The Datsun Z car. The car that I tried to build my Dream on. Part One of a series.

The squared off roof line
 is a dead giveaway of a 2+2.

Not my car, but a twin.

In all honesty I had never liked these cars when they were new. 

Magnus Walker. Magnus Walker?

He initially looks pretty intimidating.

You know, The Urban Outlaw. The Porsche guy. Actually so much more.

Why I am I still writing about this? An additional (and final) wrap up of my smog test saga.

photo source:ozone park
Behind the eight ball, that's where I've put myself!

I went down to the Smog Hut and asked the technician about my resetting the CEL He told me some bad news, That the computer was now in reset mode and the car would immediately fail the test. He said that I would need to drive at least one hundred miles to reset the computer.

Happy New Year 2019!

photo source: the web

As the last days of the year wind down it's good to review the events of the past year. Not World News, there are plenty of outlets to do that. I'm just going to look back on what's been happening in my garage and driveway.

In praise of Sweeeeet Project cars.

"Secret" tips and shortcuts from the owner of a car detailing shop.

Star Smog, the menace continues.

photo source: green starsmog.com

My '97 XJ6 enters the ring. But wait, there's more! It's always something.

The smog check will have to wait.

My life on the Riviera continues. Things got so bad, that in desperation, I actually took the Riviera to a mechanic.

This is a place that looks like it's dealt with old iron.

The building is at least one hundred years old
 and used to be a blacksmith's shop.

There are usually several vintage machines waiting to be worked on.

All photos from their website.
The shop is well respected in the community.

I was at such a loss that I decided that I had to spend some money and get a professional's opinion.