Ever since the 1960 Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle (or CERV as it was called), Chevrolet has wanted to produce a mid-engine Corvette. Zora Duntov was the main thrust behind a mid-engine Corvette, he saw it has a way to provide Continue reading
1966 Ford Mustero – the Ultra Rare Mustang Pickup
For the 1966 model year with Ford’s blessing, Beverly Hills Ford, a Los Angeles area car dealership which permanently closed its doors a decade ago, produced a small run of Mustang pickups – about 50 were produced. Beverly Hills Ford Continue reading
Top 5 Hated Chevrolet Corvettes – Why the Disrespect May Not Be Permanent
The Corvette is now entering into its golden years, it will soon approach its 65th birthday. It is America’s sports car and the first American performance car to be the envy of the world. Over the years it Continue reading
10 Best Jeep Wrangler Colors
Exterior color selection is an important part of buying a new or used vehicle. Most Jeep Wrangler owners will admit the exterior color of their Wranglers was an important factor in their purchase. Over the years, the Jeep Wrangler has Continue reading
FCA To Kill Hemi V8?
The return of the Chrysler Hemi V8, 14 years ago, was a glorious event. The Hemi name is a legend. This all-new third generation Hemi debuted as a 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck option. It had 5.7 liters of displacement. Continue reading
2016 BMW Z4 – BMW’s Last True Z Car
It’s official, the BMW Z4 ended production last week. It’s sad when a good car like the Z4 is put out to pasture. The Z4 and its Z3 predecessor have served (with honor) BMW’s faithful for the last 20 years. Continue reading
European Exotic Sports Car Bucket List – 3 Vintage Exotics You Must Drive Before You Die
In the modern era where exotic European sports cars equipped with automatic transmissions, shifted manually with paddle shifters, are not only the norm but the standard. Flashback twenty five years or more, the mere thought of an automatic transmission in Continue reading
The 3 Largest Post-WWII Landyachts
The 1970s were the pinnacle of large American cars. Some may argue that large cars are alive and well today. They would be wrong. The massive shrinking of large cars which began in the late-1970s and continued through the 2010s Continue reading
Chance Encounter with the Wienermobile
What’s more American than hot dogs? It’s a simple processed food that most Americans have been eating since they first learned to walk. Hot dogs come in many different varieties and sizes. The hot dog has become a staple of Continue reading
My Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Dilemma
It was late afternoon on Sunday, July 3 and I had a little time to kill. For those of you unfamiliar with the car sales business, the 4th of July weekend is a big sales weekend. No rest for the Continue reading