Grandpa’s Business Cards
A few years ago, my Grandfather, "Grandpa Bob," passed away, taking with him a wealth of stories from his days of riding motorcycles across the US and Mexico from the 60s-80s. He
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Lost Dragstrip: Fontana Drag City
Not far from my old studio in Rancho Cucamonga is a place that was once known as Fontana Drag City and remains among the suburban housing tracks. So, I decided to take
Shelby Honored at Riverside Legends Event
Racers from a bygone era invaded the Inland area for next weekend's tribute to Carroll Shelby.
The Marlin M1895/17
by Michael Satterfield World War I was the first mechanized war, tanks, machine guns, and airplanes were rapidly developed by all sides in an attempt to “end all wars.” In 1889 Matthew
Petersen Museum Offers Virtual Vault Tours
TGR Staff The Petersen Automotive Museum will stream Vault tours during its temporary closure. The online tours, presented by Hagerty, will be led by Collection Manager Dana Williamson and provided rare access to
US Sub Lost During Cold War Discovered
by Michael Satterfield The “Lost 52 Project” created by veteran ocean explorer and Tiburon Subsea CEO Tim Taylor has found the wreckage of the USS Stickleback (SS 415). The Stickleback was lost
Tips for Hunting Cool Vintage Treasures
by Michael Satterfield I love vintage stuff, from cool vintage signs to the perfect well-worn leather jacket, I have been hunting old treasure for as long as I can remember. Reproductions just
The Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker
by Michael Satterfield His first car was a 1939 Ford coupe the cost him $200, but it was the car that Hubert Platt would learn to drive in. Later he would hone
Mussolini’s Alfa Romeo 6C
TGR Staff Thornley Kelham, renowned automotive restoration shop, is tackling their most challenging project yet; a Concours-correct restoration of a rare 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS, what makes this car even
Rare Rolex Shows Up on Antiques Roadshow
by Michael Satterfield – 01/29/2020 The popular PBS series Antiques Roadshow made a stop in Bonanzaville, North Dakota last year, as always the usual collections of folk art, antique furniture, and collectibles showed
Connie Kreski and Her Lost Shelby GT500
In 1964 Playboy Magazine started a tradition of gifting the 'Playmate of the Year' a car; from 1964-1975 those cars were painted in the magazine's signature color Playboy Pink. Some of the
NOLA Christmas Eve Bonfire Festival
by Michael Satterfield – 11/26/2019 If you are looking for a unique holiday experience, consider a road trip down to Cajun Country for what is sure to be a Christmas you will never
BMW Veritas by Spohn
by Michael Satterfield On my recent motorcycle road trip with BMW, we stopped to visit to the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. While touring the museum I ran across
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