by Mike - Returning American soldiers from World War II wanted to build cars that went fast. This was especially true in Southern California where the Hot Rod culture was created by returning soldiers who had learned new mechanical skills in the … [Read more...]
One Great American Hot Rod – The Nickel Car
December 27, 2012 By 6 Comments
by Mike - If you are American you probably either own, or have owned, admire or want a Hot Rod. If you are not American then you may or may not like Hot Rods unless you are Swedish. For some reason the Swedes love American cars and Hot Rods. I … [Read more...]
The Ferrari Testa Rossa TRC Test Drive Report
December 12, 2012 By 4 Comments
by Mike - While I was flipping through the December 1957 issue of Road & Track I came across the test drive report for the Ferrari TRC-2500 Testa Rossa. I knew that I had seen this car before although it looked a little bit … [Read more...]
Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Survey Results
November 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - Below are the results from the survey questions from Bruce Meyer On The Bonneville Salt Flats – Never Lift. Do you want to drive faster than 200 MPH (322 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats? Yes - 58% No - 21% I have … [Read more...]
Bruce Meyer On The Bonneville Salt Flats – Never Lift
November 5, 2012 By 3 Comments
by Mike - Bruce Meyer told me that one of his ambitions was to drive faster than 200 MPH on the Bonneville Salt Flats. He has now done it - "dreams do come true" he wrote. Bruce Meyer - Never Lift - The Video Put it on full … [Read more...]
Shelby Cobra CSX 2001-The First Production Cobra
November 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
by Mike - Here are pictures of Shelby (AC) Cobra CSX 2001. Yes, this is the first production Cobra made, now owned by Bruce Meyer. In July 1962 this car was shipped to the dealer Ed Hugus of European Cars in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Ed … [Read more...]
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