Category Archives: Automobiles

Carmel Concours on the Avenue – Monterey Classic Car Week

Concours on the Avenue

After a one year hiatus, Concours on the Avenue returned to Carmel for the fifth year.

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The 959 – Porsche’s First Supercar

Keeping the basic 911 shape yet taking into account the increased performance of the 959, the stylists added flared fenders for the wider tires, more air inlets for the brakes and a permanent rear deck wing for increased traction, all wrapped in a sleeker, more aerodynamic body. From the side, it is easier to distinguish the 959 from the familiar 911.

25 years ago Porsche introduced a revolutionary sports car that stunned the automotive world – the 959.

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1965 Ferrari 330GT – Part Two

1965 Ferrari 330GT

I drove the 330 home and exactly once around the block before I started taking it apart to fix things. Lots of things.

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The Last Cobra, CSX 3360 – Part Two

AC Cobra CSX 3360

Final assembly photos and video of the Cobra starting for the first time the morning of delivery to the Amelia Island concours.

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The Last Cobra, CSX 3360 – Part One

The Cobra attached to a rotisserie with guide coat of primer

The Shelby 427 Cobra is an American icon. This photo essay follows the concours restoration of the LAST original production Cobra

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1951 Porsche 356SL – Part Two

The first race for the newly restored 356

This next installment features Chuck Forge’s rare 356SL being restored in a photo journal.

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1957 AC Ace Bristol

1957 AC Ace Bristol

Carroll Shelby thought enough of these iconic British sports cars to stick a 289 in them and make Cobras. One in our collection.

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1951 Porsche 356SL – Part One

The Von Neumann Porsche 356SL

One of the most historically significant Porsches in the world – the Von Neumann 356SL.

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1965 Ferrari 330GT – Part One

330GT delivery day

Part one – the acquisition of a well used, poorly maintained Ferrari 330GT.

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1956 500cc Cooper Mk X

Cooper Mk X at the Santa Barbara road races, 1963

The Frank Racing family ressurects the Bob Wenz, Norton Manx powered, 500cc Cooper Mk X

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