Exploring the Type 65 Coupe by Factory Five Racing

A model car kit that grew up As a kid, I must have built dozens of plastic model car kits, and if you're into cars like I am, you probably did the same. The kits, made mostly of plastic, came in boxes that would have easily been mailed or nicely fit under the Christmas tree.... Continue Reading →

July 26, 2026 0

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 →

August 16, 2024 0

The Piper CUB of EAA’s Automotive Fleet

By Paul Daniel If you've ever attended EAA's AirVenture, your eyes probably spent more time on things in the air than on the ground. Well, you've missed the event's unsung hero, the vehicle that gets the safety crews and staff all over the grounds, their staff of VWs. Here's the story of the Piper Cub... Continue Reading →

August 4, 2021 0

A golf cart that thinks its a 747

Me in the cockpit of a Grumman Goose just before a flight In all the years I have been going to AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, I have seen all kinds of planes and all kinds of vehicles. There was this boatmobile a couple of years ago. All kinds of fun stuff which is what makes... Continue Reading →