Sep 14, 2020
Some fun news out of the Petersen Automotive Museum I thought you might enjoy…MS PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM TO AUCTION RESTORED 1961 MGA OUTLAW AND MORE AT VIRTUAL GALA 1961 MGA Outlaw, Photo Credit: Petersen Automotive Museum As part of its 26th Annual Gala...
Sep 8, 2020
I always liked and appreciated the Wagoneer. Obviously the world and the premium SUV market has evolved considerably since the last Wagoneer model Jeep produced some years ago now. This move makes perfect sense to me, and the new one should compete handily with...
Sep 4, 2020
Hi Gang, this post is somewhat similar to another post I put up about Cuba some weeks, ago, but highlights one particular vehicle and build that I’m especially taken with, so I hope you enjoy it to see semi again — Thank you for visiting, MS Author’s Note:...
Aug 24, 2020
All photos courtesy of Bill Warner and the Amelia Island Concours Paul Goldsmith and Linda Vaughn Welcome NASCAR’s Oldest Racecar to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Museum Paul Goldsmith poses with the “Roarin’ Relic” at Daytona...
Aug 20, 2020
After a successful 1st year car show at the Rogue Valley Country Club in Medford, Oregon, the Club has established on a long-range plan to become Southern Oregon’s premier automotive gathering. With a goal of expanding the number of cars from its first year,...
Aug 10, 2020
AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE ANNOUNCES SPECIAL CLASSES FOR 2021 Jacksonville, FL – Announcing the special classes for the 26th Annual Amelia Concours d’Elegance, March 4-7, 2021. 1938 Hispano Suiza DuBonnet Xenia. Photo by Michael Furman. Hispano-Suiza The...
Aug 6, 2020
LOST DETOMASO ZONDA CONCEPT POWERED BY FORD – WITH A TWIST Most enthusiasts will remember Italy’s deTomaso Automobili (later deTomaso Modena) as producer of the Pantera in joint venture with Ford from 1971-74. This relatively small specialty carmaker had other...
Jul 30, 2020
Barrett-Jackson Returns to Live Events with Fall Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale; Revised 2020 Schedule Announced SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 30, 2020 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, announced today a special Fall Auction will take...
Jul 27, 2020
We’ve all likely noticed that every time a car (or truck) model gets refreshed or redesigned, it gets larger in nearly every dimension. There are many reasons for this which include customer demand for more cargo and people room; the need to incorporate more...
Jul 24, 2020
HOT ROD Deluxe. Rod & Custom. Street Rodder. Popular Hot Rodding. Due to a combination of changing times, mergers and closures, the media convergence, and titanically poor management, one by one, many of America’s best, best known, and/or most enjoyed...
Jul 21, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – We’ve been aching to get behind the wheel of the new Ford Mustang Bullitt Edition ever since it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in early 2018. Seeing the new car up on that big stage, sitting alongside the original...
Jul 15, 2020
Some potentially fun and interesting news I thought you might enjoy – MS US Marshals selling 3 replica movie cars: ‘Back to the Future’ DeLorean, ‘Ghostbusters’ ‘Ectomobile,’ and ‘Batmobile’ from Ohio federal criminal case involving Medicare fraud For...
Jul 12, 2020
As I’ve mentioned to you and posted about before, my daughter lives and works as a freelance writer and ESL teacher in Tokyo. And sharing my affinity for strange, cool, and wonderful cars, she snaps them along her trail and shares them with me so I can share...
Jul 8, 2020
I couldn’t be happier about this, as Lyn is both friend and star.– MS AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE HONORS LYN ST. JAMES IN 2021 Racer, writer, broadcaster, entrepreneur and honoree of the 26th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Lyn St....
Jul 6, 2020
I’ve always loved this bodystyle — so check out this one…MS We’ve all said it: “I really should have kept that car.” Whether it was our first one, our last one, or just a fast one, every enthusiast can name at least one prize from...
Jul 2, 2020
Hey Southern Oregonians — tired of couch arrest? Cars need to get out for some air? Looking for a great Cars n Coffee? This once launched in Medford about a year ago, and had a bit of a slow windup, but appears to have really turned the corner now, with...
Jun 29, 2020
Gang…this is just the type of story that I really love. A young woman who has ambition, passion, and skills, pursuing a life in motorsport. Don’t laugh — you’d be amazed at how many F1 and top tier sports car racing teams have women in their...
Jun 25, 2020
A few years back, Linda and I visited Cuba with a group of like minded car people. The whole trip was magical and I don’t recall if I ever shared it with you. Wonderful colorful places, warm lovely people, great food, nice beaches, and a seriously enthusiastic...
Jun 22, 2020
BLAST FROM THE PAST: GALPIN FORD FOUR-ENGINE ‘MACH IV’ FUNNY CAR Multi-engined dragsters became ‘A Thing’ back in the 1960’s. “What’s the easy way to double the power of your quarter-miler? Simple – drop in another engine, and tie them crank-to-crank.”...
Jun 18, 2020
2020 SHOW CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC Dear Friends of the Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle ShowOver the last thirteen years the Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show has been a pillar of support for the Boys Republic, helping to create an environment for the...
Jun 15, 2020
OFFICER ERIC GAONA’S HOT PURSUIT IS RESTORATION OF SSP MUSTANGS BAKERSFIELD, Calif — Ford has been producing and selling law enforcement patrol and pursuit vehicles for many decades, as have most other American-brand carmakers. The majority of those cars have...
Jun 12, 2020
Some damn fine news in my world, and I hope in yours too…MS PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM TO REOPEN FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 The museum will strictly adhere to the guidelines set by the CDC, State of California and County of Los Angeles to ensure the health and safety...
Jun 8, 2020
FLIGHT OF FANCY: STORY OF ‘MIZAR,’ THE GALPINIZED FLYING FORD PINTO VAN NUYS, CA – A flying Ford Pinto? Yes, we promise. A flying Galpinized Ford Pinto? Sure, why not? In 1973, aeronautical engineer and inventor Henry Smolinski had the idea of beginning with a rear...
Jun 3, 2020
As a guy who writes car books for a living, I pay close attention to all the new bookware that gets published. Plus of course I love to read them. Here’s a couple new ones for your consideration. JUNKYARD: Behind the gates at California’s Secretive...
