May 19, 2017
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...
May 15, 2017
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...
May 11, 2017
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...
May 1, 2017
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...
Apr 28, 2017
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...
Apr 26, 2017
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...
Apr 24, 2017
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...
Apr 19, 2017
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...
Apr 10, 2017
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...
Apr 3, 2017
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...
Mar 27, 2017
Here’s another one I drove several months back but never got around to talking about. The 2017 is virtually identical so your shopping considerations shouldn’t be impacted in any meaningful detail. The first generation of Nissan’s style...
Mar 23, 2017
To me touching up nicks and scrapes on one of my cars is akin to going in for a root canal; it’s really got to be done, but it’s painful and the result is seldom perfect. Which is why I’ve discovered Automotive TouchUp products. Trust me this...
Mar 20, 2017
I’m not trying to replug my new book again — really I’m not — but thought you might enjoy these snaps from our day with Isky at Autobooks in Burbank. He was in great form, holding court and having fun. Everyone really enjoyed him a lot —...
Mar 13, 2017
ISKY Ed Iskenderian and the History of Hot Rodding *Saturday, March 18 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ========== Meet The CamFather himself and author Matt Stone (that’s me!) To tell the life story of Ed “Isky” Iskenderian is to tell the history of hot rodding in...
Mar 9, 2017
Even in the best case scenario, the forecast for Sunday’s scheduled Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance includes rain and lots of it. With a 100% chance of heavy precipitation forecast for Sunday and a sunshine-filled Saturday in the mix, Bill Warner and his...
Mar 6, 2017
DieselGate is over; VW is ready to have some fun. The current VW Beetle, which was first reborn as the New Beetle in 1999, is about the only remaining “retro” car from that era. The retrofuturist Ford Thunderbird has come and gone. The Chrysler PT...
Mar 2, 2017
Readers and Friends, I’m back from a couple weeks of world travels, which have yielded lots of things I plan on sharing with you soon, but in the mean time, I hope you’ll support the FOSMQ show by entering your car or bike or just coming out for the day...
Feb 9, 2017
Dear readers and visitors, I’ll be on the road for a couple weeks gathering new material, driving new cars, seeing new things, and wearing out a camera or two. Connectivity will be limited, so don’t expect any new material here until nearer end of month...
Feb 2, 2017
You know I’m a sucker for a great car show, especially when it raises money for a worthy charity or cause. One such event upcoming is the 4th Annual Bendict Castle Concours on Sunday March 26, 2017 in Riverside California, to benefit Teen Challenge. I remember...
Jan 30, 2017
First of all, that’s Volo, not Volvo. While there, I spoke to one of the Grams family members who built, own and operate this charming place. I’m forgetting her first name, for which I apologize, but I asked her “what the place was all about.”...
Jan 22, 2017
As a Shelby Mustang owner and a longtime Shelby American fan, I’m always interested in what this company has going on. And thought you might be as well, so here’s the company’s press announcement from last Thursday at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale....
Jan 19, 2017
As you’ve likely noticed from these pages, I make it my point to attend “breakfast cruises” or “Cars N Coffee” events all over the world whenever I can find one. I love these deals, as they are the “perfectly formed” casual...
Jan 16, 2017
I have always loved Checker automobiles. They are the anvils of the automotive jungle, tough, simple, and pure of purpose. I’d love to have one as an ideal beat around town and leave it at the airport kind of car. Or to take Linda out a for night on the town,...
Jan 9, 2017
Porsche has doubled down on its customer outreach and Motorsport HQ investment in North America, with the grand opening of its sparkling new 53 acre Experience Center in Carson California. It is similar in concept to other Experience Centers, allowing current and...
