The sick minds of some car builders

Don't read this on an empty stomach! Or if you just happen to have an unused airline puke bag, have it handy. What? One of the other things I collect is airline memorabilia, like these seats from a KLM DC-9, which included three. Yup, I'm slowly collecting parts and should have a full airliner in about.....long... Continue Reading →

February 5, 2016 0

Chasing Classic Cars: The Ultimate Garage

Jay Leno's Collection I love Jay Leno for a couple of reasons, he's funny, and a car guy. Huge car guy! Has almost 300 cars and motorcycles in his collection, and every car is liscensed and street-legal. What I wouldn't give for a tour. I asked to give away a tour as part of a... Continue Reading →

November 18, 2014 0

The need for speed

It's not just the auto manufactures Radio controlled guys are into it too. Already know that the radio controlled jets will do about 225. What do you think the fastest car is? 100? Not even close. After several attempts, remote-control car enthusiast Nic Case has finally built an electric-powered car that passed 200 mph, possibly... Continue Reading →

November 6, 2014 0

Braking News: Chrysler 200 @ Chicago Auto Show

Not a warmed up Sebring anymore Chrysler finally has the D sedan they always wanted. For 2015 they were able to start fresh and the new 200 is light years better than last year's 200. Mark and I had a chance to talk with one of the engineers who helped designed it at the 2014... Continue Reading →

February 18, 2014 0

Chasing Classic Bond Cars

How can a car guy not like James Bond movies? The cars in the movies could almost be listed as co-stars with all the gadgets and those chase scenes. But it didn't start that way. James Bond's first car was the modest '62 Sunbeam Alpine Series II, in lake blue appearing in Dr. No (1962).... Continue Reading →

November 29, 2013 0

Mercury Breezeway: When a Merc wasn’t a Ford

Another unique automotive innovation of the '60s I hate to see a car company go out of business, or car line dropped, especially being such a big AMC guy. Most likely the cars they produced utilized several innovations to separate them from their competition. The rear engine Chevy Corvair, Unibody Construction by American Motors, and... Continue Reading →

June 12, 2013 0

Plymouth Ruster….err Duster

It carried a bad nickname for some owners, Ruster. OK, so right out of the gate, Mopar fans, I really like the Duster. Easy now. We OK? My personal experience comes from my best friend who owned one. He bought it used and I'm not sure how many miles he had on it. I do... Continue Reading →

April 1, 2013 0

Dwarf Cars

Saw this video on Auto Week about a guy who makes 7/10th scale cars. Cool stuff.

February 7, 2013 0

Promo model: Restored 1966 Ford Galaxie 500

Turning a junker into a gem Barn find is a term used when somebody finds a really special car which has been sitting in the corner of a barn all covered up. What the treasure hunter will do is restore the car to the way it came out of the factory. But restoration projects are... Continue Reading →

January 11, 2013 0

My resume

PAUL DANIEL 262.844.5737 – paulgeorgedaniel@gmail.com - Pewaukee, WI. http://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpaulg Senior-Level Marketing Leader, Emerging Digital Technologies/Interactive Marketing/ Integrated Marketing/Brand Management/Project Management Career Overview Craftsman of award-winning marketing programs with an extensive digital toolbox utilized to create and execute high ROI partnerships with some of the world’s most recognized and valuable brands. Highly regarded leader ahead of... Continue Reading →