Backroading Archives

Flying Closer to the Sun – I.e. More Corolla Roadtrips

Making up for lost time by losing time on another roadtrip.

One would think I’d be happy having done the Tour de Del without any hiccups, but with a little extra time over the 2025 holidays I felt the need to drive the 86 to SoCal, again. This time I’d being going all the way to Los Angeles though for the Vintage Japanese Motoring Union new year’s hang, with some time in the canyons for good measure.

Quick Spin – Porsche Cayman GT4

It sounds so fantastical, it may as well have been a day dream.

IMG_2984_edited-2 — One of those things that almost never happens.

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Honorable Mention – ’06 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

Introducing Honorable Mentions. Cars that I haven’t owned, but feel strongly enough to write forever for.

We all have our preferences.

For me that means a lightweight, rear-wheel drive, balanced, naturally aspirated roadster or coupe. Over time my ownership experiences have narrowed down what I desire in a car. However, there’s an infinite variance in taste out there, so inevitably people I’ve befriended have preferences different from my own.