by Mike Gulett - Ford introduced the first purpose built pickup truck in 1925; it was based on the Model T and was called the "Ford Model T Runabout with Pickup Body." I guess Ford must get credit for coining the term “pickup”. By 1932 Ford had … [Read more...]
Editorial: Jaguar E-Type Reborn
April 12, 2021 By 1 Comment
Their hearts are in the right place but aren't they working on the wrong thing? by Wallace Wyss - I would like to say it's me that's been urging sports car makers to bring back their favorites but now it's a new trend not suggested by me, … [Read more...]
An Iso Rivolta Restomod
January 14, 2021 By 7 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Now I don't go to the SEMA show because I don't like all that walking. And now during the pandemic maybe it's not being held. But back in 2019 they had the show of specialty automotive equipment and as part of the show some … [Read more...]
Restomod, Pro-Touring, Replica Or Something Completely Different
December 23, 2020 By 6 Comments
by Mike Gulett - I suspect that, like me, many of you are attracted to the idea of creating a custom car that is suited to your own tastes and may run on modern mechanicals for a better and more reliable driving experience than the original or it … [Read more...]
Should Any Classic Car Be Turned Into A Restomod?
January 23, 2020 By 14 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - We have come, dear friend to a fork in the road and don’t know which way to go … Ever since I can remember there were restored classic cars and then restored collector cars (some mass produced, not so much deserving of … [Read more...]
This Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Hot Rod Is Awsome
April 12, 2019 By 12 Comments
by Mike - Why don't more owners of classic Italian cars restore them like some American car owners do using hot rod or restomod styles? They would not be original but they can be oh so cool, and be better drivers, and even look better as our … [Read more...]
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