My Father worked at American Motors in it's days of fading from a contender to when it was fading from the 'Big Four the the big three. ... View more

I apologize for my last comment. First, the writing was to Hagerty first-Rate standards. Thank you for the reminiscence.   Second, anybody who aspires to do anything in life the BEST deserves admiration. Like Boy Scouts - a path to becoming a man through merit.   The Cowboy Hat you bought at Wal*Mart don't make you a Cowboy.     ... View more

I am sorry, we just don't let children roll down the hill in a Cardboard box ?. Parental guidance - ? What's that story ?  Derby National Control Board,.. Oh, boy - some well meaning fools telling me I have to wear a mask...   ... View more

The writing quality is such a joy to experience - mixing nuanced information into a pleasurable read. Jack Baruth 's piece has a gem on every line.   I would Pay for the articles I see in this blog. For now I will Praise what Hagerty is and does.   For the Car Guy,   Thanks Blake Lawmax,  San Diego ... View more

Ahh... Road trip in the mid-summer warmth through territory lost on those who only see it from 31,000 feet.   Thank you for the inspiration.   Blake     ... View more

A Priceless Creation - Suitable for The Peterson Automotive Museum.   This piece of work confirms to me that a Force of Will provides the world something Money can't offer.   Priceless and Timeless.     ... View more

What great writing !   Sam Smith put me on the seat of a former Norton Commando of the mid 60's.   Eloquently expressed, especially the sensory experience of Grandma's basement.   I loved it ! ... View more

In my youth as a Detroit boy (mid 60's), I always looked forward to see what the September presentations for the new offering looked like both in terms of Appearance and performance.   My initial excitement was tempered with the realization that the new Mach 1 appears to be a 'warmed over refresh of the same chassis and minor tweaks to the body panels.   It costs a lot of money to think things through and then commit to the many millions of tooling, logistics, supply chain and maintenance for a new 'sport transportation unit'.   I am concerned that Detroit has 'lost the bubble' in providing something other than a pig with a new color lipstick.   Message to Detroit: Please do better. Your fortunes and those of America are held in the balance. ... View more

Simple solution to a simple problem. Much easier than trouble shooting a current-day ECU (Engine Control Unit)... ... View more

I'll take on in White with Camel interior, thank you ! ... View more

I will take one in white with a camel interior, thank you ! ... View more