After the Jeep, perhaps the most beloved Army vehicle – at least among those who served in the military – is the deuce-and-a-half, originally built by Reo (as the M34) before the Army awarded contracts to build it to Kaiser Read more
From the first time it appeared in print about 110 years ago, Packard’s “Ask The Man Who Owns One” slogan was recognized as one of the great selling lines of all time. Reportedly the result of a casual conversation between Read more
Over at The Old Motor, David Greenlees recently posted this mystery engine, unique in so many ways. First, it’s a three-cylinder, air-cooled engine, one that looks rather experimental, judging from its heavy pipe exhaust tubes. Notice also the finned chambers Read more
Replica Steve McQueen 1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross. Photos courtesy of Bonhams How many replica cars can attract six figure bidders? A few handfuls at most possibly; and you would think that there are even fewer motorcycle collectors who would fall Read more
At first listen, the music Josh Clason chose to go with his video depicting Viva Las Vegas 2011 doesn’t seem to fit – where’s the raucousness, where’s the hipsterbillyness, where’s the obligatory reference to Elvis? Then again, rat rods have Read more
Shorpy recently posted this interesting photo from about 1910 showing a dual-wheeled auto on a turntable built into the top of Inspiration Point at Pike’s Peak. Ah, but what of the auto? For a closer look, let’s enhance: Good, we Read more
It seems an entire junkyard out in Maxwell, Nebraska, is shutting down and liquidating its inventory. Fortunately, they’re sending their 50-year collection of 1940s to 1970s cars to auction July 17, 2011. Unfortunately, these are the kinds of auctions at Read more
Restored Model As can go one of two ways: overaccessorized or just plain stock. It seems few Model A owners bother to take the time to select just a few period accessories that complement the vehicle, as the seller of Read more
Not everybody is out to make a mint on collector cars, as we see from this pair of 1952 Triumph Mayflowers for sale on Hemmings.com. Sure, they’re both in barn-found condition and would take a serious investment of time and Read more
We’re trying something new this year by posting photos from our cruise nights to Twitter and Facebook rather than here on the blog. That way, if you have photos of your own from our cruise nights that you’d like to Read more