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: 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 →
Car Spot: 1961 Futura/Waimea
Check out this one-of-a-kind 1961 Futura/Waimea, now seen in Nashville's Lane Motor Museum.
Car Spot: 2nd Gen Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
A remnant for when station wagons roamed the USA. My wife and I were out last night and experienced what's known as Lake Effect here in Southeastern Wisconsin. Snow wasn't forecast, but we got a light dusting. As this area is known to put down copious amounts of salt, we were surprised to see this... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1st-generation K-5 Chevy Blazer
More than just a pretty drop-top Once the weather warms up here in Wisconsin, I love going topless. Whoa there, this is a G-rated blog entry, and you wouldn't want to see my dad bod without a shirt on. I'm talking about car owners who drop the top on their vehicles, like this week's spot,... Continue Reading →