MCLAREN 750S JOINS THE 200 MPH CLUB.

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by MartynL

During its North American dynamic debut (and local charities fundraiser), the new MCLAREN 750S JOINS THE 200 MPH CLUB. The new McLaren 750S Spider made its North American dynamic debut and became a member of the coveted “200 mph club” at the Sun Valley Tour de Force event on Saturday, July 22nd. Former McLaren Formula 1 driver Stefan Johansson piloted the brand’s latest supercar. As part of McLaren’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the new 750S joined its predecessors, the renowned 720S and t...

ANGLO-AMERICAN-ITALIAN NASH-HEALEY

Posted on July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 by MartynL

Hemmings’ Mike McNessor blogs about the hybrid ANGLO-AMERICAN-ITALIAN NASH-HEALEY, its heritage, and current values. When you think of historic Le Mans champions, you picture Porsches, Ferraris, Aston Martins, and Jaguars howling down the Mulsanne straight. But in 1952, a Nash inline-six-powered Nash-Healey lightweight racer bested all of those greats, earning a class win and third place overall behind the dominant Mercedes-Benz 300 Gullwing SLs. That year was the best showing of the ANGLO-A...

PLUG-IN PORSCHE: VISION 357 SPEEDSTER

Posted on July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 by MartynL

Revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the PLUG-IN PORSCHE: VISION 357 SPEEDSTER will debut in the U.S. at the Rennsport Reunion. Porsche marked the 30th anniversary of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in style with the world premiere of the PLUG-IN PORSCHE: VISION 357 SPEEDSTER. The new concept car is the sister-model to the Porsche Vision 357 with which the sports car manufacturer launched its own anniversary-year celebrations. In design terms the concept is a homage to the 356. However, t...

2023 CLASSICS WITH THE CARDINALS SHOW

Posted on July 5, 2023 by MartynL

Inaugural 2023 CLASSICS WITH THE CARDINALS SHOW in Santa Barbara, CA met and beat all expectations. CGC’s Jim Palam showcases the highlights. Local car shows sure took a hit when Covid kicked-in back in 2020. Already a challenge to organize and produce with limited resources, the future for these Car Guy celebrations was looking somewhat bleak – even for shows in famous destination cities like Santa Barbara, CA. When I got an invitation to attend a new car show there, I almost took a pass – and...

R-CODE 427 FORD 1963 ½-GALAXIE

Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 by MartynL

David LaChance blogs about the full-size R-CODE 427 FORD 1963 ½-GALAXIE that kicked off Dearborn’s 'Total Performance' program.Ford had a number of regional and national press and dealer introductions for its new fastback 427/425 Galaxie, including a very limited drive program for pre-production and Pilot models in January 1963 in Monte Carlo. That’s right, that Monte Carlo, tied into its participation in the 1963 Monte Carlo Rally. The Holman & Moody Falcons were there, and the editor of th...

PONTIAC TRANS AM’S SCREAMING CHICKEN

Posted on June 9, 2023 by MartynL

Scott Oldham blogs about how the PONTIAC TRANS AM’S SCREAMING CHICKEN got its wings! A beloved symbol of 1970s car culture. An icon of disco-era design. A redneck’s red-letter regalia. It’s gaudy. Garish. Tacky. Even vulgar. And we love it. This is the story of Pontiac’s Screaming Chicken, the largest and most recognizable decal in automotive history. Lost to time is the name of the man who first referred to the graphic as a “Screaming Chicken.” The nickname came quickly. By the late...

WEST COAST KUSTOMS CRUISIN’ NATIONALS!

Posted on June 7, 2023 by MartynL

42nd Annual WEST COAST KUSTOMS CRUISIN' NATIONALS! slams another ‘homerun’ at the Fairpark in Santa Maria, CA. Over the decades that I've been traveling the highways and byways of America to participate in or report on motorsports events and gatherings, it's become more and more obvious that us Car Guys are all on a seemingly endless and sometimes unpredictable journey. Whether it's setting the clock for 4 AM so you can beat the show traffic to an event, or building a Best of Show cust...

CORVETTE SUMMER @ AT LAGUNA SECA

Posted on June 7, 2023 by MartynL

Corvette will be the Featured Marque at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion on August 16-19. Celebrate Corvette’s 70th Anniversary at CORVETTE SUMMER @ AT LAGUNA SECA! Photo by Stephan Cooper/ROLEX For 70 years, the Corvette has captured the hearts and passion of car enthusiasts worldwide, whether it’s cruising down tree-lined roadways or accelerating through tight turns at race tracks. Part of Corvette’s mystique has been captured through cinematic or television appearances. Route 66 or Co...

35TH ANNUAL SOLVANG DATSUN ROADSTER CLASSIC

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 by MartynL

Vintage Japanese vehicles shine at the 35TH ANNUAL SOLVANG DATSUN ROADSTER CLASSIC, held in the Danish capital of America! You could say that the 35TH ANNUAL SOLVANG DATSUN ROADSTER CLASSIC organizers and participants have a cozy relationship with their host city, Solvang, CA. Allocated just one street in the heart of The Danish Capital of America, 75 vintage Datsun roadsters, sedans, coupes, trucks and Zs performed an early morning ballet of parking precision as they snugged-into their assi...

RANGE ROVER SV BESPOKE

Posted on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 by MartynL

Like a Savile Row tailor, Range Rover SV Bespoke Commissioning Service, will individualize an Autobiography or SV model, resulting in the ultimate in a refined luxury SUV with unmatched capability. Range Rover is setting a new modern luxury benchmark with the introduction of an SV Bespoke Commissioning Service, offering clients enhanced levels of personalization and refinement. The service is available on Range Rover Autobiography and SV models, while a suite of enhancements across the ...