Monthly Archives: August 2012

I Want That Job: R/C Mini Cooper Discus Retriever

Posted on August 10, 2012 by needthatcar

Those wry Brits have an adorable ingenious method for retrieving the discus and the javelins thrown at this year’s summer games.  A remote controlled Mini Cooper.  The judges drop the hardware in the car’s sunroof and some lucky schmo drives … Continue reading →

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Need That Car – Name That Car IV

Posted on August 8, 2012 by needthatcar

The previous installments of Name That Car proved to be quite easy.  Perhaps this one will keep you busy for a little longer… The winner gets our valuable prize: Respect from NTC.  Who’ll be the lucky contestant?  Hit the jump … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: Great Review Of “Boys Of Bonneville”

Posted on August 7, 2012 by needthatcar

[image source: justacarguy.com] The film, “Boys of Bonneville” has been discussed here before, but not nearly to the extent that Jesse of http://www.justacarguy.com has done.  His review caught my eye when I noticed a couple of my photos in his … Continue reading →

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So That’s Who It’s For: Lil’ Kenny Sighting

Posted on August 6, 2012 by needthatcar

Well this was a treat.  I have never seen one in person but, as I strolled along at a recent car show, there it was.  A miniature semi truck.  Why, you ask, would someone want a this?  Because Kenworth.

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Wells Fun Run 2012: Drag Racing

Posted on August 3, 2012 by needthatcar

If you ever wondered what Wells, Nevada looks like, the photo above is close, although, I used some heavy effects to make it look as lush and inviting as it does in this photo.  Desolation notwithstanding, Wells hosts a car … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: Spotted In The Wild Edition

Posted on August 3, 2012 by needthatcar

It is very rare to see these creatures in the wild.  Here, a lucky photographer was able to snap a shot of three General Motors products cavorting in a barren, desert habitat.  In the photo, you see a 1968 Camaro, … Continue reading →

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