Car Spot: 62 Auto Union 1000SP

German styling with an American influence Auto Union found itself in a bit of a pickle in the late 1950s. Other European manufacturers had models that fit right in with the emerging sports coupe market, such as VW's Kharman Ghia and Mercedes-Benz's 190 SL Auto Union had nothing to offer and desperately needed a new,... Continue Reading →

September 21, 2025 0

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: 1932 Helicron

Using airplane technology it takes off...Well not really Inventors have been experimenting with marrying airplane elements into cars since the early 1900s. Take for example this week's spot, the 1932 Helicron I spotted at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. We got a chance to look at it up close but not this close when... Continue Reading →

January 17, 2025 0

Car Spot: 85 Renault Alpine GTA

Almost rebadged as the AMX in the US ... American Motors was trying its best to make the partnership deal with Renault work when the two connected in 1979. My dad was there at the time making sure parts got to every zone office throughout the country, and he was somewhat happy about it. It... Continue Reading →