Here’s some news from Shelby American I thought you might be interested in – MS WIDE BODY ROAD RACING 2017 SHELBY SUPER SNAKE CONCEPT CAR UNVEILED BY SHELBY AMERICAN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Wide body concept introduced for first time on newest generation Ford Mustang platform Road course focused package includes new suspension and brake options…
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This year’s FOSMQ show is shaping up to be a dandy. E ntries are strong, but the huge field still has room for more cars and bikes. And it’s all for a very good cause. So come out, enter, and run what ya brung, or just bring your posse out for the day to spectate…
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My longtime friend John Clor, he of FordRacing.com and Ford Performance Marketing, is currently driving around the country (in a Ford Transit Ecoboost van) meeting Ford fans and primarily Mustang clubbies at a variety of dealerships around the country, giving a charmingly informative presentation about Mustang design history, and other interesting things Ford. John is…
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The late Tad Burness’s original Monstrous American Car Spotter’s Guide 1920-1980 has been newly reborn as “My Dad Had That Car; A Nostalgic Look at the American Automobile, 1920-1990.” And I’m honored to be a part of it, and lucky enough to have my name on the cover as a Commentary Provider. This amazing, cinder…
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Only the largest, grandest and most historic factory property would do for Preston Tucker’s Car of Tomorrow Photos courtesy of The Petersen Automotive Museum and Fiat/Chrysler Archive Everyone has (at least one) opinion about Preston Tucker and his near mythical Tucker 48 automobile. Some believe that Tucker was at least a huckster if not an…
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My friend Ted Moser is an interesting guy, and he runs an interesting business. Ted cuts a wide path in the movie and television production industries as a transportation coordinator, which is the guy that controls the movements of just about anything that moves on wheels; cast, crew, sets, whatever. Along with this comes…
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My longtime friend, and oft time photographer, Kirk Gerbracht (who also supplied the great photos contained herein) lives by the saying that “the measure of a successful weekend is how many car events you could cram into the two days” and it’s a perfectly logical notion, to which I also subscribe. One show or event…
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Many collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts watch classic and collector car auction results like the proverbial hawk, believing that they truly represent real time pricing in the marketplace; noting every high and low, and tracking the trends and curves in an effort to understand “the market,” figure out what a given machine is worth, and what’s…
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First, my big thanks to all of you that came out to our great “ISKY” book signing party with Ed Iskenderian a few weeks ago. We both enjoyed seeing old friends, and making new ones; Ed was in rare form and held court like The Camfather he is. If you’re a Steve McQueen fan, and…
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I freely admit that I really love all the “stuff” that goes along with the enjoyment of cars and driving. Watches, sunglasses, driving gloves, gadgets and goodies, ephemera, and really comfy, stylish driving shoes that support good driving and pedal management. And T-shirts: I’ve got more car related T-shirts than a chicken coupe has eggs.
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