Chris Birt A long time ago I was fired from the Byerly’s business (and later restated) for taking a picture of a model holding a Turducken. I depicted this Scandinavian babe in a Bergmanesque pose tortured by existential angst over what to do with the strange aviary object. Tres Lund, apparently, did not prefer realism in his … Read more
Here’s a lil’ sumpin for you nature lovers. Urbanolas. Gore Gurls. Whatever you call yourself. Until this year, all Jeep vehicles were "trail-rated". This has required all vehicles to finish the Rubicon Trail–the most muderous off-road route on the planet (see image). From a design perspective this requires a ladder frame and a solid rear … Read more
I have driven the new Mini Cooper. So has half the British Press (the one that matters–Jeremy Clarkson in particular–he is the "dog’s bollocks.") The universal rap on the new car is that it has been "Americanized." In other words, the automotive equivalent of a nice hot casserole. Its a little bigger, the dashboard is … Read more
Soon you may be heading off on a thanksgiving vacation. The trip may be short or it may be long. Unless your relations live next door, however, you will have to make that journey in an automobile. These days that will likely mean a minivan or small European "touring wagon" (which Chrysler attempted to call … Read more
I’ve always had a thing for the Corvette Stingray. While the basic style of the car has never been improved on since the mid-60s (see image above) it appears the fastest Corvette of all time is upon us. Based on the Corvette Z06, the "Blue Devil" Corvette will add a supercharger to its 7-liter V8 … Read more
I am experimenting here with this post but I assume you can click on this link and watch one of the most famous underground car films ever made. In case you are wondering, the French at the beginning of the video says, "the film you are about to see was made without any trickery or … Read more
You think you know, but you have no idea. This is the true story of when Mercedes-Benz stopped making toys and started getting real with the GL 550. A bit dramatic, maybe- but MB’s top of the line SUV is no joke. They were looking to tap into the market that is dominated by Range … Read more
So, like, I use YouTube to post video in this blog. Because of this I must alert my readers (literate gearheads all) that controversy appears to be developing on YouTube over one of my videos. As shameless viewers and readers of my content that makes you all complicit (and potentially famous.) The above video is … Read more
Been gone for awhile attending to biz. That being said, I have a few immediate automotive observations to share. 1) The New Accord shows Japan at its shameless best, again. I coulda’ swore I saw a BMW pull up beside me the other day, but NO, its a direct Bangle-butted four door rice burner called … Read more
The first generation Mantis. An ugly car from the decade of disco (ugly.) The far better and faster (but still ugly) Mosler is pictured below While spending over $200,000 for a car is a little steep, this Mosler is about the fastest vehicle on the planet–according to a recent Motor Trend article. It is also … Read more