Mar 11, 2020
The annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is among my very favorite automotive events in the world. So many things make it special. It’s held at a Ritz-Carlton Resort on the beach in Florida, so let’s talk venue. Founder and chairman Bill Warner...
Mar 5, 2020
When the first Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedans came out in 1985/6, it was truly compact, not much bigger than a BMW 2002 / 3-series. At first they were only four-cylinder powered, tidy, nicely equipped, and a sales smash. Because of its diminutive size, everyone...
Feb 22, 2020
I make it my point to attend “breakfast cruises” or “Cars N Coffee” events all over the world whenever I can find one. One configuration of my posse: Norbert on the left, then Paul, with the camera, who now lives in Oregon but was down visiting, Kirk in the striped...
Feb 11, 2020
You may or may not know of James Hetfield, lead guitarist, singer and all around front man for the pioneering metal band Metallica. I don’t know him personally, but among his talents and passions is a huge spot in his heart for custom cars and hot rods. Many...
Feb 3, 2020
I’m crushed over the passing of John Andretti, January 30, 2020, after a four year long battle with colon cancer. He was just 56 years old. Even though he wore the benefit and baggage of that famous name (being nephew of Mario, son of Aldo, cousin to Michael...
Jan 27, 2020
I hope you’ll enjoy this photo as much as I did setting it up and shooting it… Here’s the story: Clark Cable Greats Gather at Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles Acting icon and Hollywood macho guy and sex symbol Clark Cable needs little...
Jan 20, 2020
The XC90 was Volvo’s first real entry into the Sport/Utility marketplace in 2002, and remains at the top of its model lineup as its largest SUV, and only 3-row seat model. It’s been updated and remodeled several times over its near two-decade long life,...
Jan 13, 2020
I apologize to all of you for not posting this up during last month’s holiday season, just my own bad for not doing so. But the event is so worthwhile, and the spirit and cause so good, plus a lot of great cars, I felt it was still worth a look and a mention,...
Jan 3, 2020
By now you know that I’m a huge supporter of this wonderful charity event, and I’m happy to tell you that the dates are now set, and that vehicle entry registration is now open (and please don’t wait until the last minute, as the field does fill...
Dec 29, 2019
Please remember that you can doubleclick any image to see it full screen in high res You may wonder why a place as entertainment-centric as Las Vegas doesn’t have a world class concours. It’s not for a lack of trying, as several groups have attempted to...
Dec 25, 2019
Automobile, Lowrider and Truck Trend will be discontinued, among others, according to a memo to MotorTrend Group staffers. I was somewhat disturbed yet not entirely surprised to learn that TEN, The Enthusiast Network Publishing — (formerly, long long ago,...
Dec 20, 2019
I love this place (and of course the world needs more car museums, yes?). It’s not fancy or going to put the Petersen or the Guggenheim out of business, but it’s worth your visit any time you’re near Los Angeles International Airport. Please...
Dec 13, 2019
It’s hard to believe that as recently as 1999-2000, Volvo wasn’t completely sure that it could survive without being sucked up by Renault, nor did it fully believe that it needed a line of SUVs to survive and prosper. In the modern eras, its really Subaru and Volvo...
Dec 2, 2019
If you are the gift-giving type, then your car guy/gal might enjoy some of the new car guy/gal stuff out this season. As always, you can doubleclick any item to see it full screen in higher res. Happy shopping…and please scroll all the way to the end as this is...
Nov 25, 2019
I will admit that it had been some time since I’d sampled any of the current Mitsu product line so it was time to fix that void. I’ve always seen Mitsu as a bit of an underdog automaker in the North American market, and in spite of Evos and some of the...
Nov 20, 2019
Words and photos by Kirk Gerbracht; please doubleclick on any image to see it full screen and in high res Plenty of food and wine, relaxing music, and a gentle breeze on a crystal-clear day all recently came together on the grounds of the Grizzly Peak Winery in...
Nov 12, 2019
I recently visited the City by the Bay to once again follow the footstep and tireprints of Lt. Frank Bullitt and the greatest movie car chase scene ever filmed. Of course I had to do it in a new Bullitt edition Mustang, and want to share the journey with you. And...
Nov 7, 2019
Anxious to see the new Ford v Ferrari film about The Ford GT’s road to Le Mans victory? So am I. And thus the world famous Petersen Automotive Museum is getting into the spirit of the times and the film which opens in public theater release November 15. The...
Nov 4, 2019
Now, truly, among the greatest car shows on earth. The list of first rate, big game car designers who went to school and graduated from the Transportation Design Program at the Art Center College of Design (now more casually referred to as ArtCenter, with no space...
Oct 28, 2019
I’ve already said quite about about this wonderful museum in Southern Oregon, very near to downtown Porland. You can read these posts here… Guest Blog: World of Speed Motorsports Museum and here… An EveningWith Mario Andretti at World of Speed...
Oct 21, 2019
As usual, double click on any photo to see it full size and high res This fabulous Shelby/Cobra/Mustang museum is billed as “America’s Place for Cobra & Mustang Fans” and it truly is. Besides visiting the Shelby American factory and museum in...
Oct 16, 2019
The Genesis brand was initially rolled out of Hyundai somewhat quietly, but has since gotten busy making noise with a bunch of new product. I previously reviewed the G70 on these pages, and that one as you know really rung the bell this year as both North American Car...
Oct 8, 2019
On August 29, 2019, it was my honor and privilege to emcee and host a fireside chat style interview and discussion with the incomparable Mario Andretti at the World of Speed Motorsports Museum in Wilsonville (near Portland) Oregon. If you know anything about me at...
Oct 3, 2019
This handsome gent is Justin Gurney, son of Dan of the same name. You can read the rest of the story here:...
