Mustang Sadly

Posted on Feb 14, 2015 in Antique | Comments Off on Mustang Sadly

April 17th is the birthday of the Ford Mustang. Introduced on this date in 1964, the Pony Car has a long and varied history. To some, the car is an icon. To many others, the car is a reminder of what corporate America can do with a good idea. Originally, the car was designed as a two seat, mid engine sports car, and named the T-5. Sexy as that sounds, they...

The Most Intelligent Car Ever Built

Posted on Jan 15, 2015 in Antique | Comments Off on The Most Intelligent Car Ever Built

James Bond, Agent 007 is forever paired with Aston Martin. Every mission MI6 issues him a new model from the British marque, which he promptly destroys. These cars seem to be standard issue to British spies. But, I have to ask: What type of car would James Bond buy for himself? The answer, if you have read the novels, is a Saab 900 called the Silver Beast....

Gran Turismo 5 Cars

Posted on Dec 6, 2014 in Antique | Comments Off on Gran Turismo 5 Cars

Someone at Polyphony is a car lover, and one look at the new Gran Turismo 5 list will confirm it. This is Part II of my highlights from the GT5 cars, and it includes some amazing automobiles. Maserati – 35 examples of this fine marque are included in the new GT5, including the 250F, Khamsin, Ghibli, and Quattroporte. The perfect Italian mafia car is finally...

Revolutionary, Nazi Killer, Hitler’s other People’s Car

Posted on Aug 26, 2014 in Antique | Comments Off on Revolutionary, Nazi Killer, Hitler’s other People’s Car

Adolph Hitler and Dr. Ferdinand Porsche are usually credited with the development of the Volkswagen Beetle. But there is another designer who shares in the credit, one who is not only forgotten, but was only recognized for his achievement after he sued Porsche, and won. That designer is Hans Ledwinka, and he was an automotive designer responsible for many...

Epic Untrue Failures

Posted on Jul 1, 2014 in Antique | Comments Off on Epic Untrue Failures

My friend at Just A Car Guy posted this great article that he found on another great site called Dean’s Garage. They describe some of the dumbest, strangest, and most tragic stories in the car world that I have ever read, and had to republish them here. UPDATE – I just found out that these are not true, and are just made up. Still, they are funny and worth a...

To Russia, With Love

Posted on May 4, 2014 in Antique | Comments Off on To Russia, With Love

This week I started to notice a trend happening with Chris on Cars, where every new user lives in Russia. Once I started checking, I realized that more than half of my readers were from Russia. So, I assume that makes me a celebrity there. I am probably as loved as Paul McCartney, or Vladimir Putin, and certainly better looking than either without my shirt on....

The Chrysler Turbine Car

Posted on Apr 22, 2014 in Antique | Comments Off on The Chrysler Turbine Car

One of my favorite cars of the “future” was the Chrysler Turbine car, produced in 1963. 55 units were built as a test of gas turbine engines, and now only two remain in private hands. Jay Leno is one of the lucky few, and he recently created a video showing the car and its history. The video is about 25 miutes long, but it is an excellent view. LINK: Jay Leno’s...

My Personal Car History

Posted on May 30, 2013 in Antique | Comments Off on My Personal Car History

I recently bought a new scanner and decided to scan pictures of every car I’ve owned and write a self- indulgent fluff piece about my personal car history. The next 30 or so pages will list every car I have owned and the reasons you should rush out to your local salvage yard and buy one. Enjoy. 1953 M381A Military Jeep I learned to drive on one of these babies...

My Favorite Old Car

Posted on Feb 26, 2013 in Antique | Comments Off on My Favorite Old Car

In my life I have had the pleasure of owning 25 cars, which is a lot considering I am not that old. The list includes cars that I purchased new and cars that were hand me downs from family members looking to pawn off damaged goods. It is a strange selection, from a tiny MGB Roadster to three massive Lincoln Stretch Limousines. I’ve owned classics like a 65...