This was Lido's idea Lee Iacocca did a lot of great things in his automtive career. He invented the Ford Mustang and the pony car market and the mini van while at Chrysler, again creating another market. In fact he is credited for saving Chrysler in the 80's but he had a few clunkers like... Continue Reading →
Car spot: Dodge Durango 5.9 R/T
The Durango Hellcat's dad Dodge has never been shy about jamming a big V8 into one of its cars and trucks. A great example is the Durango, I own a 2017, introduced to the public in 1998. Just two years later the 5.9 R/T arrived with 17-inch alloy wheels and a standard 5.9-liter V8. Other... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: The Chevy Vega
A car that rusted right off the assembly line It was a car that was doomed almost from the very beginning. Code named the XP-887, the Chevy Vega was meant to stop shoppers from buying the many cars being imported from Japan that got great gas mileage but when GM's corporate engineering staff finally delivered... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1969 Firebird Convertible
A better buy than its Camaro cousin? So which is better, the Camaro or the Firebird? You'd get great arguments for both of them. The owner of this 1969 Firebird convertible would certainly argue for his ride. This one is cherry and I've seen it here before at the golf course that I work at... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Back to the Future DeLorean
THE Iconic movie car Show of hands. How many of you have never seen one of any of the Back to the Future movies? OK, go watch one of the movies and then come back and read this post because you will know exactly what this week's car spot, a Back to the Future DeLorean... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Early 60’s VW Beetle
A car that generates instant smiles When you think of all the cars ever made, there are just a handful that would be considered iconic. The Jeep CJ's, Corvettes, and the VW Beetle. Introduced as "The People's Car" in 1938, millions of Type 1 were produced all over the world. I'm not a Bug expert... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Early 60’s Lincoln Continental
The golden era for American luxury sedans One of the era’s most enduring icons is the 4th generation Lincoln Continental, a car that would be forever etched in the minds of a generation who saw a President assassinated in one on November 22, 1963. Not sure what the fate of this one I found recently... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Saturn Sky
This fun little two-seater never had a chance If you’ve read any of my previous spots about General Motors cars, I’ve shared how the company had what seemed at the time a good idea but it ends up getting killed by a bloated corporate culture. This week's spot, a Saturn Sky, is yet another example.... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1950 Pontiac
A rolling time capsule Every classic car has a story and Gary Sipiorski of Green Bay is a great example. He is the owner of this 1950 Pontiac, Sky Blue over Cream with a Silver Streak 8 engine. 72 years old and all original. Click here to listen to the conversation I had with him... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Pontiac Fiero
A fun two-seater that died way before its time The more of these car spots I do and looking at the history of each vehicle I'm finding a common theme with those built by General Motors, great idea and crappy execution. This 1988 Fiero GT I recently spotted is another example. The Fiero was conceived... Continue Reading →