Let's say it's a 2017 Ford GT How about a little quiz here? Picture you're at some road racing event and there's a brand new Ford GT Supercar there. You start talking to the owner and finally get up the courage to ask them if you can hop in it and take it for a quick spin... Continue Reading →
2016 Lexus RX350 F Sport
Snazzy Lexus RX350 leaves me wanting more ... The Lexus RX350 has set the tone for mid-size luxury SUVs, now mostly crossovers, for about 20 years and with the 2016 model being totally restyled inside and out, I was expecting more of the same. That is, I expected to be wowed by the segment leader’s... Continue Reading →
Chicago Auto Show Video Tour
We are back from the Chicago Auto Show We saw a ton of cool cars, maybe more than in the past. So come along and follow us on this guided tour. https://youtu.be/7sNsIZIpcYM
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4×4 Double Cab
Dominant Toyota Tacoma a stylish, muscular pickup Trucks are macho, always have been. But as our society becomes more confrontational and in-your-face attitudes more commonplace it’s only natural truck styling sheet metal follows suit. Today’s Toyota Tacoma will go toe-to-toe with any pickup in the attitudinal Olympics. Its fenders bulge like a body builder’s abs... Continue Reading →
2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum
Stylish Nissan Maxima breaks cookie-cutter sedan mold Back in the automotive heydays, car stylists were intent on giving their cars distinctive grilles, fins, headlights, taillights, profiles, you name it. Today we must satisfy ourselves with whatever styling cues designers can muster in a cookie-cutter marketplace. Happily, Nissan designers have fashioned a swanky looking 2016 Maxima... Continue Reading →
The sick minds of some car builders
Don't read this on an empty stomach! Or if you just happen to have an unused airline puke bag, have it handy. What? One of the other things I collect is airline memorabilia, like these seats from a KLM DC-9, which included three. Yup, I'm slowly collecting parts and should have a full airliner in about.....long... Continue Reading →
Cool cars I have driven
I hate to brag but..... This car blog has presented me with opportunities I might not have had. I have gotten to drive cars that many of you dream about like a Ford GT40, Chaparral 2F, TransAm Javelin, and an Indy car. Ok, time to fess up. The cars I mentioned are actually 1/32nd... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart Willys Jeep
Detailed Willys Jeep drives Autoart into new market Jeep became an automotive icon as the soldier’s best friend during World War II. Now that the brand is owned by Fiat Chrysler, some may have forgotten it was originally primarily built by Willys-Overland. Autoart’s 1/18 scale version is of that early Jeep along with a U.S. Army... Continue Reading →
2016 Subaru Forester Limited
Subaru Forester remains spunky, sure-footed Subaru’s Forester remains one of my favorite small SUVs because of its handling, spunky power, smooth CVT, quiet interior and sure-footed AWD capability. That doesn’t even get at its other attributes, like reasonable starting price, good gas mileage, comfortable interior, top-notch safety rating and its overall usefulness. The Forester was... Continue Reading →
A hidden auto museum gem
Almost like a big barn find It's winter as I write this blog post in Wisconsin. Gotta tell you that as I've gotten older I've grown more of a distaste of winter. It's cold and snowing which means all the collector cars are taking their long winter naps. Not one wanting to hibernate, I grabbed... Continue Reading →