For the Love of Cars

Old school + muscle cars + fast cars. 

These are hard-core, eye candies. 

 

I've always been fascinated by fast cars.  Before I could even drive, I would always stare out the window of the car to watch other cars passed by. My designated seat was, of course, the back seat.  I would always tell my uncle that I would someday drive a fast car, as far as I could.  I wanted to finish college, work, and buy my own car - dress it up a little and drive like there's no tomorrow.  I followed this dream.  It didn't stop at owning and driving a car.  Every year, I would have a favorite or 'crush'.  I remember my first crush - a Toyota Land Cruiser - big, black, and boosted.

 

This 'feeling' I have towards cars hasn't changed over the years.  Though I haven't been watching any live drag races or auto cross events  for sometime, I make sure that I get to (at least) attend auto shows.  Hubby and I went to the Phoenix Trans Sport Show (TSS) a couple of weeks ago at SMX.  I was delighted to walk in an entire section dedicated to Corvette...and more delighted to see my (current) 'major crush' up close - Corvette C6.  Love!

 

 Corvette 'fantasy' land...

 

1995 Chevrolet Corvette - Official Pace Car - 79th Indianapolis 500 - May 28, 1995

1978 Chevrolet Corvette. Nostalgic.

  

 

60 Years of Corvette

 

C1 - The Original Corvette (1953 - 1962)

C2 - The Age of Muscle (1963 - 1967)

C3 - The Stingray Era (1968 - 1982)

C4 - A Good Starter Corvette (1984 - 1996)

C5 - Return to Glory (1997 - 2004)

C6 - Redefining Technology (2005 - 2013)

C7 - The Future Generation (2014 -     )

 

(Jeffrey Zurschmeide, Wikipedia)

 

 

The posh and high-performing Porsche was also present in the exhibit, as Porsche 911 marks its 50th year in the market.

      "The Porsche 911 (pronounced Nine Eleven or German: Neunelfer) is the flagship of the current line up of Porsche. It is a two-door grand tourer made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. It has a distinctive design, rear-engined and with independent rear suspension, an evolution of the swing axle on the Porsche 356. Since its introduction in 1963, it has undergone continuous development, though the basic concept has remained little changed. " - Wikipedia
 

 

I've also been dreaming about driving my own Mini (Cooper S), but reality does bite. It could be a heartbeat-stopping stunt to pull off if I'm to drive along EDSA to join the rush hour traffic.  Dream.  =)

Almond green Mark I MINI (if I'm not mistaken). Classic.



Designed by MINI for the British Motor Corporation, MINI MOKE was produced between 1964-1989. 
It was initially designed as a light military vehicle.  Due to its low ground clearance, it was marketed as an off-road utility vehicle.

I was hoping to find a Maserati in the exhibit hall, but I found this, instead - His Royal Hotness GT...

 

 

I also missed the days of JDM and karting...

 

 

All-that JAZZ! 

 

 

 

 

By:  AUTSRacing



Hubby and I are looking forward to the next motoring event. We're thinking time trials!  A fun, romantic date on the race circuit is in order. Happiness!  =)