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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Texas Motor Speedway, NASCAR Dickies 500, 2009... the Chevrolet Camaro SS pace car arrived at a race in style.
In a Chinook helicopter.
As a salute to US military veterans, the monster double-rotor chopper touched down by the side of track, releasing the Camaro driven by NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, who is not only a US Marine Corps colonel, but also holds a Texas Motor Speedway season ticket and piloted the shuttle Endeavour to the International Space Station in July.
Just skip right to the 2 minute mark, go for the gusto, the rest is rubbish
0 comments Posted by st at 10:50 PM
I will be returning on a daily basis to update the news, give reviews, chat and much more!
The 2010 Honda Ridgeline EX-L Navi and I have a like/dislike kind of relationship. Over the years, I’ve driven a few of the Japanese automaker’s signature trucks and, well, I like its configuration and utility, but I’m not the biggest fan of its steering. Traditionally, I like a truck whose steering wheel is easier to turn and, for lack of a more technical term, its rather stiff. This, I think, has been my biggest hurdle in my conversion toward loving this vehicle.
"The TSX Sport Wagon represents a smart choice for those seeking a vehicle with utility," said John Mendel, executive vice president, sales. "It's practical, fun to drive, luxurious and technically advanced, all while achieving an outstanding estimated highway fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon*."
The TSX Sport Wagon delivers flexible utility and generous interior space- perfect for those with a growing family or an active lifestyle. The TSX Sport Wagon boasts an innovative and highly functional rear cargo space that includes a removable side panel to accommodate wider items such as golf clubs and integrated under-floor bins for hidden storage. Along with this sizeable cargo space, the TSX Sport Wagon features a comfortable and spacious cabin with seating for up to five adults.
The TSX Sport Wagon's practical utility is cleverly masked behind crisp lines and a sleek, European-inspired exterior. Bold wheel arches frame the 17-inch, 5-spoke aluminum wheels, giving the Sport Wagon an aggressive stance. The chiseled, muscular body and sloping roofline emphasize its performance capabilities while making it more aerodynamic.
Powering the TSX Sport Wagon is a 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC®, inline four-cylinder engine paired with a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission fit with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. The TSX Sport Wagon delivers brisk performance while achieving an EPA-estimated 30 mpg* on the highway. Drawing from its sports sedan roots, the TSX Sport Wagon features agile handling and quick off the line acceleration, allowing it to easily tackle a twisty mountain road or swiftly navigate through city streets.
TSX Sport Wagon Specifications:
Length: 189.4 inches
Width: 72.4 inches
Height: 57.9 inches
Wheelbase: 106.5 inches
Wheel: 17x7.5- inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
Seating capacity: 5-passenger
The photo posted by Fabio Almeida was made in the district Taquaras rural Burnt Ranch, Sierra Santa Catarina.
José Villafranca in 1938 aboard an interesting Stutz Ibitirama Street, Vila Prudente, Sao Paulo
The photo above is from 1920, highlighting the "torpedo" a Ford TT.
The coolest thing in this image is the writing on the wall of the warehouse: Custodian of gasoline "Motano"-Standard Oil of Brazil.
So this was the sale of "Gazolina" in the early days! Well before the gasoline pumps, fuel was sold in department stores in brass!
http://antigosverdeamarelo.blogspot.com/2010/01/jacarei-curiosidades.html
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Power Tour 2004's all first gen Camaro photo shoot finally released to the public
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Download any or all of 3 sizes here http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_1001w_first_gen_camaro_photo/index.html
You won't see many '64-'66 Imperials in So cal for sale, the upcoming movie "the Green Hornet" needed 29 built
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Seth Rogen (who is the lead in the movie The Green Hornet) unveiled one at the 2009 Comic-con http://www.accesshollywood.com/seth-rogen/comic-con-2009-seth-rogen-unveils-green-hornets-black-beauty_video_1138356 for the video, but a full gallery of photos are here: http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/comic-con-2009-the-green-hornets-black-beauty#6and now he's building the Green Hornet "Black Beauty" Imperials.
29 of them.
great interview with Dennis here: http://www.latinoreview.com/news/fast-furious-week-continues-interview-with-car-coordinator-dennis-mccarthy-new-poster-6189 which is the same as the one here, http://www.collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp/aid/10961/tcid/1http://www.collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp/aid/10961/tcid/1http://www.collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp/aid/10961/tcid/1 but with a different writer claiming credit for the writing... odd.
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http://carsinbarns.blogspot.com/
Why don't we buy American cars? Jeff analyzed the situation (excerpts)
0 comments Posted by st at 8:54 AMGM has 42 SUVs and trucks, 18 sedans, 8 coupes, 4 convertibles, 2 wagons and 1 hatchback.
.... little choice of American hatches in a sea of VW GTI's/Golfs/Beetles, Mazda 3's, Honda Civic Si's and Mini Coopers.
As much as I like the Camaro, I probably would never buy one because of the price and sheer principal. The day of the muscle car was over 30 years ago. If I want a muscle car I'll go buy a '69 Camaro for the same price and have a piece of automotive history.
Within my price range I had the Mustang, Camaro, and Soltice/Sky to choose from in the American market. Get ready for the competition now...Audi TT(Germany), VW Eos(Germany), BMW 1-series(Germany), Honda Accord coupe/Civic coupe/S2000(Japan), Nissan Z/Altima coupe(Japan), Hyundia Tiburon/Genesis coupe(Korea), Mazda Miata/RX-8(Japan), Mitsubishi Eclipse(Japan), Scion tc(Japan).....If you increase the budget by $5k there are a mess load of other imported cars to choose from.
Why doesn't GM or Ford offer sporty little sedans?
What happened to cool American cars ?
Read all about it: http://motoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/11/why-wont-americans-buy-american-cars.html
Monday, March 29, 2010
http://carrosantigos.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/feliz-aniversario-chico/ gotta love Nik, he finds the coolest stuff!
Unusual engines... just one reason to buy Hot Rod Deluxe (best of it's kind in print)
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engines from Hot Rod Deluxe, May 2010
Via: http://farbror-sid.se/home/ for more playmate pink cars given by Playboy to the annual Playmate of the year: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2006/12/parade-mustang-with-rumble-seat-1-of-4.htmlSunday, March 28, 2010
Sophia Loren on the hood of a 300sl
Nixon in Paris 1957
Bumper cars at a British carnival
The concept car Ford Seattle
Dizzy Dean trying to start a 2nd career
Daytona Beach racing 1953
Train wreck Palatine Illinois 1950
Cincinatti 1950
Looks like James Dean's Porsche
