NSU introduced the small NSU Prinz in the mid 1950s as basic transportation for the masses. the company was dominant in the two-wheeled market, and […]
The Rise and Fall of a Champion
The concept was simple. A small, inexpensive form of transportation in the postwar period that would be economical, and have many benefits over a motorcycle […]
Beauty and the Bratwurst
Porsche napkins, Porsche water, a Porsche Super 90 Cabriolet on display, an RS2 parked at the entrance, and yet, this was not a white tablecloth […]
Mercedes Cosworth In Action
This was the one of the great examples in automotive history of bad timing. The Mercedes 190E 16v Cosworth came along at the same time […]
OPEL KADETT B – THE RETURN
It was not the most stylish looking vehicle, but then again it was created to compete with the utilitarian VW….
Incandescent Incantations
The headlights and tail lights on this car are also weak. The light that they emit would be better described as a bright glow. Incandescence. There is a healthy collection of threads and products on the forums dedicated to improving this aspect of the cult car…
Rometsch Roadster
Friedrich Rometsch was a German coachbuilder based in the Halensee section of Berlin. The company was founded in the 1920s when classic coachbuilding was still […]
Porsche Pilgrimage
It happens every year. The calendar says April and two events immediately spring (pun intended) into focus. The first this year is the Hershey Porsche […]
Uber Sedan
On the heels of the Neue Klasse sedans, BMW saw the need for a larger sedan that would comfortably seat 5, and yet would be […]
Another Hidden Gem
The city of Las Vegas is not known for being understated. It is the embodiment of glitz and glamor. So when you find an auto […]
Rational Insanity
I was pumping gas while turning sideways to shield myself against the wind and light rain. This pump was missing the convenient notches that would […]
Philly Auto Show 2016
It is winter here in the north. There is salt on the roads, The Philadelphia Auto Show is a great excuse to visit the city, […]
Porsche Sportomatic: Visionary or Delusionary?
Nobody asked for this. Not in a Porsche. Not in 1967. Some say that this was the emerging influence of Sales and Marketing. Some say […]
Audi Fox
1972 introduced a new platform for the Audi 80 dubbed the B1. It was the replacement for the F103 series covered previously in this blog […]
Wartburg 311
The twisted history of German car manufacturers would lead you to believe that at one point in time or another, they were all intertwined in […]
Opel GT
A small German car with an international flavor that achieved success in America and beyond. That is a pretty good resume if the years are […]
Limerock Vintage Festival 2015
Great New England weather for Labor Day weekend, an entire track ringed with great cars, a few great motorcycles, great noises, great vintage racing, great […]