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Rods like this aren’t for the billet-wheel and small-block folks. Nor is this rod for the faint of heart or light of foot. This thing is intended for the knuckle-dragging, hairy-armed, skilled-with-a-wrench guys who don’t need 4 wheel drive, complex brakes or crumple zones. What we have here is a Model A with an early Chrysler 331 C.I. hemispherical-head V8, running through six deuces. The owner and builder of the car is called Jimmy White- the founder of, and one of the geniuses (or madmen) behind, the iron that rolls out of Circle City Hot Rods, in Orange, California. Although more cars than this have come out of his shop, this is considered by many to be his masterpiece. Who can deny the cool factor of the thing, let alone the glorious noise that is coming out of the straight pipes? This is in a class of it’s own- this thing is bitchin’, no way around that. Stay tuned to C|G for more on Circle City.

Have a great weekend!

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So I finally got around to getting my lazy butt to resize photos and prep videos for this post, which means the rest of my “b” roll can be seen by you, my beloved readers. The content is pretty much strictly American this (final) time around, save for one last photo of the Scion booth. Lotsa media after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

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Some time back, we brought to everyone’s attention how a pitbull on steroids can destroy a Honda. Today, it’s time to explore the destructive abilities of a dog left inside. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves, because really I am at a loss after viewing this. I must warn you, what you are about to see is not for the squeamish. If you are feeling brave, view the full gallery.

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Seems to be quite a few rally fans here.  Thought you would enjoy this one! 

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Che Guevara, who is best known for appearing as a silhouette on red tshirts, appears to be a fan of Dacia. The spot starts out a bit slow and I was really wondering where it was going to go–and why this was sent to an automotive blog, then all of the sudden a mini-van appeared. I use the term mini-van loosely, it’s more of a station wagony thing.

It’s a pretty cool spot done by Nordpol in Hamburg. Thanks for the tip, Kathrin!

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Although information is skimpy at this point, it has been announced that Pixar studios is currently working on a sequel to the hit Cars movie. According to Disney, the movie will be set in locations around the world, so it’s probably safe to assume that there will be something for everyone in this iteration. The official line is that the new film will hit theaters in 2012 (I know, I know, that’s a long time away) and that it will be a 3-D production. Brad Lewis, the Oscar winning director of Ratatouille and Antz will be directing the film. I can’t speak for the rest of the C|G contingent, seeing as how Kenny G may or may not make an appearance, but I look forward to seeing this ‘un.

via: AutoWeek

Update: All the movies planned by Disney/Pixar through to 2012 can be found here. -Ed.

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When you think of Kenny G, you usually think of, “that dude with a pony tail that plays the oboe or whatever.”  Or, “I bet he drives a Miata and picks out curtains.”  Well thanks to reader, Alan, for helping us realize that Kenny G is much more than the guy known for “Forever in Love.”

Little known fact; Kenny G was apparently a bad ass.  This 1989 Porsche Speedster was one of 823 and pushes out 450hp through a custom turbo motor, has a roll bar, a fuel cell and a matching saxophone case.

Also, Kenny also has really good taste in coats.  And that’s a totally hetero comment.

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I have a bizarre Saab fetish (as you can probably guess by the slight Swedish slant that this site sometimes takes).  I don’t really know why, it’s just a “different” car, it doesn’t blend in, it’s “quirky,” it’s like the sexy-quiet-nerdy girl from high school.

But I will be damned, they are not the most reliable vehicle.  I just took my car into the shop for the second time in as many days, this time because the outside temp is reading 144 degrees (it’s 40) and turning the AC on.  This is something that I just paid for a few months ago.  It burns more light bulbs then gas.  I have gone through three stereos (and no you can replace it with after market thanks to fiber optic wiring–seriously, who the hell uses fiber optics?).

I always put up with the pain in the ass it provides.  And I don’t know why.  I don’t like FWD.  I miss having the hatch (I have a 9-3ss).  It’s not fast.  It doesn’t have the potential to be fast.  It depreciates like a lead brick.  Any every time I speak to my family they ask, are you still driving Saabs?  Why?

It’s just “different” and that’s why I like it.  So, what about you?

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