Automobile
The Classic Fiat X1/9
This article is about one of my favourite cars. The tiny X1/9 was Bertone design at it’s best (seen here) before later versions were ruined by US spec bumpers. The X1/9 was often termed the baby Fe...
Design
Automobile
Morris Marina collectible, I'm driving a "rarity" - Who'd believe that?
I never thought I’d read the words “Morris Marina” and “collectible rarity” in the same sentence! The Morris Marina is on my “Cars I’ve Owned, Driven” list with the comment: “This is very possibly the worst car I've ever driven. The sort of product that made
Automobile
Porsche Cayenne facelift still ugly as hell
Unfortunately my daily commute takes me through Cayenne country so I get to see quite a few of these on the road, doing the school run…. It’s not a pretty sight, not even “quirky ugly with a purpose” like a Fiat Multipla, and it seems the facelift is not
Keep a BandAid on all day
Ingenious modification of a standard bandaid to make it stick on your finger all day! swissmiss: keep your childs BandAid on all day swissmiss: keep your childs BandAid on all day
Automobile
Maserati - The Truth About Jaguar?
This is a great review of a beautiful, if flawed, car. I often see one parked on the way to work and it’s a stunning sight in the morning sun. Perhaps those at Ford who can’t figure out what to do with Jaguar should take a look at…
Books
Jack Yan: Super Human Persuader!
Happy 3rd blogging birthday to Jack Yan. I originally found him on the Beyond Branding Blog but he’s since started his own and The Persuader Blog is a must read. He’s a complete car nut with an interesting view of the auto industry, posts like "Trim milked&
The sexiest car in the world is a Fiat!
This just has to be good news for the new Fiat Trepiuno 500 (right) which arrives early next year. The 1957 Cinquecento, Nuova 500 below, that inspired it has just been voted the worlds sexiest car by Britains Top Gear Magazine. Even Sally, the sexy Porsche 911 Carrera from the
Evolution in action II
More evidence TIME: The Evolution of the... TIME: The Evolution of the...
Furl the Main Topgallant?
When a boat has 15 sails they all need a name! So which is the Main Topgallent? See the full list at: fenderkicker: So many sails, so NOT confusing See the full list at: fenderkicker: So many sails, so NOT confusing Maltese Falcon “The Maltese Falcon’s DynaRig is effectively
The Clipper returns
A combination of classic layout and hi-tech signal the return of the Clipper. fenderkicker: The Merging of Old and New - The Maltese Falcon fenderkicker: The Merging of Old and New - The Maltese Falcon fenderkicker: The Maltese Falcon (again) (Rigging) fenderkicker: The Maltese Falcon (again) (Rigging) fenderkicker: The new falcon
Automobile
Fiat Trepiuno 500 sketches
Eurocarblog have some (supposedly official) Fiat Trepiuno 500 interior sketches and some unofficial, but wonderful, Trepiuno Abarth concept sketches. The Abarth would be an awesome machine and I can see the standard Trepiuno being popular, petrol hit $1.67/Litre today… Fiat 500 - Interior & Abarth sketches - www.eurocarblog.com
Automobile
Spend less on ad's and build it!
Alfa have a choice, spend on advertising or build this. They may be going to make the right decision. Build the beautiful 8 Competizion? - www.eurocarblog.com