Actually, any time of the year would do but the month of May is nirvanna for motoring enthusiasts. It begins with the 7th Historic Grand Prix of Monaco on May 1st, when vintage Grand Prix and sporting…
April 15th, 2010
Oh, to be in Monaco, Now That Spring is Here!
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February 22nd, 2010
How to Steer With Style: Try a Woodrim Steering Wheel
Back in my sports car days one of the most desireable accessories was a Nardi woodrim steering wheel. It could make an ordinary car seem special and told the world that its owner was a person of disce…
October 14th, 2009
Santa Claus is Coming to Town in a Classic Wooden Hot Rod
As one who is inevitably so late buying Christmas presents he ends up paying FedEx more for shipping than the cost of the gifts, it may seem odd that I would dare to mention the “X” word before the fi…
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August 5th, 2009
Pebble Beach Retro Poster Returns to the Golden Age of Automobile Art
A major highlight of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance for those who appreciate automobile fine art is the annual poster. Now, however, there are three. One for the Concours, one for the Tour d…
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July 28th, 2009
The Kaiser-Frazer That Never Was? Or Was This the Pride of Willow Run?
The October 2009 issue of Collectible Automobile has a fascinating profile of carleton Spencer, who was in charge of interior colors and materials for Kaiser-Frazer from the company's beginnings …
April 13th, 2009
Early Japanese Car Models Arrive in New York
One of the most unusual model car collections ever to be presented to the public will be on view July 10-August 16, 2009 at the Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street, New York. "Buriki: Japanese Ti…
February 27th, 2009
Buick Folder Brings Back the Days When Station Wagons Were Admired and Loved
These days few automakers are willing to use the term "station wagon" to describe their vehicles, at least not in the North American market. Instead they go by meaningless words like "c…
November 19th, 2008
Get an Early Start With Car Fan’s Christmas Gifts
So today I'm strolling down Sidney's main street and I spot my friend Chris who, when not adding performance upgrades to his 2007 Mustang, tends to the gardens that are a feature of our seasid…
October 10th, 2008
Post Office Honours Classics of the 50s With New Stamp Set
Once again the United States Postal Service has honoured the classic car world with a set of five commemorative postage stamps. This new set features classic American cars of the 1950s and includes a …
August 9th, 2008
Luxury Car Catalog Art Featured in New Book
We've all collected or read coffee table books featuring beautiful classic cars. Here's one that takes a fresh approach. "Prestige, Status and Works of Art: Selling the Luxury Car 1888-19…