Friends in Low Places
Sometimes a car that you “will swear to never turn a wrench on” takes a bite from the modification bug. We can completely relate. Take a look at Ian MacLeod’s 2008 Volvo C30 out of Texas that sets the bar to a new low. Mobile and OG versions here!
First Class Fitment
Hanging around a parking lot looking at cars, to the uninitiated, seems odd enough. Paying for the privilege to do such a thing, seems a little…off. Do all the aforementioned at an airport in New Jersey and things transcend the word “confusing.” But that’s just what we did to experience Canibeat.com’s show called “First Class [...]
H2Oi 2012
For our first installment in Issue #10 of Solo, we head out to Ocean City, Maryland for what may be the stateside event of the year, H2O international. Each year, the last weekend of September H2Oi show goers take over the city. A sensory overload for enthusiasts occurs, and there is no escaping it within [...]
Issue 9 – Fall 2012 Issue
In issue #9 we cover do-it-yourselfing across the spectrum. Ryan Bauer’s family-grown Datsun 510 out of California is featured on the cover with a very form meets function JDM style. Inside, David Godfrey’s impressive “DIY” built Merkur XR4Ti is detailed. The level of fabrication and ingenuity will make your head spin. And, of course, a [...]
Engineered To Perfection
Recently, we’ve been on a do-it-yourself kick. We’ve been inspired by projects we’ve seen both online and with our friends. And we’ve been lucky enough to have two recent features that have taken the DIY mantra to amazing levels. Ryan Bauer’s Datsun 510 is a feast of retro Japanese goodness, and this feature, David Godfrey’s [...]
Vintage Pas510n
Ryan and Leslie Bauer have spent the last five years building their 1969 Datsun 510. What started as a humble little weekend tinkering project has turned into a 300hp, retro-modded beast. Read all about it in this installment to Issue #9 Mobile and OG versions here! Full Gallery
VAG Fair ’12
One of the biggest VW/Audi catering shows on the east coast was held August 12, but this year with a twist; VAG Fair was a two day event. With a few more changes VAG Fair broke us from the doldrums of car shows. Mobile and OG versions here! Full Gallery
Issue 8 – Summer 2012 Issue
We’re proud to introduce Issue #8 of Solo. Inside our summer issue you’ll find all sorts of goodness. Rob Langelier’s E30 Bimmer is an inspiring, balanced build. Some new kids on the block, events EuroHangar and Dub Splash, show lots of potential and make waves on their first year of festivities. Another bang for your buck “home” improvement, [...]
Dub Splash ’12
This month we’re in Texas for DubSplash, a brand new show outside of Dallas organized by The Der Luftkühlers Vintage VW Club. If a Texas summer isn’t hot enough for you, the cars – ranging from 1950’s Beetles and Ghias to brand new GTIs and S5s – will be. You can now see this article in [...]
Claybarring 101
We love clay bars. They’re cost effective and can totally rejuvenate the look of a well used car. Unfortunately, a lot of people are either intimidated by the process or haven’t heard of it before. We cover the steps and show you how easy it really is, with some tips along the way. Clear out [...]
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