Nissan's 240SX was good for fun in the sun while also being economical and a great car to mod.
Car Spot: 92 Nissan 240SX Convertible
Nissan's 240SX was good for fun in the sun while also being economical and a great car to mod.
Car Spot: Vapor Special Operations Supercar
It's what we could have if the Air Force designed cars In case you hadn't noticed, I love all things fast and loud, and when my flying buddies put together a trip to the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, OH, I was all in. There we saw a B-58 Hustler, known... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: ’67 Chevy Chevelle 2-Door Wagon SS 396
Here's something you don't see often, or ever, a 2-door '67 Chevelle SS wagon. Check this custom one-off out.
Car Spot: 1975 Ford Ghia Urban/Manx
The panic to go small I remember the 70s well. There were gas shortages, and Japanese imports were hitting our shores with better gas mileage. Add to that a sluggish economy it forced manufacturers to rethink designs. As environmental awareness grew, America's guzzling vehicles were no longer selling well. In response, automakers prioritized efficiency over... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: James Bond Flying Matador
A big move by plucky little AMC gets them on an exclusive list Since my dad worked there, I was a bit closer to hearing the stories how American Motors always had to improvise to bring its products to market because it never had the funds available that the Big Three did. It needed big... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 63 Split Window Vette
A six-figure car and then some On rare occasions, "fishing for a great idea" leads to a legendary fish story. Such was the case with this "Red" gem. Inspired by the shape of the Mako Shark he reeled in on a deep-sea fishing trip, GM design Chief Bill Mitchell combined the style of his beloved... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 62 Rambler American Convertible
This car was a star ... While doing some research for this blog entry, I checked out the Internet for famous TV cars. I found the obvious, like the Batmobile, and lesser known ones, like the 1960 BMW Isetta 300 (Family Matters), and the 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (That ’70s Show). None of them listed... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 61 Corvair Corphibian
Whatever floats your boat I love Corvairs. They were Chevy's answer to the VW Bug when introduced in 1960. But they didn't just make a car, they had a whole line of vehicles, including vans and pickups like the Rampside in this week's spot. No, wait, it was not like the other Rampsides at all.... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 69 AMX
Sporty performance at an affordable price In the 1960s the one thing that American Motors needed was an attention getter, something to pull the younger “in crowd” into the dealer showrooms and shake that stogy image of making cars your parents wanted to drive. That car was the AMX, a 69 just like this week's... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 58 Studebaker President Starlight Hardtop
Making the most with limited dollars I love the story of an underdog. You regular followers know about the special place I have in my heart for all things American Motors. The same holds true for Studebaker. With limited funds, they did a remarkable job doing battle with GM, Ford, and Chrysler just like AMC... Continue Reading →
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