The Classic Machines
The Classic Machines
Catch of The Day – 1968 MG “Midget”.
In the 1920s, the British auto industry created a trend that became one of the most popular and enduring in the history of the automobile: the British roadster. The idea couldn’t be simpler: take a chassis from an existing passenger car, fit it with the most spartan body possible, tune the mechanicals for sportier performance,…
Picture of the Day – Jasper Auto Parts.
During my teenage years, one of my favorite activities to do with my dad wasn’t playing soccer or going fishing; it was visiting junkyards. All those happy Saturday afternoons spent running around old, rusted cars helped forge the love I feel for obsolete machinery. In those years, it was easy to come across some interesting…
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My Favorite Quote (of the week).
What is your favorite quote? I always try to keep at least one famous quote at hand. It is kind of satisfying when the opportunity to say something smart comes and you are prepared. Even if it is a borrowed wisdom. For a while, I have been keeping this quote in mind. Some of you…
Viva España
Four years ago, I wrote a post praising the Argentine victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. I wrote it with a heavy heart after my Brazilian team had failed once again to reach the final. For many Brazilians, it was a bitter pill to swallow to see the Argentines win their third World…
Canadian U-Boat
We are living in strange and perilous times. The usual balance of power between Eastern and Western civilizations has changed, and the line dividing the bad guys from the good guys is becoming blurry. Mr. Putin launched Russia into a bloody war when he cowardly invaded Ukraine four years ago, demonstrating to the world that…
Norton-Wankel – The Victory of the Underdog.
(Originally published on May 15, 2021) In the 1970s, as Japanese motorcycles began dominating the global market, Norton was merely another legendary British bike brand fighting to stay afloat. A mix of mismanagement and lack of innovation brought the company very close to bankruptcy. Still, it was in the late 1960s that Norton had a…
Brazilian Maverick
In 1973, Ford Brazil introduced the locally built Maverick. At that time, most of our domestic auto industry’s offerings were based on European cars, and consumers were eager for an option 100% rooted in an authentic American vehicle. The gearhead community was excited about the car, which was expected to be a close relative of…
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