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RIDE ALONG Episode 2 Ferrari Barchetta…

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Posted in Episodes — by Fireball Tim on 07/06/11

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RIDE ALONG Episode 2 Ferrari Barchetta…

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Fireball’s HOT DESIGNS of the WEEK…

I love cars. We know that. So… because I dig ‘em, I like to share the best designs each week that inspire… creative heat. Like this Ferrari for example. It’s flamin’ hot, spicy and completely ON FIRE! Wow, and that makes for a serious design analysis.

When designs are so hot, they show up in Malibu in force because PCH is a playground for cool cars. And if I were to come to Cali for vacation, I’d hit Universal Studios, Disneyland and PCH. Boom.

But design isn’t limited to cars. It’s what we do as humans. We design everything. From cups to programs to school food menus to gumballs. All ideas come from mind and boink! There they are right in front of our eyes.

Everything has to be brought into being by creative energy. So, get out there today and make it happen. And feast your eyes on what may be the next C7 Corvette. Dubbed… “The Ferrari Killer.” (Maybe that’s what just past by this firery photo, eh?)

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Posted in Design — by Fireball Tim on 05/12/11

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Weekend PARTY Ver.1…

Wow, did we party all weekend. It was nuts. Got together with talented friends including Francesco and Valentina Quinn and triathalon stud Max Musina. Max and Valentina have a fantastic fashion business and ofcourse, Francesco is an extraordinary actor. All inspirations.  Another friend brought a cheap lil’ toy for me to peruse. I traded him two Johnny Lightning cars for it. Such a deal, but I think one would have done it. ;-) (C’mon, I didn’t want to rip him off…)

Toys come and go, but friends are here to stay….

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Posted in Personal — by Fireball Tim on 04/25/11

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COOL CAR Wednesday… The Ferrari 458 Italia

Whoa, mama…

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Posted in Design — by Fireball Tim on 02/16/11

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John Lennon’s FERRARI up for sale…

John Lennon’s first car, this 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Coupe is up for auction. Estimated value of $155,000 to $220,000. I guess it’s valuable because his butt was in the seat for a bit but it would ordinarily be worth about $60,000 to $109,000.

Gonna be sold in Paris on February 5 by auction. He owned the Ferrari for only a few months before gettin’ rid of it. He also owned a 1972 Chrysler Town & Country station wagon, so he had good taste… ;-) Personally, I woulda taken the wagon, man.

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Posted in Design,Movie Cars — by Fireball Tim on 01/14/11

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Fireball’s Best EXOTICS of 2011… so far.

Just what is an Exotic Car, anyway? Basically… cars no one thinks they can afford. BUT THEY’RE WRONG! HaHAAAA!!

Anyone can afford an exotic. Now, if you really think about this, you’ll come to the conclusion that there isn’t anything out there that can’t be bought. I mean, do you really want an exotic car? Or, just to DRIVE one?

I mean, imagine the insurance. BING! The fear of someone keying the car. BOING! The tiny dent that ruins the whole exotic car motif. SPLAT! BUT, there are plus,’ too.

The little beanie you get to wear when it’s cold. WOOSH! The front valet parking space at McDonald’s. ZOOM! The fact that some else has to go get the groceries because you spent all your money on the car. Logical… and tasty.

So, …I say go for the beanie. Why not. It’s only money and if you don’t do it, then you’ll be stuck with that BMW or Mercedes that you just bought. All that leather and hi-tech electronics is enough to make one queasy.And, you have to haul all those Senior VPs around, too. And they whine.

WAIT! Here’s another idea. Exotics come in 1/18 scale, too!! You may not be able to drive them, but just about ALL of them will fit in the garage and most people won’t notice. See, I’m lookin’ out for ya. And my ideas are ALWAYS right on target, right?

Feast of the BEST of 2011 …so far. Cha.

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Posted in Design — by Fireball Tim on 01/05/11

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Ferrari 458 gets TRANSFORMERS 3…

Just got the news from Director Michael Bay that’s he’s got a NEW BOT for “Transformers 3.” The Ferrari 458 Italia. And yes, it’ll be a suave good guy,… as most Italians are. Although the movie doesn’t come out for about 300 years, um, until next year,… it should be BIG.

Sweet.

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Posted in New Movies — by Fireball Tim on 03/23/10

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Fireball’s “Cool Designs of the Week!”

Man, it’s been a crazy few days. Lots of cool cars have shown up (All in my driveway…. slight exaggeration, as in the driveway of the mind!) But, there are SO many doodads of coolness out there, it’s really hard to pick what gets the major super duper cool status of being one of of my CDW’s. (See, another acronym… I keep doing that for some reason.)

So, without further do doo… Feast in the pure bitchiness of the soul. Cars of heaven, direct to your door, yo.

  1. THE AUDI LOCUS CONCEPT

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Gorgeous, right. I mean, here’s a woman that knows your weakness. Although, most likely a 3D image, this Audi concept evokes style and charm with added sass. Like a woman who knows just how to get into that sweet spot of yours. ‘Course, dangling it first to get your attention until you melt like warm chocolate. Oooooo……

  1. WHATEVER IT IS, IT’S GOT A BIG WHEEL CAR

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I like this because as it drives by, I’d jump through the hoop. You know what I’m saying? Any car that comes with it’s own playground can’t be all bad? ‘Course, the rest of it is kinda “whatever.” A clear example of not carrying the theme throughout the vehicle. Kinda reminds me of my Nikes. But they’re red, so that’s different, right?

  1. THE AUDI CALAMARO

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A Squid. Clearly influenced by Star Wars, REVENGE OF THE OBI WAN EMPIRE ATTACK OF THE CLONING JEDI SITH LORDS OF LUCAS. Or whatever that last one was called. (I’m pretty sure that was it, though.) This Audi IS cool, and when magnetic levitation, or rotational flying portopotties are invented and perfected, I’m sure you’ll see them in the dealerships for the low low price of $1.5. (Hey, flying portopotties. THAT’S AN IDEA! AWESOME!! SOMEONE WRITE THAT DOWN, QUICK!!!!!!)

  1. THE RENAULT TWIZY

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Yup. If I had a Twizy, THIS is what it would look like. I mean, what else CAN you call this thing? And it will go perfect with my TOOTHBRUSH!!

  1. BMW LOVOS

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The coolest MAKES NO SENSE WHATSOEVER concept to ever appear ANYWHERE, period. It’s both awesome and ridiculous! Bitchin’ and stupid! Totally radical dood and Dumber than the Dumbest! So, how do you have a contradiction like this and be successful? Well, most celebrities and inventors are walking contradictions, right? Boom. (One thing though that they didn’t take into consideration when they concepted this. …Bird Doo. Go ahead, think about it.)

  1. PEUGEOT MOVILLE

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Yes, this time, the boys at Peugeot are on a whole new drug! Wuppeeee!!!! It’s a cross between the movie “Sleeper” and Pikachu. SPIN! SPIN! SPIN!… Barf.

  1. BOWLER RAPTOR

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Okay, someone call HPI Racing. Here’s their new model. I’M FIRST!! But I want a flag with Pamela Anderson on it.

  1. A JONATHAN PUNTER CONCEPT

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No, I don’t know which direction this goes, either. Maybe straight up? Although, cool in a funky 70′s futuristic sorta way, I don’t like that I can’t pick my nose without the whole world watching. Priorities, man, priorities. But, I can hear the Jetson’s whir, can you??!!!

  1. THE BUGATTI STRATOS CONCEPT

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Old is new again. But, I do like this Bu Beast. Even with the CD Cover front wheels and the Ostrich Catcher on the side. Elegant, clean, but only one problem….. IT’S NOT IN MY GARAGE!!!!!!

  1. THE HONDA U3X MOBILITY DEVICE

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Ok, everyone on the planet has probably seen this by now. The “Not Wheelchair.” All I want is to pimp this sucker. Can you see it? Black with Flames and a Lime Pinstripe! THAT’S AWESOME!!! If they don’t bring this out soon, I’m gonna hurt someone. That reminds me, did I take my meds today? Wups.

  1. MY FERRARI

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Okay, so it’s not really mine, but the CVS is mine. Well,… actually, that’s not mine either, but,… I go there from time to time… and THIS California was parked outside. So, you COULD say it’s mine, right? I mean, all’s fair in Love and Cars? I did, however, find a diecast version in the store. It was cheaper, so… I went for it. Splurged. And the full size Ferrari? It left. …..Now, I suck.

  1. MY OFFICIAL ENTRY; THE HELITRUCK

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Done for the “not greenlit film yet” SIX CITIES, this Helicopter, turned cool “Truck of Death” is sure to be a gangbuster success. I’ve gotten calls from Dealerships already placing orders. I’m serious! And the option list is off the chart!! ‘Course, they have to make the movie first ’cause I’m not building this beast for no reason. Unless,… maybe I can set up a PAYPAL account. Any takers?

  1. THE GI JOE TRANSPORT OF DEATH

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Here’s a CG version of the cars we built for GI Joe. Although cool, pretty sure we blew up all of them. Bummer, ’cause I really felt this could be the “Station Wagon” of the future. A little wood paneling, reversed rumble seat and you’re good to go.

  1. THE HALCYON CONCEPT

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What do you say about a car like this? It’s just plain cool in a sorta, “I didn’t want windows, mirrors, wheels, scoops, antenna, and anything else that made it look like a car. Just wanted it to be… well, a Halcyon. And what IS  a Halcyon? A period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. Calm.’ And THAT, is where I leave you doods.

AUM… PEACE… Outta here.

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Posted in Design,Movie Cars — by Fireball Tim on 10/06/09

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Cool cars on RODEO…

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What a ridiculously cool day! All days should be like this, not just Father’s Day. The main highlight was the 2009 Rodeo Drive Concours d’ Elegance. Seriously expensive machines… in the sun.

My son Sean, Kathie and I strolled among multi-millions of dollars worth of machines including Delahaye, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, Bentley, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Packard, an Electric Cobra, Smarts, Green Vehicles,  Tesal and even a Bentley Chopper. Yea, all cheapies, of course. Let me just take them all, thank you. Even Sean sat in the Lincoln from the TV show “Entourage.”

But on Rodeo, it’s no holds barred. The streets were packed with onlookers… even in the trees. The major highlight of the show was this DDR (Dumb Diamond Ring) on display. At the sheer cheap stupid price of $744,000.00 I mean, come on… Let’s get real. Put something in the window that’s REALLY expensive you bunch a’ lame o’ cheap basterds.What moron got cold feet and stuck the small stone in the window??? Sheesh!

Imagine. Strolling down Rodeo and you “pop” into a wee lil’ store to pick up something for your honey squeeze. A tiny lil’ rock for just under a mil. I’m sorry, but that’s just plain stupid in a really stupid sort of way. What could YOU do with $744,300.00??? Let us begin with making a list of 744,000 things, yo!

But the cars were smokin’ hot.  SO, here we go folks….

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