Car Spot: 1975 Ford Ghia Urban/Manx

The panic to go small I remember the 70s well. There were gas shortages, and Japanese imports were hitting our shores with better gas mileage. Add to that a sluggish economy it forced manufacturers to rethink designs. As environmental awareness grew, America's guzzling vehicles were no longer selling well. In response, automakers prioritized efficiency over... Continue Reading →

April 27, 2025 0

Car Spot: 69 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Concept Car

A rare concept car that still lives today Mark and I love going to the Chicago Auto Show each year. We get to see what's new but one of the coolest exhibits are the concept cars. Not so much by the current manufacturers but tucked away in a corner of the North Hall is the... Continue Reading →

June 9, 2023 2

Car Spot: 1980 Briggs & Stratton Six-Wheel Hybrid Concept

Yup, the people known for making great small engines came up with this. This spot is sort of special to me because Briggs & Stratton is located right here in Milwaukee, and has been manufacturing small engines since 1908. If you have a lawn tractor, chances are it has an engine they manufacture. It also... Continue Reading →

April 7, 2023 4

Die-cast: NEO’s 1956 Buick Centurion XP-301

Buick's 1956 concept car really did have futuristic features ... GM’s concept cars of the 1950s were showcased in traveling shows called Motorama and actually looked futuristic and in some cases included features that would show up on future cars, sometimes way into the future. One was the bright red over white Buick Centurion XP-301... Continue Reading →

October 30, 2017 0

Smoking hot cars at the Detroit Auto Show

Like a kid in a candy store! Are you watching coverage from the Detroit Auto Show? If not, you're missing some of the coolest concept cars like the Toyota FT-1, Kia GT Stinger, and 2015 Corvette Z06. Boy if these cars don't get your heart pumping! Mark and I can't wait for Chicago!