Jun 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Gang…this is just the type of story that I really love. A young woman who has ambition, passion, and skills, pursuing a life in motorsport. Don’t laugh — you’d be amazed at how many F1 and top tier sports car racing teams have women in their...
Jun 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
A few years back, Linda and I visited Cuba with a group of like minded car people. The whole trip was magical and I don’t recall if I ever shared it with you. Wonderful colorful places, warm lovely people, great food, nice beaches, and a seriously enthusiastic...
Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
BLAST FROM THE PAST: GALPIN FORD FOUR-ENGINE ‘MACH IV’ FUNNY CAR Multi-engined dragsters became ‘A Thing’ back in the 1960’s. “What’s the easy way to double the power of your quarter-miler? Simple – drop in another engine, and tie them crank-to-crank.”...
Jun 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
2020 SHOW CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC Dear Friends of the Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle ShowOver the last thirteen years the Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show has been a pillar of support for the Boys Republic, helping to create an environment for the...
Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
OFFICER ERIC GAONA’S HOT PURSUIT IS RESTORATION OF SSP MUSTANGS BAKERSFIELD, Calif — Ford has been producing and selling law enforcement patrol and pursuit vehicles for many decades, as have most other American-brand carmakers. The majority of those cars have...
Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some damn fine news in my world, and I hope in yours too…MS PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM TO REOPEN FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 The museum will strictly adhere to the guidelines set by the CDC, State of California and County of Los Angeles to ensure the health and safety...
Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
FLIGHT OF FANCY: STORY OF ‘MIZAR,’ THE GALPINIZED FLYING FORD PINTO VAN NUYS, CA – A flying Ford Pinto? Yes, we promise. A flying Galpinized Ford Pinto? Sure, why not? In 1973, aeronautical engineer and inventor Henry Smolinski had the idea of beginning with a rear...
Jun 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
As a guy who writes car books for a living, I pay close attention to all the new bookware that gets published. Plus of course I love to read them. Here’s a couple new ones for your consideration. JUNKYARD: Behind the gates at California’s Secretive...
