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CISITALIA D46

The same model used by Tazio Nuvolari on the circuit of Torino during the Coppa Brezzi in 1946 … CISITALIA D46 from Giorgio Oppici on Vimeo.

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Magnus on His Irish Green ’66

It’s not that I’m particularly taken with Magnus Walker. Actually, I am tiring of him a bit. However, he did make this recent vid on his 1966 911, which in many respects is quite like my old ’66. The interior … Continue reading

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Porsche in Paris

Herman passes along this photo of a 356 he spotted along the street earlier this year in Paris.  Herman’s travel show, right here.   UPDATE: Herman adds that this scene is “… on Rue Saint-Honoré, which is, not surprisingly in … Continue reading

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An Air-Cooled 911 Engine for the Tucker Torpedo

This report of an extraordinary project to revive the never-off-the-drawing boards Tucker Torpedo tells us that this resurrection of a 1940s concept car is to be powered by 911, air-cooled variety.  Remember the Tucker?  If it predates your lifetime or … Continue reading

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Ferrari of Another Stripe

Brother Dennis reports going to a west side L.A. restaurant Monday night and seeing this Ferrari parked on the street in front.  Must be a vinyl wrap?

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The Alabama Solution

Not only does the city of Hoover, Alabama (pop. 82,000; suburb of Birmingham), confiscate cars from criminals, but they repurpose them as well for their own needs.  Here is how one drug bust led to a new addition to the … Continue reading

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VW Sportwagen in Paris

Herman, nearing his final days in Paris this summer before returning to the States, sends me this photo snapped of a fine black VW Sportwagen in traffic.  Soon he will be back home where he will have to confront his … Continue reading

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One For The Road

I usually hate to republish unattributed material. But this item — passed on by a friend without knowing the source — particularly struck my fancy. And it is consistent with my fervent belief that interesting cars should be driven. This … Continue reading

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Time Out For Ford

And now for something completely different …

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From Paris, With Love (of Cars)

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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