One of the greatest fears in racing is to have some type of catastrophic suspension or steering failure. The best...
About this time last year, I wrote in this column about, for lack of a better description, securing your nuts....
We’re all aware of a history of heart failures in vintage racing, some of them unfortunately fatal. Recently there have been a number of Olympic-caliber athletes who have experimented with an easy, basic fitness program based on heart performance. Their dramatic results can apply as much to the prevention of...
The last time we spoke, we talked about the importance of having the correct fastner for a given application. This...
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...
Aluminum is an interesting metal – light, relatively strong, and naturally corrosion resistant. Unfortunately, the natural oxide surface that forms...
How To Protect Yourself Once you have selected an overseas car for purchase, it should be inspected before conclusion of...
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...
The ability to make a good MIG weld is a valuable tool for any automotive hobbyist. In fact, almost every...
There are some extremely important aerodynamic considerations which a driver must be aware of while racing with other cars at...
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...
If you have been watching the value of the US dollar against the British pound, and against the other major...
It is race day, and the racing machine is sorted out and in a highly competitive state of tune. What...
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...