Camden Trasher bringing the graphic design hotness..
Credit: Camden Trasher
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917 by Camden Trasher
•November 22, 2009 • Comments Off on 917 by Camden TrasherWhat we're listening to now.
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Chasseur de vitesse: Renault Alpine
•November 21, 2009 • Comments Off on Chasseur de vitesse: Renault Alpine
Photo credit: GeveS
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Random snap: Porsches on holiday
•November 21, 2009 • Comments Off on Random snap: Porsches on holiday
Photo credit: Gary Suggate
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AMV8 N24 at the 'Ring
•November 20, 2009 • Comments Off on AMV8 N24 at the 'RingWe must have the British automaker on the mind today- here’s the DBR9’s little brother at the ‘Ring.
A bit of background on the N24:
While essentially much like the existing coupé, the N24 had a front splitter and extended door sills for aerodynamic efficiency, a full roll cage, a racing fuel tank, and other modifications necessary to make the car race worthy. Other modifications include the removal of most of the interior, including all seats, replaced by a lone Recaro drivers seat.
Later in 2006, Aston Martin confirmed that they would offer the V8 Vantage N24 to customers as a track car similar to a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup… Contrary to Porsche however, Dr. Bez announced that they will not be putting a premium price on the N24 and that, while it will only be produced in limited numbers, will cost just about as much as a regular V8 Vantage…
The N24 was featured in the British TV series Top Gear and driven by James May in a quest to find the best road for driving in Europe. The decision to use the “racing version” for this kind of drive was mocked by Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson as the car lacked air conditioning and other comforts. May eventually had to drive naked, while pouring bottles of cold water over himself (source).
The episode in question:
Enjoy!
Photo credit: Mark Nauta
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Stig at the wheel of an AM DBR9
•November 20, 2009 • Comments Off on Stig at the wheel of an AM DBR9Oldie but a goodie. Love that noise!
(via ColdTrackDays)
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What we're listening to now
•November 19, 2009 • Comments Off on What we're listening to nowA Reservoir Dogs-inspired doubleheader!
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The anti-eye candy: "murdered-out" Neue Klasse
•November 18, 2009 • 1 CommentWell, almost. While we normally don’t love this aesthetic – least of all on a classical beauty like the 2002 – there is something quite badass about how this car announces that it is not a concours show pony- as if it were saying, drop the Zymol and just drive me, dammit. Excellent.
Addendum: for good measure, here’s another one along the same vein:
The owner notes (emphasis ours):
My 1974 BMW 2002. I painted it myself in my driveway. Photo was taken with my trusty K1000 with the 50mm kit lens and Ilford Delta 100.
Photo credit: Willem-Aart van Dorpen (top), Colin Fairbairn (bottom)
Random snap: autumn E60 M5
•November 18, 2009 • Comments Off on Random snap: autumn E60 M5Don’t love the car (it’s just too much car and too much technology for us, even for an M5), but we think this photo is the bee’s knees. One last parting shot before fall quickly gives way to winter.
Also worth revisiting: our earlier autumn Beetle spotlight.
Photo credit: Luuk Monse Weijers
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