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More Porsche Porn … And A Philosophical Question

Posted on June 19, 2013 by lawrence
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Porsche Porn

Posted on June 19, 2013 by lawrence
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From Fiat to Rolls

Posted on June 16, 2013 by lawrence

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Today Herman finds a pristine 1964 Fiat 500 at a Moroccan restaurant he visits in Paris.  Then, later on, he spots an old Rolls-Royce (is that a Silver Wraith?).  

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Left Bank 912

Posted on June 13, 2013 by lawrence

Herman sends this “912 au Rive Gauche” sighting this morning from his iPhone.

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One Alternative

Posted on June 11, 2013 by lawrence

Still undecided about the ultimate fate of DeepBlue (this week’s appellation or designation for the Nine-Forty-Four-That-Sometimes-Sits-In-My-Garage), one thought did occur as I was contemplating the forthcoming winter season (never too early to plan, you know).  Perhaps I should quasi-rally-prep the … Continue reading →

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From Paris, With Love (of Cars)

Posted on June 1, 2013 by lawrence

In his frequent trips to Paris, Herman typically sends me daily photographic records of street scenes and whatever catches his eye.  Today, he sends along this Bentley he spotted … although I have been waiting for him to turn up … Continue reading →

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Lucky Jason?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lawrence

Peeking into Jason’s shop, we see what he is working on today.  Presumably, he will be required to take this early huge-Weber’d Carrera RS (Targa)  for a test spin to verify his work …

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Naming Rights, Off-Color Thoughts and the Derelict Aesthetic

Posted on May 26, 2013 by lawrence

Foul weather today, otherwise I had been planning to do a general cleaning and more photography out in the open air. Most of my vehicles end up with some sort of moniker, a name that ends up becoming attached to … Continue reading →

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Nine-Four-Four and LeMons

Posted on May 23, 2013 by lawrence

Chances are, you are aware of the 24 Hours of LeMons. No, not the 24 Hours of LeMans. LeMons. Car and Driver Magazine, from which this event/spectacle/debacle sprang, tells that “It’s not just for rich idiots, it’s for all idiots.” … Continue reading →

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Jim Gets The Bug

Posted on May 23, 2013 by lawrence

Returning to work this morning after a seemingly-protracted illness, Jim greeted me with a large grin and a screen full of pictures.  Behold, his latest project. Seems that a few years ago, Jim spotted a ’66 Beetle in a neighborhood … Continue reading →

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