Chuck Beck Interview, part 1 of 2 One of the great things about “publishing” a story on the web is that we’re not limited by paper or space.  We can upload a snippet or a novel…it’s our choice. 

Held every year for vehicles from 1970 and older, the San Clemente car show opened up the entries this year to include newer cars. 

A niche market that’s been gaining steam in Japan is the “monster  scooter” format.  High levels of customization and cartoon-like features make these vehicles stand out from everything else.

The Fun Under the Sun show on Saturday was full of surprises–great cars, awesome weather, and an incredible car museum that I didn’t know existed.  There was also one small table filled with stuff I need from a company called Auger Resources.

Every Saturday morning there’s an informal car show in the parking lot at the Mazda USA offices in Irvine, California. The event is organized but also organic.  

The problem with old race car nostalgia is that nobody ever remembers the bad parts—the 6 volt electric systems (Porsche 356) or worse yet, Lucas electrics, clogged carburetor, or suspension better suited to a horse carriage than a car.