When the compact Chevrolet Vega was introduced in 1971, the "sporty car"nothing more than trim and decals. Newly appointed Chevrolet General Manager John DeLorean (father of the DeLorean) wanted a Vega that would be more than a trim package. He wanted a Vega that would compete with high-performance imports from Europe. Having developed the "race... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1st Gen Ford Bronco
In the late 60s, Ford had everything going their way ... When you think of major product launches in the 60's for Ford its most famous is the Mustang but there was another vehicle that hit a home run, the Bronco. The great outdoors were calling in 1966 and Ford was gunning for Jeep who... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 96 Ford F-350 XLT 3-Row
When two rows in a big pickup truck just aren't enough America loves pickup trucks! Once found only on work sites and farms they are now a mainstream family vehicle and can be optioned out better than most luxury cars. Out of the top five sales of US manufacturers pickup trucks take up three spots... Continue Reading →
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 →
Car Spot: EarthRoamer LTi
Taking camping to a whole new level ... Every year I camp on the grounds at EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh with a group of my flying buddies. We do pretty well with our campers and bunkhouse but this year I found something that would be over the top, this week's spot, the EarthRoamer LTi. The... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
Oldsmobile's final drop-top Nothing says Summer in Wisconsin than a convertible. This week's spot is an early 70's Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible. A sunny day with temps in the mid-70s is just the perfect day for a car like this. Would have been tough to miss this gen in the parking lot of the golf... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1969 Plymouth GTX
Plymouth's "Gentleman" muscle car With Plymouth's Road Runner commanding the largest market share of the lower-priced muscle cars, Plymouth's management decided that it was time to offer a "Gentleman" muscle car, that would provide an "exceptional blend of style and performance". Intr in 1967, the Plymouth GTX fulfilled that requirement. Although it shared its basic... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1970 VW Kombi “Microbus”
Who doesn't love a VW Kombi and this one is special, a 23-window version that's up for auction. Check it out!
Car Spot: 1957 Ford Fairlane Two Face
Because just one wasn't enough The car steals the show wherever it goes. Everyone wants their picture with it. It gets even better, it drives! At one end you have headlights, the other end has headlights too but they are converted to function as taillights. If someone handed you the keys you wouldn't know which... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 2000 Jeep Cherokee
American Motors hit a home run ... While the passenger car side of AMC wasn't exactly putting the world on fire in the mid-eighties with its Renault Alliance/Encore and Eagles, the Jeep side was humming and the purchase of it in 1970 was paying off dividends. Its modernization of the full-size Jeep (SJ) Cherokee and... Continue Reading →