Very bittersweet in light of these times.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
What we're listening to now (holiday edition).
•December 24, 2009 • Comments Off on What we're listening to now (holiday edition).Two classic 911s
•December 24, 2009 • Comments Off on Two classic 911sEnjoy.
911 2.7 RS on Porsche‘s official Youtube channel:
Chris Harris’ trick 911 (precursor to the Singer Porsche?) on the erstwhile Drivers Republic:
Trio of Martini Porsches
•December 23, 2009 • Comments Off on Trio of Martini PorschesWhich to choose, given your pick?
The mid-engined Cayman is probably the best drive, but also a thoroughly modern Porsche, the least rooted in Porsche lore. The 911 is the most iconic, going on almost fifty years and showing no signs of slowing. And the 356 is arguably the most venerated.
So hard, although you couldn’t go wrong with any one. And all look wonderful in Martini striping.
Nice video to go along with this post.
(Images: Daan Pelgrims)
Pair of Mustangs going at it at the Six Hours of Spa
•December 23, 2009 • Comments Off on Pair of Mustangs going at it at the Six Hours of SpaWe’re self-professed Europhiles, sure, but these cars manage to be cool to us in a way that the Camaro (which, even post-canned makeover courtesy of Hollywood, continues to conjure up images of mullets, Ol’ Dixie, and all that that entails) does not. At least the Challenger had Vanishing Point.
It’s true: when it comes to ‘murican cars, please give us the Mustang and GT40 over the Camaro and Corvette (much as we admire the Vette). The Blue Oval definitely wins this one, decisively. And that’s not even counting the oodles of Euro-spec Escorts, Sierras, and Focuses that we never got over the years.
Another one (of more recent vintage, natch):
You can’t really picture a Camaro chasing down a Porsche.
Credit: Jurrie Vanhalle (top), Daan Pelgrims (bottom)
More Swedish eye candy.
•December 22, 2009 • 1 Comment
An old favorite
•December 22, 2009 • Comments Off on An old favoriteE36 M3, erm, saloon.
Quite frankly, if this had to be the only car we could own, we probably wouldn’t complain.
If you like this, you’ll also like this.
(Image: Daan Pelgrims)
A 2002's raison d'être.
•December 22, 2009 • 2 CommentsA recurring favorite meme of ours: nice cars enjoyed the way they were intended to be enjoyed.
Image: João Guimarães
Nissan Figaro eye candy
•December 22, 2009 • 1 CommentNever expected to utter those words. Gorgeous photos by Carson Ting.
The Nissan Figaro is a small retro car manufactured by Nissan. The car was originally sold only in Japan. Despite this, the Nissan Figaro has become popular with owners in the UK and Ireland, given the popularity of second-hand Japanese import cars. Its appearance has a resemblance to the 1960s Datsun Fairlady models.
The Figaro was introduced at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show under the slogan “Back to the Future”. It was built by a Nissan special projects group called Pike Factory, who also produced other niche automobiles such as the Be-1, Pao and S-Cargo. It was based on the K10 Nissan Micra aka March. Only four colours were available: Topaz Mist, Emerald Green, Pale Aqua and Lapis Grey. Each colour symbolised a season of the year. When the car was launched, Topaz Mist was the least popular colour. There were only 2,000 produced in Topaz Mist hence they have become increasingly rare.
The Figaro was equipped with leather seats, air conditioning, CD player and an open roof. It was designed by Shoji Takahashi, who won a design competition with the car (source).
Italian stablemates: Fiat Dino and Alfa Giulietta
•December 22, 2009 • Comments Off on Italian stablemates: Fiat Dino and Alfa Giulietta
Camouflage: Mk1 Audi TT
•December 21, 2009 • 2 CommentsCapping off this winter-themed day (the official start of the season, natch) is another blog ride: WhiTTe‘s Blizzak-shod… white TT.
These are from earlier this year.
Motoring Con Brio 