Friday, January 26, 2024

Route 66. What is it all about?


Michael Wallis wrote this book which
renewed interest in the highway.


(This post was found as an old wrinkled draft tucked away in my digital desk drawer. I smoothed it out and added a bit more material.)

Friday, January 19, 2024

 When traveling by vintage car, "Is it practical to carry a load of spare parts and tools with you?" 


Don't take this with you.
photo source: visatcreate

Back in the Day, when many of us drove breakdown prone, old beaters, it might have made sense. 

Friday, January 12, 2024

 In praise of "Old Man's Cars!"

This is one of my favorite car ads. I especially love the old guy
 doing the Frankenstein walk out to his car!


Take off your judgement hat!

Old Man Car. That's a derogatory term that is tossed around quite a bit by young guys in general. That, and the term "Chick Car."

Friday, January 5, 2024

 Advice for someone wanting to get into the vintage car game. Part One.


Cars like this aren't very common anymore.




These might be more familiar.

An overview and an introduction to the basic principles. These are of course, only my opinions based on my experience. I only offer them as advice and guidance, I'm sure that other people might have different opinions.