Newport Concours, A Day of Design Excellence

Posted on Oct 17, 2024 in Antique | Comments Off on Newport Concours, A Day of Design Excellence

Summer and beautiful cars, nothing is better. Today was a perfect day in New England, and I took full advantage of it by driving my Jaguar XJS Coupe down to the Newport Concours D’Elegance at Fort Allen on the harbor. The location is a beautiful island surrounded by yachts and sailboats, and the event included some of the rarest automobiles I have seen in these...

Classic Chevy MP Car For Sale

Posted on Jan 17, 2024 in Antique | Comments Off on Classic Chevy MP Car For Sale

Take a look at this beauty! Its a 1957 Chevrolet 150 Military Police Car for sale at the Volo Auto Museum for just under $25,000 dollars. What a steal! Imagine the hit you would make at the local car show with this baby. Share...

Top 10 Most Innovative Cars of All Time

Posted on Dec 2, 2022 in Antique | 1 comment

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower – Steve Jobs The automotive world is defined by its innovation. Unusual, boring and popular cars are plentiful, but it is the truly innovative machines that are remembered. This list of cars not only inspire, they were quantum shifts in the development of the automobile. These are the cars that changed...

An Interview with Luciano Rupolo

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on An Interview with Luciano Rupolo

“Restoration is a skilled profession. You might even call it an art in its own right, except that it is frowned on to be original. First rule of restoration: follow the intention of the artist. Never try to improve on him.” ― J.M. Coetzee, Slow Man Automotive videos are sweeping the internet these days. The usual fare includes everything from Russian dash cam...

Genesis and Ferrari, Design in 7 Days

Posted on Oct 26, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on Genesis and Ferrari, Design in 7 Days

According to the bible, it took God just seven days to create the world as we know it. Unfortunately, God doesn’t design cars, because the average time to develop a new car can be as long as four years. With computers and high tech design systems, the time can be shortened, but the process is still massive, costing an automaker billions of dollars. Even a...

Grace, Beauty, Soul…Toyota?

Posted on Aug 16, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on Grace, Beauty, Soul…Toyota?

I have always hated Toyotas. When I see them on the road, there is an instant feeling of disgust that wells up inside of me, which is inevitably combined with feelings of pity and anger at the people behind the wheel. Toyotas are sad, boring, and bland as Cream of Wheat. But, there was a time, albeit short lived, when a Toyota had grace, beauty, and soul....

Disappointment is the gap that exists between expectation and reality

Posted on Jul 20, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on Disappointment is the gap that exists between expectation and reality

Expectations are very important in the automotive world. They align with reputation and are used to create a persona for a brand. This persona creates desire and respect which in turn sells cars. For example, even before Rolls-Royce introduced the new Wraith, the expectation was that it would be a very expensive and finely crafted automobile of exceptional...

Nostalgia is a seductive liar

Posted on Jun 17, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on Nostalgia is a seductive liar

This week I wanted to showcase some vehicles that are both nostalgic and unusual. I have never posted about trucks before, but they reminded me of a time when style and function met in a very beautiful way. Many of the vehicles featured have modern counterparts, but none have the panache and ingenuity of these classics. From a simple bus that carried passengers...

Sunset Boulevard

Posted on May 30, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on Sunset Boulevard

“I am big, it’s the pictures that got small.” – Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard Recently, while spending a rainy day watching old movies, I was reminded of a great automotive icon that is rarely spoken of today. The movie was “Sunset Boulevard” starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden. The icon was an Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Landaulet, complete with cane...

Alfa Male

Posted on Apr 5, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on Alfa Male

[On the Alfa Romeo Brera] “Think of it as Angelina Jolie. You’ve heard she’s mad and eats nothing but wallpaper paste. But you would, wouldn’t you?” I have always been an Alpha Male. I have always been the one that needs to be in control, the center of attention, and the source for all knowledge. But I am also determined to be an Alfa Male in the gearhead...

The Best Car in the World

Posted on Mar 23, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on The Best Car in the World

Ever since I was young, I have always wanted to own a Rolls-Royce. There was always something about the grill and mascot that made me nuts, and one day soon, I plan to make good on my promise and finally become a Rolls-Royce owner. Here then, are two of my favorites: Silver Shadow and Corniche. I hope you enjoy it. The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was introduced...

Style and Hollywood

Posted on Jan 23, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on Style and Hollywood

Only fashion fades, style remains the same – Coco Chanel Steve McQueen and his Ferrari Lusso Recently I was looking at one of those celebrity car sites, and was struck by the fact that none of the people listed were famous. Everyone on the site was a “wanna be” rapper, a Z-list reality star, or a drugged out bad girl. Every picture had them either standing next...