My data is directly from my ownership experiences. I've owned a lot of great cars over many years but the two that received the most attention across all age groups was the VW Bug and the 240Z. They were very similar in that everyone seemed to have a story or an interest or they were staring/waving/thumbs uping/honking as they drove by. ... View more

Cool car but a "Corvette" in name only. ... View more

It's a safe bet that this is just one of the thousands of backyard racers that were built by anyone and everyone, most of which were built on a tight budget and were more-or-less disposable or parted out for their next build. Of course, if some finds a picture of Juan Manuel Fangio sitting in it, I reserve the right to amend my post. ... View more

Bryan, I don't know what I liked better, the prose or the pictures but either way, that was great! A similar locomotive sat out in my neighbor's back yard for many years until one day it was gone. It and your dad's locomotive reminded me of the pictures I had seen back in the day of Walt Disney on his scale train. Best regards! ... View more

Well said Fatcat32. The Ventures, sports cars, progressive jazz and traditional blues really struck a chord. (You noticed that, right?) For me the lead (snuck that in too) has always been cars and guitars because they have so much in common. They're great to listen to, great to drive/play and great to look at. Lately I've been thinning out the herd but they all brought me loads of happiness along the way. ... View more

Given the photos I'm surprised there wasn't more discussion of its off-roading capabilities. BTW, how did it get there anyway? Best I can figure is that it's gotta be another one of those zany Scottish pranks. ... View more

Kind of surprised the first group of bikes didn't include a Harley. Don't get me wrong, I love Japanese and European offerings but it's the principle of the thing. ... View more

Sajeev, Thanks for a great Buyer's Guide for a truly special, and still more-or-less affordable, classic sports GT. While I will always love the lines of a Ferrari 250 Daytona, a 240Z presents itself as a practical and much more affordable alternative! Two thumbs up! ... View more

I spoke with Dick in his official capacity a few times many years ago. At that time I had no idea of his expertise and status within the collector car community. To me he was just that really nice, helpful fellow that worked at the NHTSA. He talked to me as if he had known me for years and was a call-me-anytime type of guy. He really went the extra mile to help me navigate the importation minefield. Over the course of our first conversation it appeared to me that he wanted me to get this particular car as much as I did! The next time I called him, he recalled our prior conversation as if it had been yesterday and asked me if I was enjoying my "new" car. God Bless you Dick. You will be missed. ... View more

Too expensive? Of course it is...now! I remember looking at a big screen plasma TV back in the day. $12,000.00! Too expensive? Of course it was...then!  ... View more

Good work! Can't wait to see your follow-up article on the stripes and graphics used during the golden era of Japanese compact trucks. And, a quick heads up in those regards, those graphics were oftentimes outwardly bold but subtly sold feelings of, for example, the open road, traversing terrain, etc. Very well imagined stuff. ... View more

Poppy, It was a joke. ... View more

Must be nice having a mega-rich, record breaking Formula 1 driver in the family. With my kids I was lucky to get a tank of gas. ... View more

I don't want to sound naive but I will anyway by asking a question with an apparently obvious answer, at least to the author: How does one cheat at Monopoly without getting caught? Grab money or houses and hotels when your opponent goes to the bathroom? Inquiring minds want to know. ... View more

I would like to see a C&C event (when they are allowed again) in my corner of the world. How do you get the word out without incurring potential liability? I don't want to read my name as a defendant because I was the "organizer" or "promoter" and some knucklehead injured themselves or somebody else at "my" event. I don't want to step into the event-specific insurance arena either because that opens up another can of worms. Thanks in advance.  ... View more