Sunday, February 28, 2010

Innovative and awesome, nothing gets me happier than to see unlimited genius making things work or look better

that torch ... bitchin!

The far out looking intake and exhaust were the results of hands on engineering progressively improving the 1/4 mile times of that big 'ol Plymouth

Can't recall his name, but I like his shoe sole bumpers

Via: http://burstsausages.com/

Another Enzo bites the dust, proof that rich people hate their cars

Via: http://burstsausages.com/ from Micheal Vincent's Flikr stream http://www.flickr.com/photos/29514508@N05/3418661259/

An iconic moment from Bullitt

Via: http://burstsausages.com/

THX 1138 cycle cops


Cool stuff from Ze Last Chance Garage


BMW plant 1923


John was catching some light under all four tires

When is the last time you saw advertising for a Nash?
Nice streamlining around the spreader bar


I'd love to see a full gallery about this racecar!

What a beauty!

No idea why the rotary engine is flanked by elephant tusks.


Goofy 60's kooky kustom show cars. I dig the Woodlight headlights on the one below





All bent out of shape, and I doubt it landed on the rubber
What an idea, a scooter that is strong enough to pull a small teardrop

All via the cool variety posted on http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/

Open up


Open up, originally uploaded by reflexer.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Miss Mopar says...

I don't recall which tumbler I got this from

Charcoal burning generator powered truck


From the LIFE archives

interesting unusual vehicles on Friendship-classics Tumbler

1937 or '38 Hunt House car, also called the Turtle by some.
1971 Starstreak motorhome

Stikingly good looking taillight shot from Pieter Ameye

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pieterameye/

Go racing and catch big air

Via: http://speedseekers.blogspot.com/
Jackie Stewart Via: http://spiriteddrive.tumblr.com/

When Carrol Shelby was leading a race team

Phill Hill and Dan Gurney via: http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/
Above is Miles, Hulme and Shelby on the right hand side of the photo

I've been curious, how many Barracuda were built in 1971 with the gills, the shaker hood and the billboard stripes? Best looking non SS Barracuda

Image via: http://spiriteddrive.tumblr.com/
there were 11 Hemi Cuda convertibles, and 5 were 4 speeds

the "Vanishing Point" Challenger

Via: http://spiriteddrive.tumblr.com/

Cool photography site, Spirited Drive tumbler


Lambo rims, really good looking design




Clint Eastwood and a Ferrari 275 GTB

Lance Reventlow Scarab

You don't see many action shots of good muscle Mustangs
Ferrari 330 P4

Enzo and someone important one supposes, (Bear knew it was Sir Alec Issigonis, who among other things designed the Mini ) and that answers my question of why have your photo taken with a mini when you are Enzo Ferrari



Check them out here: http://spiriteddrive.tumblr.com/