Iconic 60s muscle car The late 60s was the golden age for muscle cars. The Mustang started it off followed by the Camaro, Firebird, Javelin, Cougar, Challenger, and Barracuda. Big V8s were must haves to compete in what was called the Pony Car wars. Trans-Am racing was huge at the time as the manufacturers raced... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 2nd gen Z28 Camaro
Iconic pony car took on the Mustang The late 60s and early 70s were great times in the auto industry because it was all about American muscle. Ford had just launched the Mustang to kick off the pony car era and Chevy followed up with its answer, the Camaro. It first went on sale on... Continue Reading →
Missing my car guy on Father’s Day
My dad made me the car freak I am today This coming Father's Day will be my first without my dad as he passed away February 14th. At his funeral, I did the eulogy, and after rewriting it a couple of times, decided to go with a car theme comparing his qualities to the window... Continue Reading →
Trans Am racing on a budget
I was into Trans Am racing almost from the start Being raised in a car family how couldn't I be? I wasn't there at the start on March 25, 1966 when the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) kicked it off at Sebring International Raceway but picked it up a couple of years later when... Continue Reading →