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Dealer of the Day: Richard Werren Subaru
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Dealer Classics Capsule: Observing Local Customs
Posted on October 21, 2019 | 8 CommentsCustom trucks and lowriders are definitely not my bag, but there’s no denying that seeing a dealership / workshop that specializes in these is something to behold – and take […] -
For Sale Classic: 1954 Monarch Lucerne Sun Valley – Canadian Bakin’
Posted on August 23, 2019 | 50 CommentsWho hasn’t yearned for the wide open views of a convertible paired with the weather-tight safety and security of a hardtop? When the Ford Motor Company offered us both in […] -
Dealer Outtakes: The Curious Cars Of Motorman Imports
Posted on February 9, 2019 | 18 CommentsI was strolling the forecourt of Motorman Imports the other day, checking out some V36 Skylines (Infiniti G37s), when I started chatting with the salesman. Some of you may remember […] -
Car Lot Classic: 1980 Mercury Cougar XR-7 – That Very Common Dishonest Car – Yours For $2995; Hurry!
Posted on November 14, 2018 | 130 Comments(first posted 3/15/2013) If I ever run out of cars to shoot in Eugene (not likely), I’ll just start hanging out in our sister city to the east, Springfield. The […] -
Autotrader Find: 1990 Ford Taurus Wagon – The L Stands For Lovely
Posted on November 3, 2018 | 43 CommentsOn Wednesday I showed you one of the last remaining examples of a first generation Taurus LX sedan in excellent condition. That evening I decided to hit up Autotrader to […] -
Dealer Outtakes: Call Henry!
Posted on May 29, 2018 | 22 CommentsCannon Hill is a suburb (neighborhood) relatively close to the Brisbane CBD – about a 20 minute drive outside of rush hour. It’s not the kind of place I’d expect […] -
Sports Car Shop Classics: 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S And 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Posted on June 28, 2016 | 50 Comments(first posted 10/24/2012) We haven’t dropped in on the Sports Car Shop for a while, but spotting these two out front made it pretty irresistible. What a matching set of […] -
Car Lot Classic: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado – RENT!!!
Posted on April 23, 2016 | 66 Comments(I saw this Eldo in traffic yesterday, so it’s time to take it out for another spin. First posted 11/17/2012) Now, my xB has some good qualities, but […] -
Dealer Future Classic: 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe–Child of Thunderbird or Bavaria?
Posted on March 7, 2016 | 55 CommentsCurbside readers, if they’ve read any of my work, know of my absolute, undying affinity for older cars. This doesn’t always add up to a disdain for modern conveyances, but […] -
Dealer Classic: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – Not An Ugly Duckling, But Not Quite a Swan
Posted on August 17, 2015 | 56 CommentsSelling a pony car in 1975 was like throwing a wild party in a retirement community. There were just too many opposing factors trying to stop anything exciting happening. The […] -
Craigslist Classic–1973 Ford Gran Torino–Can We Just Stop the Barn Find Bit Already?
Posted on June 2, 2015 | 77 CommentsIt is a tacit fact that anyone who is averse to mindless cliches and tired idioms must grin and bear them (ha ha) when studying online classifieds like Craigslist. It […] -
The 2015 North American International Auto Show: A Biased Viewpoint from a Midwestern Old Car Guy
Posted on February 16, 2015 | 89 CommentsSince I’ve been visiting the annual auto show in Detroit since 1988, I feel inclined to offer my opinions of some of the highlights, but please allow me to qualify […] -
Used Car Classic: 1991 Mercury Topaz LTS
Posted on April 7, 2014 | 88 CommentsCome on down to Rusty Trusty Motors, where we have plenty of good, solid transportation and popcorn for the kids. We’ve got cars for every price point and pocketbook down […] -
Dealerships With Dad: The 1985 Chrysler LeBaron GTS
Posted on March 17, 2014 | 36 Commentsphoto credit: turbododge.com Many of my contributions to this website are homages to my parents to some extent; after all, they have always encouraged my love of four-wheeled friends. In […]