RideLust

Hot-rodded imports are usually not my style, but after coming across this wicked 1972 Datsun 510 on BringATrailer.com, I have to say that I may be changing my tune. This particular 510 is probably one of the best looking classic imports on the road today and brings with it a pretty storied past. Back in the 1990′s it was featured in Nissan’s “Dream Car Garage” commercial, were it was clad in all white paint. However soon after its owner added the NOS FJ20 engine and BRE paint scheme. After keeping the car for awhile it was then placed up on eBay where funny man and car enthusiast Adam Carolla picked it up. The car was then sold again to a gentleman in San Marcos, California where it’s now once again, up for sale for the price of $24,000. Crazy right… makes you wonder why no one’s wanted to hold onto it.
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The Gumball 3000 is fast approaching and this years rally is going to be nothing short of epic. Starting in London with stops in Paris, Barcelona, Monaco, Venice, Belgrade, Sofia, and with the final stop in Istanbul, participants can expect full VIP treatment, a seat at the Monaco Grand Prix and the adventure of a lifetime. I had one of the most memorable experiences in 2009 when I joined the rally while it was taking place here in the United States from Santa Monica, CA to Miami, FL. This eight day, eight country, 3000 mile adventure is a mixture of pure adrenaline and one hundred percent exhaustion. It’s also something I would recommend to any car enthusiast to add to their bucket list.
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I wonder if Steve McQueen realized that he was going to become the new standard for “cool” when he was alive. Seriously, it seems that everything this guy did turned to gold. From a motor sports perspective you got to give him full props, as not only did he do all of his own stunt driving, but he raced cars and motorcycles as well. From what’s been said he was also pretty dapper with the ladies as well. Just about everyone tries to honor Steve McQueen at some point or another, and why not, he’s still a super marketable commodity even though he’s been dead and buried for quite sometime. The latest McQueen-esq pieces of merchandise to hit the market are the TAG Heuer Meridist phone series. The Gulf Meridist was inspired by Steve McQueen’s character in the 1971 film “Le Mans,” and features Gulf Oil’s signature light blue and orange color scheme. There’s no doubt that this is a pretty piece of electronic equipment, at least it is until the next version comes out. Either way though, it’s good to see that there are companies out there who still see fit to honor the, “King of Cool”.

Source: BornRich.com

*Artist: theuni

Not long ago I asked you guys what your favorite movie car was and got answers that ranged from the Delorean in Back to the Future, to Clark Griswald’s Family Truckster in Vacation. My personal choice was the 1974 Ford Falcon XB that was crafted into the Last Interceptor from Mad Max and for some reason it’s been stuck in my head for the last few days. I started doing a bit of research, as I was curious how other people, artists especially, view the cars of Mad Max. What I found was an assortment of some pretty cool fan art for you guys to enjoy. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the reason we all love cars is because they get us to think, dream and in the end, express ourselves in a form that cannot be matched.
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He’s an icon of American cinema, a pillar of society and the greatest mullet wearing redneck the world has ever known; he’s Joe Dirt and his ride is a 1969 Dodge Daytona. Joe Dirt was released way back in 2001 and starred David Spade as a man on a mission. His goal was to find his long lost parents who ditched him at the Grand Canyon when he was just six years old. It’s a tragic story I know and one that’s filled with heartbreak, joy, and best of all, some wicked old Mopar’s. Joe’s first ride comes by way of a 1967 Plymouth Satellite with a 426 HEMI, however he get’s it impounded and has to settle for a clapped out 1969 Dodge Daytona. As a Daytona owner, I have to say that watching this clip definitely brings out my inner redneck. Hell, all I need now is a can of Coors Light, some Creedence Clearwater Revival and a few bucks for gas. If you haven’t seen Joe Dirt and your a car guy, then I must recommend that you go out and get it immediately, your inner mullet will thank you for it, trust me…
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Since we all know Ralph Lauren has one of the most sought after collections of automobiles, it should come as no surprise he takes inspiration from these vehicles for his various creative endeavors. In the past he has created a furniture line and produced several articles of clothing that take queues from his collection. This year Mr. Lauren has come out with new racing inspired clothing for his higher end Black Label line. Although it’s a bit unfair to come out with such cool jackets for such an expensive price, I wonder if Ralph will ever consider creating automotive inspired clothing for his less expensive mass marketed lines. Click through for my top picks from the collection:
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Not long ago I posted up that soccer star David Beckham’s 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo was up for sale on eBay. It’s a nice car, but it was designed specifically for his specifications with the number “23″ monogrammed in the seats, wheels and floor mats. The more I thought about it, the more I thought that there was no way in hell I’d purchase that car. To me a car is such an expression of who you are as a person. By and large we buy our automobiles based on the way they make us feel and perform. To me celebrity cars are nothing more then conversation pieces that are used by those who purchase them. I suppose in some cases a name may ad to the value, but for the most part I can’t see it being anything more than that.

Now, if the car has pedigree to it, meaning if it is a championship winning racecar, movie car or something along those lines, then there may be a possibility. At the end of the day though who the hell really cares that Paris Hilton’s old Range Rover is sitting in your garage. I don’t know, maybe it’s me but I just don’t see the point.
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When you’re one of the fastest F1 drivers in the world, it’s hard to find a road car that does it for you. Jenson Button is partial to the McLaren MP4-12C, and Fernando Alonso drives a Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible. Mark Webber, it turns out, has a thing for Porsches, and recently acquired a 911 GT2 RS. Just in case that doesn’t sound familiar, the 911 GT2 RS is the fastest road-going car that Porsche has ever built. It puts out some 620 horsepower (to the rear wheels only) and has lapped the Nürburgring in 7:18, which makes the car faster around the Green Hell than a Ferrari Enzo or a Pagani Zonda F Clubsport. Not bad for a car that looks like an “average” 911. Video of Webber showing his skills behind the wheel below. Read More…

Yes it’s true. Paris Hilton, the sex tape making, coochie-flashing, bubble-headed socialite has just received a $375,000 Lexus LF-A super car for her 30th birthday. The uber car was apparently bestowed upon her by American businessman, entrepreneur and apparently drunk boyfriend Cy Waits. Now for those of you that have been living under an automotive rock for the last year, lets go over some specs for the Lexus LF-A. It’s got a V10 that makes 560 hp and 354 lb.-ft. of torque, a six-speed sequential gearbox, carbon ceramic brakes, goes 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 201.94 mph… and it’s now in the hands of one of the biggest female boneheads to ever roamed the planet earth. Oh and by the way, did we mention that there are only going to be 500 made in total.
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The technology that we’re seeing in today’s automobiles would’ve have been thought of as science fiction just 40 years ago. They are, for all intents and purposes, technological masterpieces that can now connect us to each other regardless of the distance that separates us. Satellite navigation systems tell us where to go, cellular technology allows us to talk to one another instantly, and seamless connectivity via the internet means today’s automobiles are rolling hot spots for people to communicate virtually. The problem with this is that manufacturers are trying to put forth their version of a futuristic automobile without actually asking people what they’d like to see in the future. I’ll be honest, I really love the fact that I own two cars with absolutely NO computers in them whatsoever. Sure they may not be as efficient as the cars of today, but I like the fact that no one can find me if I don’t want to be found. Car companies are now putting so much technology into automobiles that they are forgetting that for some of us, a car is still supposed to do one simple thing… it must be fun. Click through for the video.
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