Let me explain about what I said “Yes” to. I am a long-time member of the Early Ford V8 club (EFV8). When I graduated from college in 1954 and got commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force, I finally had sufficient income to buy a car. I got a loan for $500, and … Read more
No, I am not talking about politics as that is beyond wacky. What I am talking about is the world of hot rods, restorations and restomods. Everything is perfectly rational … except for those things which are not. Here are a few case histories for you to experience this wacky world . . . The … Read more
I don’t know how many of you either restore or buy cars from individuals who have restored them, or you buy cars at auction. I restore cars, and I am very selective in what I choose to restore. I am sure that you have a strong preference for what is of interest to you. This … Read more
It was a year ago on the occasion of my 85th birthday that I wrote about how I was making an effort to upgrade my communication skills by placing the blame for my mistakes on everyone except me. That effort is progressing, but I still have much to learn and to put into practice. Now … Read more
We all tend to think that classic cars are just lovely objects made of steel, plastic and rubber with oil and grease flowing through them. However, much to my surprise, I have discovered that they have emotions that we fail to recognize and to appreciate. This was brought home forcefully to me when I went … Read more
UNCLE NUNZIO It is with sadness that I report the demise of Uncle Nunzio. Some of you may have heard me mention him and his unique brand of justice. In this new age of “strong arm” ambulance chasing lawyers, the type of justice dispensed by Nunzio is clearly a thing of the past. If you … Read more
The Culture of Car Clubs Over many years I have belonged to several car clubs. This includes Corvette, Chrysler, early Ford and now Lincoln Continentals. Each club has its own personality and a variation of how a local dealership responds to the presence of a club devoted to their brand. A dealership exists to sell … Read more
I have been asked to write about the acquisition and restoration of my 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental Cabriolet. Let’s just call it The Continental for short. Chapter One – The Night Owls It all started when the kid across the street was in high school. He had some buddies that hung out with him and … Read more
No, I am not practicing to become a televangelist. I am still the same nuts, bolts and rusted sheet metal guy that has been putting his thoughts on this web site for some time now. So if I am not trying to be the next Joel Osteen, what on earth am I chatting about? Everything … Read more