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Gearheads in Isolation

Brian Nash

Just a few ideas to help you burn some mental rubber even when you are being asked to stay home and stay isolated.

Finish work.

Staying at home might be making you a bit crazy this week, but let your garage be a place of sanity and solace in confusing times. That “wax on, wax off” thing worked pretty well for Mister Miyagi. If you need some inspiration and some help, the detailing team at Griot’s Garage have put together a whole series of excellent how-to videos. Trust their advice – don’t ruin your paint based on the guidance of some random Youtuber.

Lean back.

Dig up those classic petrolhead movies and indulge yourself in something suspenseful or hilarious with a good internal combustion soundtrack. Here’s a list of some old-school favorites that you might not have seen yet (or could see again).

Wise up.

Take a virtual tour of seven different auto museums, courtesy of this list compiled by the folks at Car And Driver. There are incredible video walkthroughs here from:

  • BMW Museum
  • Ferrari Museums in Modena and Maranello
  • Lamborghini Factory and Museum Tour
  • Mazda Museum at Hiroshima
  • McLaren Technology Centre
  • Mercedes-Benz Museum
  • Porsche Museum

Check out the collections here.