One of One Every time I visit my buddy Darrel Burnett who runs the Automobile Gallery of Green Bay I am amazed at the unique vehicles he finds and the history behind them. This last time was no exception because he has a Glasscock 1929 Packard Boattail Thompson Speedster Special. Darrell tells me that it... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1992 Honda del Sol
Cheap fun in the sun Honda decided to go head to head with the wildly successful Mazda Miata when it introduced the Civic del Sol for the 1993 model year and is the subject of this week's spot. A warm summer day in Wisconsin and the perfect car is the Honda del Sol. Priced at... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 68 Cadillac Deville Convertible
At almost 19 feet it's a real Caddy If you drove one of these in the late 60s it would have given people the impression that you've arrived. This week's spot, a 68 Caddy Deville Convertible is an automobile of understated elegance. It was known for its distinctive styling, large V-8 engine, and luxurious interior.... Continue Reading →
Why the 1966 Corvette is a Must-Have Classic Car
Another great Bill Mitchell design ... I have a bucket list of ten cars I would buy when I win the Powerball. You might have thought since I love AMCs that maybe a 1970 AMX would be first in line. I would make the list but number one would be a brand new Corvette ZR1.... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Jaguar XKR
It's sex on wheels! When I think of British sports cars, Jaguar comes to mind maybe from watching too many Bond movies. There's just something about a Jaaaaaaag! Mark and I have driven a couple of them and they are fun. This week's spot, an XKR is a perfect example of that. Perfect day for... Continue Reading →
Exploring the 1959 Ford Ranchero’s Unique Legacy
Borrowing a page from Australian auto enthusiasts ... I love the Australians because of their passion for cars. They love performance cars with big V-8s and their utes. In many ways they were trend setters and the reason for this week's spot, a 1959 Ford Ranchero. They were cutting the backs off cars and trucks... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 75 Cosworth Vega
When the compact Chevrolet Vega was introduced in 1971, the "sporty car"nothing more than trim and decals. Newly appointed Chevrolet General Manager John DeLorean (father of the DeLorean) wanted a Vega that would be more than a trim package. He wanted a Vega that would compete with high-performance imports from Europe. Having developed the "race... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1st Gen Ford Bronco
In the late 60s, Ford had everything going their way ... When you think of major product launches in the 60's for Ford its most famous is the Mustang but there was another vehicle that hit a home run, the Bronco. The great outdoors were calling in 1966 and Ford was gunning for Jeep who... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 96 Ford F-350 XLT 3-Row
When two rows in a big pickup truck just aren't enough America loves pickup trucks! Once found only on work sites and farms they are now a mainstream family vehicle and can be optioned out better than most luxury cars. Out of the top five sales of US manufacturers pickup trucks take up three spots... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1975 Honda Civic CVCC
Honda was way ahead of the game when it came to US emissions Still going through EAA AirVenture withdrawal. I was up at this year's annual airplane gathering, the 71st edition of the event is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. One of the big sponsors, and a supporter of WomenVenture (which... Continue Reading →