MotorEthos

"I'll probably never drive on Mars or the moon, but if I had to paint a picture of those places, then I imagine they would look like Mongolia does." - Dirk de Groen The Peking to Paris transcontinental classic car rally is one of the most grueling drives on the planet. Spanning a length of over 12,247 kilometers over a period of 33 days, contestants find themselves and their vehicles pushed to the limit.

I've heard some guys say that if you park it and look back, then (yeah) you're in love. But I think we can chalk that up to infatuation more than anything else. That kind of behavior is almost to be expected, especially when you first buy the car. It's the "puppy-dog" stage of the relationship where everything is Mother's shine wax and premium octane and the notion of anything going wrong is still a very far off  distant idea that warrants no serious contemplation. It lingers in the far reaches of the mind like some elusive foreshadowing in a John Steinbeck novel, ever present yet never surfaces. But stick with it long enough (the car that is, not the novel), and it will. And like any relationship that matters, what you do when things start to get difficult is what will determine if you simply like driving your car on sunny weekends or if you're in it for the long haul, the seriously long haul.

For the second time this year we've been invited on a 3-day rally. Our first rally (The Spring Colors Moto Tour), back in April, was the genesis of MotorEthos. We met so many people across all generations we were inspired to share that enthusiasm with anyone who'd listen, read, and follow us. So you can imagine our excitement when we were asked to return for the sister event; The Fall Colors Moto Tour. In fact, we had so much fun the first night we closed down the bar with about 5 other blokes which complicated day two's trip. (Life lesson: don't try to out drink an Englishman). Perhaps we should do a post on what not to do on a 3-day road trip; at least if you want to actually make it through... But we digress. For our first rally we were fortunate to have a friend generously bestow us with a loaner 1966 Porsche 912. Prepped and ready to go he tossed us the keys and we joined the caravan. This time we've got our own cars and it's time to do all the front en...

Being men, we get off easy. A fifteen minute shower, a quick press of the shirt, a splash of cologne and we're out the door. But if you're a car lover like us, you pay a little extra attention to the details. You know that clean lines and just the right amount of 'bling' are what make or break a clean, classic look. So if you want to go the extra mile and show your style in a way that says 'I get it', then check out these auto inspired time pieces that will let the world know you are a car guy even when not behind the wheel of your sweet ride. Mercedes-Benz has always been about sleek, understated sophistication. And this Mercedes-Benz Kompressor I chronograph watch is no different.  It features a 1926 Mercedes logo, "silver coloured" face trim and clasp complimented by a simple yet elegant leather strap. Find it here for just $317 .