by Mike - Below is a comment on the article: Apollo GT – Why Wasn’t This Car A Big Success? from Rob Phillips. I think that I may have the all time Apollo Conv. restoration story. About 12 years ago I purchased conv. #13 (with the help of … [Read more...]
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This Is The Slot Car Track To Have
December 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - I still have my favorite slot car, a Ford GT40, from when I was 12 years old. It has not been on a track in many years but it still looks OK. Naturally I think this slot car track on the cover of the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog would … [Read more...]
Iso Grifo Engine Work And A Drive Video
December 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - This past summer it was necessary to rebuild the Iso Grifo engine. Don't ask why it was needed it just was, because fluids were not staying where they belonged. This was painful but the result is terrific. The engine was removed … [Read more...]
Why Redesign Perfection?
December 7, 2012 By 7 Comments
by Mike - When I was reading through the October 1966 issue of Road & Track recently I saw this photo below and immediately recognized the car as one that I saw at the Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance in Beverly Hills in June 2012. Raymond … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Miura Once Owned By Aristotle Onassis
December 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - The Lamborghini Miura once owned by Aristotle Onassis is for sale by Coys today in London. This is one fancy Miura in need of a restoration. Jonathan Root sent in these photos. My thanks to Jonathan - visit Jonathan's web site … [Read more...]
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