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You Ever Heard of a Woodill?
“I always tell people I was born with a Hot Wheels in one hand and a binky in the other.” And I believed him too. Chandler is, for lack of a more elaborate adjective, a bona fide car enthusiast. Both of his grandfathers were passionate car guys, with one of his earliest memories being a…
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Journey Through Time: Meeting the First Owner of My 300ZX
There comes a point in every automotive enthusiast’s life when the thought of meeting their pride and joy’s original owner crosses their mind. Depending on the vehicle’s age, this may prove challenging, as the original owner could be at the dealership in the sky. In some instances, CARFAX records and local DMV offices may be…
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Evan and the Story of The Daily R8
Imagine it’s 2005, you’re just eight years old, and your best friend just introduced to Need For Speed: Most Wanted on the PlayStation 2, featuring the iconic orange Lamborghini Gallardo. You’re ripping down the streets of Rockfort, dodging the five-oh while the hottest tracks of the mid-2000s play, making you wish your CRT had better…
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Velocity Invitational: A High-Octane Symphony of Speed and Prestige
Want to see my full gallery? Click here! I’ve often said that automotive enthusiasts should be open to appreciating all kinds of cars and builds. Am I saying I’ve never broken that rule? Of course not. But this is more of a “do as I say, no as I do” kind of lesson. Regardless, the…
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The Wonders of Monterey Car Week – Again!
Even after three years of attending Monterey Car Week, I can never truly predict what my favorite week in August will have in store for me. Each time, I’m reminded that Car Week is about more than just ogling cars that you would likely never see in person again; it’s more about the community surrounding…
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It’s hard to be blue when you have this Volvo brick wagon!
What is there to dislike about the Swedish bricks? A square Volvo can be the quintessential first car, daily car, race car, drift car, off-road car, and just about anything else your Forza-fueled brain can muster. Some say that once you Volvo, you can’t go back. The addiction to the blue and yellow flag is…
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DriveDown aims to please people who would rather buy cars than bid on them
It’s not uncommon to see new car sales websites pop up. It’s the internet after all, anyone can buy one a domain and with the right skills, they can set up their own Bring a Trailer or eBay Motors, or any others like it. What is rather unusual however, is a new car sales website…
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Luftgekühlt’s Air | Water was a mystical automotive trip through history
“I’m not even a Porsche enthusiast but this? I dig this!” That emotion, conveyed by yours truly to my buddy Vijay (@pink_helmet on Instagram) would go on to define my experience during the entire day I spent at Luftgekühlt’s new show “Air | Water.” On its own, Luftgekühlt is an exploration of strictly vintage Porsches.…
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VINWiki appraised Doug DeMuro’s car collection!
Quirks and features are what made Doug DeMuro a mainstream figure in the YouTube automotive space. His thoroughness in reviewing the fun and unique aspects of cars set him apart from regular car reviewers and his audience was all for it. You know the dedication to the craft is real when you set up an…
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Look at this BRAT! Subaru BRAT, that is.
It stood out among the sea of muscle cars that surrounded it. Like an oasis in a parched desert, it was the rarest of sights. Complete with backward-facing rear seats, a wooden JDM steering wheel, and Gucci seat covers, this second generation Subaru BRAT beckoned me closer. I had never seen one of these unicorns…
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