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Author Archives: Ian Merritt
2013 Ford Focus Electric
With alternative fuel cars being all the rage these days, Ford has really stepped up it’s game with an electric version of their mid sized compact hatchback, the Focus. Continue reading
Posted in Automobiles, Daily Driver, Ford
Tagged 2013, Alternative, car photos, car pics, Car Porn, Electric, Focus, Ford, Ford Focus, Ford Focus Electric, Ian Merritt, Shiny Side Automotive Photography
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1934 Model 40 Special Speedster
Working the auto show circuit as a photographer makes for a fast paced, ulcer-inducing, sweaty sweaty mess. While humping my camera gear around the 2012 New York International Auto Show for Jalopnik.com I found a cool calming breeze in the form of Edsel Ford’s 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster. Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
After almost 5 years of pining for the European version of the Fiat Abarth, Americans can finally rejoice in the fact that these speedy little hatches will be hitting dealerships (studios) in less than two weeks. Continue reading
Posted in 500, Abarth, Automobiles, Daily Driver, Fiat
Tagged 500, Abarth, car photos, car pics, Car Porn, Coupe, Fiat, Ian Merritt, Scorpion, Shiny Side Automotive Photography
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2012 Maserati GranTourismo
What can I say about Pininfarina’s design that hasn’t already been said? It’s sleek, it’s stylish, it kind of looks like… Continue reading
Posted in Automobiles, Daily Driver, Maserati, Pininfarina
Tagged 2012, car photos, car pics, Car Porn, Coupe, GranTourismo, Ian Merritt, Maserati, Pininfarina, Shiny Side Automotive Photography
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Shinyside.net’s newest addition
Hey Shinysiders! It’s been a long summer and just before we get geared up for our long winter, I wanted to introduce you all to Shinyside.net’s newest member, Mr. Robby DeGraff. Continue reading
Posted in Automobiles, Chevrolet, Shiny News
Tagged Camaro, car photos, car pics, Car Porn, Coupe, Robby DeGraff, Shiny Side Automotive Photography
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1931 Ford Model ‘A’ Roadster
Actually, this vehicle is a 1931 indented firewall twin side mount Model A Roadster. But who’s splitting hairs? um… The Ford collectors, that’s who. Continue reading
Posted in Automobiles, Ford, Showroom Quality
Tagged 1931, FoMoCo, Ford Motor Company, indented Firewall, Model A, Roadster, Spot light, Twin side mount
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Open Wheeled Racing – Chicagoland Speedway
Today in Joliet, specifically on the infield at Chicagoland Speedway, the temperature hit a high of 91 degrees. Which seems totally bearable if I wasn’t spending my day suited up in a fire-retardant auto racing suit complete with a head-sock and helmet. Continue reading
Posted in At the Track
Tagged 150mph, Andretti Racing, banked oval, Chicagoland Speedway, D Oval Track, driving, NASCAR, open wheeled racing, race cars
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