On the one hand, Bob Tomaine’s story on the naming of cars, engines, transmissions, options and whatnot from SIA #88, August 1985, can be regarded as little more than a list of neat product names from the 1950s, little to get excited about. On the other hand, while cruising through it, you start to realize […]

My mother has always referred to Karmann Ghias as “pickles.” I have no idea how that nickname ever came about, but in honor of her birthday today, let’s take a look at this pickle 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia out of Claremont, California. From the seller’s description: This car has been with only two owners for […]

* We were saddened to hear this week about the passing of Leighton Irwin, a pioneer of Canadian motorsport and contributor over on the Garage Blog. Gary at the Garage Blog has an excellent photo gallery and remembrance of Leighton. * Johnny tipped us off to this one: Apparently, there’s some sort of French subculture […]