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Nation Of Speed: Inside The Smithsonian’s Boldest Exhibit Yet

Explore how the Smithsonian’s “Nation of Speed” exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum examines America’s obsession with velocity—from air races and rocket sleds to Evel Knievel and Indy 500 legends.

The Gentleman’s Guide To Round Top: Best Venues For Vintage Finds And Design Inspiration

Round Top isn’t just for girls’ weekends. This guide highlights four must-see venues every man should visit, whether you're hunting vintage signs or high-end furniture.

Historic Horsepower: The Legacy Of The Chevron B23

The Chevron B23, introduced in 1973, was a significant milestone in the evolution of sports prototype racing cars. Designed by Derek Bennett, the founder of Chevron Cars Ltd., the Chevron B23 was

Road Racing in Los Angeles

Mines Field, known today as Los Angeles International Airport, circa 1930. Courtesy of the Title Insurance and Trust / C.C. Pierce Photography Collection, USC Libraries. by Michael Satterfield Mines Field was dedicated

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Fire Destroys 1929 LA Auto Show

March 5, 1929 The Los Angeles Times March 3, 1929: An overhead view of the Los Angeles Auto Show before the fire. Scan from original glass negative that has stains showing in

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy

Specialty Aircraft are always so interesting, but the Super Guppy is one of the oddest things to ever fly.

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

An Abandoned PBY-5A in Saudi Arabian Desert

TGR Staff -09/30/2012 The Catalina has lain abandoned for over 40 years on the beach off the Strait of Tiran on the Saudi Arabia side of the entrance to the Gulf of

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

DragonSnake Cobra Found

TGR Staff One of the rare Shelby Cobras at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion was this “barn find” DragonSnake Cobra. One of just six Shelby Cobras equipped by the factory with the DragonSnake

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Lost California: The Barnsdall Rio Grand Service Station

by Michael Satterfield The Barnsdall Rio Grande service station was built in 1929 and is similar in style to a classic Richfield station just a few miles from my home just off

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The First GPS System

TGR Staff Ok not really a GPS, but the ITER-AVTO was pretty cool the rolling keymap would be set by the driver in the correct position. The map passes the screen in a

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The Lifesavers car

TGR Staff A sales promotion car was done up as a packet of peppermint “Lifesavers”, Sydney, 27 October 1934 by Photographer Sam Hood

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Fashion: Moonshine and Fast Cars

by Michael Satterfield Today’s NASCAR is a family sport with 75 million loyal fans, growing bigger and more mainstream by the day. Part Disney, part Vegas, part Barnum & Bailey, NASCAR is

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The Hank Williams Cobra

by Michael Satterfield -09/15/2012 It is a rare sight to see an original Cobra on the road, even at car shows many of the “Cobras” are simply replicas, but rarer still is finding

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

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