novelties
It seems that the conceptual
exhaust burger grill is definitely not a new idea. Though we'd like to think exhaust burgers are a product of our scientific breakthroughs, this scan from a 1930 issue of Modern Mechanics proves otherwise. This exhaust cooking idea from the 1930's is unique because it's a steam pressure cooker. The heat from the exhaust is capable of heating and cooking the foods. The original report even suggests that only an hour of driving can thoroughly cook meat and vegetables. Click through to see the full-sized scan. [
Modern Mechanix]
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gadgets
You may be able to cook cans of beans and foil-wrapped vegetables directly on your engine, but what about meat? Until now, it's been difficult to grill up a good burger on the road, but this conceptual design is trying to prove otherwise. As part of a "Dining in 2015" design competition, a young lad dreamed up a burger press that uses the heat from exhaust to impart a tasty char.
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where's the shrimp?
Our boy Hof of the down-under persuasion sent us this custom barbie built from a classic Holden Monero GTS. Looks like it's loaded with kangaroo sausage and koala tarts (aww, c'mon) but not a shrimp in sight. Dammit, what good is a cliche if it's not run around the track once in a while.
– Mike Spinelli
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