I’m so thrilled to be going to one of my favorite places today; Hollywood. West Hollywood and Beverly Hills border each other and I haven’t been in a while. And when I say a while I mean 2 months. I really enjoy people watching and seeing all the cars people only dream about. Lucky for me I’ve driven quite a few that I see on Sunset Blvd when eating at my favorite restaurant, 1950’s style Mel’s Drive-In.
I got to thinking about cars too. I never thought I’d see the day when Honda, Toyota and Nissan would go in the toilet. I also never thought I’d see the day when I started to actually like Ford and Chevy over the top Japanese companies, but I actually do. I really think the roles are reversing now. Sure your Cobalt or Focus may have had a little power steering hiccup, but you can still drive. With the onslaught of gas pedals sticking to the floor and driving the car by itself robot style, that’s when things can really get dangerous. For some it has even proved fatal. Most recently, a new Toyota Prius near San Diego, Ca was a runaway at 90mph and the California Highway Patrol had to intervene and stop it. What is wrong with these piles of crap?
I think companies with plants are just pumping out their product by the droves just to sell sell sell. You never hear these kinds of issues with hand made vehicles like Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari or Lamborghini. Which is why they’ve always been my favorite. Not that they don’t have their fair share of problems mind you, but none that would get a person or passenger killed. The only problem I have with them is the $2,999/mo lease price.
But let’s get real here. Only a select few can afford that so I say as an every day American, we should invest into our own economy and buy/lease American made vehicles. They really do blow me away now. The Cadillac Escalade is a given, and the Camaro, Corvette, Malibu and Impala are really great cars in the Chevy lineup. Ford has a great thing going with the new Taurus and other affordable models so I think things are really going to turn around for Ford and GM.
Ultimately I love exotic and super cars and there is nothing more of a thrill than shifting through the F1 gears and hearing the exhaust of a V10 or 12 cylinder behind you (or in some cases in front). The following videos were shot with my good friend Daniel and only wish I had more documented video of such fun experiences with supercars around Las Vegas. However many more will come I can guarantee that!
Anyone can drive a sports car. But only a someone drives a Lamborghini.
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