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jalopnik automotive amerigasm

Top Ten American Automotive Pilgrimages

It wouldn't be a Jalopnik Automotive Amerigasm without a nod to the places that make American automotive history so great. Eddie Izzard may joke that he's from "Europe, where the history comes from," but the relative young age of the auto industry means our automotive history is as old and rich as anyone's...and of course, more American. Whether you have plans for the Fourth of July weekend or not, there's no better way to celebrate our country's freedom than by enjoying the freedom to drive somewhere and overspend at the gift shop. Below is our list of ten great American automotive pilgrimages for those that worship at the altar of wheeled transportation. More »

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2:00 PM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,111 views, 65 comments

Latest by M0L0TOV: I think it's funny how Sebring, Florida doesn't have some sort of automotive museum. I really hope in my heart of all hearts I get to see Jay Leno's garage someday. more »

spy photos

Spy Photos: Was Ist Dis Trike?

Everyone's favorite Smoky Mountains motorsports photographer, Killboy, caught shots of an unidentified trike as it traversed the Tail of the Dragon, betraying its duty as a test vehicle by way of various manner of tech gear. Speculation on its origin ranges from a BMW skunkworks project to a KTM-Audi mashup for the weekend-racer set. Like the Volkswagen GX-3 concept, killed by VW legal before it made production, it's got two wheels up front and one in the back, but unlike the GX-3, it's got a far more bike-like seating position. We're sure there's more to come, but from whom? – Mike Spinelli More »

Spy Photos

9:27 AM on Thu Dec 14 2006
By Mike Spinelli
1,892 views, 13 comments

Latest by madderhatter: Almost has the same profile as a snowmachine, but with wheels instead of skis and a track. more »

road trip report

Jalopnik Road Trip Report: Sevening on the Tail of the Dragon

Last weekend, I drove for 32 hours and more than 1,700 miles in the process of making an increasingly popular vehicular pilgrimage. No, not Bowling Green, nor Indy, nor Pebble nor Laguna. There was no factory tour waiting for me at the end of my journey. No concours of priceless Italian bella macchina. Just a $59/night motel and some of the best damn driving roads in the US of A. More »

1:00 PM on Thu Nov 9 2006
By Mike Spinelli
1,125 views, 33 comments