RM Auctions at Fisherman’s Wharf 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe $4,000,000 1964 Fiat Abarth Racer Replica $8,000 1972 Shadow Mk...
I see that Sylvester Stallone has given up the idea of making a movie about Formula One and is looking...
If you have been watching the value of the US dollar against the British pound, and against the other major European currencies, you have probably observed the relevant strength of the dollar. A number of my legal clients have made that observation, and this situation, coupled with their own particular...
Just before he opened the door to the garage, I’d swear he gave me the evil eye and muttered something...
This month, Carroll puts down his wrenches long enough to reminisce about some of his early Can-Am experiences. Shelby American’s GT 40 program ended with Ford’s decision not to return to LeMans after our second victory in 1967. Prospects for my continued employment with the finest racing team that the...
It’s amazing the things you can find when you’re not looking. Such was the case a year ago, when I...
The ability to make a good MIG weld is a valuable tool for any automotive hobbyist. In fact, almost every welding repair made on a unibody car can be made with the Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding process. For this reason, there are well-accepted standards and practices for producing sound...
So how did you spend this year’s Memorial Day weekend? Personally, I broke with a long-standing tradition. Historically, I’ve spent...
My father was in the Royal Air Force, so we tended to live on flat bits of England, a long...
If there’s one thing that sets a vintage racing car apart from a modern one, it’s the use of aluminum. The material had its own aura. Everyone knew the fastest XK-120s, the lightest Austin-Healeys and the quickest of the Ferraris, SL’s, Astons and Masers were distinguished by their lightweight skins...
How much “stuff” is enough? A seemingly simple question that historically has never been easy to answer. If you look...
Hi there. I am your new back-page columnist. I would like you to think of me as a friend, a...
It is race day, and the racing machine is sorted out and in a highly competitive state of tune. What else is left to do? A driver who invests a few minutes in “tuning up” his or her central nervous system just before a race will give themselves a measurable...
For over 70 years the month of May has been synonymous with two of the most historic and challenging motor...
With flashing precision, my memory recaptures exactly the milli-second that motor racing entered my life. It was reading a three-month-old...
One of the greatest fears in racing is to have some type of catastrophic suspension or steering failure. The best way to avoid this dangerous (and potentially costly!) situation is regular inspection and crack testing of critical steering and suspension parts. What follows is a brief synopsis of the different...
I have an old friend that works in law enforcement. I’m not talking about the local PD. Serious law enforcement,...
Introduction In vintage or collectible car circles we too often tend to judge content by outward appearance. We tend to purchase on the emotion created by form and finish. How many times has this been the basis for disaster or at least disappointment for each of us? Become a Member...
Throughout the history of man and machine there have been inextricable links between automobiles and airplanes. Henry Ford’s corrugated Trimotor...
Aluminum is an interesting metal – light, relatively strong, and naturally corrosion resistant. Unfortunately, the natural oxide surface that forms on aluminum alloys is very thin and easily damaged. Anodizing was developed to improve the properties of that oxide layer. It is an electrochemical process that produces a relatively thick...
Home tracks – every racer has one. For some, it may be the track nearest to where you live. For...
These are days of confusion. As I write this, there are either three days left in the Millennium or, depending...
The last time we spoke, we talked about the importance of having the correct fastner for a given application. This month let’s turn our attention to keeping those fasteners in place. TORQUE Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full...
What could be more refreshing on a warm, Saturday afternoon than opening up the fridge? Recently, I had the opportunity...
Superstitious? Not even a little bit? Are you one of those ritualistic types that won’t (or can’t) climb into your...
As a racer and attorney, I am frequently asked by my fellow racers to provide legal advice about car transactions they are contemplating, or about a deal that is now having problems. In recent years, the contracts for vintage, collectible, race and exotic cars have certainly become more complex, as...
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