Car Spot: Radial Meyers Manx

1 of just 6 built My day as a volunteer at EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh has me leaving from Camp Scholler, taking me by the main gate, and on to KidVenture where I give kids a chance to fly a radio control airplane. Well, one day, out of the corner of my eye, I see... Continue Reading →

August 24, 2025 3

Car Spot: Subaru 360

From the guy who brought you the Yogo and Bricklin SV-1 You can call Malcom Bricklin a lot of things, but one thing is for sure is an entrepreneur. Long before he dreamed up his Bricklin SV-1 he found a niche acquiring the rights to import the Subaru 360, this tiny kei car in 1968,... Continue Reading →

August 10, 2025 0

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 →

August 9, 2024 0

Car Spot: Willys MB Jeep

One of three decisive weapons the U.S. had during WWII It was almost a case of being in the right place at the right time. America had just been pulled into WWII. Our boys needed a vehicle lighter than the 3/4 ton Dodge trucks used then. The idea of the jeep originated with the infantry,... Continue Reading →

August 2, 2024 0

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!

July 5, 2024 0

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 →

December 22, 2023 0

Car Spot: Switchblade

World's first flying sports car As I write this post I'm suffering from post-AirVenture depression. My first love is all things aviation being a pilot. For as long as I can remember I've attended the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh. For one week at the end of July, the airport becomes the world's... Continue Reading →