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Recently, I acquired three new cars for The Road Crew: a reproduction ’68 El Camino, an original yellow Riviera, and a red Jaguar E-Type coupe. Despite past hesitations, great deals emerged online. The Riviera needed extensive repairs, while the El Camino performs excellently. Stay tuned for updates on the Jaguar restoration.

The blogger, an avid music lover and racing enthusiast, highlights the enjoyment of curating playlists to accompany racing events. They prefer specific music genres based on the type of race and vehicle, often mixing classic rock, punk, and surf sounds. The post also reflects nostalgia for creating mixtapes alongside modern digital streaming options.

The author discusses their lifelong passions for cars and music, emphasizing the importance of music during drives. They reflect on attending a remarkable Depeche Mode concert, despite initial skepticism after losing a founding member. The show, featuring classics and new material, reaffirmed the band’s iconic status and the significance of their music.

For years now I had this series of posts called “The Replacements.” Whenever I feel the need to retire a car from the fleet or replace it, I’ll make up some story about that to create continuity in “The Lore” and then explain what I’m doing and why. This situation is more unusual, which isContinue reading “GT 40 Refresh: So RED!”

The author reflects on the challenges of racing motors in a high-performance environment, detailing experiences with engine fires and the eventual wear of components. Despite losing several motors, they find creative ways to utilize retired parts for vintage cars, ensuring these still-functioning motors continue to run, albeit at lower speeds.