Tag Archives: Car Porn

Shinyside.net’s newest addition

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Ian Merritt




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 →

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Carolina Classics

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Ian Merritt




This winter I took a trip down the eastern seaboard (and subsequently down memory lane) to North Carolina to visit some old friends and to see my sister-in-law. While down there I met up with a dear friend who’s father has a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC that is being rebuilt from the ground up. Continue reading →

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Inside the Subaru Rally Team USA garage.

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Ian Merritt




What better way to start off the newest section on ShinySide.net than to take a photographic tour of the greatest automotive garage in all of Vermont… Welcome to the official Subaru Rally Team USA (SRT USA) garage, better known as Vermont SportsCar. Continue reading →

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1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo (993)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Ian Merritt




Not surprisingly, the Porsche 911 has been around for more than 45 years. Somewhere near it’s 30th birthday (draw your over-the-hill comparisons now), Porsche designed and produced one of it’s greatest cars yet, the Type 993. Continue reading →

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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Ian Merritt




I’m going to shimmy out on a high altitude tree limb and express my views on the the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster: This is the prettiest car. Ever. Continue reading →

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Naughty Autos 3

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Ian Merritt




While all of the classic cars are tucked into their winter beds I would like to reflect on the last Winnetka, IL Coffee and Classics held in 2010. Continue reading →

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1976 Aston Martin V8

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Ian Merritt




These days, little surprises me in the automotive world. It has become common place for me to see a rare car outside of it’s natural habitat. The occasional Lamborghini shimmying through downtown Chicago may make me ask aloud, “hey little fella, what are you doing so far from home?” On the flip side of the proverbial coin, it is rare for me to mutter, “Well what the hell IS that steed?!” Continue reading →

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