The High Water Mark

Friday, January 26, 2024
The High Water Mark

I had already checked the weather four times when the phone rang on Friday afternoon. It was my friend David di Falco. “Pre-Stage? I’ll be going,” he said…. continue reading »

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Bob Rufi & The Pursuit of Speed

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Bob Rufi & The Pursuit of Speed

In the twisted corridors of my mind, the pre-war quest for speed on the desolate lake beds of the American West never quite attained the level of allure… continue reading »

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More Local Machines

Friday, January 19, 2024
More Local Machines

There are two car shows scheduled for this weekend: one Saturday and one Sunday. The former will be held at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center… continue reading »

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The NordsKog Asteroid

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The NordsKog Asteroid

A few years back, in the swirling chaos of the automotive journalism, a contemporary publication embarked on a quest for an unconventional clash. They sought a “traditional” hot… continue reading »

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Bringing Back a Five-Window

Friday, January 12, 2024
Bringing Back a Five-Window

Building a car takes time. Building a traditional hot rod takes even longer. Finding parts, fabricating pieces, and dialing it all in can’t be rushed. It’s an art…. continue reading »

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The History Of Hoodlums

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The History Of Hoodlums

My compadre Chris slid this piece across my desk, and although it veers into the outskirts of relevance, a lot of it is pure gold. But disregard the… continue reading »

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The Haller Lakester

Monday, January 8, 2024
The Haller Lakester

Harvey Haller, a lieutenant and aerial maverick stationed at the Barber’s Point Naval Air Station in the sun-soaked realm of Hawaii, was a man on a collision course… continue reading »

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The Bill Collins’ ’39 Ford

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Bill Collins’ ’39 Ford

Remember Bill Collins? How could one possibly forget that character? The day he fired off an email to me, adorned with snapshots of the then-obscure Scorpion Dragster, seeking… continue reading »

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