Whole spectrum of California in one little parking lot this morning with @meyersmanx
In the 60’s both of these VW’s would have air cooled flat fours. Now, neither of them do.
Knocked out a 10-point checklist in 9 days and returned to my doorstep, I love @meyersmanx ! Rolling to @carsandcoffeemb to tell a hundred people it’s not a rotary’
First time wearing Minty in probably a year! Was always wearing the “next” color release. But now there is no more color release, so we can go back to the beginning.
IG Review: 2025 Aston Vantage Roadster! --
THE GREAT: Now that Mercedes has softened the GT, Vantage is now the most exciting version of this powertrain. Monster power, and evolved dynamics to match. Steers and rides better than the twice-the-price Vanquish. Top goes up and down in under 7 seconds, meaning you can use it a LOT, and doesn't impact the plentiful trunk. Incredible multidisciplinary talent: extremely confident on highways, in urban driving, winding canyons, and more. SO easy to slide!
THE GOOD: Everythoing you touch feels as expensive as it is. Endlessly customizeable. Aston's base MMI is fine. Not fancy, fine, but the stereo absolutely bangs. 'Iridescent Sapphire Satin' is a $20k color that fucks REAL hard, but I'd pair it with an interior that isn't blue - that's kind of a lot. It's also very comfortable *if* you have under a 32" inseam. I was good for a few hours on the press launch last spring, but after a 500-mile week, hip flexors are real tight.
THE NOT-SO-GOOD - Car Play Ultra is a great idea.... when it works, which for me, is rarely. I have an iPhone 16 Pro with the latest updates, and I have found this system to be unusably bad because the MAJORITY of the time, it simply refuses to connect CPUltra to my phone, only basic Bluetooth. I had to fully wipe and re-connect my phone (and car) three times EACH to this and the Vanquish. Get it the fuck together, Apple, this implementation is straight garbage and the fact that it's in a $300k car is somehow worse. The windows don't raise when you close the convertible top like... any other car, and you have to use other hand in an awkward move to close them. The full-frame mirrors fog up every single morning like clockwork (Vanquish too). And lastly, I'm saying it now, until there is an aftermarket fix, I am NEVER buying a modern European sports or exotic car with this much ADAS trash. I screamed full-volume at the car about 5 minutes into every single drive upon realizing it was still active and I have to do this bullshit again. It makes the car drive like it's possessed. STOP IT. --
THE BOTTOM LINE: Aston's best product perhaps ever is held WAY back by shit ADAS and a Lazy Apple.
What a bonkers little thing. The @totem.automobili GT Super is not an Alfa Romeo (unless you’re the DMV, then it TOTEM is!) it is absolutely gorgeous, a wonderful place to spend a few hours. It also has about three hundred more horsepower than it really needs. 670 HP, manual Ferrari gearbox, perfect weight distribution, carbon monocoque, and aesthetic perfection. Because Italy, there are quirks. But this is real driving. Video coming real soon!
Two wheel day with my boy Mike visiting from NY. He wanted to ride the canyons so I borrowed a @bmwmotorrad R12NineT a very cool bike with a very nonsensical name. He rented a MT09 off whatever the motorcycle Turo thing is. We had five different weathers including rain! Bike IG and pod review coming soon
It’s been a RUF morning at work
It's time! The @noduswatches Canyon *Black Pearl* is here! The final variant of our five-watch run, the Black Pearl features a sectored, natural Tahitian Black Pearl dial, ensuring no two watches are alike. The dials radiate with grays, blues, purples, greens, and golds. For the first and only time, the Black Pearl will come on an oyster bracelet rather than the jubilee (because Oysters go with Pearls). And like all other Canyons, it comes with the 68-hour LJP100 automatic movement, 200 meters of water resistance, a blued sapphire crystal, and a screw down crown. Case measures 41mm X 11.5mm only 50 + 1 units will be produced, individually numbered. Available to TST patrons today and the public tomorrow (if any are left!)
Fast BMW Fans, this one checks every box! @westsidecollectorcarstorage is now proud to present on @bringatrailer this SICK @vfengineering 600 HP Supercharged E92 M3! We personally had this vehicle built for our client by @avus_autosport which included a full major service and refresh (all the big ticket items), a KW V3 Coilover kit, DINAN exhaust, BBS Wheels, Micheling PS4S Tires, and the blower. The paint and interior look fabulous for the mileage (59K) and the DCT shifts even smoother than I remember them being when new. Would make a fabulous weekend toy or even could be daily driven. And did I mention NO RESERVE? LFG!!!!
Not many better ways to spend car week than with your favorite people in a brand new bizarrely strange car whose curb appeal and vibes are 1:1 to all the hyper cars for like 5 percent of the cost. An honor to represent @meyersmanx at the Quail and Motorlux. Less than 2 weeks owned and 570 miles on the odometer! If you’re going to get out-manxxed, no one better to do it than @tuthill.uk - Full week recap on this week’s pods!
Concours highlights!
1-4 This Tulip Wood Hispano Suiza is my favorite car of the show.
5-7 Close second, this Lancia concept car’s four wheel spats and LUCITE dash kept my attention the longest
8 Homie showing a $5m 275GTB at pebble with his Parrot. Respect.
9 Camel Trophy IYKYK
10 THE Andy Warhol M1
11 JRG Daytona Spider!!!!!
12 if this Chrysler imperial rolls up to your house, someone is dying very quietly and no one is finding the body.
