Wow this car is fun! We like the 70 retro looks of this car. Both Mark and I remember the Shaker hoods the first time around. Dodge has done a great job of reproducing the looks. Oh, and the performance, what a hoot. Handling is super too as you'll see when Mark and I took... Continue Reading →
Jeep Wagoneer: The first SUV
I love Jeeps!! There, now I feel better, it's out there. I've gone road hunting in CJ's that still hurt my back, but it was still fun! I have owned a 1986 four-door Wagoneer (XJ), then a 1996 Grand Cherokee (ZJ), a Liberty (KJ). Designed by Diamler at the time and not my favorite because... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: Fast cars!
The need for speed Who doesn't like to jam the throttle and get pinned to the back of your seat in a fast car? I'm in! I had two chances recently at Road America to drive the new Corvette and Dodge Challenger Shaker. What a hoot, and then some. It used to be the Italians... Continue Reading →
Soon to be Classic Cars: Rare Shelbys
A garage sale like no other It seems things got a little tight at Shelby America so they decided to do a bit of house cleaning. Not your regular office stuff, these are rare prototypes. 11 Shelby concept cars and prototypes are up for grabs. Shelby says it would rather see them in the hands... Continue Reading →
Bar Finds: A couple of Dodges
Have camera, will travel You mean barn finds, right? Nope, not this time. The cars for this entry I saw at a couple of local bars. I'm not a bar fly but love to have a couple of beers. I love beer about the same as I love classic cars. Dodge's entry into the pony... Continue Reading →
Barn Find for AMC Enthusiasts
More like a closet find I love American Motors' products. Part of my sickness comes from my dad working for the company. Sure they had the clunkers but also had some cool cars. Dad brought home tons of stuff and now it's time to thin things out a bit. My collection includes full-line catalogues mostly... Continue Reading →
Cool Video: Walter Payton at Road America
Meeting Sweetness at Road Amerca As a sportscaster in Green Bay, WI during the 80's, I had the opportunity to meet some great great people. One of them was former Chicago Bear great Walter Payton. I met up with him at Road America where he had started his second career in racing. Click on the... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: Here come the British
It was the other British invasion The one that involved the British auto manufacturers finding a new customer base in the U.S. MG's were one of the first cars in the late 50's, Austin Healey's in the late 50's and then from Canley, Coventry, England there was Triumph Roadster. Legendary British sports cars. In this... Continue Reading →
Braking News: 2015 Corvette Z06 convertible
The New York Auto Show News What's better than the Corvette Z06 coupe? Answer: A Convertible. The New York Auto Show promises to be a busy one for reveals. It's not as simple as just wacking the top off. Loosing the roof structure means added support will be needed. Chevy found the solution. The coolest... Continue Reading →
Braking News: Dodge to reveal Charger and Challenger
Dodge's two muscle cars were long overdue for facelifts The question now is what that will look like. The 2015 Dodge Challenger and the 2015 Dodge Charger, both of which will be revealed Thursday, April 17 at the New York Auto Show, just ahead of the Dodge brand’s 100th anniversary this summer. Read more in... Continue Reading →