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From the monthly archives:

May 2007

Killer Le Mans web app: Shame we won’t see it in action

May 31, 2007

We are big fans of cool stuff here in The Garage, especially when said cool stuff combines cars and the web. How about a web application that scoops race feeds from Le Mans and puts all the race and team data into a slick package for all to see.
Thomas Baekdal isn’t a car guy [...]

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On the road to Paso Robles

May 31, 2007

As promised, we’ve got a few more shots of the Savage Speed 49 Merc on it’s maiden voyage to the Paso Robles Cruise Nationals.
Gallery after the break

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Those time machines that had wheels

May 30, 2007

Remember the first time you had an exciting ride with Uncle Bob? How about the time your mother just couldn’t stand being behind the slow-poke any longer and showed you just how fast the old family wagon could go? I have many such memories that I cherish and many more that were great times spent [...]

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Build a Bear & Chip Foose team up to create Ridemakerz

May 30, 2007

If you have kids, then you’ve already been subjected to the madness surrounding the Build a Bear Workshop concept. The kids choose a bear, watch while he is filled with stuff and then choose from a wide array of clothes and accessories. They’ve even got a little stuffed Harley to go along with those jeans [...]

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Google Maps Street View: Just a little bit weird

May 30, 2007

When Google Maps introduced their satellite view, I think most folks thought it was pretty cool to get a somewhat blurry view of the homestead. Now they’ve gone one step further and added a new Street View feature.
While it’s a pretty cool concept, I’m not sure that I’d want the world to know that I’m [...]

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Savage Speed 49 Merc Rolls to Paso Robles Cruise Nationals

May 30, 2007

When our west coast contributor Aaron Von Minden picked up this 49 Mercury back in February, he had one goal in mind. Drive the beast to the Cruise Nationals at Paso Robles in May. Well, Paso was last weekend and mission accomplished!

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Schumacher Testing Ferrari Road Cars?

May 29, 2007

Amidst all the wondering about Michael Schumacher’s future, who would have thought that he would become a road car tester? Well, it makes sense. Buy one of Maranello’s newest steeds and know that your new Johnson extension was tuned based on recommendations of Ferrari’s best son.
Autocar caught the great one lapping the Nurburgring in a [...]

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Video: Very deep water crossing in a Land Rover

May 28, 2007

Think deep water holes are the domain of the yahoo’s in lifted Chevy half tons with gigantic tires? Well, hell no! Those crazy Queen’s disciples love a good hole as much as the next bloke! While it’s not the best quality, this video of a Land Rover 109 Lightweight is unbelievable! All is takes is [...]

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Antoine L’Estage wins Rocky Mountain Rally

May 28, 2007

Hyundai Tiburon pilot Antoine L’Estage and co-driver Nathalie Richard won the 2007 Rocky Mountain Rally with an uneventful drive. For all the details and some stunning images as always be sure to visit Flat Over Crest.
Now who is that masked man? Is Paul Tracy thinking of making a move to the dirt?

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Are parts for imports really more expensive?

May 28, 2007

While putting together yesterday’s Carnival of Wheels, I came across a well written post by Wenchypoo with a bunch of used car buying tips. While I agreed with most of her suggestions, one sorta stuck in my craw:
One more thing that might sway a car purchase: parts for imported cars are more expensive than domestic [...]

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