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Most of the time the ones we love deeply are a product of chance. We are born into families by no will of our own and make deep seeded bonds naturally through the vast amount of time we spend together and care we give. Other lifetime loves come by choice. A moment in time, an... Continue Reading →
Abundant. Big. Considerable. Hefty. Substantial. Weighty. While researching synonyms for "lead-footed" it occurred to me that being a "lead-foot" has nothing to do with the car one drives. No matter the ride, a "lead-foot" will push said car just a little harder than the average granny. No offense to grannies. I felt in no way... Continue Reading →
If you've ever driven a truly remarkable automobile you can understand the meaning of this post. Whether it was your first car, last car, or any one in-between we don't usually think of inanimate objects as being honorable or graceful. These words are usually used to describe humans or the acts they perform, i.e.... Continue Reading →
Yes, it’s true I’m a car lover. Why else would I be writing to you via my JulesOnWheelz.net Blog! Being a car lover should not be confused with loving being in a car...for too long...nine hours to be exact. This is the preface to my story today...yes it’s true. Driving from Kentucky to... Continue Reading →
*WARNING* Elegant photos of automobiles displayed in a beautiful setting present in this post. Prepare to spend some time gawking... Elegance, it's a lost art. Men in suits, ladies in dresses and hats. Seems we have reserved this elegance for Wall Street and the Kentucky Derby alone, but pulling out all the stops, I present... Continue Reading →
The sun arose to greet the loyal enthusiasts early Saturday in Pure Michigan. A day had come for car lovers all over the midwest to show their wares, drool over their hopes, and appreciate the one and only Concours d’Elegance of America. A bevy of volunteers shine every year and for the past 40 in... Continue Reading →
The original 1968 Bullitt Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in the police drama "Bullitt" makes its way to Washington next week. Much like Jimmy Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", Sean Kiernan's treasure has the potential to bring people who wouldn't normally be "car people" to their knees on the National Mall next week... Continue Reading →
Today BMW launched its automobile subscription service Access by BMW. Nashville, TN is the headquarters for the pilot program that will include two levels to choose from that allows unlimited switching of vehicles during any given 32-day membership cycle. A $575 joining fee applies unless you are one of the lucky 50 to sign-up for... Continue Reading →
We've all wished for it. The eternal hope that we might someday sit in a fine specimen of automotive greatness feeling the rumble under us as we motor down an infinite highway of pleasure... Hello, Hello! This is reality...remember me! Rarely do mere mortals commence on a path to this dream, but one can get... Continue Reading →
I grew up in a large family by today's standards, my parents in even larger ones. Often, genius runs in families. We see this in the Olympic athletes that are second or third generation and as talented or more than their parents or grandparents. Whether nature or nurture or both has shaped us, it shows... Continue Reading →
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