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I love baseball. The hot dogs, the open-air, the nostalgia, the crowd. "Field of Dreams" is probably one of my favorite movies. Mild mannered farmer meets ghosts from the Chicago Black Sox asking him to "build it and they will come". He heeds their request and gets a front row seat to great baseball. Stars... Continue Reading →
A year ago we were all running a fever. This fever didn't have anything to do with health, it was all about stealth. Rumors were flying about the existence of and possible discovery of one 1968 Mustang that had made a storied appearance in a movie that turned into a cult classic, Bullitt. NAIAS would... Continue Reading →
Kids and cars. Each unique within their category. The same parents can produce polar opposites both in the car industry and life. Every 57' Chevy is not the same. Coming from a family of five kids I get it. So did Sam Foose. Sam Foose was the father of Overhaulin's Chip Foose (aka Samuel Foose... Continue Reading →
Ahhhh...that familiar perfume in the air wafting toward nostrils at attention for the bouquet of smoke emitted from tires at spin...ahhhh drifting. Ford Motor Company left the public spellbound in Las Vegas with more than 50 vehicles at The SEMA Show. Between the outdoor venue "Ford Out Front" and enormous indoor presence via their booth,... Continue Reading →
There is an Indian fable that tells of six blind men and an elephant. Each one feels the elephant in a different place and forms an opinion of what the animal is, based on his experience. One says like a spear, because he is touching the tusk. One says like a rope as he interprets... Continue Reading →
The hunt. Stalking prey. Searching every nook and crannie. It's out there. It will be found.If you've ever watched an episode of "Chasing Classic Cars" with Wayne Carini or "Overhaulin'" with Chip Foose or a multitude of other gems on the Velocity Channel, you understand this concept of the "chase" as Wayne has so appropriately... Continue Reading →
Baseball. America's pastime. Love it or hate it, it's four to five hours of pleasure or pain for those who enjoy/endure it. If you have a baseball lover in your house, you know what I mean. Yes. I love baseball. This year's World Series between the Red Sox and Dodgers has begun with a bang... Continue Reading →
"Jeder ist ein bisschen Deutsch im Oktober"; translation - Everyone is a little German in October. Sausages, beer, and merry-making are all things we Americans think of during this time of year. A good Octoberfest celebration can be had just about anywhere in the country. German or not, it's a reason to celebrate. Herr Hartman... Continue Reading →
Thumbnail moon, tell me the story of fall. What colors will you bring to the leafy wilderness? How many marshmallows will I toast to perfection? Who will I snuggle with at the bonfire? The anticipation for all that fall brings began today. The 80s made their departure. Here to stay...the fabulous 60s and windows open... Continue Reading →
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