(first posted 6/20/2013) While Cadillac may have traditionally had a stronger presence in the hearse market Lincoln often wasn’t too far behind. Some cars just look right as limousines or […]
(first posted 3/19/2013) Although the powertrain provided adequate motivation, no one would ever mistake one of the vast majority of Tempo/Topazes with a milquetoast 2.3-liter, four cylinder engine and three-speed automatic […]
After a successful first day, it was time to turn around and head back. The first task was to hit the water on a scenic ferry ride. Would the second […]
On the first part of day one we had visited a hot spot movie location, an ailing bus, a two storey outhouse, the alleged world’s biggest piggy bank, managed to […]
Now that we have met the other teams it is time to get going on this year’s edition of the Great Beater Challenge. As usual, we would be traveling for […]
In the last installment I showed the preparation and theme for our car and this time we will see what others have brought to the challenge. The budget is $700 […]
We have done the Great Beater Challenge every year except for 2022 when we had a family milestone birthday to attend on the same weekend. This year marked our return […]
(first posted 11/10/2011) My mother famously hates the Toyota Corolla. You see our family owned a lightly used example back in 1984 when we moved to Houston, Texas for just […]
Last summer I was lucky enough to be able to visit the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum during our road trip “up north”. The founder, Marl Brown, collected many of the […]
(first posted 5/21/2017) It is no secret that pickup trucks of today have deviated from their humble, utilitarian roots. Most modern pickups feature a smooth ride, four doors and all […]
If you have read some of my COAL series you will realize there is no brand loyalty factoring into my choices but if anything could be considered a trend it […]
(first posted 12/18/2012) We’ve already seen the Chevrolet Cadet-inspired British Ford Zephyr MK I; now let’s move forward a few years to visit its successor, the MK II. While the […]
(first posted 8/18/2011) I suspect it takes a special sort of person to drive a ratty Dodge Challenger. I’d imagine the owner is a gruff, no nonsense sort of guy. […]
(first posted 2/23/2012) Most truck enthusiasts have undoubtedly heard of and perhaps seen the original Dodge Li’l Red Express sold in 1978 and 1979. Maybe a number of folks have […]