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The 2010 BMW M-Car Day in Photos
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 [...]
Continue reading...A New Garage! Part 9: The Grand Opening in Pictures
Thu, Jun 17, 2010 | Posted by: Derek
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 [...]
Continue reading...Garage Plus lets you (yes, you) own a Man Cave.
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 [...]
Continue reading...Griot’s Garage Donates to Festival of Trees
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.
Continue reading...Porsche Guys’ Night in the Man Cave
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 [...]
Continue reading...It’s the 2009 SEMA Show Mega-Post!
Wed, Nov 4, 2009 | Posted by: Mike
Ok, so we can’t promise this will actually be a “mega-post”. We’re not even sure what that means (though it does sound catchy). What we can say is that our guys Steve and Mark are taking in the sights at SEMA 2009, and sending pics to make the rest of us jealous. Bookmark and check [...]
Continue reading...2009 Puget Sound Toyota Owners Festival
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
August 30, the quirky and passionate Toyota crowd came out to Griot’s Garage for the 5th annual Puget Sound Toyota Owners Festival hosted by PSTOC. Over 150 cars swung by, representing everything in the Toyota family! The event was also a Toys for Tots fundraiser that filled the entire bed of a pickup with new [...]
Continue reading...The 2009 BMW M-Car Day in Photos
Tue, Aug 25, 2009 | Posted by: Mark
August 23, enthusiasts of BMW’s most exciting road cars gathered at the Griot’s Garage shop for a celebration of all things M. 138 cars were in attendance, both old and new. It was a day of great food, friends, and family fun. Enjoy our photos, and drop a link in the comments if you’ve got [...]
Continue reading...Concours d’LeMons Set to Underwhelm in Monterey
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 | Posted by: Mike
“Tired of paying $150 to see 150 identical Ferraris? Concours d’LeMons costs 20 bucks and has 20 Pacers and Pintos.” So reads the marketing teaser for a gathering of the automotive world’s most awesomely abominable creations. Heading to Monterey this weekend? Leave your straw hat in the Bentley and check out some real rides.
Continue reading...Report from the Road: Intermeccanica Tour 2009
Tue, Aug 4, 2009 | Posted by: Mark
Intermeccanica has been building specialty cars for the past 50 years. Founded by Frank Reisner in Turin Italy, their history is vast and interesting. Frank’s son Henry runs the company now, and every summer hosts a tour and BBQ to thank customers and friends for their business. This was the second tour I’ve attended, and [...]
Continue reading...Eduardo Venegas: A Passion for Porsche
Tue, Jul 28, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
As I was walking around the Porsche Parade in Keystone, CO this year, I was asked by a kindly gentleman to take a peek at the 911E he would be presenting at the concours the next day. Little did I know I was meeting an enthusiast who has the attitude and passion to reignite anyone’s [...]
Continue reading...Aces: Cars of The King’s Men Poker Run
Fri, Jul 24, 2009 | Posted by: Mike
They were lined up around the block most of the morning. Hot rods, customs, and classics of every flavor descended on the Griot’s Garage shop this morning for a poker run hosted by the King’s Men Car Club. Enjoy the photos, and be sure to check out the Goodguys show this weekend to see these [...]
Continue reading...Relics – 1972 Maserati Ghibli
Mon, Jul 20, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
We spotted this rare Maserati Ghibli at last year’s Seattle Italian Concours. What initially struck us were the big, bold lines and curves! Ghibli’s were built to be a comfortable “gentleman’s GT”, competing with the raw track power of the Ferrari Daytona. We love the statement this car makes… you don’t see curves like this [...]
Continue reading...Porsches 2 Oxford Preview: It’s a casual Porsche party!
Thu, Jul 16, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
Griot’s Garage is excited to be involved with Porsches 2 Oxford, taking place July 25. “A casual Porsche party”, this event gives attendees the opportunity to hang out in a great uptown area with like-minded enthusiasts. P2O is a “can’t-miss” for Porsche lovers. In My Garage spoke with key player Brice Kadel about what makes [...]
Continue reading...SoCal or Bust Part 6: The Finish Line
Wed, Jul 15, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
Day 5 started early. We had gotten a good night’s sleep and woken to the sounds of splashing water. Yep, the pool would be where we spent this day. Now, when a bunch of sunburned car nerds (in an appropriately grown-up manner, of course) test the effects of grain alcohol, stories will result. Some of [...]
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Tue, Aug 31, 2010 | Posted by: Derek
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