Vertorama is short for “vertical panorama” (stitching multiple photgraphs together vertically), and it’s just one of the techniques Horace Kwan used to create this stunning image. The car is a Ferrari F2008 which, since it wears #1, was likely piloted by Kimi Räikkönen during the 2008 F1 season. Congrats, Horace. Enjoy your prize!
Thu, Feb 4, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
Our friends at Garage Plus thought way outside the storage unit box when they came up with this concept: Garage “condos” you can own and customize! As they say, your imagination is the only limit to what can be done with your personal toy box. We recently asked Michelle Simon of Garage Plus to share a little more about their project.
Mon, Feb 1, 2010 | Posted by: Japanese Nostalgic Car
By: Benjamin Hsu
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One of the fastest growing segments of the automotive scene is vintage Japanese cars. When I first started introducing people to the notion of a Japanese classic on behalf of Japanese Nostalgic Car Magazine, I got nothing but looks of confusion. So, let’s begin with a brief history.
Wed, Jan 27, 2010 | Posted by: Derek
There’s no questioning the remarkable finish Best of Show Wax gives, but occasionally we receive feedback from customers having difficulty removing the excess. For example… “Best of Show is a great product. The only down side is it takes a lot of elbow grease to get it buffed out perfectly.” Fear not, the remedy is simple!
Wed, Jan 20, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
If you’ve ever restored or customized a car, you know there’s a tipping point where the project just takes off. Plans have been refined and committed to memory, the vision is clear, and the tedious groundwork has been laid. It’s a satisfying time. Every night when you turn out the garage lights, you’ve made real, tangible progress.
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
Warning! Your productivity is about to take a nosedive! Check out our just-added links page, a collection of our favorite auto news sites, blogs, and car guy pages. We’ll be updating it regularly, so check back often. Heck, why not use it as your daily web surfing start page? Guaranteed fresh, always kosher.
Get some here… (also linked at the top of the page)
Tue, Jan 12, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
It’s hard to believe that, had she somehow found a way off the path of self-destruction, Janis Joplin would be turning 67 in a few days. America’s first female rock superstar created a catalog of soulful music that has transcended generations. And, did you know, the singer who famously belted, “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes-Benz” also left behind a pretty neat car?
Sun, Jan 10, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
On this day in 1901, a large hole drilled into a small hill outside Beaumont, Texas exploded to life. The Spindletop derrick spewed 3,000 gallons of oil a minute that day and enabled a young auto industry to expand at breakneck speed. Cars (and Texas) would never be the same. So, In My Garagers… 109 years later, the critical question arises: What truck goes best with cowboy boots?
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
Anyone who’s had a project car in the garage knows that it takes a certain “vision” to imagine what is possible. In our case, Richard Griot is the man with the vision… and the project is our garage! In the last update we gave you the history of our new digs. Since then, Richard has put his ideas into motion and the work has begun!
Thu, Dec 31, 2009 | Posted by: Derek
As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we’d like to step back and thank all of you for reading, commenting, and sending us feedback. We launched In My Garage in 2009 to give you a peek inside Griot’s Garage, to see the passion we have for cars, and to hopefully inspire you to have fun in your garage. Thanks for riding along… see you in 2010!
Tue, Dec 29, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
Every year about this time, the National Insurance Crime Bureau releases its list of America’s most stolen cars. I always chuckle at the predictable (but apparently desirable) array of sedans and SUV’s that top the list. For 2009, the Honda Civic and Accord, Toyota Camry, and Ford F-150 sit atop the heap. It got me thinking… what modern cars would best repel would-be thieves?
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 | Posted by: Mike
This beautiful 1953 Siata was Best of Show runner-up at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours. Its owner (a Griot’s Garage customer) was generous enough to share the car for an upcoming Handbook cover (#304). Meanwhile, another friend of ours created a fun crossword puzzle with facts about the Siata and Griot’s Garage products as clues. We have the best customers!
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 | Posted by: Derek
The release of our new Professional 3″ Random Orbital has left a few of the first generation models lying around. Extra product like this can only mean one thing… it’s time for a contest! Caption this photo in the comments, then we’ll choose a winner next Wednesday (Dec 23) to win a FREE first-gen 3″ Orbital. Enter as many times as you like!
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 | Posted by: Mark
Each year the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center puts on a fundraising “Festival of Trees”. This year, over a hundred Christmas trees were decorated by volunteers and then auctioned off, with over $300,000 in proceeds supporting the hospital. The trees were displayed and enjoyed by hundreds of people over two days.
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 | Posted by: Mark
There’s something about cars that turns total strangers into friends in mere minutes. When a Porsche guru from Portland asked Richard Griot to join he and a bunch of buddies for dinner recently, Richard’s reply was, “Maybe you should all come over and hang out in my garage instead.” How could any red-blooded car guy refuse?
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
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