Blowing the trumpet for TV Tommy

For all its existence, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Florida has not only been a warm winter migration point for wonderful cars, but has also demonstrated a consistent affection and respect for racing history. Makes sense, given that co-organizers Bill Warner and Tom Cotter both have been in the sport for decades. One of […]

Velorex Rides Again

When you think of vehicles originating in the Czech Republic, or former Czechoslovakia, you probably think of Škoda. But if Škoda isn’t esoteric enough for you, you may recall the fabric-bodied Velorex three-wheeler. From the “Strange But True” files comes news of the rebirth of the Velorex. While original Velorexes were never imported to the […]

Hemmings Find of the Day – 1953 Muntz Jet

While there are plenty of instances of madmen building cars throughout history, to our knowledge, there was only one car built by somebody who considered himself a madman, and this 1953 Muntz Jet, based on a design by Frank Kurtis, is advertised as the next-to-last Jet built. If that’s the case, then it must have […]