The Challenger III

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Challenger III

The American racing effort in the early 60’s was primarily made up of bullshit and dreams. After the bloodshed of the 1957 season, the Automobile Manufacturers Association did… continue reading »

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Jim Lytle

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Jim Lytle

This morning, I was knee-deep in old newspaper archives, diggin’ for some forgotten treasures from the past. As I delved deeper into the yellowed pages of yesteryear, I… continue reading »

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The Car Club Plaque Archive

Monday, October 2, 2023
The Car Club Plaque Archive

There’s a visceral thrill in the relentless pursuit of one’s passions, a wild ride through the chaos of existence that demands an unwavering, unapologetic commitment. Trends and suggestions… continue reading »

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Lost & Found: Time Capsule Three-Window

Friday, September 29, 2023
Lost & Found: Time Capsule Three-Window

Sometime this spring, I woke up to a text from Dean from DicE Magazine. I checked the time and checked my surroundings: it was still early on the… continue reading »

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The Goodman ’37

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Goodman ’37

When Marcie and I welcomed our first offspring into the world, my automotive musings took a practical detour. I’ve always found myself enamored by vehicles that served a… continue reading »

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1935 Ford V8 Speedster Special

Thursday, September 21, 2023
1935 Ford V8 Speedster Special

At first glance this car looks like some sort of skunkworks project hatched up by Edsel Ford and E.T. Gregorie in a dark corner of the Ford factory,… continue reading »

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Vince’s Sport Custom

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Vince’s Sport Custom

Earlier this week, I told the story of Vince Gardner and the competition he won that lead to the construction of the VEGA in the early 1950’s. The… continue reading »

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The VEGA

Monday, September 18, 2023
The VEGA

In 1950, the Ford Motor Company decided to hitch its wagon to the unpredictable whirlwind known as Motor Trend. They hatched a wild notion that the unwashed masses… continue reading »

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