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Showing posts with label Cars- Maserati. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cars- Maserati. Show all posts
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Just finished watching F1 qualifying. Grosjean is the man! And it looks like Red Bulls' dominance is finally over.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Over 100 years of Chicago Auto Show pictures!
This is the mother lode, ladies and germs. Pictures from every single Chicago Auto Show. The following is just a small sampling from the 1985 show. It was someone's job to sift through boxes of old photographs, scan them, and caption them.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Corruption in China, a case study
Chinese sanitation worker pay stub. Monthly net income: 1,061.08 RMB = $168.14. Source.
Chinese government and Communist Party officials are a bit extravagant with their car purchases. For example,
- a $560,000 chocolate-colored Bentley registered in Beijing to the CCP,
- the People's Liberation Army has a $330,000 black Maserati, and
- about 20,000 Audi A6s are owned by government officials.
Source.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
2011 retrospective
Car-wise, this has been an exceptional year for yours truly. Here is a synopsis, and it was a pleasure to share all the experiences with you.
April
I visit the only yellow Vector W8 in the world.
I see a Bitter SC for the first time.
I accidentally end up at Thunderhill.
May
I almost end up buying a Merkur.
June
At the Canada GP, I see Vettel mess up, my favorite driver Heidfeld, and Jacques Villeneuve in line in front of me at the airport.
July
I visit the Shelby Museum.
I ride in a NASCAR at the infamous Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
September
I spot the coolest car on the street, an Isuzu Trooper conversion.
I get a peek at an extraordinary Maserati warehouse.
October
I drive the Loneliest Road In America.
November
I pick up my dream car.
April
I visit the only yellow Vector W8 in the world.
I see a Bitter SC for the first time.
I accidentally end up at Thunderhill.
May
I almost end up buying a Merkur.
June
At the Canada GP, I see Vettel mess up, my favorite driver Heidfeld, and Jacques Villeneuve in line in front of me at the airport.
July
I visit the Shelby Museum.
I ride in a NASCAR at the infamous Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
September
I spot the coolest car on the street, an Isuzu Trooper conversion.
I get a peek at an extraordinary Maserati warehouse.
October
I drive the Loneliest Road In America.
November
I pick up my dream car.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
2011 All Italian Car and Motorcycle Show pictures
This year's show was bigger and better than ever. Just look.
Targa-topped 1976 Lancia Montecarlo/Scorpion:
1971 Alfa Giulia Super:
This Fiat 131S wagon is for sale. Asking price is $6,500.
Look at that federalized bumper on the Beta:
Fiat Abarth 750:
Arnolt-MG. Full story here.
Another Fiat Abarth:
Alfa Montreal. The display came with some "Before" pictures. All I have to say is-- Alchemy is real.
Montreal and Mistral:
1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta Sport Sedan:
Another Scorpion:
Plenty of room in there:
My first Intermeccanica sighting:
ISO Rivolta:
2010 show pictures.
2009 show pictures.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Maserati collection mega-gallery
Last week, I visited the Riverside International Automotive Museum. It is an homage to the Riverside International Raceway and has the largest and most complete Maserati collection in America.
Museum director Bruce Ward greeted me and walked me over to the museum.
Bruce: Anything in particular you're interested in?
Me: Quattroportes.
Bruce: There are a few in storage.
Me: May I see them?
Bruce: Sure!
We walked over to a nearby warehouse. It's the MOTHER LODE!!!
This deep blue Mexico without any brightwork caught my eye. It is so raw and unapologetic.
This Sebring was pretty badass too.
The first of many Quattroportes is on the left. It was at this point that Doug Magnon, the man behind the collection, introduced himself and proudly showed off his barn and eBay finds. The example on the right ended up providing a cornucopia of parts. Oh, and watch your step.
QP I badge.
QP I roof.
QP I interior.
I've just seen the tip of a titanic iceberg.
Two Indys.
Two Sebrings.
A few other exoticas were in the mix, like this 1950s AC.
Not registered since 1962?!
One of many QP IIIs. One of these belonged to David "Kung Fu" Carradine.
Sitting in the burgundy QP III. The black car is a Kyalami (which was never sold in the U.S.). Beyond that is a special QP I.
That QP III weight limit did not have 21st century Americanos in mind.
I see a strange compact. Is it a Fiat? A Toyota? I climb into the "driver's side" of the RHD car and see this. An Isuzu 117 Coupe!
That's a fancy steering wheel for a Japanese car.
The Isuzu looks solid and complete.
I have no idea what this is.
Aforementioned Kyalami.
Once restoration is completed on this QP I, it will be the oldest QP on the road-- in the galaxy. Maserati hardtops have even numbered VINs. This is #12, which would make it the sixth QP ever made.
The interior is almost finished.
Sticker from another QP III.
Deconstructed Khamsin.
Doug regularly takes this QP III on long road trips.
Here is the museum. The fact that I neglected to take a picture of the Jaguar XJ220 speaks volumes as to the incredible inventory on display.
This Frua Quattroporte is the highlight. It was regularly driven by the King of Spain. Bruce even showed me the tear on the driver's seat cushion caused by His Highness' toosh.
To the side of the museum, cars are being restored and maintained.
After I was done with the museum, I asked for permission to go back to the storage warehouse. I had to see those cars again!
Thank you Doug and Bruce.
Museum director Bruce Ward greeted me and walked me over to the museum.
Bruce: Anything in particular you're interested in?
Me: Quattroportes.
Bruce: There are a few in storage.
Me: May I see them?
Bruce: Sure!
We walked over to a nearby warehouse. It's the MOTHER LODE!!!
This deep blue Mexico without any brightwork caught my eye. It is so raw and unapologetic.
This Sebring was pretty badass too.
The first of many Quattroportes is on the left. It was at this point that Doug Magnon, the man behind the collection, introduced himself and proudly showed off his barn and eBay finds. The example on the right ended up providing a cornucopia of parts. Oh, and watch your step.
QP I badge.
QP I roof.
QP I interior.
I've just seen the tip of a titanic iceberg.
Two Indys.
Two Sebrings.
A few other exoticas were in the mix, like this 1950s AC.
Not registered since 1962?!
One of many QP IIIs. One of these belonged to David "Kung Fu" Carradine.
Sitting in the burgundy QP III. The black car is a Kyalami (which was never sold in the U.S.). Beyond that is a special QP I.
That QP III weight limit did not have 21st century Americanos in mind.
I see a strange compact. Is it a Fiat? A Toyota? I climb into the "driver's side" of the RHD car and see this. An Isuzu 117 Coupe!
That's a fancy steering wheel for a Japanese car.
The Isuzu looks solid and complete.
I have no idea what this is.
Aforementioned Kyalami.
Once restoration is completed on this QP I, it will be the oldest QP on the road-- in the galaxy. Maserati hardtops have even numbered VINs. This is #12, which would make it the sixth QP ever made.
The interior is almost finished.
Sticker from another QP III.
Deconstructed Khamsin.
Doug regularly takes this QP III on long road trips.
Here is the museum. The fact that I neglected to take a picture of the Jaguar XJ220 speaks volumes as to the incredible inventory on display.
This Frua Quattroporte is the highlight. It was regularly driven by the King of Spain. Bruce even showed me the tear on the driver's seat cushion caused by His Highness' toosh.
To the side of the museum, cars are being restored and maintained.
After I was done with the museum, I asked for permission to go back to the storage warehouse. I had to see those cars again!
Thank you Doug and Bruce.
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