Aftermarket action
Picture Steve McQueen
For many people, actor/racer Steve McQueen has yet to be topped as the coolest cat who ever lit up the screen, or a racetrack. Sonic Editions, a company specializing in all kinds of classic images, sells limited-edition Steve McQueen photographs from the Michael Ochs Archives of Los Angeles. Ochs took most of them back in 1971 when McQueen was directing and starring in his racing movie “Le Mans.” Each print is produced on high-grade Fuji Crystal Archive paper and comes professionally framed. Choose from a variety of McQueen photos starting at $139 for an 11-by-14-inch print, and up to $450 for the 24-by-30-inch size, at www.soniceditions.com.
Gearhead fashion
Cyberoptix TieLab produces neckties and bowties that display a variety of interests, including automotive. For example, the gearshift motif lets everyone know you’re into manual transmissions. Other tie styles depict racetrack layouts, racing stripes, vintage auto brands and auto parts, etc. Prices vary depending on the product and material. The gearshift tie sells for $30 for the micro-fiber version, and up to $56 each for those made from fair-trade silk. You can also add a wood gift box for an additional $10. Check out all of the designs and order at www. cyberoptix.com.
Coffee wherever, whenever
If your job or travel-related pastimes takes you outdoors, check out the Coffeeboxx by Oxx. This ruggedly built single-cup coffee maker has been designed to handle the most extreme conditions, so it can take plenty of abuse. The product’s selfcontained and spillproof 84.5-ounce reservoir will hold enough water to make up to 10 cups of your favorite K-Cup brew (a separate line for hot water is included for tea drinkers). The Coffeeboxx’s heavy-duty handle, retractable three-foot power cord and six built-in tie-downs add to its portability. Prices start at $230. Product and ordering details are at www.oxx.com.
High-tech smell remover
If you think your vehicle’s interior will smell better by hanging a scented “tree” from the rear-view mirror, there are other options. Try the Odor Eliminator Fogger from Eagle One Products. The product releases a fog containing a chemical that, according to the manufacturer, attaches to odor molecules. This includes smoke, food, mildew, pets, skunk and other nasties. When activated, the Fogger literally gets into every nook and cranny for a completely thorough job. The price for this apparently high-tech smell remover is $8 for a 1.5-ounce can. The Odor Eliminator Fogger is available at major auto parts stores or from www.eagleone.com/odoreliminator-fogger.