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How to design and build cars for movies (with video)


Meet the people who built Austin Powers’ Shagmobile

If you love classic cars, is there a better job in the world than working for these guys? We doubt it.

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Posted: August 13th, 2008 by Ollie Irish

Mechaphile in love with Vanilla, a white VW Beetle


Five to air documentary about men who love their cars

We feel a little bit sick now. We love old VW Beetles, but not in that way.

This is a clip from My Car is My Lover, a documentary about mechaphiles, or men who have loving relationships with their cars - and yes, it is for real. It’ll be shown soon on Five, although we don’t have a specific air date yet.

Unmissable TV, wethinks.

More video weirdness after the break…

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Posted: May 21st, 2008 by Ollie Irish

The world’s most authentic pussy wagon


The classiest VW Beetle you’ve ever seen

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Hmm, we don’t know where to begin describing the paint job on the bonnet (or “hood” if you’re one of our American cousins) of this VW Beetle, or VWgina – just don’t stare at it too long, that’s our best advice. It must be a “Brazilian” model (ho ho ho).

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Posted: April 22nd, 2008 by Ollie Irish