In My Garage

M-Car Day is marked on the calendar of any BMW enthusiast in the Pacific Northwest. On August 22nd, 170 M-Cars from almost every era filled the lawn and red-lined parking lot at Griot’s Garage. We’ve compiled some of the best photographs of the event and welcome those of you that were there to include your own links in the comments!

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With the Auto Display in the new Griot’s Garage HQ (have you seen this place?), we constantly have amazing cars on display for everyone to see. On rare occasions like today, we actually get to hear (and feel) some of these babies fire up. Today’s treat, vintage McLaren. Check out a quick description of the cars, then scroll down for the videos!

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July 9, 2010. A day that will live in… meh? On that day, the last of Chrysler’s famously plucky little retromobiles rolled off a Mexican assembly line. Did you mark the occasion with somber ceremony or celebration? The time has come to ask (insert fake drum roll here), LADIES and GENTLEMEN: PT CRUISER, CRRRRRRRUNK or JUNNNK?

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At Griot’s Garage, we like cars. Fast cars, elegant cars, cars with style. We also believe in the preservation of cars as important documents of history and culture. Sometimes that job involves a nut-and-bolt restoration, as with the subject of this article, a 1973 Porsche 911S that likely lived most of its life parked next to — not inside — the garage.

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If you’ve been reading the “Car Care Towels” series, you’re already sold on micro fiber. And you know which towel to use when. Now, let’s wrap things up with some tips that’ll teach you how to take full advantage of those towels… and safely. No more waste. No more piles of half-used towels. And, of course, no more swirl marks!

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When Griot’s Garage President, Mark Greene, told me a generous customer was allowing us to showcase his 1957 Porsche Speedster, I was ecstatic. When he told me where he wanted the car displayed… I was floored. It’s not every day you see an automobile like this. And I bet you’ve never seen one hoisted 12 feet into the air with a forklift!

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June 5th and 6th, enthusiasts of all kinds stopped by to experience the grand opening of the flagship Griot’s Garage Retail Store and Car Care School. Thousands of car guys and gals brought their favorite ride by to check out our new digs and shop their favorite line of car care. Here are some of our favorite photos from the weekend. Enjoy!

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Auto enthusiasts everywhere know that one of the world’s premier museums is in sunny Los Angeles. The Petersen Automotive Museum is 300,000 square feet of automotive history; a collection deserving of top-notch preservation. Which is why Griot’s Garage is proud to now be the museum’s Official Car Care Product Provider!

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After a long winter and countless late nights in the garage, it’s time to pull the cover off our barn find build and take it for a test drive. The best news? You are all invited to ride along! Help dedicate our new flagship Retail Store and Car Care School in style! Join us for two days of fun, food, and (of course) great cars. We look forward to seeing you here!

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Detroit is the battleground for one of the oldest automotive rivalries; Ford vs. Chevrolet. The competition has raged for decades, and with the carpocalypse in full swing, we are reminded of another challenging time in America. Let’s look back to see where Ford and Chevy stood in 1932. Who built a car that spoke to the masses then, and still stands as king? Dustin and Derek sound off.

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Richard Griot doesn’t accept anything “nearly right” . So why did Griot’s Garage recently take delivery of this beautiful, but partial Porsche? Caption this photo in the comments… we’ll pick the best one next Friday (the 21st) and award the winner a Car Care prize! Also, check back for the full story on this cool roadster, built by our friends at Intermeccanica.

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Now that you understand the benefits of micro fiber (if you missed the first article, read here), let’s learn about which towel to use where. I’m going to step through the ten primary towels we offer at Griot’s Garage, highlighting the benefits. I’ve even put together a cheat sheet you can print out and keep in your detailing kit!

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We’re ecstatic to announce that the flagship Griot’s Garage Retail Store is open! While we put the finishing touches on the rest of our barn find build (in preparation for the grand opening in June), you’re invited to check out the new store now. You’ll be amazed at the transformation. Just take a look at the before and after photos!

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This could be my defining moment. The day you realize I am either a brilliant, savvy savant in the automotive blog world… or just a blathering idiot who had the audacity to put a Yugo on a list of the 100 coolest cars. It could also be the moment you realize some folks take these “Best Of” lists waayyy too seriously, and actually enjoy reading one for a change. Just throwing that out there.

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You’ve had projects in your garage, so you know… There comes a time in every build where the finished product is in sight. Idea has transformed to rendering has transformed to reality. Just over a month ago, we showed you the progress on our barn find build and asked you to use your imagination. Now, you won’t have to.

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