Now that we’re in early spring of 2022, local car shows are running full blast. April 30th and May 1st it was car shows galore with two on Saturday and one Sunday afternoon. The first show I attended was at Dickie’s BBQ in Rowlett, TX. This was the first time to go to this show…
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Spring 2022: Car Shows are Back
If you haven’t noticed yet, this podcast is about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells and emotions of special memories connected to our first rides. Said another way…it’s about allowing our memories to travel back in time and experience our special car moments all over again. The 2022 car show season…
Vickie Watson and her 1964 VW Convertible
If you haven’t noticed yet, these podcasts are about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells and emotions of special memories connected to our first rides. Said another way…it’s about allowing our memories to travel back in time and experience our special car moments all over again. A couple of years ago,…
Nicolas Morris and his First Gen Bronco and Chevy pickup
A first-generation Bronco. A C-10 Chevy four wheel drive. Possible barn finds? Today’s guest talks about his first ride adventures and brings us into the present with collecting pickups. If you haven’t noticed yet, this podcast is about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells and emotions of special memories connect to…
Lee Iacocca and John DeLorean: The Connection Continued
Lee Iacocca. John DeLorean. Two titans of the automotive industry. On episode sixteen, I talked about John DeLorean and what he did for the car world as we know it. This episode? It’s Lee Iacocca’s turn. Plus, I’ll talk about the connection between them? As I said, it’s a bit of a stretch, but it’s…
John Delorean and Lee Iococca: The Connection?
John Delorean, Lee Iococca. Two titans of the automotive industry. What did they do for the car world as we know it? Did you know there’s a connection between them? A bit of a stretch, but it’s interesting non the less. If you haven’t noticed yet, this podcast is about nostalgia. You know, reliving the…
The Honda Trail 90 grows up to become the CT125
The iconic Honda Trail 90, also called the CT90, grows up to become the CT125. What’s old is new again. If you haven’t noticed yet, this podcast is about nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells and emotions of special memories connect to our first rides. Said another way…it’s about allowing our memories to…
Myers Manx VW Dune Buggy
What comes to mind when you think about California in the mid to late 60’s. Surfing, Beach Boys, fast boats? What about the Myers Manx VW Dune Buggy? During the mid to late 60’s, all kinds of recreation was available in California. Of course, surfing and the Beach Boys is top of mind. They recorded…
There’s a new kid in town
Do you remember the following lyrics from a famous Eagles song: There’s talk on the street, it sounds so familiar Great expectations everybody’s watching you People you meet, they all seem to know you Even your old friends treat you like you’re something new There’s a new kid in town… This episode is more about…
Dan Gurney. Lee Iacocca. 007 movies. Pace car for the Indy 500.
Dan Gurney. Lee Iococa. 007 movies. Pace car for the Indy 500. What do they all have in common? On April 17, 1964 the automotive world was rocked when a new vehicle was introduced. It was in at least two James Bond films: Thunderball and Goldfinger. Dan Gurney was a driver of the test car…