Not familiar with Morgan? It's been around since 1909 and is a temple to tradition. Styling and power are celebrated in its Aero SuperSport.
Car Spot: 76 International Scout II
Sure, we all know Jeep is the king of SUVs and off-roading, but back in the 1960s and '70s there was this toughy, the International Scout II.
Car Spot: 87 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z
Say Shelby and folks naturally think of the master's work at Ford. But he also souped up cars for Dodge and Chrysler, like this Daytona Z.
Car Spot: Toyota MR2
Mr. 2? That's what some folks called this fun Toyota two-seater. It had a long run too from 1984 to 2007. Fun and frisky!
Car Spot: Viewers’ Top Ten of 23
Simple enough, these are the top 10 Car Spots viewers liked in 2023. Did you miss one? Take a look!
Car Spot: EAA Jeep Scrambler
History on four wheels Every year around the last week in July I head up to EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh since I not only love cars but also aircraft. This is a massive event and a must-attend if you're into airplanes. One of the areas I spend a significant amount of time in is the... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1937 Bantam Roadster
From the same company that built the first Jeep My first thought when "small cars" are mentioned is the 70s with the Japanese imports and domestics like the Pinto, Vega, and Gremlin. But way back in the 30s this country was introduced to a small car, the American Bantam similar to the one in this... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Ford Pinto
America's answer to the Japanese car invasion ... Let me set the scene for you if you weren't around for the late 1960s to early '70s. Up until this point, gas was cheap in the US, about 31 cents a gallon, and we drove cars with big engines that got crappy gas mileage. But then... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1987 Studebaker Avanti
Its design started on the back of an envelope during an airplane flight I love this story because it's about an American automotive manufacturer that swung for the fence to save the company, much like AMC which I've written about many times on car spots here. This 1987 Avanti I spotted one day at the... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition
The longest two-door coupe Ford ever marketed ... The Lincoln brand has always been all about luxury and this week's spot is no exception. In the late 1970s and '80s a new segment popped up, personal luxury cars and they were huge profit makers for the manufacturers and even more with specialty releases like this... Continue Reading →