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 →
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 →
Chasing Classic Cars: Two of a kind
Double Barn Find It's fine admit it! Every time you go for a ride or a drive in rural areas, you pay special attention to barns or other buildings out in the middle of no where looking for that rare car you've always been wanting. So what if you opened the door and found not... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: The Delorian
A car made famous by a movie I love scifi movies and can't seem to get enough of them which is why I'm writing this blog entry. One of my favorites is Back to the Future. The first film was the highest-grossing film of 1985 and became an international phenomenon, leading to the second and... Continue Reading →
Braking News: Ford recreates Mustang history
The 2015 Mustang is "Da Bomb" I think that saying must be about as old as the Ford Mustang. It turns out that 50 years ago when they introduced it to the public, looking for a publicity stunt Ford put a Mustang convertible on the observation deck of the Empire State Building, really! Now they... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: The Bond Collection
I love Bond movies! What's not to like about them? Spies, lovely ladies, gadgets, and hot cars. I love seeing what car will be featured in the newest movie, how it's modified for spy use and the chase scenes. You see them the cars come for auction every once in a while and usually go... Continue Reading →
Pontiac GTO sweet sounds
Songs about the GTO I love cars! I love music about cars too which might be the reason I like the Pontiac GTO so much. Overall there are over 15 songs about this car mostly in 1964, the first year the GTO was built. Songs range from Little GTO by Ronny and the Daytonas, to... Continue Reading →