August 2011 Blog Posts (10)

BIG tires , Horsepower and Mud ...

View the pic's and story of Seney Mud Bogg here...

http://jasoncolephoto.blogspot.com/2011/08/horsepower-meets-mud.html?spref=bl

 

Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on August 30, 2011 at 12:57am — No Comments

Califorina Car Spotting: Luxury Edition

Rolls and Bentley cars in Lake Tahoe.  Check out the latest CCS blog: http://californiacarspotting.blogspot.com/2011/08/rolls-royce-and-bentleys-at-lake-tahoe.html…

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Added by Steve Natale on August 24, 2011 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

Lil' Blue by Cris Hensen

hello,

my name is chris henson and i am new on here and i wanted to come by post and say that i am working on my first project car its a 2005 chevy Aveo Ls and its blue

Added by christopher henson on August 23, 2011 at 7:00am — No Comments

Tonights Wheels Events Radio Hour Live from Monterey California

Steve Natale, West Coast Wheels Director will be calling in live from a Pebble Beach Auction tonight on Garage71.Click on the link for Garage 71 on the Wheels events main page, and then click on listen live when you get to Garage 71 or go to… Continue

Added by Miguel Caparros on August 18, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

A Mopar Addiction Story 1947 Chevy Video On Star For Your Rod



Editorial By Miguel Caparros.

By now some of you may have noticed I took a week off. More out of necessity than a vacation. I actually ran out of running vehicles! But that is a story for another time. You have to be a very serious enthusiast when people only know you as John Cuda. I am featuring his story as to the incident that led to his addiction. Next week I may have a scalding story about what happens when you take your car to a dealer for service. Stay…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on August 12, 2011 at 3:44am — No Comments

How I fell in love with Mopars.

One sweltering hot summer night when I was 9 years old I was playing on the living room floor with my hotwheels cars.

I had a large wall built with a stack of cars and I was ramming my favorite black chevy van with flames painted on the side into the wall of cars to see how many I could knock over each time.

After about the 90th pass through the stack of cars I heard a loud pop outside that sounded like a firecracker.

 

I immediately jumped up and ran out the door…

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Added by John Cuda on August 11, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

The Iso Grifo

Take a look at my examiner article about the rare and beautiful Iso Grifo. http://www.examiner.com/vintage-transportation-in-national/iso-grif...…

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Added by Steve Natale on August 10, 2011 at 4:55pm — No Comments

California Car Spotting: An old Morris Minor in its natural habitat

Berkeley California, home to many small European old cars.  Check this edition of California Car Spotting : … Continue

Added by Steve Natale on August 10, 2011 at 4:43pm — No Comments

The 'xl1' concept car by Volkswagen

Credits to DesignBoom www.designboom.com



the 'xl1' concept car by volkswagen





First publicly presented at the qatar motor show 2011volkswagen's 'xl1' concept car 

combines energy efficient technology and streamlined aesthetics to create a hybrid vehicle 

capable of… Continue

Added by Michael Thies on August 1, 2011 at 12:21pm — No Comments

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A Bite of History: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

Introduced in late 1966 for a short, single-year production run, the 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL holds a special place in the “Pagoda” lineage (W113 series) as the rarest variant, with only about 5,196 units built. Positioned between the earlier 230SL and the later 280SL, the 250SL…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 14, 2025 at 7:30pm

A Bite of History: American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon by Mike Thies

A Bite of History:  by Mike Thies

American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon

The American Bantam Car Company was a small but innovative automaker based in Butler, Pennsylvania. Originally established as American Austin in the 1920s to produce miniature cars under license from the British Austin Motor Company, the firm reorganized…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

A Bite of History: 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

The 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster marks the swan song of one of Porsche’s most iconic and minimalist models. Originally introduced in 1954 at the urging of U.S. importer Max Hoffman, the Speedster was designed to be a low cost, lightweight, stripped-down entry sports car that could double as a weekend racer, especially for the California sports car scene. With its low windshield,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 5:22pm

A Bite of History: 1948 Rover P3 Saloon

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1948 Rover P3 Saloon

The 1948 Rover P3 Saloon marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of British motoring. Introduced in the immediate aftermath of World War II, the P3 was a bridge between prewar craftsmanship and the modern engineering ethos that would come to define Rover’s future. Although its styling retained many traditional elements, including an upright grille, separate fenders, and rear-hinged front…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 8:39am

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