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Guess What I Drove!
I am a fan boy. I’ll be big enough to admit it. I love all things Ferrari. And although I know a new one is most likely a long shot for me (or never going to happen), I still feel a pounding in my heart and a gripping twist in my gut every time I [...]
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...My Great American Road Trip
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 | Posted by: Richard
We’ve all been on one. I’m sure if you think about the road trips you’ve taken, you can’t help but crack a smile at the adventures. What better thing to do in these challenging times than get back to enjoying simple pleasures, close to home, with family and friends? That’s what I was thinking when [...]
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 [...]
Continue reading...SoCal or Bust Part 5: The Reason For Our Trip
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
Day 4 was supposed to start at 5:00am with us taking care of the last few details on Don’s Celica. It kind of did. I think a few of us were just-then closing our eyes (from the night of one too many libations) and others were just plain lazy and slept in. No matter, we [...]
Continue reading...BAM! POW! A Father’s Day Bat Story!
When I was growing up I had two fathers. One drove my Great Grandfather’s Medium Green Ford LTD; the other woke me up every morning with his 1975 Ferrari 308GT4. Now before you go thinking that I was raised in an automotive household surrounded by cool cars, my Real Father will admit quite the opposite [...]
Continue reading...SoCal or Bust Part 4: Sun, Fun, and Slowing Down
Wed, Jun 17, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
In Part 3 of our road trip to ToyotaFest, you’ll recall that I didn’t have the good sense to stay out of San Francisco Bay. Well, on this day we’d all end up wet (and not regret it for a second). We got to the house where we were crashing about 1:45am, so day 3 [...]
Continue reading...Date with a Rolls-Royce, Part 1: Life Before Photoshop
Just before I graduated from college I fell into the perfect job, as print advertising manager for the old Nationwise Auto Parts based in Columbus, Ohio. If you lived anywhere near I-75 from Ohio to Florida between 1965 and 1990 you must have visited one of our stores to change your oil, or buy a [...]
Continue reading...SoCal or Bust Part 3: Doin’ the Polar Bear Plunge
Mon, Jun 8, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
Part 2 of this car show road trip saw us drifting off to Sleepyland with visions of peacocks and shotguns dancing in our heads. The next morning, however, would come with a bluebird on our shoulders. The first Wired of the day was downed before dawn, and we were itching to find a car wash [...]
Continue reading...SoCal or Bust Part 2: That Portland Voodoo
Fri, Jun 5, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
When I left you in Part 1, our crew was setting out from Tacoma in the early morning hours, bound for the City of Roses, Portland… and eventually, Long Beach. The rain had timed itself perfectly for our departure. Typical. Spend hours and hours and hours detailing, pull the car out of the garage, and it [...]
Continue reading...SoCal or Bust, Part 1: Saddling Up
Tue, Jun 2, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
I don’t often drive 1,800 miles for a six-hour car show, but that’s what happened recently when, along with several other members of the Puget Sound Toyota Owners Club, I decided to make the trip to Long Beach for the Toyota Owners and Restorers Club 14th annual ToyotaFest. Say it along with me now… Road trip!
Continue reading...On the Lot: Superformance Cobra
Thu, May 28, 2009 | Posted by: Derek
I had to grab the camera when I heard this ‘66 Cobra replica roaring in. I took my time enjoying all the angles while the owner shopped in our retail store. Superformance did an excellent job replicating the handiwork done by the original builders back in ‘66… had me fooled until the owner, John, shared [...]
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Tue, Sep 15, 2009 | Posted by: Dustin
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