By the mid-1960s, the big three U.S. Automakers knew that muscle cars weren’t just a passing fad but one of the biggest automotive growth markets. Though styling and image were paramount to selling these new muscle cars, it was the Continue reading
Ted’s Adventure – The Rockford Files Filming in Malibu
There’s no denying that The Rockford Files was one of the best TV shows ever made. It’s a classic on so many levels, too numerous to mention. Imagine taking a trip to the Golden State, California, in late-1978 and then Continue reading
1969-1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 – Shinoda’s Masterpiece
When Bunkie Knudsen a high-level executive at GM left GM to take on the the helm at the Ford Motor Company in early-1968, he brought with him to Ford, one of GM’s most legendary designers, Larry Shinoda. Two of the Continue reading
1970 AMC Rebel Machine – Don’t Mess with the Machine!
American Motors Corporation (AMC) was the small player in the car market during the heyday of the U.S. auto industry. Today the only remaining remnant of AMC which has been defunct for three decades, is Jeep. AMC may have had Continue reading
Jeep to Produce New Grand Wagoneer?
There’s no classic SUV more sought after than the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Though the Wagoneer made it’s first debut for the 1963 model year, it didn’t come into its own until it became the Grand Wagoneer for the 1984 model Continue reading
Greatest TV Cars Part 2: Magnum P.I. Ferrari 308 GTS
If there was ever a TV show that revolutionized the concept of private investigator themed TV shows, Magnum P.I. was that show. Past private investigator themed shows usually portrayed a hard at work private detective who solved difficult cases. With Continue reading
Best Sports Cars Part 1: 1985-1991 Ferrari Testarossa
Those in the early-1980s who loved super fast European sports cars, the Lamborghini Countach and the Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer were the super sports cars they wanted to drive. However Ferrari wasn’t happy, performance-wise the Countach was giving the Boxer Continue reading
1985-1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z – The Zesty Camaro
There were a lot of iconic cars produced during the 1980s. It was a rebound period for the U.S. automobile industry. American performance cars returned in the 1980s, though not as plentiful as the 1960s, their return paved the way Continue reading
Greatest TV Cars Part 1: The Rockford Files Firebird Esprit
Out of the many private detective shows that made it to the television screen, the Rockford Files was the best. It’s lead character Jim Rockford was played by legendary actor James Garner. Rockford was a former ex-con turned talented private Continue reading
Epic Battle: 2020 Ford Bronco vs. 2020 Jeep Wrangler
When the Jeep Wrangler was first released in the mid-1980s, it occupied a very small niche market which three decades later has become one of the most popular and profitable SUV segments for Jeep. In fact there’s really no name Continue reading