Resurrecting a Classic ItalVolanti Steering Wheel
A couple years ago at a local German car show I stumbled across a vendor with some ‘80s era accessories for sale. I wasn’t really shopping, but a slightly worn …
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Dispatch #013 – When Turbos Changed the Game
From the mid-1970s through the 1990s, “turbo” became shorthand for maximum performance. Many European brands adopted turbocharging early on to make their small-displacement models more competitive.
Dispatch #012 – Italian Scooters Are The Essence of Classic European Motoring
As Americans, we often see the classic Italian scooter as a symbol of fun and leisure.
Dispatch #011 – Cabriolets, Roadsters, and Spiders
Spring is officially convertible season around here. To kick things off, we examine all the variations on topless motoring.
Dispatch #010 – Happy St. Paddy (Hopkirk) Day
One of the earliest underdogs on the global rally stage was the original Mini Cooper. And Irishman Paddy Hopkirk is the reason so many of us often associate Mini with rallying.
Dispatch #009 – It’s Officially Concours Season Again
I know knot everyone is a fan of concours d’elegance events. They’re stuffy, they feel pretentious, and everyone dresses in over-the-top outfits for no apparent reason.
Silk and Linen Car Scarves by NK Collections
The silk and linen scarves created by NK Collections are a sophisticated way to celebrate your passion for fine automobiles.
Dispatch #008 – Everyone Should Own a GTI
Part of the enduring appeal of the Volkswagen Golf GTI is its acceptability across social and generational boundaries. I've owned several myself, and each one has been a sheer delight to drive.
Dispatch #007 – To Restore or to Preserve
I’m knee-deep in a project restoring a 1993 Range Rover I’ve owned for several years. It’s a bigger task than I had imagined based on my past resurrection efforts.
Dispatch #006 – Romantic Two Seaters
With Valentine’s Day on my mind, I turned my attention to cozy two-seaters. A mix of roadsters and coupes, sporty cars and proper GTs, the short list prioritizes the passenger’s experience as much as the driver’s.