1971 Series 3 Jaguar XKE 2+2, Restored, $52,000
“• Engine – Rebuilt stock bottom end, isky valve springs and cams, su carbs, competition aluminum radiator, lightened flywheel, titanium tappet buckets. • Transmission – Upgraded to Tremec five speed close ratio conversion. • Exhaust system – stainless steel tubular … Continued
1976 Mercedes-Benz Type L206 DG Camper Van
I’m trying to search for the redeeming qualities. So far I’ve come up with: • Diesel which probably needs a rebuild • It longer than a VW bus. Translation, more rump roast hanging out over the back wheels, not … Continued
2001 GMC T6500 Custom Truck – Motorcycle Hauler
To quote from the eBay auction: “Today is a lucky day for a serious person looking for the ultimate custom hauler. This truck gets so many questions you better be prepared for the attention.” Agreed. This might be the coolest … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Porsche 928 S4
Blaspheme you say. Who has a Acura racing poster inside their Porsche workshop? This guy. It was a “gift” from a friend who would have just as easily thrown it in the trash instead of my free-handout, out-stretched arms. The … Continued
1950 Willy’s Jeepster Rotisserie Restored
Great color combination. On eBay in Aliso Viejo, California – where I used to live – for $18,000 Buy it Now.
1975 Porsche 911 NSR, Euro V8 400hp – $19740 (Richland)
My first instinct is to rip on this car for bastardizing a 911 with a V8. Doesn’t this guy know the value of early 911s? How cheap do you have to be to do all that work to the body … Continued
Monterey Historics – Day 3 – Guest Post by Mike Graf
Kid in a Candy Store You’re never too old to act like a Kid in a Candy Store, so says John, the 60-some year old as we walk into Laguna Seca. If you have never had the pleasure to … Continued
Monterey Historics – Day 2 – Guest Post by Mike Graf
Our day two, in Monterey, started out with pushing a stranded girls BMW, through an intersection, on our way to breakfast – seems she ignored the fuel light for some time, like a quarter tank. So, feeling as though we … Continued
Monterey Historics – Day 1 – Guest Post by Mike Graf
It’s that time of year again, were men of all ages take their pilgrimage to Monterey California for the long weekend of cars. For those of you new to the Monterey Historics, this is the place to be for all … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, 944S
Yesterday I made the decision that every man, woman or large child should make when trying to remove a previously invested chipmunk-condo-complex’s LSD transaxle. Have someone else do it. My mechanic, he’s mine so don’t ask me for a reference … Continued