Had to share. Just unboxed a recent order of parts that arrived from China. It happened to be a couple of Volkswagen items- disregard the fact I don’t own a Volksawagen. Anywho… Very cheap, free shipping, wasn’t expecting much- they’re not critical parts or anything that would cause an accident should they fail. While examining [...]
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The newest U.S. version of the Fiat 500 debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. A turbocharged version of the 1.4 liter MultiAir engine now offers up 160 HP. The Abarth is slated to arrive at dealers in March 2012. According to Chrysler’s press release the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth is: Staying faithful to [...]
Winding Road recently published a blurb about the most influential cars in movies. Not “car movies” mind you, but cars in a movie. I clicked the link expecting to see iconic automobiles, which I did. Along with a couple of head-scratchers. A BMW 5-series from Ronin? But most noticeable was what the list was lacking. [...]
Fiat Returns to America or Everything Old is Nuova Again It’s no secret. I’m a gearhead, a certified lifer. My first bicycle was a compilation of parts I’d gathered from neighborhood junk piles. I took apart a Lawn Boy engine at the age of 9. And my first motorcycle was delivered to me on my [...]
Jackie discovered this vintage postcard from the Kon Tiki Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. On the back it explains the Kon Tiki offered a “fabulous Polynesean (sic) atmosphere in the midst of Phoenix.” Back in 1989 we made the trek to Phoenix, Arizona for the U.S. Grand Prix. Now as Formula One Grand Prixs go it [...]
