Sometimes we find the most precious gifts when we aren’t even looking. They generally come to us by chance at a time when we need them the most, and reward us in ways we could never dream possible. This episode of Petrolicious is one of my favorites, and after watching I think you’ll see why.

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Here it is people; the lead off episode of Season 2 of Jerry Seinfeld’s, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Jerry’s co-driver for this episode is funny lady Sarah Silverman. The car of choice? A stunning 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II E-Type. It’s powered by a 4.2-liter straight six that not only sounds glorious, but helps motivate the old cat to 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds. It also looks remarkably, like a penis…

But whatever, Silverman and Seinfeld are no doubt friends, but by the looks of the episode I get the feeling that they may have even shared a pillow or two – OR… I could be totally off base on that one. Just click the link below and watch it, because at days end it’s pretty damn funny.

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Funnyman Jerry Seinfeld is back with his “Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee” web series, and from the looks of this Season 2 trailer, it’s going to be awesome! You’ve got Don Rickles, Chris Rock & Seth Myers to name a few celebs, as well as cars like the Lamborghini Miura, a gorgeous old Caddy and a wicked classic Porsche. Like I said, this is going to be good – now all we have to do is wait!

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If you’ve ever heard of Dick Dastardly & Muttley, The Slag Brothers, Penelope Pitstop or The Ant Hill Mob, then you are the target audience for the new Peugeot 208. Released in 1968, the Wacky Races pitted 11 teams against each other in a series of cartoon races. There were hijinks, bombs and even one rather attractive heroine who drove a pink hot-rod. Peugeot’s newest ad campaign for the new 208 includes all your favorite characters from the Wacky Races, and is nothing short of brilliant.

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If there was ever a time to purchase a car based solely on emotion, then this would be it. Up for sale on eBay is this 1970 VW Beetle aptly dubbed, “The Kiss Bug”. From the Gene Simmons tongue, to the black flowing locks that actually blow in the wind, this little Beetle is much more than your average art car. Power comes from a strong running 1600cc single port engine with 12 volt electronics that make for an excellent runner and driver. Sure, it may be over the top for some, but if you’re a KISS fan, then there is no better ride for you to be parking in your driveway. Check out some pics after the jump or go directly to the eBay link below.

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It must be nice being Tom Cruise, as not only are you a world famous movie star, but you’re granted access to some of the greatest toys the planet has to offer. For instance, showing up to Willow Springs Raceway in a Red Bull helicopter (Tom is flying of course) and then having the chance to jump into a million dollar Formula 1 car for some quick laps. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not jealous (yes I am) but I’ve think I’ve chosen to follow the wrong line of work.

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A Jensen Interceptor, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Dodge Daytona, ANVIL Mustang, Pagani Zonda and a Classic Mk1 Ford Escort. These are the cars of the upcoming Fast & Furious 6 that’s due out on May 24th. One of the most successful franchises in movie history, the Fast & Furious has not only collected millions upon millions in revenue, but has managed to stay current for the last 12-years thanks in part to a great cast, and even better cars. Edmunds.com recently took a look at some of the cars in the new film, so make sure to click through and check them out!

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The Triumph Spitfire is adorable. It’s perky. It’s sweet. And that’s exactly why it needs a screaming, searing, sky-splitting, pavement-melting turbine engine from a helicopter. The appropriately named StanceWorks forums member godzillus is installing a 320-horsepower Allison T63C18 turbine into a rusty Spitfire as you read this post. Oh, and it’s a senior design project for engineering school. Who said school isn’t any fun?

Some perspective: The Spitfire was designed in 1957 by Giovanni Michelotti and was based on the sedate Triumph Herald saloon. It was a nimble, fun and very pretty little roadster produced from 1962 to 1980. Originally it was equipped with a torquey little 1.1 liter (1,147 cc) push-rod inline four. By 1974 the engine had grown to a respectable 1.5 liters (1493 cc). It never weighed more than 1750 pounds. Imagine then, a proper little British roadster with a 320-horsepower turbine engine that tops out at 53,000 rpm and generates 425 ft-lbs of torque at idle. Running stock suspension and brakes. Yep.

godzillus tells us, via the StanceWorks thread, that he and a team of students are building the beast as a senior design project for (the world’s most awesome) engineering school. They say they’re doing it to test a digital turbine controller, but come on. We all know they’re doing it in the name of hoons everywhere.

The team received the car as a gift from the local Triumph club and they’re borrowing the Allison turbine, which retails for more than $250,000. The students have scraped together $3,000 for the build, which is mostly going into fabricating parts for the engine swap, a roll cage and safety equipment. Thus there’s no extra cash for upgraded brakes and suspension. Sadly, the team ”will never get to drive this thing in anger,” says godzillus.

As you can see from the pics below, the team has already made great progress. They’ve patched the rusty bits, sprayed the car with primer and have mocked up the engine in the car. They’ve also created some trick 3D CAD files to design the seven-inch exhaust that will no doubt leave burn marks on the asphalt. Heck, if we’re lucky, the exhaust may even light the asphalt on fire.

Godzillus, on behalf of the entire Ridelust readership, I demand a video of this masterpiece ripping a hole in the space-time continuum!

You’ve gotta’ love NAPA Auto Parts for having a sense of humor. Plus anything that Patrick Warburton voices instantly gets my vote!

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It’s a well known fact that many automobile enthusiasts first taste of speed was done through the guise of a remote control car. Over the years I’ve had just about every variety of gas and electric cars you can think of. And even now, at four decades old, I find they’re still a helluva lot of fun. As kids, these RC cars taught us about counter steering, throttle control and overall suspension behavior. Things that many adult enthusiasts fail to ever learn about. In short, not only are these little machines fun, but they have the ability to educate the crap out of all those little petrol-heads who one day want to get behind the wheel of a real car.

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