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 →
Start It Up – Concept and Technology Garage at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show Media Days
The Chicago Auto Show has already begun for some. Prepping for any event involves careful planning and follow through in order to make it successful. #CAS18 gave it’s media the opportunity to rev-up their experience by hosting the Concept and Technology Garage on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Those of us who were able to defy... Continue Reading →
What’s YOUR Magic Number? Tales and Test Drives at the Motor Trend International Auto Show – Las Vegas, NV
5, 15, 25? How many autos have you owned in your lifetime? It depends how long you've been living the life of "driver" on your resume'. I'm calling that the "Magic Number" in this post. Thinking that I was attending the Motor Trend International Auto Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center to get the... Continue Reading →
Dave Kindig, Kevv Dogg and Dreams: an Adventure on Woodward Avenue
Never did I think in a million years that I'd have the pleasure of meeting Dave Kindig and Kevin Schiele aka "Kevv Dogg" of the Velocity Channel's Bitchin' Rides at the Woodward Dream Cruise. Cruising down Woodward in a dream car or on foot is a treat for sure, but noticing Dave at the top of a tower laden... Continue Reading →
Woodward Eve
The day had finally come. Six months in the making. As I lay in bed on the eve of what would be one of the greatest outdoor car shows I've ever seen, I marveled at how aware I had become of everything auto. My long chestnut hair was perfumed with exhaust as I lay my... Continue Reading →
Track Time – Summer Sizzle
Ah summer. A time to kick back and enjoy the beautiful weather and activities that we reserve for warmer temperatures. The winter doldrums are over and the fun begins. The list for any car enthusiast's summer schedule includes some much-needed track time. I must admit that my track affair is a highlight of the season... Continue Reading →
Ford Mustang GT an American Icon
To muscle or not to muscle...that is the question. Most shoppers look for practicality, space for the kids and their stuff, and/or super-sized mpg when debating their next car purchase. Ford however, has thrown a wrench into that thinking for the last 53 years. Thank God for the designers who had more than cargo in... Continue Reading →