November 12, 2008
1958 Mercedes-Benz Type W180 220S Ponton sedan
Location: Paris, France / October 2008
Camera: Leica M6 / Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 / Agfa 135 film
Credit: Anonymous via MBZPonton.org
The 220S was Mercedes’ flagship of the era. A longish luxury land yacht, the ‘S’ was fitted with a thirsty 6-cylinder gasoline engine that provided storied performance for such a […]
November 4, 2008
Congratulations on a great season, kind sir. Next year ushers in a new age in racing with the introduction of hybrid technology to Formula One.
Watch the amazing final lap at Brasil.
October 14, 2008
In 2006, Photographer Julius Shulman revisited Pierre Konig’s “Case Study House #21″ in Los Angeles.
Via: Wright20 Auctions
October 7, 2008
Now on Ebay, this stock diesel HJ45 pickup from South America would make a great bike hauler. The 6-cylinder is notoriously durable and torquey in the rough stuff. I presume there’s a 5-speed as well, which means it’ll do nicely on the highway. Let’s not forget…it’s a rare left-hand drive. There’s no reserve and it […]
July 1, 2008
A collection of perennial favorites, the 1949-1951 Ford Town & Country ‘Woody’ wagons. Rusty but salvageable. Starting bid is a reasonable $9,000.
*We have no affiliation with this auction.
May 26, 2008
At the tender age of 23, the UK’s Lewis Hamilton became the youngest driver ever to win the infamous Monaco Grand Prix. The victory came after an accident-filled race on the Principality’s scenic, curvy lanes…in the rain no less. Congratulations Lewis on a great drive, with hopes of many more. Time to watch Grand Prix….
[Photo: […]
January 23, 2008
Hamburg, get ready to welcome a new collection of (mostly) Porsche memorabilia in April of 2008. PROTOTYP - Personen, Kraft, Wagen will be housed on two floors of an unidentified historic building, and will showcase classic coupes, one-off racers and a variety of photos and curiosities (including Ferdinand Porsche’s personal watercraft).
[Pictured, middle] A race-prepped […]
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