“There’s nothing nice about a 427 Cobra. It’s loud, it smells like gasoline, and it shakes and bucks. You nearly crash about once every ten minutes. It’s so damn wonderful that you can’t believe it!” – Dan Gurney
Not much we can add to Gurney’s words. Our cover car is beauty and beast in one. So bad it’s good.
Tue, May 7, 2013 | Posted by: Mike
One might think Speed Shine®, a best-selling Griot’s Car Care product for almost 20 years, was beyond improvement or innovation. But in our constant quest for perfection (and realizing some of the best ideas come from our customers), we recently asked on Facebook, “What are your favorite ‘alternative’ uses for Speed Shine?”
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | Posted by: Mike
We’re all guilty of trying to haul too much stuff at once. My grandpa used to call this a “lazy man’s load”. Sometimes you get away with it, sometimes everything comes crashing dramatically to Earth and you realize your folly. This image of a bike-jammed van is just… I have no words. But maybe you do. Submit a caption and win a car care prize!
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | Posted by: Joel
Dressings beautify vinyl, rubber, and plastic with a finishing sheen and often contain protectants to ward off UV damage. Introduced over 19 years ago, Vinyl & Rubber Dressing was the first such product from Griot’s Garage. Since then, we’ve developed a number of others. This article will help you select the best dressings to suit your needs.
This cool red Merc comes to us straight from the Golden Era of cruising. It’s all about top-down fun and stoplight thumbs-up, and it arrives on the cover of the latest Griot’s Garage Handbook just in time for spring. Get ready to stomp the pedal and float down the road with these free desktop and phone wallpapers. Enjoy!
Wed, Mar 6, 2013 | Posted by: John
Ferrari 250′s were successful from their early days, an accessible entry point for enthusiasts wanting a piece of the prancing horse mystique. Our cover car is a timeless beauty, a cabriolet styled by Pininfarina and constructed by craftsmen. Put some Italian design on your desktop or phone with these free wallpapers.
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 | Posted by: Joel
Making a choice between similar products can seem like a game of eeny, meeny, miny, moe. In these cases, having some simple data can help us differentiate and make the best decision for our own needs. I recently compared four popular Griot’s Garage drying towels and created a chart so you can see the differences.
Thu, Feb 7, 2013 | Posted by: Mike
The world of custom cars is fascinating. Sometimes history is well-preserved. Other times, as with a shortened, two-seater Mustang that resurfaced a couple years ago, it must be peeled back layer-by-layer. Often, the full and true story (mired in years of fable, or even corporate secrecy), can never be realized.
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 | Posted by: John
In 1961, Alaska took delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The roadster must have been an exotic sight on the showroom floor of Anchorage Studebaker, Packard, Mercedes-Benz. That automobile, our cover car, underwent a full nut-and-bolt restoration in 2004, and can now be enjoyed on your desktop or phone. Download away!
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 | Posted by: Mike
From a small shop in the Detroit outlier of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, Josh Welton is making art from steel, fire, and grit. In a time when when the skilled labor that built America is being sidelined, Welton reminds us there’s significant value in little pools of molten metal. His work might just inspire the next generation of artisans.
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 | Posted by: Mike
Most of us will recall our shop classes from junior high and high school fondly. Designing, building, and problem-solving with both head and hands… There is lasting value in these learning experiences. Unfortunately, we are witnessing the demise of vocational training in our schools. One philanthropic movement aims to reverse the trend.
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 | Posted by: John
Cadillac. The name evokes images and stirs emotions. In 1956, Cadillac was power and luxury, delivered to your driveway dripping with chrome and cubic inches. This brand of automotive styling may never be visited again, but you can put it on your desktop or phone. Enjoy the free wallpapers (and don’t say we never gave you anything).
You know they exist… Warehouses, barns, and garages filled to the gills with one-of-a-kind automobiles. But these troves of car guy dream stuff are often inaccessible. You hardly ever get to look inside. Until now. In a 13-show TV series, Griot’s Garage is rolling open the door on some of the most interesting car collections in the country.
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 | Posted by: Mike
On this day in 1958, Chevrolet introduced its infamous car/truck hybrid, the El Camino. Unfortunately, Ford had beaten Chevy to market with its Ranchero, and the bowtie was discontinued after two years. As Ranchero’s shrunk to fit the Falcon platform, Chevy saw an opportunity and reintroduced its “coupe utility vehicle” in 1964.
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 | Posted by: John
With 16 Grand Prix victories, plus two Drivers’ and one Constructors’ championship,The McLaren M23 holds “legend” status in F1 circles. Our Handbook 354 Cover Car is a great example of this venerable machine. Put one of these free wallpapers on your computer or phone, and relive the GP glory days.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | Posted by: John
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