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The ubiquitous Griot’s Garage mail order catalog sells everything a car guy needs for their garage, from power tools to floor paints and car waxes. While the prices are not inexpensive, the must-have marketing pitch and quality products has lured many a buyer into transforming their boring garage into something special.<\/p>\n

While placing our latest Griot’s order, Sports Car Digest wondered if founder Richard Griot is a car guy living out his dream or simply a marketing genius. A peek into his personal garage certainly suggests that he is both.<\/p>\n

Griot’s Garage hosted its first ever private “Garage Tour” of Richard Griot’s home garage in May. A lucky group of 50 attendees met at the Griot’s Garage store in Tacoma, Washington, and then shuttled to Richard’s home to visit his garage.<\/p>\n

Griot’s vintage race cars were on display, including a Lola Can Am and McLaren F1. A restored BMW 2002 and Camaro RS sat in the driveway, and a 1996 Porsche 4S was available for visitors to experience Griot’s Garage Random Orbital. The current project car on display was a Mustang GT about to receive a super charger. Sure looks like a car guy to SCD.<\/p>\n

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The ubiquitous Griot’s Garage mail order catalog sells everything a car guy needs for their garage, from power tools to floor paints and car waxes. While the prices are not inexpensive, the must-have marketing pitch and quality products has lured many a buyer into transforming their boring garage into something special. While placing our latest Griot’s order, Sports Car Digest wondered if founder Richard Griot is a car guy living out his dream or simply a marketing genius. 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