Oct 20, 2017
I do not currently own a Jaguar, although I’ve had three of them over time — two mid-60s sedans plus a Series I E-Type. I generally love them and would own another. So it wasn’t much of a stretch when my posse mate Jeff asked me to join him and his...
Oct 16, 2017
photos by Kirk Gerbracht, Me, and courtesy Galpin Auto Group. All photos are posted in hi res, so double click on any one to see full screen. Thanks — enjoy. You know Galpin Ford. The World’s #1 selling Ford dealer in the world for decades. A family owned and...
Oct 10, 2017
I’ve often wondered why there aren’t more Hybrid SUVs and crossovers out there. KIA has come to the rescue with a handy, attractive little guy called Niro. It’s purely a crossover, with no low range 4WD in the mix for rock hopping or hill...
Oct 5, 2017
“Emerson was the first of a new breed of racers,” said Bill Warner, founder and Chairman of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. “Born after the war his path from karts to the World Championship and Indy’s Victory Lane has become the...
Oct 1, 2017
My old pal and former Petersen Publishing teammate Joe Sebergandio has been into vintage minibikes since before anyone cared. And the movement has become quite A Thing. Joe puts on a not so small anymore “car show” for these little bikes, which is a blast....
Sep 25, 2017
I’m no sage when it comes to investments or trends, but have been saying and writing for some years now that certain Japanese cars, from a classic and collector car standpoint, would become A Thing. And they certainly have. Here in Southern California...
Sep 22, 2017
Hyundai has announced that before too very long, it plans that 40% of its new car fleet will be pure EV. That’s a lot, and the investment required to get there is monumental. Hyundai and sister brand KIA have been nibbling at the edges of electrification for...
Sep 18, 2017
I’m pleased to be invited back to the fabulous Blackhawk Collection Museum in Danville, California, December 2, 2017 to present a brief talk, slide show, and book signing. If you’ve never visited this elegant place, it’s an absolute...
Sep 13, 2017
Some interesting news from the folks at Shelby American I thought you might enjoy….MS Shelby Raptor is based on the latest generation Ford F-150 Raptor Truck Shelby adds 75 horsepower and 100 foot pound of torque, as well as a host of handling and styling...
Sep 2, 2017
while I’m out there gathering up a ton of new material. I’ve driven some new cars I’ll report on, been to a ton of events, and have other news to discuss. So just giving it a rest in the mean time. Lots to talk about — catch up with you...
Aug 28, 2017
Monterey Car Week 2017 is now in the books, and it was pretty memorable for a lot of reasons. I need to recheck the math, but this was something like my 30th car week. It used to be called “The Weekend” but some years ago, it became “The...
Aug 22, 2017
I recently shared with you my story and photos from travelling to New Delhi India for the 21 Gun Salute concours show and motoring festival. And I mentioned that this event would soon be switching to an every other year format — but not yet. So there will in...
Aug 16, 2017
Here’s a news release from Shelby American I thought you might enjoy. Imagine a ’65 GT350 with IRS. Mustangs don’t get much hotter, or cooler than this. Enjoy….MS LOS ANGELES – August 15, 2017 – The group who built the first series of Shelby...
Aug 10, 2017
Automotive history is deep and rich in India Photos by me, Linda Stone, and courtesy 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally & Concours Heritage Trust It all happened quickly and simply: I was in Monterey last August for Car Week when I met a tall, handsome,...
Aug 7, 2017
Photography by Kirk Gerbracht J Mays, a now-retired vice president of global design for Ford, once told us that “nobody has ever done more for the Mustang’s legacy or development, than Carroll Shelby and Steve McQueen.” Carroll’s impact needs no further introduction...
Aug 1, 2017
I’m an automotive design junkie. Of course there’s more to cars than just looks, but styling and design are what sets forth a car’s persona. I’ts what makes them fabulous, beautiful, elegant, sexy, proportioned, pretty, muscular — or...
Jul 27, 2017
Hagerty Collector Car Insurance hosts a unique spin in the UK on its completely charming Concours d’Le Mons that we so enjoy here in America during Monterey Car Week. I thought you would enjoy these charming photos and news release about it from Hagerty....
Jul 21, 2017
If you’re visiting this site, you likely know who Chip Foose is. His build a car in a week television show, Overhaulin, is a staple on automotive TV, at the moment with a healthy reruns schedule on the Velocity network. He also has a serious hot rod and custom...
Jul 17, 2017
You may recall that Chrysler “invented” or at least defined the modern minivan with its original K-Car platform front-drive derived Dodge, Chrysler, and Plymouth minivans that came to market in 1984. These vans were well packaged, affordable, people...
Jul 13, 2017
Some News I thought you might enjoy from my friends Donald Osborne, Michael Furman, and the folks at The Blackhawk Museum. The museum is a must if you’ve never been, and the book is fabulous…MS Offers a Rare Opportunity to Witness the Jet-age Cars that...
Jul 10, 2017
You may or may not have ever heard of Montrose, California. It’s our version of “Mayberry, RFD” and embodies a crazy-charming old school shopping village. The Montrose Village is about three blocks long, meanders slightly, and is packed full of...
Jul 7, 2017
Photo courtesy Indianpolis Motor Speedway and Amelia Island Concours d’elegance News from the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Emerson Fittipaldi, double Formula 1 World Champion and two-time Indy 500 winner, will be the honoree for the 23rd annual Amelia...
Jul 5, 2017
Greetings Visitors and Friends, I hope you had a great July 4 weekend and holiday. I’ve just made a super deep discounted publisher-direct quantity buy on my Exotic Barn Finds book, and I can sell them to you for peanuts. Here’s the deal: these are...
Jun 29, 2017
Click to enlarge I will never forget those trips to Vilem B. Haan auto boutique (founded by and named after that actual guy) in Beverly Hills with my dad. It was a real adventure, about 40 miles from our home in Upland. We’d make an entire day of it, usually...
