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Car Spotting: Giving this one the boot

January 15, 2022 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

Meet the Bootmobile

No, I do not mean the Batmobile. Outdoor retailer L.L. Bean decided that it needed something to celebrate its 100th anniversary by creating this memorable vehicle. I was stopped at a major intersection not far from my home when I spotted it across from me in the oncoming lane. I could not get my phone up fast enough to grab this picture and I’m sure that’s the thought behind it.

The Bootmobile is 20.5 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, 13 feet tall, and of course, street legal. The base vehicle is a Ford F-250a Super Duty Power Stroke with a fiberglass body. What size would this be in real life? Picture a man that’s 143 feet tall.

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2018 Chicago Auto Show: New vehicles big and small

February 9, 2018 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

It’s the largest show in North America

Mark and I love this show and have been making the trip down south from Milwaukee for a long time. Besides seeing the latest from the auto manufacturers, we spend time catching up with our fellow reporters. And we got some exercise walking two miles in the one million square foot exhibit area at McCormick Place. Continue reading 2018 Chicago Auto Show: New vehicles big and small →

When they were new

That’s one step for a man…

April 14, 2016 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

…and a giant step in barn finds

Old_barnf An out of this world barn find. It will need some fixing up but not too bad for a ’66 model. Who makes this, Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, or AMC. How many were built? Does it need any kind of restoration? What’s the estimated value? Is it numbers matching? Where was it found? When do we get to see it? Why is it so rare? A galaxy of questions but it’s going to take a person who likes to shoot for the moon to take on this project.
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Fun Stuff

Caddy Hot Tub

May 1, 2015 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

A Caddy with an option you would never find

I love Caddy’s and who doesn’t? They were famous for lots of chrome and the fins. The new ones are even cooler with all the performance built-in. I also love hot tubs. Wait, where is he going on this you’re thinking. Check out the video where two of my faves are combined. What fun!

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The need for speed

November 6, 2014 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

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 setting a new land speed record for R/C cars. Not talking scale but actual speed here, meaning Case’s R/C car, nicknamed the Bullet, will be able to put many life-sized high-performance cars to shame. Check out the video.

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Braking News: Kia concept shown at Chicago Auto Show

February 21, 2014 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

Concept cars are cool

At the Chicago Auto Show not only did Mark and I see the newest models offered by the manufactures, but also concepts, one of them the Kia Niro. Positioned as a new urban lifestyle concept that is set to become a possible future B-segment contender. The Niro is powered by a 1.6-litre T-GDi engine with hybrid electric drive. Butterfly doors open, of course not when we were there, into the roof panel and swing up high with low-set flush handles. It is one cool little car. Mark and I would have loved to have taken it home. Click on the image on the right to see the video of our walk around.

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Braking News: Chrysler 200 @ Chicago Auto Show

February 18, 2014 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

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 Chicago Auto Show. Click on the image below to see the video.

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Braking News: Subaru Legacy Reveal at Chicago Auto Show

February 8, 2014 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

A big production

This was my first time back to the Chicago Auto Show in over 30 years and first time as a member of the media. Thursday is traditionally the day the car companies reveal their new cars. There were several but by far the best was Subaru’s for their 2015 Legacy. Wow! Click on the image below. We’ll have more vids up soon.

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Braking News: 2015 Subaru Legacy

January 31, 2014 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

Who needs the Chicago Auto Show to create a buzz?

Subaru apparently didn’t or just maybe they wanted the buzzing about their 2015 Legacy, based on their concept model shown here. Spy shots all over the place. The formal intro will come at the show which runs February 8-17. The only info they are willing to pony up at this time is that the latest Legacy will be sportier and more sharply styled than the outgoing model. Read more here.

BTW, Mark and I will be at the Chicago Auto Show next week to see all the cool new stuff. I can’t wait! Like a kid in a candy shop. Heck, I’m excited just blogging about it. Easy Paul, deep breaths, stay focused. Follow along here and we will be adding videos to our YouTube channel.

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Braking News: Mini announces pricing for their 3rd gen hardtop

January 30, 2014 Paul Daniel Leave a comment

2014 MINI Hardtop which goes on sale in the spring

Here in Wisconsin spring can’t come fast enough. It’s actually what I would consider balmy at 26 degrees as I write this blog entry. Woohoo, break out the shorts. I like the Mini brand because they remain dedicated to their core product while finding new ways to extend the brand. Read more here about pricing for the 3rd gen hardtop and what else is new.

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