Checking in with F1

BREAKING NEWS: F1A Says OK for Celebratory Donuts
.... providing you are a winner
..... making sure you don't delay any podium time....
SEE the article in Autoweek


My 73 year old Dad's one true love and lust is the Ferrari logo on race day. Last week, he gathered around his children, grandchildren, and dogs to watch RUSH as he burnt the crap out of some steaks. This man only travels two places: 1. Ft Myers, FL, and 2. to Formula 1 races. "The farthest I have ever been for a race is France. I'll never go to that whore house again. (mutters mutters)." Yet, while he choked on the fact that I bought a foreign car almost a month ago, he has no problem rooting for his homeland Ferrari (100% Sicilian). I will never forget the look on his face when his youngest grandson asked about the Hunt versus Lauda finally. He even brought out pictures of his own 1965 Ferrari. Here is the great man's list of Ferrari's and Porsche he worked very hard to provide his garage space with:

• http://www.ferrari.com/english/gt_sport%20cars/classiche/all_models/Pages/308_GTB.aspx

• 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Red
  
• 2000 911 Porsche Black with Orange Interior (the only one he ever let me drive)

Rides With 3-Door Access

Just bought a Hyundai Veloster-love the 3-door access! Feels like my old two-door, only now its more comfortable for extra passengers. Can't wait to take it on a road trip with 28-34 miles per gallon fuel expectancy!!!!! Only problem-I downgraded from a 6 cylinder to a 4 cylinder-you can definitely feel the effects. Here's a list of cars, like mine, with this lovely 3-door feature. I find it such a good bargaining material if you like sports cars, need more space, but in NO WAY don't want to be confused with owning what I call a "mom mobile." Yes, I specifically searched for cars that my mother wouldn't buy.

Isuzu Impulse

Chevy Aveo

Dodge Colt

Nissan NX1600 & NX2000

Mazda 3s

Honda Civic Hatch

Geo Metro

My Car-Hyundai Veloster! 

Corvette

Firebird

Porsche 928

Porsche 944

Mazda Rx-7

Mazda RX-8 

Finds of Finds for Friday

Two chevelles courtesy of the wonderful blog:

Watch a Tesla Model S drag-race a 2014 Corvette Stingray

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MayDay Garage!!!!!!

http://maydaygarage.com/

LAMBORGHINI on the rooftop??!? Maybe J. Beiber put it up there while he got a DUI in Miami
http://jalopnik.com/this-is-a-450k-lamborghini-dangling-over-an-nyc-roofto-1513211007/@travis

Anddddd, even though most of these cars are up for debate-the comments are absolutely hilarious.
http://autos.yahoo.com/photos/10-collectible-classic-muscle-cars-you-can-afford-1391126997-slideshow/

We Love the Superbowl, and The Superbowl Loves Cars

Ahhhh, the Superbowl-what a great way to spend a Sunday amidst subzero weather-good luck boys! I figured I would make this Tuesday morning fun by visiting the Best Car Commercial of 2013, as well as the good ol' 2012. Hyundai, Volkswagen, and Chevrolet have already released teasers, enticing us to watch, but not good enough quality to post here. Guess I'll have to wait until next week!!!

2013 Audi R8

2013 Hyundai Sante Fe

2012 Suzuki

2012 Chevrolet

Can't wait to see the 2014 commercials!!!! Got any better? Post please!

Advising a Customer on Replacing a New Vehicle

I received a call from my most trusted mechanic telling me frankly that my beloved car was not going to last too much longer. After many years behind the wheel, I am caught between buying a new one or to keep on trucking through, especially because this car is so sentimental.
Before I cash in on a new car ( I am thinking something bigger than my 2-door) I am going to take it to a few other mechanic-friends to have them look at it. If you have customers who are debating, friends, family, perhaps even you!, here are a few articles that help weigh out the pros and cons of owning a beloved yet conflicting vehicle.

http://lifehacker.com/should-i-repair-or-just-replace-my-old-car-484335393

http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2290904/when-do-you-it-is-time-to-buy-a-new-car-and-stop-repairing-your-old-one-buy-or-repair

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2013/04/25/is-your-car-worth-repairing

http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/forum/ask-a-mustachian/at-what-point-do-you-stop-repairing-a-car/

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/diagnosing-car-problems/mechanical/should-i-replace-or-repair-my-car.htm

http://genxfinance.com/should-you-repair-or-replace-your-old-car/

http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/02/03/when-to-replace-your-car/

winter blues so I google best beach vehicles

Yes, I live in Cleveland, Ohio. I love this city! However, I am also a BEACH fanatic. I can't seem to get time off during winter this year, which is a bit of a downer, but I can day dream of a perfect surf day. Who knew so many people put the right surf days with the perfect surf cars? I found so many lists of dream surf vehicles, beach bum vehicles, camping, summer exploring; the perfect beach cars, both past and present. I have put a list together of these "lists" -ones that I agree with. I also compiled the 'in general' best beach cars.

http://www.surfline.com/surfing-a-to-z/surf-cars-history_915/

http://www.surfermag.com/blogs/culture/best-surf-cars-ever/

http://www.theinertia.com/surf/best-eco-friendly-cars-for-surfers/

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/pictures/best-vehicles-for-beach-driving#slide-3

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/best-vehicles-for-summer-active-sports

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/29/surf-cars_n_4339859.html

1. The All Around Bestie- The Jeep Wrangler
I really don't have to explain this. From being a convertible while off-roading during both high and low tide, this 4-wheel drive no nonsense car is on everyone's list, both new and old models.

2. Take Ya Tops Off-The Convertible
Is there a better way to start catching up with the sun even before you hit the beach? Any convertible will make the cut, though there is emphasis on the chrysler 200, mustang convertible, and the miata.

3. Honda Element
The Honda Element gets great ratings for its space (totally enough room to sleep in), its 4 wheel drive, capacity to hold on top, and it's pet friendliness.

4. Let's Get Vintage-Toyota Pick Up, and the Toyota Van of the '80's and '90's
Its got everything, and on everyone's list of favorite memories.

5. Volkswagen Vanagon
A camper and traveling device in one! The surfer's perfect apartment.

6. Australian Holden
This car makes me think of the Beach Boys, forever and always.

The Ford Mustang Boss 302

A blogger posted "Rare Mustang Boss 302 Emerges from Garage" on Yahoo's Automotive 'Motoramic' site yesterday, showing great pictures (see above) of the 1969-1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302. I knew a guy in highschool who had vamped up a vintage 1973 Blue Ford Mustang that looked verrrrryyyyy similar to this, especially interior wise, so I became interested-I didn't know at first the difference between the two.

After some research, I found out the at the Boss 302 is very different from my friend's 1973 ride. (See below for my friend's Mustang)

The Mustang Boss 302 is a high performance variant of the latter, used more for racing, meant for the popular late '60's trans am racing. It was designed by Larry Shenoda, a former GM employee, in 1969-1970. The special features on the exterior include the 1969 'c stripe' and the 1970 'hockey stick stripe'. The reason for the name? Larry called it "the bosses car" while designing a top secret vehicle. The car pays homage to his boss, the GM President Bunkie Knudson. 

This car is featured as a collectors item for Hot Wheels-Mattel. It is also featured as an Australian Touring Car with Allan Moffat.

Wanna see the full blog for this found treasure? Check it out here:

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/rare-mustang-boss-302-emerges-barn-40-slumber-202830266.html