It was two years ago that we watched our 1967 Volvo 122S arrive on a car hauler from Madison, WI. And now we’re going to watch it leave. Owning the Amazon has been a delightful and enlightening experience. It was a good car when it arrived (unlike so many of […]
Oregon is a rainy place, but starting around May, the sun starts to peek out, and the days turn from grim to bright. There are two local events that capitalize on that change and mark the start of the Pacific Northwest’s car season: the pair of Portland Swap Meets in […]
“Old age, experience and treachery will overcome youthful enthusiasm and talent. “ In car speak, that translates to: “A mature driver in a vintage 4-cylinder sports car can easily overtake someone younger and less-experienced — no matter what they are driving.” Two weeks ago, I discovered that saying is simply […]
We’ve spent more than two years and thousands of dollars fully developing and sorting out the SCM 1967 Volvo 122S “Amazon.” It’s now for sale on eBay. We purchased it from noted Volvo racer Jim Perry; it had been his personal car, and he took it on some hot laps […]
My brother-in-law Cameron is a high school teacher here in Oregon, and the school where he works owns some land that includes a run-down house and a big yard. The school uses the house to store stuff — chairs, desks, lawn equipment, etc — but some of the original owners’ […]
Here’s a quick update on the 1965 Giulia Spider Veloce. It went to Alfa guru Bill Gillham for some rust repair in the rockers and trunk a few months ago. As he disassembled the car, he found corrosion in nearly every nook and cranny. While the car looked good at […]
There are many ways to measure the success of a concours. They range from number of entries to spectator counts to the elegance of the cars. But there is one element that I think outshines the rest – how much money is raised for charity. Those who have cars entered […]
Kiawah Island, located 25 miles southwest of Charleston, SC, was settled in 1670 by British colonists. In 1974, the Kuwaiti Investment Corporation decided to fund the development of the 13.4-square-mile island. It has since become a nationally recognized nature conservancy. While the Kuwaitis have since sold their investment, the […]
The classic car market is always on the move, and as interests change, so do values. So with that, here are three cars I’d recommend buying right now, and why: 1. 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra This was the last year of the Fox body, and the first for […]
Bugatti, Delahaye, Delage. These names are almost synonymous with “Best of Show” at prestigious concours all over the world. The 12th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance was no exception. Best of show was awarded to Ken and Ann Smith’s 1936 Delahaye Type 135 Competition Disappearing Top Convertible. Its coachwork […]
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