Of the 1.9 billion cars in the world, this one is the most valuable! I am constantly amazed at the car people, buddy Darrel Burnett is connected to. He finds all kinds of interesting cars that the public probably has never heard of and gets the owner/caretaker to agree to exhibit them at The Automobile... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 62 Ford Mustang I Roadster
If you’re really into cars, give me some names of automotive engineering icons. The designers who left a lasting impact on the automotive landscape. The go-tos would be Carol Shelby, Colin Chapman, Ralph Gilles, along with a couple of others. This blog entry is about one man who should be added to that list, Roy... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport
Champagne taste on a beer budget ... I have to admit it, I'm an impulse buyer. Where should I start? How about the 1970 AMX that I bought while living in Green Bay. The engine blew up, and it turned out that the body was mostly Bondo? Or how about the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa I... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 2003 Honda S2000
Fast, great looking and economical made the S2000 a Honda standout.
Car Spot: 67 Dodge Deora
From a time when Detroit dreamed up cool I've been attending the Chicago Auto Show for as long as I can remember. It all began back in 1963 when dad went to work for American Motors, and we would get special tickets for a manufacturer 's-only night. I remember, of course, all the latest cars... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk 1
The legendary mid-engined sports car for the streets If you're like me, you have watched the movie Ford v Ferrari at least a dozen times. While I love all that Carol Shelby has done, I developed a great appreciation for what Ken Miles added to the story. Sure, he was kind of rough around the... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible
Chrysler goes head-to-head with Cadillac Despite its $7,500 sticker price, well beyond what the average American made in an entire year, Cadillac sold 1,285 Eldorado Biarritz convertibles in 1960. Just a hunch, I suspect they weren't sold to shy, retiring types. I'll see your Caddy and raise you this, said Chrysler. Chrysler responded with a... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1959 Rambler American Station Wagon
Ramblers were known as dependable and affordable, but a Restomod American wagon also can deliver performance.
Car Spot: 1973 Triumph Stag
Remember the Triumph Stag? OK, not many will, but it was a hot commodity originally due to appearing in a James Bond film.
Car Spot: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler
Cram a large engine into a small car for big fun The late 60s and early 70s were a great time to be a fan of American Motors. That scrappy little car manufacturer from Kenosha, WI, kept pumping out cars on a shoestring budget that got the attention of the gearheads. This week's spot, a... Continue Reading →