolicious: Something about humility and an Italian rally car

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A Rockin’ Red Chevy Bel Air at Lead East

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Chevrolet really needs to rekindle the flame of the charm they once had. Somewhere along the line they misplaced their sense of style, and ever since then most of their cars have been forgotten in a hurry.

Meanwhile, the classic Chevy Bel Air remains an icon of class and style for the automobile. Chevrolet’s product people need to spend more time around the older cars when looking for inspiration.

-Nick

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Original Grain: A Watch Worth Wearing

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It’s hard to get noticed for any sort of style at the high society car events I go to. Many people dress to the 9’s, with all of the latest, most expensive stuff that money can buy. But would you believe I’ve had my watch complimented by a man wearing a glitzy Rolex?

Original Grain makes timepieces with a very unique style. Like many of our favorite automobiles, these watches consist of a mix of fine wood and hard steel. For anyone who lives the automotive lifestyle, they just seem “right.”

Our promotional period with Original Grain ends at the end of this month, so there’s only a few weeks left to get yourself a great deal on you new favorite watch. Use the promo code “MINDOVERMOTOR” at checkout on the Original Grain website, and you’ll save $20 bucks.

-Nick

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1916 Harley-Davidson 16F at Lime Rock

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We don’t always feature motorcycles, but when we do they’re vintage and amazing. This is a 101 year old Harley-Davidson, and it’s absolutely beautiful.

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante in Philly

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The hardcore experience without a roof. This is arguably the best Gallardo of them all, especially if it’s one of the manual ones.

-Nick

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I saw my first Ferrari GTC4Lusso in Philly

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I got my first in person look at the Ferrari GTC4Lusso at the Philly Auto Show, and I’m not really sold on the look. I definitely like the styling of the FF better. Ferrari seems to have toned it down a bit with the Lusso, and it didn’t do the car any favors.

Most of all I find the headlights awkward. They’re too big, and not a very elegant shape (I felt the same about the FF too). I also think the new taillights look weird with the shape of the car. I liked the FF’s single round taillights much better.

I will, however, always love the shooting brake design, and I’m glad Ferrari seems to be sticking with it.

-Nick

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The KIA Stinger GT Looks Phenomenal in Person

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Most people seemed to agree that the KIA Stinger GT looked enticing when it first broke cover. I also heard many people say they’d buy one and de-badge it so no one would know it’s a KIA. With its wonderful proportions, the Stinger GT looks even better in person than it does in photos, and the fact that it’s a KIA doesn’t bug me in the slightest. I’m someone who likes to give credit where credit is due, and this could well be a home run for KIA. Let them have their shine.

I’m very curious to see what pricepoint KIA will place the Stinger at. I think it’s obvious they need to go lower to compete with the likes of the BMW 4 Series, but how much lower before it’s too low to be seen as a genuine competitor?

-Nick