Attracting customers to Hogeland Auto Plaza in Marshalltown, Iowa. This was the first NSU Prinz that I saw in the USA after coming to this side of the pond in […]
A specimen of an endangered species: will it be eviscerated and crushed? Who would have thought of running across a Renault LeCar in Iowa in December 2017? Wait a minute! […]
Some time ago I expressed my desire of a comfortable sedan for the longer trips while complaining about the harsh ride and ergonomic quirks of my 2005 Pontiac Vibe. Now […]
The clock stands still: 1920 Overland 4 in front of the old bank in Harris, Iowa. Bill knocked at the shop’s entrance and his brother opened the overhead door. “Here […]
Hercules MK IV BMW R 26 Ford Taunus 12 M ’68 Volkswagen 1300 Peugeot 304 ’71 Volkswagen 1302 ’86 Mazda 323 DX ’94 Ford Aerostar XLT ’03 Ford Windstar […]
2005 Pontiac Vibe.In 2013 it became obvious that the minivan era is over for our family. The boys have their own wheels and one of them has moved out, the […]
I grew tired of our aging Ford Aerostar XLT and began searching for a replacement in earnest during the summer of 2005. For practical purposes it had to be a […]
1994 Ford Aerostar XLT, the soccer mobile. Mrs. W, proud mom of two boys, wanted a minivan; only a minivan would do. Mr. W did not want a minivan, a station […]