Cadillac Sedan deVille, 1956-1984
Nowadays, all the really big sedans are foreign-made: Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, Daimler Maybachs. It is a sign of the decline of the once-magnificent American Land Yacht, whose sole surviving exemplar as of...
Roadrunner with Richmond 6 Speed Transmission
A good friend of my father's has a modified Roadrunner with a 440. For performance and improved gas mileage he has a Richmond six speed (ROD). He has had it for...
Classic Cars and The Smog Police
It's been more than 40 years since the federal Clean Air Act went into effect, which among other things means there are quite a few "antique" and "classic" vehicles (usually...
Into The Woods
I probably ought not to mention this openly, but what the hell.
Some time ago, I was out riding with friends. I was riding one of my friend's ZX14. This is a...
Some Motorcycle Pros… and Cons
If you're thinking about buying a bike, there's a lot to think about.
One thing to think about is that bikes - like cars - vary in type and function.
But bikes differ...
Do You Miss Steering Wheels?
Modern cars have their (many) good point, but don't you miss - just as an example - the different steering wheels cars used to have?
I don't just mean model to model,...
Ford LTD 1965–1982
No one knows for sure just exactly what "LTD" stands for. Some say "Limited"—others "Luxury Trim Decor." Perhaps there is an ancient temple somewhere with weathered letters chiseled in stone, signifying...
Video Rant: 2018 BMW K 1600 B
BMW is withdrawing six cylinder engines from its cars - because Uncle - but bikes are another story. Have a look as this kahuna:
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Got a question about cars -...
Pontiac Catalina, 1965-1972
Pontiac is most famous for models like the GTO of the '60s, the Firebird of the '70s - and even the Fiero of the 1980s. These cars cemented Pontiac's status as...
Reader Question: New Motorcycles?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Kenny asks: I haven't seen anything much by you about the latest bikes. Have you given up on them?
My reply: It's more like...