viva italia!

some photos from a recent italian car and motorcycle show in nearby alameda. my boys and i went out on a sunday afternoon and walked around and i snapped a few of my favorites. too many to include here fairly. in a time when good design reflected the sensibilities and flavor of each region, the italians always did it with such class. we wonder sometimes why folks don't feel more passionate about their machines. perhaps it's a reflection of the lack of passion now put into them. everything so much the same. no surprises. when i parked cars up on telegraph hill in san francisco, occasionally some oddball little car would show up, and the driver left you the keys and wondering whether you could figure out how to operate his ride. i miss that. the peculiarities and the sense of adventure in figuring out the small details, like how to find the ignition. anyway, enjoy this little taste of italy.

like something george jetson might fly home


the fabulous alfa romeo badge and grill

i met the owner of this one today. a real beaut from count augusta's wonderful obsession

reaching for outer space while holding tightly to the road. viva! (and godspeed marco)