The East Coasts premier Concours is scheduled for March 12-14 on Amelia Island, FL. This years event will feature “Cars of Richard Petty” along with other interesting fields such as “Cars of the Cuban Races”, “Forgotten Fiberglass” and “Porsche 917″. All this is complimented by the Ferrari’s, Lamborghini’s, Siata’s and just about any European Automobile [...] [...more]
Can you think of two of the most revered European Auto Manufacturers that share their sacred crest? If you’re thinking prancing black stallions you’re on the right track. The question is why do both Ferrari and Porsche have this unforgettable horse marked in their history? It’s really quite interesting. Ferrari’s Prancing Stallion Porsche Crest with the famous [...] [...more]
TMJ Notes: I found this one on Craigslist. My thoughts are that if the front suspension pan has been replaced it’s likely their could be unknown rust in other areas if it was not treated. Not always the case though… It sounds like a fair deal at this price. However it’s best to do your [...] [...more]
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This guy has a deep history in mixing music. His beats are perfect for long drives. Provding a great background melody for twisty backroads. Not too overpowering but sets into a nice driving rhythm. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video [...more]
I’ve always had a soft spot for TR3’s. I just love the lines. I have this picture in my head of driving one down a winding country road just after a rain shower. Roads still wet, sun shining, engine humming…. For some reason British cars look great on wet roads? Okay, enough of my fantasy. This [...] [...more]
A TMJ reader recently requested my view of the Porsche 914 versus the 912. We (my family) have owned a couple of each of these cars. Classic Porsche cars are both a joy and a challenge to own. In this writeup I’ll try to highlight key facts that would help a prospective buyer make their [...] [...more]
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The Holiday season is upon us once again and what better time to give or receive that car gadget you’ve been dreaming of. I’ve compiled my top ten (at least I try to keep it at ten) gifts for the car guy to help you decide what’s hot and what’s not. 1. The Barbour International So here [...] [...more]
It’s getting to be that time of the year in Southern climates. The Vintage car gatherings are scheduled, the weather is cooling off and you’re spending more time shining up your wheels… One of my favorite parts about these events is taking pictures. I was going through some old shots and realized many of them never [...] [...more]