Remember how I’m always going on about Group B rallying being the ultimate test between man and machine? Here’s a video tribute to then men and machines of a forgone era, spectacular and legendary. the one scene with the car drifting a hairpin and spectators jumping to avoid the car in slow motion is simply [...]
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VIDEO >>> BEAUTY, BRUTALITY.
Posted: 10/01/2011 by jdmbrendan in Goldmining, MediaTags: Audi Quattro S1, Ford RS200, Group B Rally, Lancia 037, Lancia Delta S4
REVIEW >>> OUR 2010
Posted: 05/01/2011 by jdmbrendan in Car Art, Car Feature, Crank Rights, Events, Goldmining, Muses, Networks, Perspectives, PhotographyTags: Brendan, Events, feature, Our 2010, Review, Ryan
As 2010 draws to a close and we begin the new year, we look back at the things we’ve done and look forward to an even better 2011. Many things have happened this year, and it would be impossible to sum up our experiences, coming for photoshoots, car gatherings, meeting new people, talking, discovering so [...]
UNKNOWN CARS >>> BRICKS ON WHEELS
Posted: 14/12/2010 by jdmbrendan in Car Art, Car Feature, Goldmining, Motorsports, Networks, PhotographyTags: 850, BTCC, Estate, Unknown Cars, Volvo
Think of classic Volvos and one thing comes to mind: Square brick. The 240 and subsequent models up to the S80 all resembled lego bricks on wheels! Despite Volvo’s rock-solid build quality and cocoon-standard safety, design was simply not up to standard. They looked as though they used rulers to design the car! With their [...]
NEWS >>> TOM WILKINSHAW
Posted: 14/12/2010 by jdmbrendan in Events, Goldmining, Motorsports, Muses, Networks, PerspectivesThe late, great Tom Wilkinshaw has just passed away at the age of 64 from complications arising from lung cancer. The Scotsman was best known for founding his racing outfit Tom Wilkinshaw Racing (TWR), and campaigned in various series such as BTCC, Le Mans and various GT series since the 1970s. Under his guidance, F1 [...]
RANDOMS >>> WHEN IN TOKYO…
Posted: 07/12/2010 by jdmbrendan in Car Art, Goldmining, Random carographyTags: 280ZX, Brendan, Fairlady Z, Nissan, Tokyo
A friend of mine just came back from Tokyo with a whole bunch of car photos! This picture on the highway was absolutely fantastic. The second generation Z after the famous 240Z was a bit underrated (because of the overwhelming popularity of the first Z), but it did have a sweet L28 under the hood [...]
GAMES >>> IT’S HERE, FINALLY.
Posted: 15/11/2010 by jdmbrendan in Events, Goldmining, MediaTags: Brendan, Games, Gran Turismo 5
If you, like I, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Gran Turismo 5 for the PS3, then fret no more. Because after 50934285743985789234509745 years, the release date for GT5 in the US is set on the 24th November, 2010. ONE DAY BEFORE MY EXAMS END. Cue failure for last paper, woot. In any case, get [...]
CLASSICS >>> ALL AMERICAN GOODNESS
Posted: 11/11/2010 by jdmbrendan in Car Art, Car Feature, Goldmining, Muses, Perspectives, PhotographyTags: Brendan, Classics, Firebird, GTO, Pontiac, Trans Am, Unknown Cars
As of 31st October 2010, the Pontiac arm of General Motors has ceased to exist. I’m gonna say outright that I don’t like American cars very much, but when it comes to good ol’ American muscle, any car nut would go weak in the knees. The trademark split grille of Pontiac adorned the front of [...]
FEATURE >>> EYES WIDE SHUT
Posted: 14/10/2010 by jdmbrendan in Car Art, Goldmining, Muses, Perspectives, PhotographyTags: AE101, Brendan, Civic, Corolla, EG6, Honda, Lamborghini, Mazda, Murcielago, Photography, Randy F, RX-8, S2000, Superlative Detailing, Toyota
Photography… is more than snapping a photo and doing some post-processing. I am no expert myself, merely on a journey, exploring and gaining more knowledge as I go. This fellow here, though, takes some awesome shots. More than that, his photos don’t merely convey subject matter, but tell a story, or invoke lusty emotions. Randy [...]
GOLDMINING >>> CROWNING GLORY
Posted: 13/10/2010 by jdmbrendan in Car Art, Car Feature, Goldmining, PhotographyTags: Brendan, Classics, Crown, Mooneye's, Toyota
Today, I wanna talk about taxis. The Toyota Crown is Asia’s equivalent of America’s Chevrolet Caprice. In Japan, in addition to its luxury people carrier status, the Crown also functions as a police car, ambulance, taxi and is found in service for many other public uses. In Singapore, the Crown is a familiar blue and [...]
CAR LIFE >>> WHEN I GROW UP…
Posted: 08/10/2010 by jdmbrendan in Car Art, Crank Rights, Goldmining, Muses, Perspectives, Random carographyTags: Brendan, Car Life, Crank Rights, Nissan, Rauh Welt, RWB, S15, Silvia
So I was talking to my car the other day (No, I’m serious) and thinking about what I wanted her to be when she grew up. – Then a friend came along and posted this: Holy mother of god, that’s how I want her to be. – Brendan