On the topic of early speed shops, we’ve already taken a look at the pre-war storefronts of Orr, Chapel, and Bell, but in a recent post on the Hemmings Forum, Barton Williamson pointed out another who should be considered in their ranks, Charles T. “Ted” Maedel, Jr., who in 1941 opened his first speed shop […]

It’s amazing how such a little car can have such a huge price tag. This 1955 Bandini Siluro twin-cam, which we had a chance to ogle at Amelia Island this year, not only has excellent racing history and a concours-worthy restoration, but it’s being sold by Cliff Reuter, the man who seemingly has cornered the […]

This past weekend, I received an email titled, “Sad Day,” from the hugely talented Mike DiFazio, our former Hemmings Classic Car Auto Art profilee. Mike included an image of his newest piece, a rather touching tribute to Mercury, which was precipitated by the news of Ford’s decision to fold its middle-tier brand after 71 years.
We asked Mike about his history […]