I want to live in this garage.

This concrete garage, located somewhere in Switzerland, is the ideal combination of minimalist architecture, nature, and the automotive form. Fantastic! Reminds me of a Sol Lewitt sculpture I saw at Storm King this weekend!

via iGNANT

hat tip to Anhdao

Dino on my mind

I've been a little obsessed with the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 the past few days. They're especially lovely in non-red.  I cannot understand why these gorgeous cars aren't more sought after.  It's the only production Ferrari designed by Bertone (Marcello Gandini to be exact), and the first production V8 in a long line of V8s. Putting aside the tiresome snobbery surrounding the whole Dino badge, these are objectively very special little cars, and possibly some of the greatest 2+2 GT cars of the 1970s.

Autodromo launches new Vallelunga Chronograph

I'm pleased to announce that Autodromo has launched a new Chronograph based on the best-selling Vallelunga watch. It's available right now, priced at $550 over at Autodromo.

The design of the watch is a blend of 1960's chronograph motifs integrated with a dial inspired by racing tachometers of the early 1970s. All of this is framed within a clean, minimalist stainless steel case for a totally refined look that goes with any outfit.

The beautiful new campaign was shot on location in Central France by Amaury Laparra, of the Asphalt Heritage Club!

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Objects of Desire: Prewar Auto Union Toys

Following on our Silver Arrows theme, have a look at these exquisite die cast Auto Union toys from the 1930s.

via Automobiliart

More info from the owner of these toys at Anakronismo

Motorimoda: Shangri-La of stylish car and bike gear

For anyone planing a trip to Japan in the near future, I highly recommend you pay a visit to our friends at Motorimoda! It's a very unique shop for discerning car and motorcycle enthusiasts with a sense of style. They have 3 locations: One in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district, one in Nagoya, and one in Kobe. The Kobe store, which just opened, is shown below.  I first learned of Motorimoda when I saw their ad in a Japanese Rally magazine. They carry all of that impossible to find Martini Racing merchandise and a lot of other cool clothing and gear I have never seen anywhere else!  I'm pleased to say that they are now stocking Autodromo Watches as well! So for any readers in Japan, go check out the shop, and have a look at our watches in person! Or visit Motorimoda Online.