With a flurry of car shows, parties, and other special events, the public will get its first look at LeMay — America’s Car Museum very soon! Anticipation of the Grand Opening has been palpable for car guys everywhere (and especially in the Northwest, home of InMyGarage). Recently, we got an inside look at the museum, as the build-up to the first weekend in June reaches fever pitch.
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America’s Car Museum: The Home Stretch
What’s the greatest Chevrolet car or truck ever?
Wed, May 2, 2012 | Posted by: Mike
On this day in 1918, General Motors acquired the Chevrolet Motor Company, and positioned the fledgling automaker to create mainstream vehicles to compete with Ford. In the years that followed, Chevrolet produced some of the most iconic cars and trucks ever to grace the roads. Who can’t spot the fins of a ‘57 Bel Air from a hundred yards?
Waxes & Sealants: Which is right for you?
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 | Posted by: Derek
If the most important step in caring for your paint is keeping it clean, a proper coat of wax or sealant to protect your paint is a close second. But with five different options from Griot’s Garage for paint protection, which is right for you and your vehicle? It’s a question we’re asked every day, so let’s lay out the facts and make your decision easy.
Mystery Machine Clone: Crunk or Junk?
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 | Posted by: Derek
We’ve spotted this Mystery Machine replica passing the IMG Global Headquarters on more than one occasion. Each time, a “Zoinks!” is yelled down the hallway as everyone reaches for their phone to snap a picture. Where does this car-toon replica rate on your scale of automobile awesomeness?
Your Adorable 1960 Renault 4CV Wallpapers Are Here
Small in size, but big on personality, this great little Renault graces the cover of Griot’s Garage Handbook 346. Its owner remembers learning to drive in a similar 4CV, at the age of 10, while living in France. Not surprisingly, he says it’s “a blast to drive”. Read more about the care here, then download and enjoy your free wallpapers!
Introducing Griot’s Garage Glass Sealant
Mon, Apr 9, 2012 | Posted by: Derek
We experience a healthy amount of rainy weather here in the Pacific Northwest (okay, probably an unhealthy amount of rainy weather). While I’m not usually one to talk positive about gray skies and water-soaked shoes, it does make for an ideal test bed when developing products to fight our aquatic adversary.
WIN THIS! Griot’s Car Care New Arrivals Collection
Fri, Apr 6, 2012 | Posted by: Derek
Recently, a request to bring back the Griot’s Garage Logo Sign popped up on our Facebook page. In fact, quite a few of you chimed in that you’d like more red in the garage. We love feedback from our customers! So, in addition to re-releasing the sign, we thought we’d have a little fun. Feel like winning some new car care products?
Reviving a Tired Bull: ‘68 Lamborghini Islero Restoration I
Lamborghini produced just 125 Series I Isleros, so seeing one in person is a rare treat. Our car, Chassis #6282, rolled out of its transporter in a foul cloud of varnished gas, and with rust bubbling through the paint on all four fenders. No matter. The old bull deserved to be revived and shared with the world. Let the restoration begin!
Car Quotable: Close Calls Edition
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 | Posted by: Derek
“The crashes people remember, but drivers remember the near misses.” – Mario Andretti
Racing accidents are like hockey fights, they get our adrenaline pumping even from the comfort of our couches. But what about close calls? If you’ve ever been behind the wheel for one, I’m sure you still get that sinking feeling in your stomach just thinking about it.
Your Fast-Sitting-Still Ferrari F1 Wallpapers Are Here
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 | Posted by: John
This Ferrari F1-2000, chassis #203, won the Canadian Grand Prix and finished second at the French Grand Prix and Hungarian Grand Prix with Michael Schumacher at the helm. Everything about the car screams “speed”. Even sitting still, it looks ready to burst out of our garage and hunt down the nearest race circuit!
Arthritis Foundation Auto Show Celebrates 30 Years
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 | Posted by: Mark
If you’ll be in Central Ohio this summer, mark your calendar for July 6 and 7. That’s when the city of Dublin plays host to the 30th annual Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show & Cruise-In. The show’s status as “legendary” is confirmed… what started with 60 cars, now draws more than 1,500. It’s a can’t-miss event that benefits a great cause.
What was your most impulsive automotive purchase?
Fri, Mar 9, 2012 | Posted by: Patrick
There are a lot of “car things” I don’t discuss with my wife. Not because I’m hiding anything, but to avoid her eyes glazing-over in boredom. I may need to rethink this approach. Turns out, she would have liked to know beforehand that I was trading in our car.
Your “Flying Scot” F1 Wallpapers Are Here
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | Posted by: John
“My life has been like a magic carpet ride.” – Jackie Stewart
Certainly, one of the F1 greats’ more memorable magic carpets must be this #004 Tyrrell-Ford, which he drove in the 1972 Monaco GP. Read more about the car at GriotsGarage.com, then relive racing’s dangerous days from the relative safety of your desktop!
Where’s the sketchiest place you’ve filled your tank?
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 | Posted by: Mike
Whether it’s brand preference, proximity to home, or the quality of the coffee… We all have a go-to gas station. But sometimes (usually at 2am in the middle of nowhere) our hand is forced. You know the place. The lights are flickering. A rusty Texaco sign hangs by one chain, swinging and creaking in the wind. Next services 80 miles?
The Stomach-Turningest Helmet Cam Video You’ll See Today
Go-Pro’s little Hero camera has sparked a revolution in video for professional daredevils, amateur hoons, and everyone between. Everything looks faster, cooler, more dangerous in POV. While the YouTube comments suggest some disbelief, I happen to believe this knife-edge ridge ride video is real. Take a look and judge for yourself!
Wed, May 16, 2012 | Posted by: Mike
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