Mod Dragsters in Vogue
The NHRA meets Vogue Magazine circa 1967 for this track side shoot at Irwindale Raceway in California. The Christmas Tree, a drag term for starting line lights, clocks the dragsters at 290 mph as models stand dangerously nearby. The clothes are Michael Mott for Paraphernalia, who took over for Betsey Johnson in the youthful oriented American design house. The vintage dress was... Read More
Gotryke Mix Vol 1: DJ 3000
The Gotryke Mix Series debut with the right kind of pedigree from DJ 3000, a musically-inclined car connoiseur. “Motech’s vision was born from the dust and destruction of the automobile industry in the Motor City,” said Frankie Juncaj, who records as DJ 3000. “Once a booming industry that influenced the world, it was reduced to shambles in one fell swoop... Read More
DJ 3000 x Gotryke 09.01.2010
The Gotryke Mix Series debut with the right kind of pedigree from DJ 3000, a musically-inclined car connoiseur. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "DJ 3000 x Gotryke 09.01.2010", url: "http://gotryke.com/2010/08/dj-3000-x-gotryke-09-01-2010/" }); Tweet This Post Read More
Audi TT RS: As Usual, Europe Gets the Cool Cars First
Audi fans are stepping up to the plate. A campaign to bring the Audi TT RS to the US is being conducted on the microsite TTRSpetition.com . At writing the vote is up to 8371 in favor of the German automaker selling the car in the U.S. Currently Europeans are raving about the lightweight action. The performance specs are tantalizing: A turbocharged five-cylinder engine that zooms... Read More
Imagine: Put It on a Bike!
!Put It On A Bike from Team !ola on Vimeo. Yoxi is on round two of voting for the best urban biking strategies. Our vote goes to Put It On a Bike in the Yoxi brief. Why? Because where the artists go, everyone else inevitably follows.The subtle approach allows bikers to draw their own conclusions. Feeling stuck? Get on a bike! Our second proposal draws attention to the utility... Read More
Custom 1970 VW Dune Buggy x Mojave
Mazda design director Derek Jenkins lives and breathes design. Jenkins shares flicks of his after-work, weekend passion— a vintage-future VW dune buggy that he constructed in his garage. Jenkins, an Orange County native, grew up on the beach, surfing and tinkering with these sort of sand crawlers. He took on his first project at 14. He saved up $1000 from an odd job repairing... Read More
Drifting with Vaughhn Gittin Jr. in the Mustang RTR
There’s something roguishly sexy about drifting. Drifting involves whirling, twirling and spinning for sport. That’s the spirit of the new Mustang RTR. The Mustang RTR is the brainchild of drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr., driver of the Monster Energy/Falken Tire 2011 Mustang GT in the Formula Drift series. The juiced up Mustang features Ford Racing Falken FK-452 tires, unique... Read More
Introducing the Rossi SixtySix
“Art is science made clear.” Jean Cocteau summed up the essence of the exotic coach-built automobile – a work of originality, drawing upon a storied bespoke tradition. Cocteau lived through the era when cars were expressionistic and authentic —the early half of the 20th century – and was a lover of automobile. “A car can massage organs which... Read More
Festival of Speed Turns Up the Volume
The English love a summer festival. The Goodwood Festival of Speed bills itself as the largest motoring garden party, which is an intriguing tag line. The festival runs July 2 – 4 and has something for every kind of speedster including Formula 1 racers, 19th century steam-powered carriage and glitzy stars appearing with cars and guitars. The theme is ‘Viva Veloce! –... Read More
The Recap of 90 Minutes in 90 Seconds: USA v. England!
Photographer and videographer Chris Franko shared this Youtube video that he captured as part of the crew on the streets of Brooklyn during the FIFA World Cup match between the United States and England for Havainas. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Recap of 90 Minutes in 90 Seconds: USA v. England!", url: "http://gotryke.com/2010/06/the-recap-of-90-minutes-in-90-seconds-usa-v-england/"... Read More
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