Some are calling it the field of dreams Hundreds of low mileage went on the auction block this past weekend in the historic Lambrecht Chevy Sale. Click here to see an update from AutoWeek.
Chasing Classic Cars: Lambrecht Chevrolet auction
Die-cast: Autoart E-Type Jaguar
Beautiful E-Type one of Autoart's best efforts One of my favorite early toys was a Jaguar XKE, a metallic red Matchbox car. I loved it for its shape, that long lean hood and its rounded tail. It was exotic. I’m not alone in my love for the early 1960’s E-Type, it was a landmark design that... Continue Reading →
2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL
Passat's diesel economical and we're not blowing smoke!Perception often matters as much as reality, especially in the retail world of which the auto business is a top dog.So the perception of a diesel engine being loud, smoky and not terribly pleasant to drive remains Volkswagen’s biggest obstacle when selling its pleasant mid-size front-drive Passat. This... Continue Reading →
The holy grail of Mustangs
A Mustang collector's dream While the Mustang was pretty much the king of the pony cars it was about to get some competition and in 1967, the Mustang saw its first major redesign. For the first time since its launch, the car faced some serious competition. This resulted in Ford evaluating the Mustang's strengths and... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: I drove Doc Hudson’s brother
You just never know when a classic car will show up I had an experience I still get giddy about. I was working on one of my radio controlled airplanes in the hanger when by wife and daughter started yelling for me, in a good way, to get up stars. I was so excited I... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: You find them when you least expect them
A car show at an air show So this past weekend, I was up with my buddies in Oconto, WI putting on an airshow with our radio controlled airplanes. Our gig was actually just part of a bigger event they held at their local airport. Well one of the other parts was a classic car... Continue Reading →
2014 Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 SC
Supercharged Rover strong on power, luxury, off-road ability Dating myself here, but imagine a Crocodile Dundee type character intoning, Luxury Ute? Now this is a Luxury Ute as he points to a large, muscular Range Rover SC. The Aussie accent may seem appropriate too as Land Rover, the firm that makes Range Rovers, was for years... Continue Reading →
2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
Genesis 5.0 R-Spec a styling winner, but a mixed bag Hyundai certainly knows what it’s doing as far as styling and creating a quality car these days, that’s why it continues to gain market share. But its large Genesis luxury sedan is a mixed bag. Here’s why. First, the tested Genesis 5.0 R-Spec is a... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: Multi-Million dollar Corvette
What would you pay for a rare car? I love classic cars but unfortunately don't have the funds. Now, if money was not a barrier, like if I won big in the Powerball? Hey I play almost every week and only six numbers away from hitting it big. Big for me would be, oh let's... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: A jewel of a Jag and a T’bird with clipped wings
I carry my phone with me all the time! So I live just a couple of minutes north of Pewaukee Lake, one of Wisconsin's largest. On the east shore there is always something going on. Many times I'll sit with the family when we get ice cream. They're looking at the sunset while I'm looking... Continue Reading →
Savage On Wheels 