Life before iPhones If you're 50-60 "ish", you will get a great laugh at this blog entry. "I need to get to a phone." or "Pull over, I need to get to a phone", were phrases everybody used. Almost always said at least once on detective shows like 'Starsky & Hutch' (1976 Ford Gran Torino), 'Kojak'... Continue Reading →
My other passion
How can that be? You're a car guy. Well I'm also a huge airplane guy. I just spent five days in Oshkosh, WI at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as a volunteer helping kids discover radio control aviation. My daughter also volunteered with me this year. My passion for planes began when I was young.... Continue Reading →
Drivers who really annoy me…..
...and the cars they drive I'm really a patient guy except when it comes to getting from point A to point B either in one of our cars, 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, our 2008 Chrysler Pacifica (we really love that car and wish it was still being made), or my Suzuki Hayabusa. I experience more... Continue Reading →
Renault Dauphine
I have never been a fan of French engineering I have first-hand experience with my mother owning a Renault Alliance and then me owning an Encore. This was the big deal about the partnership with American Motors and Renault. The cars were a hit out of the gate with the Alliance named Motor Trend Car... Continue Reading →
Jeepster: A classic large or small
My favorite Jeep A big reason we collect cars is because there is an emotional attachment. Mine for AMC, and Jeeps, coming from my dad working at American Motors. AMC bought Jeep from Kaiser in 1970. My favorite Jeep is the Jeepster originally produced by Willys-Overland from '48-'50 and then '66-'73. A vehicle so popular... Continue Reading →
Caddy Hot Tub
A Caddy with an option you would never find IÂ love Caddy's and who doesn't? They were famous for lots of chrome and the fins. The new ones are even cooler with all the performance built-in. I also love hot tubs. Wait, where is he going on this you're thinking. Check out the video where two... Continue Reading →
Braking News: Kia partners with the NBA
Kia has come a long way When Kia first hit our shores, it was just another Asian import, but now the products they offer are through the roof cool. I have to admit that I have not been a fan of the Soul but it has grown on me. To spread the word, they are... Continue Reading →
Plymouth Superbird Redux
A supercar of the 70's returns with a new look and more power in the 20's The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Daytona where and are still head turners. Who could miss that huge spoiler on the back. NASCAR racing was huge and it was a big deal for a manufacture to have their car win.... Continue Reading →
Braking News: Our look at the Chicago Auto Show
New reveals, but kind of laid back Laid back, that's how Mark and I sum up this year's Chicago Auto Show as far as the new models go. Of course nobody could top Subaru's reveal of their new Legacy last year. No car was cooler than the new Ford GT, which you can see in... Continue Reading →
Braking News: Finally we see the Acura NSX
Another cool car revealed at the North American International Auto Show Besides showing off their NSX at the Detroit Auto Show, which is beyond cool, they are talking about a hopped up version. That sounds fun. Read more from AutoBlog.