RideLust

1991 was a pretty good year as far as I’m concerned. You see back then you could still by a performance car that didn’t track your every burnout via computer, Times Square in New York City still had some shady spots, and movies like “Harley Davidson & the Marlboro Man” were in theaters. The 1990′s were young and wide open and so were everyone’s ideas about the new millennium that lay only 9 short years away. There was no real internet so to speak of and cell phones, thankfully, were in their infancy. So… why is this important? It’s important because it was one of the last times in history when I can remember going to the movies because I wasn’t glued to a computer screen. After that, work and responsibility started and lets just say that life hasn’t been the same since. Click through and watch one of the greatest movie openings in 1990′s history.

Oh, and by the way, it’s NSFW, so if your bashful just move along…

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Getting together with my buddies is like an exercise in futility at times. You see we generally meet up early on Sunday mornings, go for a quick 200 mile drive and then stop for breakfast to discuss the ins and outs of the automotive spectrum as we know it. On our last outing and over a generous portion of chicken fried steak, we talked about our dream garages and more specifically what would reside in them. Now while this is a topic that we’ve covered many times before, it never ceases to amaze me that by the end of our conversation we’ve all added at least one more bay to our garage. We talked of Ferrari’s, Audi’s and the occasional muscle car, but when it came time for me to choose there was only one car I could think of. That being the Porsche 911 964 3.6 Turbo that was built for the 1993/94 model year.
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I can’t help it… I’m a total sucker for The Fast and the Furious franchise. It’s been going strong for 10 years now and I get totally stoked every time that I hear that a new one is on the horizon. To me, they’re the perfect combination of fast paced action, hot cars, stunts and nice too look at boobies. This is the newest trailer and I have to say that it’s the best one so far. This time cast members from each of the films are reunited in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to pull a bank heist that’s worth 100 million smackers. A new addition to the cast is Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson as the federal agent in charge of bringing down Dom and his crew. My hope is that we see him and Diesel’s character Dominic Toretto go toe-to-toe. On the car front we’ve got everything from Dom’s beloved 1970 Dodge Charger, to a new Lexus LFA, to a sprinkling of big money exotics. The new film comes out on April 29 which means that car guys everywhere will soon have a reason to part with twelve of their hard earned dollars. Click through for the trailer.
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Well it’s that time again. Time for me to put up another 11 of my favorite automotive movie posters for the world to see. For those of you born after 1985 the odds of you knowing what some of these movies are, are slim to none. I would advise you however not to discount them because of their age, because honestly, some of these old flicks are simply awesome and have paved the way for newer big budget movies. Films like Mother, Juggs & Speed, LeMans and the original Italian Job are movies that no car enthusiast should miss. They contain some of the biggest stars in Hollywood and are filmed in an old school grainy way that only lends to the films appeal. Take a look at some of these posters, choose your favorites and then drop them in your Netflix queue. I promise that you WILL enjoy them.
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Each and every automobile enthusiast has a car movie that’s stuck with them through the years. Some like the classics, like Bullit and Two Lane Blacktop while others prefer new movies like The Fast and the Furious and Death Race. Whatever the case we’re all drawn to these movies because the cars are just as much characters as the actors who drive them. Just think about that for a moment. I mean can you picture Cannonball Run without a black Lamborghini or The Fast and the Furious without a black Dodge Charger? These cars make the movies what they are. One key to the success of these films comes into play even before they’re released in the form of the movie poster that advertises them. Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting up a series of what I consider to be the most amazing automotive movie posters to ever come out of Hollywood. Now, if you don’t see you’re favorite flick right away just be patient because I can almost guarantee that I’ll get to it. Otherwise just sit back, click through and enjoy.
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Ever come upon one of those rare roads where there was absolutely nothing in either direction for miles and miles. I have, and the feeling is one of pure excitement and jubilation. Now picture a place that is not so much a road, as it is a vast expanse that covers over 40 square miles of nothing but flat open space. For a car guy the Bonneville Salt Flats are a dream come true. For the underside of an automobile though, they’re a nightmare. I’ve been to the Flats, and while I didn’t go on a flat out speed run, I can tell you that the experience is one that I’ll never forget. The above video captures the exact feeling that most people have when they arrive. You see the Salt Flats make you feel like a bad ass. They make you feel like you could run 200 mph with your ass on fire while the Rolling Stones are blaring from the stereo. It’s one of those rare places that upon your arrival, you’ll just sit back in the drivers seat of your car and dream. I showed up at the Flats in a 1968 Dodge Charger, so watching this video of a 1970 Dodge Super Bee having a little fun just brought back all sorts of great memories.
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Anytime you have a job where you deal with the general public on a daily basis, bad things can happen. Human beings are a very finicky bunch and while most of us are pretty well balanced, goodhearted and caring, there are those out there who don’t fire on all eight cylinders. These people find ways to annoy us, provoke us and at times, even push us over the edge. The above movie trailer is for an upcoming flick called, “The Parking Lot Movie” which tells the real life saga of how a bunch of parking lot attendants deal with the general public on a daily basis. According to them, it’s not just a parking lot, but a battle for humanity – sounds interesting right?

Source: Autoblog.com

If you’re a fan of the original Mad Max / Road Warrior movies then you’ll no doubt find this enjoyable. From what I can determine this piece was completed by Jason Kyle and Nick Bouterey, two graphic illustration students that needed to produce a piece for their Graduate Exhibition. It’s a very cool piece and something that is very reminiscent of the works of Frank Miller, the mastermind behind such movies as 300 and The Spirit. The film is a scant 2:29 long, but that’s all it takes to transport us back into the world of Mad Max and the Lord Humongous. What’s cool is that the illustrations utilized here are just as dirty and full of grit as the original movies, a testament to the fact that these kids have some serious talent. Right now we know that Mad Max: Fury Road, the fourth installment of the series is set for release sometime in 2012. My hope is that this new movie will give all of us Mad Max fans the adrenaline rush we’ve been patiently waiting for.

Source: RalfBecker.com

Aside from being one of the most profitable movie series in history, The Fast and the Furious movies are an absolute hoot to watch. Sure they’re over the top with their explosions, ridiculous plots and exaggerated character portrayals, but who cares. For the fifth installment of the series Fast Five, we see that most of the original members have rejoined the gang down in Brazil where they’re getting ready to partake in yet another job. After patching up their grievances we now see that former FBI agent Brian O’connor and bad guy Dominic Toretto are working together. Replacing O’connor as the films new good guy is none other than former wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. There is also some wonderful eye candy in the form of hotties Jordana Brewster, Gal Gadot and of course, the wicked rides. So, will Fast Five garner praise and talks of Oscar nominations? Well no… but I can almost guarantee that it will be a fun-filled free for all flick that is full of action, hot chicks and of course, those beautiful cars.

Source: AppleTrailers.com

Even though this is an incredibly well shot video, my first instinct is to say that this was done without permission from the Parisian authorities. What we have here is a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera ripping it up through the streets of Paris in what can only be described as the Fast and the Furious meets Grand Theft Auto. Watching this little flick brings back the nightmares that I had after watching the God awful movie Redline a few years ago. This video does however bring up one very important question though – who would win in an actual race? The 523 hp all-wheel-drive Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera or the track-tastic 380 hp Porsche GT3? My initial thought would be on the Lambo as its AWD could help you out of trouble on those tight city streets, plus that extra 140 hp should help the big bull school the GT3 all day long in a straight line. A good driver though in a GT3 is a sight to behold, so it is quite possible that the Lambo may not do as well as I think. Hmm… this is a tough one, what do you guys think?

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