It’s been at least a decade since I’ve seen anybody build a car with a Lenco transmission. Those were usually relegated to race-only cars, and if somebody was daring enough to try one on the street, they’d inevitably pair it up with the giant tubs and graphic-heavy pastel paints that were the hallmarks of the […]

A 1910 Wagner drew the high bid of $64,500 at the recent MidAmerica motorcyle auction in St. Paul on September 25, easily outpacing the curious yellow Harley Model G we featured in an earlier post. Interestingly enough, the bike was restored by our friend and local restorer Jim Prosper and was featured in Hemmings Motor […]

The 1954 Cadillacs were among the first to establish Harley Earl’s new “make it big” design credo for GM’s mid to late Fifties cars. Incorporating a tasteful slab-sided look while taking full advantage of the ’53 Eldorado’s “Panoramic” view, the new 1954 models were largely the work of chief designer Ed Glowake and assistant Bob […]