Oct 1, 2019
I remember when the RAV4 came to market in the mid 90s. It was among the first car platform based crossover SUVs and was an immediate smash hit. I understood all the reasons why, but wasn’t in love with it at the time. The design, available in two- and four-door...
Sep 14, 2019
All of us seem to be always searching for that ideal car storage solution. A relatively new company in the automotive events, products, and lifestyle space is Auto-Alliance, which has just opened a new vehicle storage and concierge facility in Moorpark, California, an...
Sep 10, 2019
Just doubleclick on any photo to see it in high rest and full screen I remember when Lexus brought us the first RX 330 mid luxury crossover/utility in the late 90s. I was at Motor Trend at the time, and it was so innovative and good, we made it our very first...
Sep 4, 2019
photos by me and courtesy of the Petersen Automotive Museum; double-click on any image to see it full screen in hi res. The late George Barris was the self-proclaimed “King of Kustomizers,” building hot rods and customizing cars since he was a kid. He...
Aug 28, 2019
I was friends with a guy in high school named Don (weren’t we all?). Don was a basically good guy, and we shared several interests, including and primarily cars, and tring to meet girls. After high school, Don moved to Phoenix to attend deVry tech school. So...
Aug 21, 2019
The San Marino Motor Classic is always a part of my summer car show agenda, and this year’s rendition didn’t disappoint. I’ve shown cars there, judged there, and bought a ticket and attended as a regular car fool just like all the rest of us. Part...
Aug 14, 2019
Kip Cyrpus is an Orange County property developer, manager, and investor. And he also loves just about anything with a motor and wheels. His collection is varied, and eclectic. There are a few of the expected standards, and lots of different and unexpected too,...
Aug 7, 2019
You may or may not remember the original Harrah’s Collection museum in Reno. William F. Harrah was a larger than life kind of guy, doyen of Harrah’s hotels and casinos, a major player in the entertainment and gambling businesses in Reno/Tahoe Nevada. He...
Aug 2, 2019
It’s a scene repeated dozens if not hundreds of times all around America; the local weekend car show. Three Day Holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the 4th of July are particularly suited to this activity. You know, the local car club puts on a casual...
Jul 30, 2019
I still love old school car books, you know printed on actual paper, with photos, and all that. I’ve written and published more than a dozen of them, and even though I’m a Kindle carrying radical, reading an actual book provides certain satisfactions that...
Jul 24, 2019
And please double-click on any image to see it full screen and high res It was my privilege to serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 15th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, in La Jolla, California a few weeks ago. This event started out as a kind of glorified...
Jul 19, 2019
Many of you know of Peter Mullin; he’s the big game LA businessman who puts down rather large and significant footprints in the classic and collector car community. Mr. Mullin has a rather fabulous museum in Oxnard, California, bearing his own name, and also...
Jul 15, 2019
Japan has an automotive history going back a century; not to mention several worthwhile car museums many of which go well beyond only Japanese car Please doubleclick any photo to see it full screen in high res Most people might believe that Japan’s automotive history...
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...
