Quick Hitter: Super Cute Dumptruck is Super Cute

A friend of mine who loves moisturizers and fly fishing snapped this shot somewhere in the great state of Idaho.  Looking at it, I hope for the sake of the other drivers, that the driver took time to properly secure his load. 

NTC Super Cute Tonka

Precious

[Thanks to Jeremy C. for the image.]

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Upcoming Documentary: Wagonmasters

The car that was once the quintessential image of the American Dream is all but dead – at least for most people.” – Wagonmasters website

(Picture only slightly related to film)

For every type, make, model, and style of car, there is a following  Part of the station wagon’s following is the Documentary Film Program at Wake Forest University.  They are working on a new film devoted to wagons, their impact on our society, and their fans.

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Modern Art Monday: Speed’s Fancy Bits

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Last weekend, Ray and I were fortunate enough to take in an exhibit called Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile. It features a very impressive collection of some of the most notable racing machines of the automotive era. There were also one or two street cars in the collection (the ’54 Ferrari made me think many impure thoughts).

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Quick Hitter: Mormon Meteor Metro

The original Mormon Meteor III had a Curtiss aircraft engine that displaced 1,670 cubic inches.  This weak facsimile only has 543.  The Meteor had 750 hp, this copy has 330. 

Mormon Metro busHit the jump for a shadier picture.

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Modern Art Monday: Parking Lot Bonus At The Speed Exhibit

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Over the weekend, Ray and I were fortunate enough to take in an exhibit called Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile. After taking in the wonders within the museum, we were greeted with a happy surprise in the parking lot, more interesting cars to round out our afternoon. One was this sweet Citroen Ds.

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The Bonnevillains: Car Show Photo Dump And Wallpaper

I stopped by the Bonnevillains’ car show/open house over the weekend.  It was a nice gathering of ink, nice rides, and live music by Old Death Whisper.  Most of the cars on display were vintage American iron.  Traditional hot rods and rat rods were the order of the day.

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Shopping Advice: IXOOST iPod/iPhone Docks

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Combine a custom machined block of aluminum, some old exhaust headers, and some high-quality speakers and what do you get? IXOOST, which is today’s coolest tech/automotive gadget. Rush out and buy one of these for every auto/moto enthusiast on your list.

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Ebay Find: 1931 Ford Model A Snow/Mud Track Coupe

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When it comes to cigarettes, the more descriptors in the name, the more likely they are meant for women. For example, Virginia Slims Ultra Light Menthol 120s are surely not something an XY human should ever buy. This rule does not apply – in any way – to this car. It is a 1931 Ford Model A 6-wheeled snow and mud track coupe. That’s about as manly as it gets.

This Model A is currently up for sale in Puyallup, Washington.  You might not know that you need it, but you need it.  It was converted for mud/snow use sometime in the 1930s, according to the seller, and was used to convey guests of the Northwood Club in Ishpeming Michigan on ice fishing and hunting forays in the Lake Erie area. 

More on this six-wheeled freak after the break. 

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Fiat Abarth: Now In Showrooms!

I have not personally seen one, but the Fiat marketing folks have announced that the Fiat Abarth has finally arrived in showrooms.  This is great news for Abarth enthusiasts as well as fans of Catrinel Menghia, who has become the stunning face of the Abarth advertising campaign.

Hit the jump for three new videos featuring Catrinel Menghia and the new Abarth. 

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Oh Muse! My Daily Commute Taunt

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Each and every day, on the way to and from work, I drive past it.  Each day I feel less and less of a man for not accepting its challenge.  To some, it may look like a mere crosswalk, guarded by two equal and opposite islands of concrete.  To me, it is a big middle finger turned straight toward me by whoever hatched this devilish design.  Hit the jump for the jump.

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