It was 50 years ago today…

Thursday, August 10, 2023
It was 50 years ago today…

Well, technically, it was exactly 50 years ago tomorrow: August 11th, 1973, that American Graffiti was released in theaters. I’ve spoken about this milestone movie a few times… continue reading »

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The Ed Roth Diorama

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Ed Roth Diorama

During the mid-1990s, Bill Michelson undertook the creation of a Roth diorama destined for exhibition at Mooneyes. However, over the years, the display endured the detrimental effects of… continue reading »

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Getting Organized

Friday, July 28, 2023
Getting Organized

Years ago, I wrote a profile on automotive artist Ed Tillrock, best known as “The Pencil Specialist.” When I asked him how he takes on a huge, lifelike… continue reading »

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Book Review of the Week: The Race of Gentlemen

Thursday, July 27, 2023
Book Review of the Week: The Race of Gentlemen

Shopping around for a new coffee table book to impress your guests? Might I suggest the gigantic, fantastic “The Race of Gentlemen” book by Assouline. At $120, it’s… continue reading »

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Test Drive Tales

Friday, July 14, 2023
Test Drive Tales

Earlier this week, I plopped down on our living room couch after dinner. “I finally test drove that car,” my roommate said. “Oh yeah?” I replied. “It wasn’t… continue reading »

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Was Ford colorblind in ’39?

Thursday, July 6, 2023
Was Ford colorblind in ’39?

I’ve stated my love for automotive designer E.T. ‘Bob’ Gregorie with big respect for the styling of 1939-41 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln line up, in particular. I was… continue reading »

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It’s the Simple Things

Friday, June 23, 2023
It’s the Simple Things

School is out, and you’re heading to your grandparents’ house for the summer. It’s a place you like to go. It’s out in the country, and all the… continue reading »

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Imbued With Hues

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Imbued With Hues

Colorizing black & white film and photos has become more popular in recent years, as the software and technology to clean up and ‘paint’ these old images has… continue reading »

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