The Southeast Region of the Ferrari Club of America hosted its International Meet June 8-12 in beautiful Savannah, GA. Bob and Connie Schmitt of Jacksonville, Fl captured a few photos to share with our readers. The event was incredible with a wonderful venue for the Concours and the recently renovated Grand Prix track to top [...] [...more]
Alfa’s On The Lawn has become one of our favorite grassroots type events here at The Motoring Journal. It is held at a private residence in Florida by the owner of Black Barts Emporium. This picnic is an easy, laid back atmosphere where the theme is simple, bring a dish to share and park your [...] [...more]
The Hangar House Story: Chris Runge Photos: Ian Kosiek & Chris Runge In the life of a car guy some things seem to come along by chance, some you work for and sometimes you come to a fork in the road and there are decisions to be made. Saturday, March 12th 2011 During my trip [...] [...more]
To hear this 77 year old BMW Motorcycle come to life was a beautiful thing. Almost as beautiful as the bike itself. [...more]
Random shooting of Automobiles. The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Gullwing supercar. [...more]
The 1960 Plymouth XNR Prototype was designed by Virgil M. Exner hence the name XNR. The wild styling was just what a manufacturer wanted to attract attention at Auto Show’s. The car utilized a 221 CI Slant Six Cylinder Chrysler engine producing about 200hp. From the lake pipes to the rudder like aero fin behind [...] [...more]
There was a turning point in automotive history when vehicles changed drastically. Many of these changes were forced upon Auto Manufacturers by new Government safety and emission standards. Some feel this change was for the better and some for the worse. It is a pivotal point in the classic car time-line. Some may even argue [...] [...more]
In 1933, Mercedes-Benz began to issue the first of a new generation of automobiles from its Unterturkheim factory, each of which incorporated exceptionally advanced features for the time. One of these first models was to become a Mercedes-Benz legend: the W29 160 Horesepower 500 K. The 500 K which introduced the “K” for [...] [...more]
Every year around April 1st Brumos Porsche of Jacksonville, FL hosts their annual “Swap Meet”. This isn’t just any swap meet though. Brumos has turned this event into a day full of educational and entertaining activities. The local Porsche club participates in a Concours D’Elegance held right next to the swap area. Brumos opens their [...] [...more]
In the early morning hours just prior to the big show at Amelia Island, cars are tucked safely away, mostly beneath custom covers. Some cars are hidden away in storage or parking ramps. But a few owners opt to let their investment see the Florida morning dew out on the fairway. I am of the [...] [...more]
The Motoring Journal examines the profound relationship of man and automobile, motor racing history, intriguing personalities, motoring adventures, and the many skillful forms of expression that only car culture breeds.
