Smashing ride this morning up into Wisconsin with quiet roads and nice breezes. Bonus was a classic car show in Winnetka on the return leg.
June 30, 2024
Coffee and Classics
Enjoyable morning in Winnetka wandering amongst some gorgeous motorcars. German, British, Italian, Swedish. The sumptuous curves and elegant lines covering midcentury engineering. The weather was perfect to match the machinery.
June 22, 2024
Motoblot
This year’s Motoblot event had plenty to look at. From older model cars and bikes to newer models being featured by dealers. Weather was hot as usual and the rockabilly music loud as an unmuffled engine. There was an ‘85 Kawasaki Ninja parked up too. Nice to see it!
June 2, 2024
Car Show Flexing
On our ride today which took us past the west suburbs through small towns in McHenry County we happened upon a classic car show. What’s more they were a superb selection of American muscle cars. GTO’s, Mustangs, Chevelle’s, Olds Cutlass’; a few hot rods based on a Ford Deuce; and a lovely Chevy Nomad. Good roads out there too!
February 29, 2024
Froggy McFrog Face
In need of a loving home to restore back to roadworthyness. This 1960 Triumph roadster is listed locally for six grand. Full tear down of chassis, engine upholstery and bodywork.
February 12, 2024
Red Sportster
A thing of beauty! 1970 Triumph GT6 by legendary Italian automobile designer Giovanni Michelotti who also created cars of art for Lancia, Ferrari and Maserati. If music was a solid then the orchestral symphony would look like this.
January 24, 2024
Two & Four
Nice later 30’s v-twin with ‘37 Ford Coupe. Complementary colors worn by the rider including a headscarf that ties the locks of this redhead.
January 23, 2024
Bell Bottoms
Long legged Triumph chopper lets a Seventies couple enjoy the fresh air of the open road. The S reg 245 Volvo estate in the garage dates this after ‘77. Good photo for the album!
January 5, 2024
Black Bean Soup
I loved watching these guys as a kid. This is what I thought America was like (or the Waltons). I used to have a beat up leather coat for going to smoky pubs. It was my Starsky jacket. I know he had his personal demons but he played a good detective in Ken Hutchinson . RIP David Soul (1943-2024)
October 5, 2023
Things of Beauty
Whilst in the northern German city on the Elbe I visited this marvelous collection of Porsche one-offs and racing cars. Stunning beauty in all of their lines.
911’s, 356’s, Type 64 ‘Berlin-Rome’ car (the black one at the head of the post).
The curved bodywork flows in all directions like a Henry Moore sculpture. Wood forms were used to achieve this beauty.
September 5, 2023
Volvo
Beautiful burgundy P1800 Volvo passed before my eyes just as I was leaving work. Designed by Pelke Peterson whilst a student under the Italian carrozzeria Pietro Frua. The P1800 was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961, the same year as the E-Type Jaguar. The Saint TV show starring Roger Moore as Simon Templar used the Volvo as his car after Jaguar declined to offer their XKE.
April 5, 2023
Pontiac Muscle
Bottle green with a V8 Big Block good for 500 lb ft of torque and 360 horsepower. Spied on Devon Avenue on my drive home. “Mid-size” in its day! Loverly, just.
February 12, 2023
Big Greet Caddy
Wa introduced to a friends old car last evening. Tucked away in a nice garage space in the suburbs of the Twin Cities. Pulling the dust cover back revealed a large American car from the early seventies. A behemoth of a convertible with massive 8.2liter v10 engine. Long trunk and matching interior. I was told it rides as smooth as a cloud.
July 23, 2022
Orange Utility
Volkswagen’s response to the US Jeep and UK’s Land Rover was this lightweight version. The Type 181 is the military version of its 2WD lineup.
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