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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...Car Care Towels Part 3: The 8-Sided Towel
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 | Posted by: Derek
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 [...]
Continue reading...Porsche Speedster Gets a Lift
Fri, Jul 9, 2010 | Posted by: Tim
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 [...]
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...Petersen Automotive Museum and Griot’s Garage
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!
Continue reading...A New Garage! Part 8: The Grand Opening Celebration
Fri, May 28, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
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 [...]
Continue reading...Caption It! Half-Fast Edition
Fri, May 14, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
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 [...]
Continue reading...Car Care Towels Part 2: The Right Towel For The Job
Mon, May 10, 2010 | Posted by: Derek
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 [...]
Continue reading...A New Garage! Part 7: Open for Business
Wed, May 5, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
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 [...]
Continue reading...A New Garage! Part 6: Rounding the Bend
Wed, Apr 7, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
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, [...]
Continue reading...Car Care Towels Part 1: Micro Fiber
Wed, Mar 31, 2010 | Posted by: Derek
Shopping for proper car care towels can be exhausting. The options for fibers, weaves, colors, and sizes just go on, and on, and on. In this three-part series on Car Care Towels, I’m going to package everything you need to know into one simple, easy to understand box.
Continue reading...Featured Partner: The Motoring Journal
Tue, Mar 23, 2010 | Posted by: Derek
I’m constantly running across interesting car sites and enthusiast blogs. One that recently stuck out is Chris Runge’s The Motoring Journal. Full of car stories, tech articles, and beautiful pictures, it’s a dream for any car junkie. In My Garage is proud to announce The Motoring Journal as a Featured Partner! See more Links & [...]
Continue reading...On the Lot: 1935 Ford Pick ‘em up
Clear skies never fail to bring out the cool rides. Blue Oval purists might want to look away, but we can guarantee you’ve never seen one exactly like this. A ‘35 Ford, originally a flatbed, now fitted with a Chevy long box. The powerplant is a fuel-injected, SBC… and this thing sounds great! Thanks to [...]
Continue reading...Crossword Challenge: 1950 Chrysler New Yorker
Fri, Feb 19, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
A beautiful New Yorker graces the cover of Griot’s Garage Handbook #305. The big Chrysler is powered by a “Spitfire” straight-8 motor, mated to a “Prestomatic” fluid drive transmission. Gotta love those 1950’s trade names! One of our customers has created a crossword puzzle using facts about the car as clues. Check it out!
Continue reading...A New Garage! Part 5: Snapshots from the Beehive
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 | Posted by: Mike
Work on the new Griot’s Garage headquarters continues to buzz along, and a recent visit to the site saw Richard Griot beaming like a kid on Christmas. As he excitedly showed us around, stepping over chalk lines and dodging drywallers on stilts, we managed to snap a few photos of the action. Add these to [...]
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Tue, Aug 31, 2010 | Posted by: Derek
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