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SPECTATORS LINE THE EXIT ROUTE TO WITNESS SEMA’S HOTTEST RIDES

MICHAEL ECKERSON February 23, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

As the SEMA Show winds down on Friday afternoon the thousands of show attendees and participants begin to collectively breathe a deep sigh for the… Continue reading

The Street Machine Challenge Stop Box

MICHAEL ECKERSON February 23, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

The fun at Street Machine and Muscle Car Nationals This show is a great example of a muscle car enthusiast show done right. Rather than… Continue reading

COME TOGETHER FOR GOOD

MICHAEL ECKERSON February 21, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

What a team-up!  Just the thought of South OC Cars and Coffee and Cruisin’ For A Cure combining forces for an event was very exciting.… Continue reading

THE HEAT IS ON!

MICHAEL ECKERSON February 21, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Cast aluminum vs. plastic or stamped steel pans and covers In this segment, we are focusing on upgrade options to the long-lived trend for auto… Continue reading

FIREBALL GALLERY 3 AT THE MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM

MICHAEL ECKERSON February 19, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

A celebration of art, music and cars It has been said, cars are rolling art. The muse for our imaginations. The inspiration for expression. Some artists… Continue reading

MAGNUS WALKER

MICHAEL ECKERSON February 16, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

He embraces the worn and the vintage. He savors patina as well as the time it took the finish to get there. His intent is… Continue reading

DENNIS GAGE

MICHAEL ECKERSON February 15, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

What do a Buick Wildcat, Pringles Potato Crisps, an erupting volcano, and laser spectroscopy have in common? The “gear-head” fix that is My Classic Car… Continue reading

ROLEX MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNION 

MICHAEL ECKERSON February 08, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Here’s the largest gathering of historic road-racing vehicles: the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Many of racing’s greatest: Hill, Moss, Gurney, Andretti, Rainey, Brabham, Rahal, Rossi,… Continue reading

MAKING IT LOOK EASY

MICHAEL ECKERSON February 03, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

I’m a fan and regular viewer of PowerNation’s popular Truck Tech. Truck Tech gives viewers insight and information from the mechanic’s perspective. Their knowledge definitely… Continue reading

PETE CHAPOURIS: HOT ROD’S ARCHETYPE

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 28, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Pete Chapouris is one of the most influential hot rod builders Archetype [ahr-ki-tahyp] noun 1. the original pattern or model from which all things of the… Continue reading

STAR CARS LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 26, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Recognizable. Iconic. Americana.  These machines add motion to the shows we love. The actors that portray our favorite TV and movie characters are almost always backed by… Continue reading

PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 26, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Surrounded by all of downtown Los Angeles, the Petersen Automotive Museum stands out in its surroundings. A sculpted and modern architectural form wrapped in undulating… Continue reading

THE INTERVIEW

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 25, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Drive catches up with the prolific artist, Trosley. We ask a few questions, learn a few things, and find out what it’s like behind the… Continue reading

Q&A INTERVIEW COURTNEY HANSEN

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 25, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Celebrity, Spokesperson, Producer, Philanthropist, Author, Car Gal,  and more… You would have had to be living under a rock, in a cave, on a deserted island… Continue reading

 THE STUDEBAKER AVANTI

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 24, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

“America’s only four-passenger high-performance personal car.”  Studebaker Studebaker marketed the Avanti as “America’s only four-passenger high-performance personal car.” Everything about this coupe was meant to… Continue reading

 THE FORD MODEL A

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 24, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

The revolutionary auto maker sparks the Hot Rod revolution The brand-new Ford Model A was unveiled in December of 1927. It is reported as many as… Continue reading

A Flashback: The Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 24, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Welcome to the invitation only event of the Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival Since 1994, May has been a special month in Fullerton for car lovers. An… Continue reading

23RD ANNUAL CRUISIN’ FOR A CURE

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 23, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

The car show that could save your life! Cruisin’ For A Cure is the largest single-day charity car show in the country. The annual show… Continue reading

WORTHY SOLES: A TIRE GUIDE

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 17, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Before the rubber meets the road, there is a lot to know about these marvels of science and technology. Technically speaking: The material composition of… Continue reading

TRANSPORTATION TRANSFORMATION: A WHEEL GUIDE

MICHAEL ECKERSON January 17, 2023 All Feature Vehicles

Wheels refine and define a car or truck’s style. They can elevate a rat rod, revive a classic, accent a muscle car, even redefine a… Continue reading

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