Front end is now cranked up a bit...mucho better with the slicks.

Hoodlums in the early 60's!

Dad's Plymouth.
Dad
Mom
Dave and the Chrysler.


They started out as Mopar guys?

BMW Future Concept: BMW M1 Hommage

BMW M1 Hommage Inil is, flown directly from Germany.

Proper concept car, was a controversial appearance, with sharp lines had fallen body. Double grille typical of BMW is still a characteristic of the muzzle of the M1 Hommage, a dual-tech equivalent of HID headlights.

BMW M1 Hommage BMW divisions created by Design Group to commemorate the 30 years existence of the BMW M1 car SupersPort in the year 2008, with the appearance of competence and creativity in the form of design that combines elements of emotional and technological innovation in a highly aesthetic packaging.

Hommage M1 designed by Giorgio Giugiaro, who interpret the concept of an authentic mid-engines, which was reinforced with air vents on the hood, the grille on the rear glass and black cut line dividing the roof of the stern section.

Unfortunately, BMW does not include engine specifications, and sophisticated features are pinned on this prototype car, but surely, the President Director of PT BMW Indonesia, said the presence of the BMW M1 Hommage not be separated from the spirit EfecientDynamics BMW with engine technology.

More 55 Vette pics and more.

One of my very first posts on this blog was about my dad's 1955 Corvette. I scanned a couple more pics from that same day.


Below is another shot of the 55 while my dad and his best buddy David were working on it.



The blue Corvette is Dave's, and if you notice the headlight rings are off...probably being chromed!



Both my dad and Dave put the cars in the Autorama.

All I have are some really bad indoor shots of the cars but it is still cool to see all the stuff in the background and such.



I wonder who's flamed Vette that was?

I'll be dang, Facebook is good for something after all...finding old hot rod buddies!

I actually gave in to the Facebook stuff and it has sorta been really cool after all. I have found some people in one day I had not seen in years.

These cars belonged to one of these people I am talking about.

When we moved to Plano in 1977 I was a Schwinn Stingray riding goober stuck between kid and preteen. One of the things that pushed me along the curve of growing up was being in awe of the guy that lived behind us...Brad.

(He is the guy sporting the spiffy red trunks above btw)

Brad was a few years older than I was and I though he was the coolest guy on the face of the planet. He introduced me to Monte Python and we would watch it in his bedroom on Sunday nights. I raced slot cars with him (damn that Shadow car!), and I watched him get the idiot kid down the street to do the stupidest stuff ever.

Being the height of the Smokey and the Bandit era we were eat up with Trans Am's big time. We talked about them all the time and my dad called us the TA Twins back in those days.

This brown 1978 Trans Am will always will have a special spot in my memory.

My dad being in the car business led to him helping Brad get into his first car (a mid 70's Monte Carlo) and we were in on the Christmas surprise Brad's parents had lined up for him in the form of this brown Trans Am. He wanted one so bad and his parents decided to hook him up and my dad found the car for them. We stored that car in our garage waiting for Christmas morning to come and it was super hard keeping him from seeing it.

We were invited over on Christmas morning and that was when the fun began. His parents gave him a toy TA and a Pontiac Trans Am key fob with some keys for a car he "would have some day" and everybody had a good laugh about it.

He did not think that was real funny...

Suddenly it dawned on him that we were invited over on Christmas morning (not the norm) and that the keys might actually belong to something.

The dude was in heaven when he hit the alley and saw that car, I will never forget how cool that was.


These pics are from a Saturday morning wash the following summer. The old girl was looking good.

Only time the T-tops were on is if it was raining it seems...



I had a 1977 TA at the same time, and here I am all ready to cruise at 15 (I had a hardship back when it was easy to get one) in my silver TA.

And yes, this is before I discovered Punk and Rockabilly and so on...



Brad had a bunch more cars over the years, (hey Brad, remember the crazy Manta bug kit car you thought about buying?) and this red Mustang GT is the one I think that followed the TA.

Brad is behind the wheel in front of my parents house.


In 1987 he was tearing it up in this yellow Vette.





So Facebook led to me finding a guy that was a big part of my youth...so maybe it ain't so lame after all...

2010 Skoda Fabia RS Worthersee Edition

In order to celebrate the meeting at Worthersee several car manufacturers who want to bring a special version is displayed. Aside from the two versions of VW Golf GTIs and seven versions Audi A1s, the German group will also showcase conceptual versions of the new Fabia RS and the Octavia RS.

2010 Lexus LX Invader by ASI"

ASI is Japan’s tuning specialist this time handling the Lexus LX 570 full-size SUV needs a good ol’ bump in styling and performance. ASI has bigger plans than just the standard tune-job, though, with a nigh-600 horsepower package on the way. It should run to 60 in under 5 seconds.

2011 Nissan Leaf in Newcastle

Nissan Leaf in Newcastle offered little to introduce environmentally friendly vehicles and providing Fun atmosphere in the car. The Nissan’s interior Leaf has enough for four people and provides a wide luggage space.

2010 Novitec Tridente Maserati GranTurismo S.

The tuners Novitec Tridente tune a luxury sedan on the Maserati GranTurismo S. the tuners presents the 600-hp supercharged V8 engine with sprint time under 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph), an aerodynamic-enhancement package and custom-tailored 20- and 21-inch wheels to provide comfortable yet sporty and agile handling.

2010 Saab 91Concept

Saab 91 was created by young Italian designer Fabio Ferrante with the help of an online community called “Saab 91 Petition and Support Group”. That is a conceptual study for a B-segment adopting the current design language of the brand, inspired by concept cars such as the BioHybrid and Aero X.

Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG

The new Mercedes-Benz CL63 with AMG 5.5-liter biturbo engine combines performance, innovation and efficiency. Mercedes-AMG is systematically following the trend towards increasing efficiency: with a displacement of 5461 cc it is precisely 747 cc below the 6208 cc of the naturally aspirated AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine.

2011 Mazda Verisa

2011 Mazda Verisa goes on sale in Japan from today. The tall subcompact hatch, which is pretty much the Japanese equivalent of Europe’s Ford Fiesta (previous generation) -based Fusion.

F-Concept Daihatsu: Daihatsu Car Cheap | Smart Car

After a long-awaited end of a concept car that is M-Concept Daihatsu finally appeared in 2010.

F-Concept appearances at prestigious automotive show this is the first appearance of the F-Concept in the world or the world primary.

2011 Peugeot 207 S16 Pictures

2011 Peugeot 207 S16 Car Picture

2011 Peugeot 207 S16 New Rally Car

Exotics Civic Cars

Civic Cars Pictures above so exotics

Peugeot Modification Cars Pictures

Peugeot Modification Cars Pictures

Suzuki SX4

Suzuki extended its product range to include a classic notchback model. The Suzuki SX4 sedan is mainly focused on young families, which it is entitled, comfort, space and reliability makes sense to combine. As the five-Suzuki SX4, the "Urban Cross-Car" (UXC), was also targeted 4-door car according to European standards and customer needs conceived.


Suzuki SX4

Compared with the five-"Hatchback" It grew by 39 centimetres to 4.49 metres. Nevertheless, the proportions balanced. Den sporting touch returns the standard Aero-spoiler kit. It consists of a dynamic side, and front and rear apron.

Suzuki SX4

Hold the relatively wide track, the car provides a sturdy appearance. So the new length of the trunk volume benefits to the 270 to 515 litres rise - a measure that is in that class to the best one. If more cargo space is claimed, allows the rear seat backrests in the ratio 40:60 threw divided.

Suzuki SX4

The interior is similar to that of the crossover model shows that noble objective, and yet functional. Valve makers, center console and disguises convince their pleasant feel. Chromium applications provide a subtle elegance. Switches and buttons are arranged through and guarantee lightest use.


Suzuki SX4

The same is true for the high-quality audio system. Also, the quality of the seat cushion distills premium character. Driver's seat and leather steering wheel is height-adjustable. Many shelves are a variety of things on the car everyday and ensure order.

Suzuki SX4

For the Suzuki SX4 sedan comes only a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline is used. It provides 79 kW (107 hp) and reaches a maximum speed of 180 km / h. In addition, the modern aluminum aggregate over two above lying camshafts (DOHC), and a variable valve timing (VVT).

Suzuki SX4 Interior

Suzuki SX4

With one reason that the consumption of only 6.8 litres per 100 kilometres (EU Mix). This represents a carbon dioxide emission of 165 grams per kilometre. It is the standard 1.6-liter with a manual five-speed gearbox combination, which passes easily and accurately turn. Optional is a four-stage automatic choices. In both cases, the drive to the front wheels. This differs from the sedan technically five, in which a four-wheel drive can be selected.

Suzuki SX4

Restraint systems, such as the five three-point seat belts and standard front seatbelt reduce together with the two front airbags injury from the inmates dramatically. Additionally protecting side airbags and head airbags for front and rear passengers in a side crash. The outer rear seats have ISOFIX mountings. On the asset side, ABS and electronic stability system ESP. Combined, the ESP with traction control (TCSS).

Suzuki SX4 Engine

Suzuki SX4

Standard equipment on board include an automatic air conditioning with pollen filter, a CD radio with eight speakers, central locking, heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors and keyless start, keyless entry and start system. The customer remains the only choice of colour. He can choose between the metallic tones Nocturne Blue, Classy Red Pearl and Silky Silver and the normal paint Bright Red