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 →

February 25, 2015 0

Chasing Classic Cars: The STP Turbine

I am totally jealous!!!!!!!! Mark and I get to drive some really cool cars but never the STP Lotus Type 56. An AutoWeek reporter did. Boy there's not much we wouldn't do to get a ride in that bad boy. I loved the STP turbines and Andy Granatelli. I am also a big fan of... Continue Reading →

January 9, 2015 0

Chasing Classic Cars: The ones that helped make music

I grew up when MTV had just started out Of course being a car guy, I'd always look for one in a video. Right off-hand the one stands out is in Billy Joel's 1983 video Keeping the Faith in which his then wife Kristie Brinkley rolls into the courtroom in a '56 Chevy convertible. Click... Continue Reading →

December 26, 2014 0

Chasing Classic Cars: Collectible cars under $15,000

Let's face it, most of us don't have a pile of money So collecting cars, like this Ferrari GTO, which is now the most expensive car ever after being auctioned off for $38 million this summer, is pretty much not going to happen. Boy if I had that kind of cash and bought it the... Continue Reading →

November 25, 2014 0

Chasing Classic Cars: Not your father’s Pacer

The Racer Pacer I had never heard of this before my dad gave me a book to read "The Cars of American Motors", by Marc Cranswick, McFarland Publishing. The "this" were not the Pacers that rolled off the assembly line in Kenosha, WI. I had one, just like this, a 1975 with a 258. My... Continue Reading →

November 19, 2014 2

Chasing Classic Cars: The Ultimate Garage

Jay Leno's Collection I love Jay Leno for a couple of reasons, he's funny, and a car guy. Huge car guy! Has almost 300 cars and motorcycles in his collection, and every car is liscensed and street-legal. What I wouldn't give for a tour. I asked to give away a tour as part of a... Continue Reading →

November 18, 2014 0

Chasing a future classic car

Name the most iconic Mustang I can think of a couple, the first one introduced in 1964 1/2, 1965 Shelby GT350, 1968 Shelby GT 500KR (I love the convertible!), and for sure soon to be a future icon is Eleanor from the movie Gone in 60 Seconds. One of three of the original Eleanor Mustang... Continue Reading →

October 17, 2014 0

5 cars that will never be classics…

...and guys should never be seen driving in. Before I reveal what they are, I want to get a couple of things out there. I love cars, some that get great mileage, some of them are small, and some of them are unusual designs. This comes from a guy who drove a Gremlin and a... Continue Reading →

September 11, 2014 0

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 →

July 25, 2014 2

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 →