I used to "flip collector cars, trucks and motorcycles. At last count I had owned and operated 64 vehicles not including motorcycles. However now it has become impossible to find a decent collector at a decent price. Over the years I made some profit and also sold at a loss. Several years ago I scored on a 76 Jimmy Sierra stepside in #2 condition for $4600. Months later I sold it to a guy from the middle east for 10 grand. He shipped it to Arabia and got 20 grand for it. My last purchase which I still own is a 2000 Corvette convertible, one of the best investments I've made. My wife used to say that I have a sickness. I think she's right. I no longer surf Craigslist. ... View more

I purchased a new Mazda 626 coupe in Sacramento CA in 1986 for $12,500 out the door literally, I drove it out of the showroom. Although that doesn't seem like a huge price to pay in todays dollars, it was a huge investment for me at the time. Hence, my one and only vanity plate read, COSA4TN. ... View more

When will the next issue of the magazine be released? ... View more

I recall the cars of the 50's had a plastic see through cover on the upholstery that usually turned brown after years of use..  ... View more

My first Cars and Coffee was in Grass Valley CA several years ago. My high school friend, Kerry Anderson had just finished the complete restoration of his 62 Vette. The event is held every Saturday morning in one of the local shopping center parking lot. There is even a donut shop there which is the first place we go. ... View more

I recall back in the 50's as a kid living in Berkeley CA seeing the search lights at night in the sky all over the city crossing each other to usher in the new year model at the local car dealerships. I also remember the AMT plastic model kits introducing the latest models and the smell of Testors glue. ... View more