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.
Book: Lost Muscle Cars
In the world of archeology, nothing compares to the discovery. Whether it’s related to King Tut’s tomb, the Titanic, or Amelia Earhart, the uncovering of an artifact outdoes all the research, work,
Astronaut Dave Scott’s Bulova Chronograph Moon Watch Sells for Record $1.625 Million
The only privately-owned Bulova chronograph watch to be worn on the moon, by Apollo 15’s Colonel Dave Scott in 1971, was sold for a record $1.625 million at a recent auction. “This
Route 66: Meteor City
by Michael Satterfield Heading west from Winslow, Arizona on a lonely stretch of Route 66 you’ll find Meteor City Trading Post. The abandoned tourist attraction was first opened as a gas station
The Gardner Mustang
by Michael Satterfield This is a rare piece of Mustang history, the car known as “The Gardner Mustang”. This two-seater fastback Mustang with the LeMans gas cap was stolen from Ford in
Shop Visit: Santa Fe Vintage
Santa Fe Vintage has a reputation for being the premier purveyor of vintage Americana apparel and accessories by those in the know. The appointment only showroom hosts celebrities, fashion designers, and vintage
James Dean Porsche Found?
James Dean was most definitely a Gentleman Racer, the iconic Hollywood actor died tragically on September 30, 1955 on his way to a race. The car, known as “Little Bastard”, was later
Toyota RV-2 Concept
by Michael Satterfield The RV-2 was a 2-door wagon concept car shown during the October 1972 Tokyo Motor Show and the April 1973 New York International Auto Show. Styling was up-to-date with
Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman
TGR Staff Paul Newman had a fifty-plus year career as one of the most prolific and revered actors in American Cinema. Yet few know the gasoline-fueled passion that became so important in
The Dynasphere
Two prototypes were initially built: a smaller electrical model, and one with a gasoline motor that attained either 2.5 or 6 horse power depending on the source consulted, using a two-cylinder air-cooled
Roadside Attraction: Red Chief Motel
by Michael Satterfield I have been doing some exploring along Route 66 in California, and I came across the Red Chief Motel, a traditional Route 66 1930’s auto lodge. The front building
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