Jun 14, 2021
Parts is parts. But when you can’t get them for your special interest, classic or collector car, parts is hell. We’ve all been through it; trying to find the obscure little part for your obscure specialty car. And those of you who have done this long...
Jun 7, 2021
Gang, If your not otherwise busy, and are proximous to Burbank, California this Saturday, June 12, Come out to Autobooks-Aerpbooks Book Store between 10AM and 2PM, say hello and check out my new book, plus the rest of this gem of a place that I’m sure is the...
Jun 4, 2021
I couldn’t have been happier than to see the incomparable Helio Castroneves win his fourth Indy 500 ring. Winning the Indy 500, any Indy 500, just one, is a huger than huge accomplishment. The previous 4-timers — AJ Foyt, Rick Mears, and Al Unser, Sr.,...
May 28, 2021
BILL STROPPE’S BAJA BRONCOS: THE STUFF OF OFF-ROAD LEGEND Ford’s new Bronco and Bronco Sport SUV models comprise one of the most anticipated and exciting new product launches from Ford attracting interest – and dealer orders – rivaling that of any-gen Ford GT or new...
May 16, 2021
Gang, I’m pleased to introduce to you my newest baby, of which I’m quite proud. A group of very special, purpose built, Carrera RSR 3.0s, two historic race tracks, a dozen of the world’s best racing drivers, and a very special Rookie season of the...
May 12, 2021
Cruising the River Rhine in Fine Style Christian Kramer is an automotive expert of considerable note. Once an auto broker, he’s since become a certificated vehicle vetter and appraiser. He can provide a full forensic and market valuation write-up on a single vehicle...
May 3, 2021
The call came early this morning. It was more bad news in a year that produced more than its share of ugliness. Most racing drivers that came of age in the 1950s didn’t really expect to live into their 80s. Despite walking on motor racing’s biggest stage in the...
Apr 28, 2021
Hey Gang, Hope you are all doing fine and well out there as winter and COVID begin to thaw. I’m pleased to clue you in to a terrific online magazine that I’m pleased to have recently begun working for. That being www.sportscardigest.com. It’s just...
Apr 22, 2021
2021 GT500 ROAD (AND TRACK) TOUR REVEAL FORD’S BEST-EVER MUSTANG IRVINE, Calif. — By now you’ve read of the new Ford Shelby GT500’s legendary performance and scintillating test numbers; you know those well sub-4.0 second 0-60 times and quarter-mile times in the...
Apr 14, 2021
Jacksonville, FL – Two decades ago Andre Dubonnet’s stunning 1938 Hispano-Suiza Xenia won the sixth annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance’s Best of Show award. The one-off 1938 Xenia, with an H6B engine, is the glamorous product of aperitif heir Andre Dubonnet’s...
Apr 8, 2021
1959 Deutsch-Bonnet HBR5 Coupé The museum has added more than eight iconic vehicles, including supercars, movie cars and historic cars, to The Vault presented by Hagerty LOS ANGELES (March 30, 2021) – The Petersen Automotive Museum has added more than eight new...
Mar 31, 2021
Gang – as you know, this very special event is of deep importance to me, especially the place at which its held. This is a marvelously varied, highly accessable, and very enjoyable weekend of events, especially if you are a Steve McQ fan. Of course you’ll...
Mar 29, 2021
It pleases me a ton that my automotive Happiest Place on Earth has reopened, and hopefully for good this time. Lots of new things to see, so please visit again soon…. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM REOPENS TO THE PUBLIC MARCH 25 The museum will strictly adhere to...
Mar 25, 2021
Many of you have wondered, and some have asked me, what has become of Bob Bondurant and his famous high performance driving and racing school. So just below is a very recent press release from the school, which updates the story. Bondurant himself told me the...
Mar 22, 2021
Here’s a significant announcement I thought y’all might enjoy…MS At Zero260.com we scour the internet for the best deals on the coolest collector and special interest cars for sale so you don’t have to. We provide original content, market valuation,...
Mar 18, 2021
As Originally published in SportsCarDigest.com Riding with Mario photos by me, and Mel Stone No matter how good a driver you are or think you are, I’ve learned that you really discover how marginal a driver you might be when you ride with or get schooled by someone...
Mar 12, 2021
MILPITAS, CA — Modern automotive assembly plants are usually the size of small towns, with similar sized populations. They are most often named after the cities in which they are located (or by the main streets on which they sit) and become famous and are...
Mar 8, 2021
Of the many new cars I’m continually asked about, the new mid-engined C8 Corvette is among the most often discussed, from a list including the Shelby GT500, the Ford GT, the Hellcat Challenger, and the reborn Ford Bronco. If you just can’t get enough...
Mar 3, 2021
The car I’m most identified with is my ’72 DeTomaso Pantera. I loved that car, and miss it a lot. Selling it was likely a mistake, but made sense at the time, although I can’t afford to repurchase it or a similar one now. But I’m pleased these cars have advanced in...
Feb 26, 2021
1970 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR: FORD’S ALTERNATIVE POWER CHOICE Most enthusiasts consider 1969 and 1970 to be the absolute zenith of the original muscle car era. These two years served as the apex of the horsepower and cubic-inches curve. As is so often said to...
Feb 24, 2021
Event Information Visitors Guide Charity Sponsors News and Media Gallery ANOTHER CHANCE TO WATCH “DRIVING AMELIA” ON NBCSN The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is proud to announce another chance to watch “Driving Amelia.” The...
Feb 22, 2021
Last weekend, I visited the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard, California. Never knew about it, never heard of it before — and I’m in the business, remember…So what a pleasant surprise. This little outfit exists just for fun and the love of cars. ...
Feb 15, 2021
I’ve been lucky enough to travel a good deal of the world, prior to 2020 at least. Among my pursuits in doing this is to get up close and personal with the car scenes in different countries. And of course I bang off endless happysnaps of all the interesting...
Feb 8, 2021
“The two-dimensional car” Shadow Cars founder Don Nichols Jacksonville, FL – A half century has passed since the first Shadow made its competition debut at Mosport in the opening round of the 1970 Can-Am season. In 2021 the 26th annual Amelia Island Concours...
