While it’s no camper, like the two HFODs from earlier this week, one could certainly turn this 1961 Willys FC-170 currently for sale on Hemmings.com into a camper. Just slap a box over the bed, fill those gas cans and Read more…
Inspired by Myron Vernis’s photos in the last Family albums ‘n four-speeds, Geoff Hacker found and scanned several photos that variously involve his grandfather, his Tiburon, a 1955 Cadillac and other cars. The oldest shows my grandfather, sitting on the Read more…
pretty, but plow-worthy? While researching for parts to rebuild the engine on our 1934 Hemmings Speedster, I came across something I had never heard of before, namely that Ford offered four cylinder 9N tractor engines as an option on some Read more…
General Motors and Spyker Cars NV today confirmed that they have reached a binding agreement on the purchase of Saab Automobile AB. “Today’s announcement is great news for Saab employees, dealers and suppliers, great news for millions of Saab customers Read more…
Skip to about the 16:00 mark for his interview with Jay Leno last night, where he mentions his first car, a 1928 Ford Model A roadster pickup. As for the current owner of the pickup, do you think he’s right Read more…
While I might’ve questioned the collectibility of yesterday’s 1972 Winnebago Brave, there’s no doubt that certain Volkswagen aficionados seek out Volkswagen camper buses like this 1976 Westfalia currently for sale on Hemmings.com for $8,750. From the seller’s description: Excellent condition, Read more…
The Cosmopolitan wondered, in 1896: The inexpensive character of the machinery required for the horseless carriage, and the merely nominal cost of fuel for even very long journeys, suggest a new idea that promises to add much to the charm Read more…
Our man Koch wandered Russo and Steele yesterday, where he noted both that attendance was nonexistent and that the damage was more severe than we’d imagined. Fortunately, after all is said and done, only one person suffered minor injuries in Read more…
How bad did the roads at the turn of the century suck? Not that bad, if you traveled around by carriage. The slow speeds of a horse-drawn conveyance meant you might have felt the bumps, but they didn’t shock your Read more…
Want to take part in our fourth annual New England Concours d’Elegance this July 8 at the beautiful Stratton Mountain Resort here in Vermont? We’d love to have you. If you own a restored collector car, or a beautifully preserved Read more…