Tag Archives: cars

Notes on “Ford v Ferrari”

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “Ford v Ferrari” is nearly 200 minutes long, ludicrous for a car-racing flick, and its narrative incorporates a fair amount of padding. The scenes centering on the family of driver Ken Miles are particularly unnecessary. Watching … Continue reading →

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Art Du Jour

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Talbot-Lago T150. Related 12 Streamlined Rides from the Age of Art Deco.

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Art Du Jour

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: While watching KISS ME DEADLY a few months back, I realized that the 1954 Chevy Corvette C1 is my dream car.

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’40s Plymouth

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: One of the joys of life in California is the presence of lots more well-kept old cars than you’ll see elsewhere in the country. As far as I can tell, two factors account for this: 1) What … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Automotives

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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Car Show / Art Show?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: A few weeks ago my wife and I attended a modest outdoor show of classic cars. It was a very happy experience for me. I was a car-crazy kid for a number of years … and here … Continue reading →

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Old California Cars 3: A Hot Chevy

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I ran across this beautiful old Chevrolet muscle car in a grocery-store parking lot: If those wheels don’t radiate “Fast” and “Furious,” then I don’t know what does. Click on the image for a more detailed look. … Continue reading →

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Old California Cars 2: A Sweet VW

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I’m still in California, and I continue to get a lot of pleasure out of the well-preserved old cars that abound out here. Back in the northeast, it’d be a rare treat to run across something like … Continue reading →

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Old California Cars 1: A Red Truck

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: There’s much to enjoy about life in California. For one thing, in much of the state there are no mosquitos. Another big one, as far as I’m concerned: the presence of loads of old cars and trucks. … Continue reading →

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