The Ferrari from "Miami Vice" Just Sold for $1.75M

Yes, the actual car. It's turned up at a pawn shop, and was auctioned on ebay today.

Crockett, Tubbs, and the 1986 Ferrari Testarossa

Looks like you'll have to settle for something else. If I could have a fictional car, I'd rather have Cameron's dad's car...before it went through the window. I always thought it had a little more style.

Friday Morning Good News Only Headlines

Happy Friday.

Medal of Honor recipient, Corporal Kyle Carpenter

Since it's Friday, here are some of the positive and uplifting headlines I'm seeing this morning. (I'm not going into all the negative stuff.)

1. Lexington, South Carolina's own Kyle Carpenter received the Medal of Honor yesterday. He intentionally threw himself on a grenade to save his buddies. You can see the official citation here.

2. Gun manufacturer thriving since moving to SC from CT, and will be issuing a commemorative SC rifle to say "thank you" to South Carolina.

3. 1964 Jaguar E-Type found in pristine condition in "nearly pristine condition" in a barn.

4. Oh, and Kate Upton has apparently made a cameo in a country music video. In case you're into country music...or whatever.

Happy Friday With a Willys Jeep

Time to hit the road, ladies and gentlemen.

Enjoy your weekend, wherever it takes you.

RIP Carroll Shelby

Epic racer, car designer, and war hero, Caroll Shelby, passed away at the age of 89. We should all be so lucky to leave behind anything that is half as iconic as the AC Cobra.

The AC Cobra: It's not a hybrid.

On a totally unrelated note, he shared January 11 as a birthday with yours truly. That's about where the similarities end for me and Mr. Shelby, though.

More of Mr. Shelby here.

Saturday Open Thread

I'll be out of the office today. Today's post brought to you by the 1972 Chevelle.