September 2025

All Alfa Romeos qualify as niche, “cult” cars. They always had very limited sales in the U.S., but offered interesting mechanicals and visual attractiveness. Some of the quirkiest were on the road last Saturday as part of the “Dave Beach Memorial Old Super Tour.” Beach was a long-time stalwart and enthusiastic member of the Alfa…

It’s not “doomscrolling” for a car guy, it’s cars for sale searching. Those of us who are addicted to finding “just one more car” can’t help ourselves. In addition to the usual suspects like Bring a Trailer or Cars & Bids, we look for slightly more obscure sites where “the buy of a lifetime” might…

I’m just back from a 40-mile drive put on by the Jaguar Owners Club of Oregon (JOCO). There were nearly a dozen cars involved, ranging from three E-type Series I roadsters, to our Series III V12 coupe, to F-Types and modern sedans. The event was organized by Rick Martin and Carl Foleen. As I drove…

The 48th Annual All-British Field meet, held annually at Portland International Raceway, has come and gone. With over 600 vehicles, it bills itself as the “largest three-day celebration of British cars in America.” The Jaguar Club of Oregon was the host club this year (different clubs take on this duty in a rotating fashion). At…

The 48th annual All British Field Meet will be held at Portland International Raceway on September 5, 6, and 7. It is the longest-running and largest three-day all British-car meet in the Americas. Over 600 cars and motorcycles are expected. Tickets are still available. They are just $15 at the gate, and get you full…