Jul 11, 2019
Guest Blog: words and pix by Kirk Gerbracht Most of us auto enthusiasts have spent an entire weekend at a car show with associated events like a cruise or road trip and dinner one day, with a show or concours the following day. So how about a week-long series of...
Jul 5, 2019
Photo Courtesy Galpin Auto Sports I was distressed, but unfortunately not surprised to hear of Lee Iacocca’s July 2, 2019 passing. Lido Anthony Iacocca was born October 15, 1924 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, making him 94 when he died. He was known and will be...
Jun 21, 2019
Actually, I don’t fish, just like I don’t golf and don’t do Olympic Curling. But in this case it’s just a metaphor so deal. On the road again hopefully gathering up more great cars and stories to share with you. Thanks for visiting often and...
Jun 17, 2019
Now in its 14th year, this fundraiser show dedicated to the King of Coolness, has become a Thing photos by Kirk Gerbracht; Inspired Communications, Inc. Please doubleclick on any photo to see it high res and full screen – thank you, please enjoy. J Mays,...
Jun 12, 2019
As always, you can doubleclick on any photo to see it high res and full size You’ve probably heard that the rather exceptional KIA Stinger and the new Genesis G70 share a fair amount of chassis platform architecture, suspension components, and powertrains: This...
Jun 7, 2019
Please doubleclick on any photo to see it high res and full screen It’s not uncommon for a car dealership to host a client/customer “appreciation”event; these fetes are often cocktail style gatherings at the dealership, or a similar gathering to introduce a new...
Jun 2, 2019
Words and photos by Kirk Gerbracht DoubleClick on any photo to see it high res and full screen The car culture continues to thrive, and one of the biggest reasons is that our hobby offers something for everyone. No matter what your personal taste in cars,...
May 28, 2019
Jacksonville, FL – Congratulations to Roger Penske, Simon Pagenaud, and Team Penske for their record-setting 18th Indianapolis 500 victory. Team Penske swept Indy’s “Month of May” last Sunday when Simon Pagenaud won the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500...
May 21, 2019
Words and photos by Kirk Gerbracht Double-click on any image to view it full screen No doubt there are hundreds of automobile museums across the country, and many times visiting one is the sole purpose for our adventure down the highway. But occasionally our travels...
May 14, 2019
I’ve always loved Miatas, from the very first 90 horsepower Series I Lotus lookalike to the current 4th gen car. They are nothing but fun to drive, affordable to buy and carefore, and durable as an anvil. So it was with some anticipation that I signed myself...
May 7, 2019
Please Save The Dates: May 30th, 31st, & June 1st, 2019 for the Friends of Steve McQueen Car & Motorcycle Show If you’ve visited this site for any amount of time, you know that this show, and this charity (Boys Republic School in Chino Hills, California), are...
Apr 28, 2019
Those of you in or near Southern Oregon are lucky to be getting a great new cars ‘n coffee meet launching Saturday May 4, 2019 in Medford. The location, in the giant parking lot of a large handsome medical complex is immaculate, has marked spaces for 125 cars,...
Apr 16, 2019
My legend, hero, and friend Mario Andretti is the living definition of Been There, Won That. Thought you might enjoy this news about one of motorsport’s greatest treasures…MS Petersen Executive Director, Terry L. Karges, Mario Andretti, Museum Founding...
Apr 8, 2019
Car model names have always fascinated me, but lately more and more tend to confound me. I’m not picking on only one or two carmakers here, but one particular example from Mercedes-Benz, left, and leaves me, conceptually challenged. Of course, any company who...
Apr 3, 2019
photos courtesy of FCA Archives, and by me doubleclick on any photo to see it full screen Fiat’s Lingotto factory in Turin Italiy was built between 1916 and 1922 and the project and works management were entrusted to the engineer Giacomo Mattè Trucco. The...
Mar 28, 2019
Just cluing you in about a great concours coming up this weekend. It’s the Benedict Castle Concours in Riverside, California on Sunday March 31,2019. This event has a lot going for it; not to mention approximately 300 great cars to see. The property,...
Mar 25, 2019
Here’s a car magazine comparison test I bet you’d have never dreamed of: BMW M3 vs. KIA Stinger GT vs. Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG By now you’re screaming “major typo!” because how would a KIA earn the right to take on the two German...
Mar 18, 2019
Gang…This small but mighty collection of The First, The Fastest and The Famous belongs to my friend and mega enthusiast/collector Bruce Meyer, and is worth a special trip just to see. Bruce has over time, carefully curated this gathering of winners, firsts, and...
Mar 13, 2019
Gang — it was once again my honor to serve as a judge at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Amelia Island, Florida, and to again contribute an article to official show program. This year’s motorsports honoree was the King of Le Mans, and...
Mar 4, 2019
I somewhat knew what to expect from this outstanding mid-sized sedan for several reasons: the first being that we have an Optima in the family fleet, and it’s been nothing but excellent, although my tester here is one generational update newer, and also the top...
Feb 24, 2019
I love Cars’N’Coffee events, and have made it a point to visit them anywhere in the world I happen to go. And I’m pleased and proud to announce a new one, launching May 4/19 in the Medford area of Southern Oregon. It’s the brainchild of my...
Feb 20, 2019
It still somewhat surprises me that sedans about the same size and general packaging as this handsome Hyundai used to be the best selling cars in America: Taurus, Fusion, Optima, Altima, Malibu, and of course the many-years top seller — Toyota’s seemingly...
Feb 13, 2019
I’m pleased to announce my association with the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, taking place this April 12-14, 2019, where I will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies for the Concours awards program, and at various related events occurring...
Feb 7, 2019
Hyundai calls is catchily named Kona “The Small Crossover with a Big Personality”– And it’s true. Explore this funky, handsome, downright fun little vehicle on Hyundai’s official website, and you’ll see most of the discussion is...
