E39 M5 in NYC.

•October 18, 2009 • Comments Off on E39 M5 in NYC.

Images: Kevin McCauley

Random snap: Volvo 850 T-5R

•October 17, 2009 • Comments Off on Random snap: Volvo 850 T-5R

Photo credit: Dennis Noten

– Gyro

I was born to love you…

•October 17, 2009 • 1 Comment

There are some cars that we were born to drive.  If I could choose two, they would be the e30 m3 and the Lancia Delta HF Integrale.  One mention of any of these two cars, and any gearhead needs to hear no more.   If a box were the inspiration for the design of the two, they took it to a level that will be cherished forever.

As I am a hardcore fan of this design era, nothing gets me more worked up than looking at these two cars and wishing that one day I could own one.  Thank you Gyro for showing me the light.  Without further ado…

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Car spotlight: Forester STi

•October 16, 2009 • Comments Off on Car spotlight: Forester STi

A bit boy racerish (as Subies are wont to be), but massively appealing all the same.

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What we're listening to now.

•October 16, 2009 • Comments Off on What we're listening to now.

But you will wind up peeking through her keyhole
Down upon your knees.

– Gyro

Spotlight on: the automotive photography of roo8_2

•October 15, 2009 • Comments Off on Spotlight on: the automotive photography of roo8_2

Le Mans Classic Ford GT40 mk2 by roo8_2.

Le Mans Classic Saab 93 by roo8_2.

Spa 6 hours 2008 - Jaguar D type by roo8_2.

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Another lovely camera portrait

•October 15, 2009 • Comments Off on Another lovely camera portrait

Contax G1 with Zeiss Biogon 28/2.8. Underrated film camera that was introduced to the world too late.

– Gyro

This is beautiful equipment.

•October 15, 2009 • Comments Off on This is beautiful equipment.

Camera royalty. Leica M6 Classic and 16mm Zeiss Hologon converted from Contax G to Leica M mount, with matching auxiliary viewfinder. Beautiful tan leather neckstrap, too.

– Gyro

Film + E28 = win

•October 15, 2009 • 1 Comment

The car no longer looks like this, by the way (and is probably way more famous for it).

Photo credit: Mike Burroughs

– Gyro

In praise of the MkII Golf GTI

•October 14, 2009 • Comments Off on In praise of the MkII Golf GTI

Speaking of old school and stripped-down, here’s another favorite of this blog. The modern V and VI notwithstanding, the II was probably the high water mark in the little GTI’s storied history. Here is our love song. Gratuitous? Mais non. Enjoy.

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