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Feb92017

The BMW Century

BMW’s history during the wars and immediate post-war periods is of particular interest. Book review.

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February 9, 2017Leave a commentBooksBy Gary Smith
Feb22017

American Muscle Supercars

Just because the factory wouldn’t or couldn’t build it didn’t mean you couldn’t get one.

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February 2, 2017Leave a commentBooksBy Gary Smith
Jan272017

Holden Hurricane, Part II

More details about the designers behind the scenes. Ed Welburn had a hand in resurrecting the Hurricane.

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January 27, 20176 CommentsCar Design, HoldenBy Gary Smith
Jan262017

Holden Hurricane

An inspiring design from down under.

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January 26, 20172 CommentsCar DesignBy Gary Smith
Jan202017

Vauxhall XVR Concept

A very cool design that was inspiration for a lot of designers.

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January 20, 20177 CommentsCar Design, Wayne CherryBy Gary Smith
Jan162017

Ferrari 70 Years

The legend of Ferrari. Book review.

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January 16, 2017Leave a commentBooksBy Gary Smith
Dec232016

Selling the American Muscle Car

Marketing Detroit Iron in the ’60s and ’70s

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December 23, 20162 CommentsBooksBy Gary Smith
Dec162016

Threewheelin’

December 16, 20165 CommentsCartoons, Stan MottBy Gary Smith
Dec112016

There are no rules.

CAN-AM 50th Anniversary. Run-what-you-brung unlimited racing. Book Review.

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December 11, 20165 CommentsBooks, RacingBy Gary Smith
Nov272016

The Los Angeles Connection

What happens when the customer is always right?

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November 27, 20164 CommentsStories, fictionBy Gary Smith
Nov192016

Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild Reunion, October 2016

Ron Will and John Jacobus report from the Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild October reunion held at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.

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November 19, 201613 CommentsFisher Body Craftsman’s GuildBy Gary Smith
Nov172016

Route 66 Barn Find Road Trip

Lost Collector Cars Along the Mother Road. Book Review.

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November 17, 20161 CommentBooksBy Gary Smith
Nov112016

Cuba’s Car Culture

Fangio Kidnapped! and other stories from embargoed Cuba. Book Review.

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November 11, 20163 CommentsBooksBy Gary Smith
Nov62016

Porsche—The Classic Era

Book Review—The definitive history of Porsche’s Classic Era

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November 6, 20164 CommentsBooks, PorscheBy Gary Smith
Oct282016

The Way It Is—Appreciating Jim Hall and his Chaparrals

“There’s a lot of junk out there today. If you want it straight, read Kirby.”—Paul Newman

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October 28, 20162 CommentsGordon Kirby, Jim Hall, RacingBy Gary Smith
Oct162016

XP777 Monza GT Chassis 3 at RIR

Very interesting video of GM’s secret Monza GT testing at Riverside International Raceway.

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October 16, 20168 CommentsCorvair, VideosBy Gary Smith
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