AUGUST 2010 “STARS IN TRAFFIC” HOT CARS, HOT WEATHER
These are the "dog days" of summer-the point where the thermometer explodes out the top. You see a lot of old iron on the...
JULY 25, 2010: HOW TO BRING THE CHECKERED FLAG BACK TO...
NASCAR was on a big roll before the recession knocked it out of contention.
'Ratings were through the roof, sponsors were plentiful, stands were...
AUGUST 2010 FALLEN STARS-A SALUTE TO THE LEGENDARY VIRGIL EXNER
If you're new to the hobby you might wonder who Virgil Exner is but most car guys know that he was a cutting edge...
JULY 22, 2010: IS CAPTAIN JAMES T KIRK OF STAR TREK...
The movie version of Star Trek from the summer of 2009 would suggest an emphatic "yes".
The new young Kirk was motoring around the...
JULY 14, 2010: OLD CAR HOARDERS-CLEARLY A CRIME AGAINST THE HOBBY…
I met a car guy recently who really needed a cuff in the head-he was the worst version of an old car hoarder.
'The...
JULY 13, 2010–1962 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE: THE FAMILY PET THAT STAYED…
Don Durand was working in the Wyoming oil patch back in 1962 when he decided to buy a new car.
'This Pontiac was purchased...
JULY 11, 2010: HANDS-ON OR CHECKBOOK RESTORATION? WHICH STRATEGY MAKES SENSE…TO...
The starting line of a vehicle restoration is also the start of many questions.
'One of the biggest questions is whether or not to...
JULY 6, 2010 1951 DODGE LIMO-GOOD ENOUGH FOR MARILYN MONROE AND...
Sixty years ago a film called "River of No Return" was filmed in Jasper National Park Alberta Canada.
The two stars of the movie...
JULY 6, 2010: 1940 MERCURY–BOUGHT SO LONG AGO- IT WAS STILL...
Most car guys have one wish – go back in time and pick up the vintage iron that has appreciated the most in the...
JULY 4, 2010-“JEANNIE” THE 1949 CHEVY TRUCK THAT CAUGHT DENNIS GAGE’S...
Jeanette is the proud owner of this incredible 1949 Chevy pickup named Jeannie-originally this car was destined to be a pretty basic driver.
'But...
JULY 4, 2010 LITTLE PETER: THE PETERBILT THAT SHRUNK IN THE...
"Little Peter" is an obvious name for a tribute truck based on a full-sized Peterbilt that leads two lives as a work and show...
JULY 3, 2010 A 1939 PACKARD SUPER 8 SEDAN CONVERTIBLE...
A 1939 Packard Sedan Convertible is not something that you will see at every car show.
They are as rare as a need for...
JULY 3, 2010 A 1966 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE WITH AN UNUSUAL OPTION
A 1966 Cadillac is a very big car from the days when gas was cheap and miles per gallon was not a huge issue....
JULY 3, 2010 A 1963 VOLVO PV 544 KEEPS THE CONFUSION...
Volvo 444 and 544 models are always a source of confusion for the average person.
Most people think they are close cousins with the legendary...
JULY 3, 2010 1961 DODGE SUBURBAN – THIS RARE RETIRED AMBULANCE...
Kevin Kryzanowski loves his 1961 Dodge Suburban-even if it's linked to a family tragedy.
Kevin's stock looking '61 'Burb was originally a yellow factory...
JULY 2010 STARS OF THE SHOW-THE PEAK OF THE CAR SEASON
SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY. THAT'S WHEN THE VINTAGE IRON REALLY COMES OUT TO PLAY AND THERE'S A CAR SHOW IN EVERY...
JULY 2010 STARS IN TRAFFIC-DRIVE ‘EM DON’T TRAILER ‘EM
One of the saddest sights in the old car world is a guy putting his old classic car inside a covered trailer and towing...
JULY 2010 FALLEN STARS-WE FOUND AN OLD SCHOOL CAR GUY
One of many problems with 21st Century life is that old cars are nearly becoming illegal. Clunker laws, government subsidies to "green things up"-basically...
JUNE 24, 2010: CANADIAN IRON-1957 DODGE REGENT ‘OUT OF THE CLOSET’
Gord Kelly had trouble coming out of the closet but not in the "don't ask-don't tell sense".
'Gord's problem was that he didn't...
JUNE 22, 2010: WE ALL HAVE A FOUR DOOR CAR IN...
There has always been a practical side to family life.
'Once kids are part of the program, you have to add two more doors...