10 Years Later: The Spirits of St. Louis

Friday, April 14, 2023

Ten years ago, I woke up and checked The Jalopy Journal. There, on the front page, was my first article, “The Spirits of St. Louis.” For the next… continue reading »

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Strange Days with Dave’s Dog

Friday, March 10, 2023

This Friday column always has room for the outcasts of the avenues and the stray dogs of the ’strip. It’s a safe haven for the wild and the… continue reading »

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Day of the Drag Race: The 2022 Race of Gentlemen

Friday, December 16, 2022

On Saturday night, I hit rock bottom. The Race of Gentlemen was over. My reporting was finished. Dinner was digesting, and I was ready to be back in… continue reading »

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Give Him Both Or Give Him Death

Monday, September 21, 2020

I grabbed my daughter’s board and started paddling out in the same way I’d drive up to a McDonald’s and ask for a burger, and with no more… continue reading »

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A Pontiac For All Mankind…

Monday, June 1, 2020

For the past week or so I have been obsessing on the Falcon/Dragon/Endeavor launch. I waited and watched on Wednesday and then spent most of Saturday sitting around… continue reading »

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Looking for your next hot rod project?

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Maybe something that doesn’t require thousands of dollars, tons of tools, or valuable garage space? This guy creates some pretty cool hot rods out of LEGOs, and if… continue reading »

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Way (Way) Over the Top

Friday, October 4, 2019

I like all vintage machines. Cars, trucks, bikes, tractors, trains, planes, you name it. If it has an engine I’m on board, and if it has wheels, well,… continue reading »

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Stay Golden, Goulden T

Friday, August 10, 2018

Some of you may be thinking this is slowly but surely turning into a column dedicated to hot rods of the Model T variety. That’s not my intention…. continue reading »

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