In Issue 006 June 2026 of The Petrolicious Post, we continue our pursuit of the stories that define automotive soul. From the tech-fueled hills of Northern California to the winding gravel paths of classic European rallying, this issue is a curated journey through the machines and the moments that make us drive.
We explore the unexpected origins of motorsport's most colorful partnership as we uncover the true story behind the iconic Apple Computer livery on a Porsche 935, and we trace the multi-decade history of Caffeine & Carburetors, a quiet Connecticut gathering that pioneered the global Cars & Coffee phenomenon.
Beyond the asphalt, we dive deep into the invisible force running your engine, exploring the complex mechanical plumbing of vacuum systems. We also showcase the work of automotive artist Alex Staidle, whose freehand ink illustrations find character in imperfection, and pay tribute to Sandro Munari, the legendary "Dragon" who tamed the wild Lancia Stratos.
Inside this issue:
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Made in Mountain View: The real story behind the iconic Apple Computer racing livery and the Silicon Valley service shop that truly pushed it through.
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Caffeine & Carburetors: How gourmet coffee shop owner Doug Zumbach ignited a global automotive community from a small town in Connecticut.
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Hammer Down: Following Dan Rowzie and his race-motored 1968 Porsche 911 through the wild, cross-country trial of the Cannonball Run.
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Vacuum: A deep dive into the complex, color-coded maze of rubber hoses and diaphragms that quietly ran half the car for generations.
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From Wrocław to Düsseldorf: Witnessing Ultrace’s German debut and a rare, surreal gathering of Sauber-Mercedes' most dominant sports prototype racing legends.
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The Dragon of Lancia: Remembering Sandro Munari, the master wheelman who pushed Lancia, Bertone, and the mid-engine Stratos to rally immortality.
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Godspeed John Glenn: A look back at the jaw-dropping moment a Dodge Challenger pace car lost its braking marker at the 1971 Indianapolis 500.
Plus: A Petrospective on the completely unmodified Ferrari 330 P4 chassis 0856, Ralph's "Herbie" themed 1965 Volkswagen Baja Bug, and rare collectibles from the Petrolicious shop.
Drive Tastefully.
