Elvis sighting!

A circa 1928 Packard Roadster is seen above up on a hydraulic lift being greased, at the same time the engine oil is being drained into a fifty-five gallon drum on wheels. The location was the Biltmore Garage in the Los Angeles.

While you might have to be a big air freestyle skiing champion to run around in a badass RS6 Wagon, Audi Sweden is giving fifty people the opportunity to get the same look and all-wheel drive with an A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.P

The A4 Camo Edition will cost $62,106 and comes with a roofbox, S-line exterior package, sport suspension and 19" winter tires. The car fanatic skier had this to say about it:P

I think this might be the coolest thing that has yet to happen to me. I have always had big dreams with everything I have done and always aimed for the top in everything, but when I saw this add in a magazine I kind of thought that I was dreaming.

Together with Audi I have designed the Jon Olsson Camo Edition, a limited production version of my camo cars, the Audi A4- Jon Olsson Camo edition! I have had a lot of signature products over the years, but having a Jon olsson edition car, thats something I never dreamed of when I was driving up the mountains 20 years ago looking at the ski team Audis that were passing us in our old Volvo station wagon that barely made it up the hill!

So incase you want to join the Camo family, just talk to your local Swedish Audi dealer and come join our team! (oh and I hope you like the Camo pettern, think I have made over 100 different versions before I decided on this one)!P
As I mentioned earlier, the Jon Olsson Camo Edition is limited to 50 specimens, so I suggest booking your ticket to Sweden early. If you're passing by, the car is on display at Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg.

Incredible board track racing scene.

Valentine's day is coming!

Range Rover cutaway.

Those genuine Volgas neither looked nor drove like this coupe. So ignore the chrome "Volga" letters on this coupe's trunk and the famous "shark's teeth" Volga grille, because this Volga coupe is not a Volga at all. Only the head- and taillights are original.

This coupe takes a BMW 850CSi chassis (last built in '96), transmission, and engine and grafts on the unique body. It's not powered by a wheezing 70-hp four-cylinder lump but by a 380-hp V-12 BMW engine capable of hurtling it down Moscow's multi lane highways at a claimed 150 mph. It is said to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, performance that a KGB agent—even one equipped with the later 195-hp V-8-engined KGB version of the original Volga—would have, well, killed for.

Unidentified whatever??

Lovely young lass in a vintage Mercedes.

1960s Larson snowmobile.

Over compensation or just the religion of more power? Whatever the case, it works!

Max's sons viewing their Dad's work on a 275 Ferrari. Max made the lower front valence. Max commented on the picture in my book showing a rear quarter I made for the same model car. Max's work is very nice. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=214358422054187&set=a.113031235520240.20490.113023625521001&type=1&theater

One of the many fiberglass-bodied vehicles on display at the 1955 GM Motorama was the 1955 Chevrolet Biscayne. Originally named the XP-37 the Biscayne was designed under the direction of legendary designer and inventor of the concept car as a marketing tool Harley Earl.

Promo image of the 1966 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider (Duetto) which was a roadster designed by Battista Pininfarina and Franco Martinengo and manufactured by Alfa from 1966 - 1993. It might be best known as the car Dustin Hoffman's character drove in the movie 'The Graduate' while on his way to stop the wedding (it ran out of gas though). From https://www.facebook.com/MCMrevival and with Marney Augusto.

Ramps look like more work than just using a roll back.

I had the opportunity to cruise up to Boise, Idaho a few months ago and meet with Matt Whitlock of Wrecked Metals. We had a great time shooting this over the course of 2 days. The cars and motorcycles Matt has put his touch on have been amazing. Check out his site for more pictures.
wreckedmetals.net
joshclason.com
Music: The Black Keys - When The Lights Go Out

Never knew - via Wikipedia, "The Chevrolet The Chevy Vega was designed to be shipped vertically. Special rail cars cars designed jointly between General Motors and the Southern Pacific Railroad held 30 Vegas. Chevrolet’s goal was to deliver Vegas topped with fluids and ready to drive to the dealership.

Circa 1965 Cadillac Coupe de Ville in this period photo by Gene Laurents for Vogue Magazine. Notice the tire tracks!

Ad for Land Rover says it all.

How Mark Madson (the Wisconsin Mad Man) was able to put his 1959 1/2 ton Chevy Fleetside pick-up truck 50 foot up in a split forked tree in his front yard.

Traveling down Interstate Highway 43 near mile marker 6, just outside Clinton, WI – you won’t believe your eyes. Believe it or Not – It Really Is A Truck in the Tree! Mark Madson does it again.



In fact, it’s a 1959 turquoise and white Chevy pickup – wedged 30 feet off the ground in my big basswood tree. Located on the edge of my property closest to the highway – more than 20,000 people each and every day can see my Very Special Creation – a Tree House Truck I built for my children – Now a well known landmark. It’s made me Famous!

- See more at: http://markmadson.com/truck-in-the-tree/#sthash.uHCSZ8QE.dpuf

Florence, Alabama 1942.

Each one of these neon Pontiac signs is probably a $10K collectible today.

Two sexy car guys: Aston Martin guru Steve Serio and fashion icon Ralph Lauren at Ville de Este 2013.

1935 Pontiac at a car show in Canada.

1960 Dodge Polara. 13 year restoration
500HP stroked 440, ram induction, (Dual 4 barrel carbs with ling intake manifold tubes).
Power swivel seats, Power windows, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, AC.

The "Chase car" is a 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Convertible with a 440, and 476 HP.
It also has power swing out seats.

Song is Black is Black, done (In Engilsh), by the "Roy Orbison of Holland", Ad Swart.
He is GREAT, have a listen!

Incredible barn find Alfa Romeo 1900SSZ after a 40-year storage.

1967 Mercury S55 Convertible for sale by Significant Cars.

This Exceptional example has had a recent cosmetic restoration including new paint and top. With a known history from new, and having traveled through only a few owners, the provenance and documentation accompanying the car make it a rare find. The car runs and drives without fault and is ready for the show or tour circuit. This is the perfect Gentleman's Muscle Car with handling and ride one finds in a larger chassis, but with the punch necessary to be a real threat off the line!

Hold onto your hats old school rodders. Check out this balls out flattie with original SCoT blower for a cool $55K!

Kiddie steering wheel complete with original box.

Now that's what I call a custom bed liner!

A parade of junk cars.

"From its origins with the French Foreign Legion. Dubonnet Rouge Aperitif Wine has been a staple on the cocktail landscape since its introduction in 1846. Created by Parisian chemist / wine merchant Joseph Dubonnet as a means to make quinine more palatable for the soldiers battling malaria in North Africa. Dubonnet's mix of fortified wine, a proprietary blend of herbs, spices and peels, and the medicinal quinine is a recipe that has earned it legendary status in the world of sophisticated drinks. By the turn of the 20th century, Dubonnet was producing more than three million bottles a year and was exported throughout the world. His son Andre Dubonnet would help spend the family fortune by campaigning a Hispano-Suiza in 1921. A wealthy sportsman with a commercially alcoholic background, Andre Dubonnet, won a sports-car race at Boulogne: the Coupe Boillot. He repeated the success 2 years later with a new 8-liter engine. Also in 1924, Dubonnet ran a Hispano-Suiza 46CV in the famous Targa Florio road race in Sicily. It was fitted with an exotic body of riveted tulip-wood planking he nevertheless finished in sixth position." Source: http://www.automania.be/fr/auto/hispano-suiza-esp-fr/hispano-suiza-historiques/hispano-suiza-story

Playboy Magazine, August 1963 featuring MGA.

Who said women (we) can't park!

Gals out on the town.

Paris auto show 1956 featuring Citroen.

Constructed from a Thiokol 3700 Hydromaster chassis.

For many of us, these early Maconald's "bath tub" restaurants were our first experience with fast food and drive in eateries.

For a cool eight grand, you can own this
brand new never worn PANERAI PAM288 RADIOMIR CHRONO 45MM, orginally retailing for $8,300. Complete with 2 year warranty, the watch is keeping perfect time well within COSC specs and comes complete with boxes and papers.

Scarab team pits 1958.

Scarab team pits 1958.

Scarab team pits 1958.

Scarab team pits 1958.

Car crash compilation.

Janis Joplin and her Porsche 356 Cabrio.

Who is this actress with Jaguar XK120?

Sicko extreme vintage driver ed film from 1959. "Signal 30" will scare the crap out of ya.

Pontiac Firebird concept with Kamm tail and gull wing rear hatch doors. Would this be the ultimate wagon for groovy drivers of the day?

I had the pleasure of seeing this 1948 Buick Streamliner by Norman E. Timbs at Pebble Beach this year past. I can tell you that she is as stunning in person as she is in photographs No one at the show could pass this car without stopping and/or taking a picture. Unusual and beautiful at the same time.

For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and with such genuine continuity as the Porsche 911. It has been inspiring car enthusiasts the world over since its debut as the Type 901 at the IAA International Automotive Show in September 1963. Today it is considered the quintessential sports car, the benchmark for all others. The 911 is also the central point of reference for all other Porsche series. From the Cayenne to the Panamera, every Porsche is the most sporting automobile in its category, and each one carries a piece of the 911 philosophy.

More than 820,000 Porsche 911s have been built, making it one of the most successful sports cars in the world. For each of its seven generations the engineers in Zuffenhausen and Weissach have reinvented it, time and time again demonstrating to the world the innovative power of the Porsche brand. Like no other vehicle, the 911 reconciles apparent contradictions such as sportiness and everyday practicality, tradition and innovation, exclusivity and social acceptance, design and functionality. It is no wonder that each generation has written its own personal success story. Ferry Porsche best described its unique qualities: “The 911 is the only car you could drive on an African safari or at Le Mans, to the theater or through New York City traffic.”

In addition to its classic yet unique lines, the Porsche 911 has always been distinguished by its advanced technology. Many of the ideas and technologies that made their debut in the Porsche 911 were conceived on the race track. The 911 was committed to the performance principle from the start, and motor racing is its most important test lab. From the very beginning it has been at home on circuits all over the world, earning a reputation as a versatile and dependable winner. Indeed, a good two thirds of Porsche’s 30,000 race victories to date were notched up by the 911.

How Porsche celebrates the anniversary

For Porsche, the 50th anniversary of this iconic sports car is the central theme of 2013. There will be a wide variety of anniversary events, starting with the “Retro Classics” automobile show in Stuttgart. From March 7-10 the Porsche Museum will ring in the anniversary year with four special exhibits: an early-model 911 Turbo Coupe, a 911 Cabriolet study from 1981, a 1997 street version 911 GT1 and the pre-series Type 754 T7. This chassis by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche was a milestone on the way to the 911 design.

The company is also sending an authentic 1967 model 911 on a world tour. Over the course of the year, this vintage 911 will travel to five continents where it will be shown in places like Pebble Beach, Calif., Shanghai, Goodwood, U.K., Paris and Australia. As an ambassador for the Porsche brand, this vintage 911 will be in attendance at many international fairs, historical rallies and motor sport events. Fans and interested individuals can follow the car’s progress at http://porsche.com/follow-911.

The Porsche Museum is celebrating “50 years of the Porsche 911” from June 4 - Sept. 29, 2013, with a special exhibition featuring the history and development of the 911. In the spring the museum’s own publishing house, Edition Porsche-Museum, will publish an anniversary edition entitled “911x911.”

The generations

The First 911 (1963) - Birth of a Legend

As the successor to the Porsche 356, the 911 won the hearts of sports car enthusiasts from the outset. The prototype was first unveiled at the Frankfurt IAA Motor Show in 1963 as the 901, and renamed the 911 for its market launch in 1964. Its air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine delivered 130 hp, giving it an impressive top speed of 131 mph. If you wanted to take things a little slower, starting in 1965 you could also opt for the four-cylinder Porsche 912. In 1966 Porsche presented the 160 hp 911 S, which was the first to feature forged alloy wheels from Fuchs. The 911 Targa, with its distinctive stainless steel roll bar, made its debut in late 1966 as the world’s first ever safety cabriolet. The semiautomatic Sportomatic four-speed transmission joined the lineup in 1967. With the 911T of the same year, and the later E and S variants, Porsche became the first German manufacturer to comply with strict US exhaust emission control regulations. The Porsche 911 became more and more powerful as displacement increased, initially to 2.2 liters (1969) and later to 2.4 (1971). The 911 Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972 with 210 hp engine and weighing less than 1000 kg remains the epitome of a dream car to this day. Its characteristic “ducktail” was the world’s first rear spoiler on a production vehicle.

The G-Series (1973) - The Second Generation

Ten years after its premiere, the engineers at Porsche gave the 911 its first thorough makeover. The G model was produced from 1973 to 1989, longer than any other 911 generation. It featured prominent bellows bumpers, an innovation designed to meet the latest crash test standards in the United States. Occupant protection was further improved by three-point safety belts as standard equipment, as well as integrated headrests. One of the most important milestones in the 911 saga was the 1974 unveiling of the first Porsche 911 Turbo with a three-liter 260 hp engine and enormous rear spoiler. With its unique blend of luxury and performance, the Turbo became synonymous with the Porsche mystique. The next performance jump came in 1977 with the intercooler-equipped 911 Turbo 3.3. At 300 hp it was the best in its class. In 1983 the naturally aspirated 911 Carrera superseded the SC; with a 3.2 liter 231 hp engine, it became a favorite collectors’ item. Starting in 1982, fresh air enthusiasts could also order the 911 as a Cabriolet. The 911 Carrera Speedster, launched in 1989, was evocative of the legendary 356 of the fifties.

The 964 (1988) - Classic Modern

Just when automotive experts were predicting the imminent end of an era, in 1988 Porsche came out with the 911 Carrera 4 (964). After 15 years of production, the 911 platform was radically renewed with 85 percent new components, giving Porsche a modern and sustainable vehicle. Its air-cooled 3.6 liter boxer engine delivered 250 hp. Externally, the 964 differed from its predecessors only slightly, in its aerodynamic polyurethane bumpers and automatically extending rear spoiler, but internally it was almost completely different. The new model was designed to captivate drivers not only with sporty performance but also with enhanced comfort. It came with ABS, Tiptronic, power steering, and airbags, and rode on a completely redesigned chassis with light alloy control arms and coil springs instead of the previous torsion-bar suspension. A revolutionary member of the new 911 line right from the start was the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 model. In addition to Carrera Coupé, Cabriolet and Targa versions, starting in 1990 customers could also order the 964 Turbo. Initially powered by the proven 3.3 liter boxer engine, in 1992 the Turbo was upgraded to a more powerful 360 hp 3.6 liter power plant. Today, the 964 Carrera RS, 911 Turbo S, and 911 Carrera 2 Speedster are in particularly high demand among collectors.

The 993 (1993) - The Last Air-Cooled Models

The 911 with the internal design number 993 remains the one true love of many a Porsche driver. The remarkably pleasing design has much to do with this. The integrated bumpers underscore the smooth elegance of its styling. The front section is lower-slung than on the earlier models, made possible by a switch from round to polyellipsoid headlights. The 993 quickly gained a reputation for exceptional dependability and reliability. It was also agile, as the first 911 with a newly designed aluminum chassis. The Turbo version was the first to have a bi-turbo engine, giving it the lowest-emission stock automotive powertrain in the world in 1995. The hollow-spoke aluminum wheels, never before used on any car, were yet another innovation of the all-wheel drive Turbo version. The Porsche 911 GT2 was aimed at the sports car purist who cherished the thrill of high speeds. An electric glass roof that slid under the rear window was one of the innovations of the 911 Targa. But the real reason dyed-in-the-wool Porsche enthusiasts still revere the 993 is that this model, produced from 1993 to 1998, was the last 911 with an air-cooled engine.

The 996 (1997) - Water-Cooled

The 996, which rolled off the assembly line from 1997 to 2005, represented a major turning point in the history of the 911. It retained all the character of its classic heritage, but was an entirely new automobile. This comprehensively redesigned generation was the first to be driven by a water-cooled boxer engine. Thanks to its four-valve cylinder heads it achieved 300 hp and broke new ground in terms of reduced emissions, noise, and fuel consumption. The exterior design was a reinterpretation of the 911’s classic line, but with a lower drag coefficient (cW) of 0.30. The lines of the 996 were also a result of component sharing with Porsche’s successful Boxster model. Its most obvious exterior feature were the headlights with integrated turn signals, at first controversial but later copied by many other manufacturers. On the inside, drivers experienced an entirely new cockpit. Driving comfort now also played a greater role alongside the typical sporty characteristics. With the 996 Porsche launched an unprecedented product offensive with a whole series of new variations. The 911 GT3 became one of the highlights of the model range in 1999, keeping the tradition of the Carrera RS alive. The 911 GT2, the first car equipped with ceramic brakes as standard, was marketed as an extreme sports vehicle starting in the fall of 2000.

The 997 (2004) - Classicism and Modernity

In July 2004 Porsche unveiled the new generation 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S models, referred to internally as the 997. The clear oval headlights with separate blinkers in the front apron were a visual return to older 911 models, but the 997 offered more than just style. It was a high-performance vehicle, with a 3.6 liter boxer engine that turned out 325 hp while the new 3.8 liter engine of the Carrera S managed an incredible 355 hp. The chassis was also substantially reworked, and the Carrera S came with Porsche Active Suspension Management as standard equipment. In 2006 Porsche introduced the 911 Turbo, the first gasoline-powered production automobile to include a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. A model update in the fall of 2008 made the 997 even more efficient thanks to direct fuel injection and a dual clutch transmission. Never before had the 911 series made such extensive allowances to suit drivers’ individual preferences, and with Carrera, Targa, Cabriolet, rear or all-wheel drive, Turbo, GTS, special models, and road versions of GT racing cars, the 911 family ultimately comprised 24 model versions.

The 991 (2011) – Refined by Experience

This car, known internally as the 991, represents the greatest technical leap in the evolution of the 911. Already the class benchmark for decades, the new 911 generation raised performance and efficiency to new levels. A totally new suspension with a longer wheelbase, wider track, larger tires and an ergonomically optimized interior – it all adds up to an even sportier yet more comfortable driving experience. Technically, the 911 is the epitome of Porsche Intelligent Performance - even lower fuel consumption, even higher performance. This is due in part to the smaller 3.4 liter displacement in the Carrera basic model (yet developing 5 hp more than the 997/II), and to its hybrid steel/aluminum construction, which significantly reduces curb weight. Other innovations include Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and the world’s first seven-gear manual transmission. The design of the 991 has likewise met with high critical acclaim. With its flat, stretched silhouette, exciting contours, and precisely designed details, the seventh generation of the Porsche 911 Carrera remains unmistakably a 911 that has once again succeeded in redefining the standard for automobile design. It is the best 911 of all time – until the next generation.

This site needs a new category about The Derriere.

Lazy Man's power mower. Or is he just quarantined?

Peter Sellers was quite easily one of the greatest actors ever produced by Britian, he was well known for his comic work although his filmography includes a number of quite serious films that go a long way towards showing his versatility.

This photograph from 1965 shows Sellers with his much loved Ferrari 275GTB, sadly he passed away in 1980 from a heart attack but the long legacy of work he left behind will ensure that he’s loved and remembered for generations to come.

Vintage, bevel-matted lithograph magazine cover from an old issue of PARA TI, a spanish language high-fashion magazine, published in ARGENTINA in 1935.

Chestnut brown TR6 and matching model.

That's why James Dean crashed.

Bugatti Type 57 Atalante.

Paul Macartney 1965 with Mini Cooper.

Paul Macartney with Aston Martin DB6.

Retro VW poster.

Handicapped Plymouth Cuda.

This artist creates images from dirty cars.

Signaller W Bale working on his jeep using an umbrella for shade, 23 July 1943. Sicily.

Show cars arriving early AM at 2010 Pebble Beach Concours.

Doris Piepenburg, glasses by Optik Meier.

Gulfinhio Scarf.

Ultra light and stable sneaker coming in “GP Racing” crème with stylish orange and blue accents.
Regular fit and also available for the ladies.

crashing a smart car to test occupant survivability

Early BMW motorcycle advertisement.

Mad Men era model fashion.

Another early BMW ad. They really knew how to visually communicate the brand and lifestyle.

Excuse me Sir, may I have some more?

Justin Bieber's Cadillac CTS-V.

Top Gear America Best America's 4x4 Truck.

Tis the Season -for Santa to go Really Fast apparently

Wondering how Santa Claus keeps up with the demanding schedule of Christmas Eve delivery? Yeah, so was I.

His sled (no pun intended) seemed a little old and ratty last time I saw it perched on my neighbor's rooftop. Sure, Santa tried to keep up, adding a new rocket booster, affixing under sleigh body panels to reduce drag, the reindeer even wore spandex to cheat the wind last year. He made other adjustments, here and there. He even tried running the sleigh on vegetable oil. Green is Christmas color after all.

Wisely though, Santa realized that kids today have an advantage that his generation didn't have - texting. Seems the naughty on his list were texting their other naughty friends Santa's exact location and time of approximate departure. Then the paparazzi's got involved. Who doesn't want a picture of the "real" Santa? It must be worth quite a sackful to the Daily Herald, don't you think? Santa starting running behind avoiding these unfortunate delays.

So crafty Santa headed over to Hennessey Performance. His requests were simply - make it red, make it fast but roomy and make it four wheel drive. The reindeer, well they are getting tired, Santa confided. The new deer in training, it seems, are slackers - smart, just not motivated. So says Mrs. Clause.

Hennessey had just the solution. The new 2013 Hennessey Grand Cherokee HPE800. After Mrs. Clause hit him with the defibrillator, he agreed to the purchase. Santa had a small grabber once he heard the price - $235,000. Holy Christmas he shouted!!

One drive in the new sleigh sealed the deal though. Santa loved the 0-60 spint of 3.1 seconds, the four wheel drive and the reworked transmission. His time to exit a rooftop now -considerably shortened. This power comes from 805 horsepower. Now, the ratio of reindeerpower to horsepower isn't exactly one for one. Roughly translated, each reindeer, with their special powers, produces the same output as 100 of those pesky horses. You know the reindeer, don't you? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and of course.....Rudolf! That's 9 in total. So in aggregate there is actually more horsepower from 9 reindeer. Had they all been 19 years of age, that is, but they aren't. Yeah, they too have four wheel drive too - but getting that power to the ground is harder. Their footprint, smaller.

So Santa has a new ride. And you can too - if you aren't on the naughty list and have and extra $235k sitting in your Christmas Saver Account.
From the Burt Collection.

Very early Beatles promo shot. What's the car?

I'm a sucker for vintage photographs. In most instances they memorialize the subject. As I usually am seeking rare cars or coach builders - they always involve cars, particularly classic cars.

Now, you've probably seen this car, in it's restored form. The coach builder is fairly well known, but didn't make that many cars. The chassis is from a well known manufacturer. The year, pre-war, of course.

I'll be highlighting the car and the coach builder in a future post - sharing pictures of the car as it looks now. Quite a difference.

A free TBC cap to the first person to identify the car and the coach builder. No previous winners please. Be quick too - our readers are an adroit group, I've learned.

Check out the extended version of the Most Wanted live action TV trailer. Stick it to the cops and your friends in the world's hottest cars.
Learn more at http://www.needforspeed.com/most-wanted

Buckle up, hit the gas and hold on tight; you're in for the ride of your life. In Most Wanted, you'll experience dream cars, the way you always wanted them. No tracks and no simulation. It's about taking your ride to the limit and beyond, nailing perfect 200 mile-an-hour drifts, slamming your friends off the road, outsmarting the cops and getting away with it in style.