This is a very special picture that brings me some good memories. I took it during our trip when we moved from Markham, ON, to Edmonton, AB, in July 2024. I spotted the car as we stopped to refuel at Terrace Bay, ON, known for its lighthouse, by the side of the road. The EssoContinue reading “Catch of the Day – 1969 Dodge Coronet.”
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Catch of the Day – First Gen Dodge Charger.
The Dodge Charger is one of those cars that has transcended into immortality. Considering some hiatus periods, the car has been around since 1966 and is now in its 8th generation. The Charger has seen some ups and downs during its career, but so have the Mustang and the Camaro, so we are kinda evenContinue reading “Catch of the Day – First Gen Dodge Charger.”
Catch of the Day – 1973 Dodge Dart.
Capturing photos of interesting cars is irresistible for any automotive enthusiast. I have hundreds of pictures taken at numerous car shows and races. After all, the vehicles at these events are well-presented, in most cases perfectly parked, and ready to be photographed, much to the delight of their owners. The only challenge is to waitContinue reading “Catch of the Day – 1973 Dodge Dart.”
1968 VW Beetle – Saved from the Crusher.
The title of this post might be misleading. After all, the VW Beetle has reached the status of a classic, collectible car in Brazil, and therefore, it rarely ends up in a junkyard nowadays. The story of this car started when my Dad received as a gift, the race Beetle that belonged to his brother,Continue reading “1968 VW Beetle – Saved from the Crusher.”
The 2014 Brazilian Southern Nats. – Classic Car Meeting.
During the time I worked as a parts guy for two different restoration shops in Brazil, I had the opportunity to attend quite a few classic car meetings. Although I have nice memories (and some pictures too) of all of them, there is one I consider special. It was the last meeting I attended beforeContinue reading “The 2014 Brazilian Southern Nats. – Classic Car Meeting.”
Classic Story – 1973 Cadillac Eldorado – Not a Primadonna
In 2014, I decided to quit my job at Powertech, and I went to work for another restoration shop called Phoenix Studio. If it was a wise decision, I still don’t know, but it was a different experience. A salesperson in a restoration shop must perform various duties; there is no such thing as “thisContinue reading “Classic Story – 1973 Cadillac Eldorado – Not a Primadonna”
Sergio’s Pictures – Part I : São Bento do Sul, 2019.
It has been almost ten years since my wife and I moved from Brazil to Canada; time really flies, even when you’re not having fun. Although I am far from the Brazilian classic car scene, my cousin, Sergio Devens Florentino, keeps me updated on every gathering he attends and regularly sends me pictures. After allContinue reading “Sergio’s Pictures – Part I : São Bento do Sul, 2019.”
Collector’s Day
In July 2015, my wife and I moved from our hometown in Brazil to Winnipeg, Canada and one of the first things we noticed was the number of classic cars on the streets on any given day. Perhaps because the cars are kept in storage for the whole winter, which here is extremely harsh andContinue reading “Collector’s Day”
Renault Alpine
Le Mans, 1952; besides all the financial hardship of the “post-war” era in Europe, a good gathering of the most significant sports-car brands were there: Ferrari, Jaguar, Lancia, Aston-Martin, Talbot, Cunningham and perhaps the most coveted presence that year was the return of the Mercedes-Benz to Le Mans after 22 years of absence. The GermansContinue reading “Renault Alpine”
Colours of Racing. Part Four – The British Moss Green: Aston Martin.
In this chapter, I will talk about another British brand that wore the traditional Green on their cars: Aston Martin. Aston Martin The company was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, and their very first car was produced in 1915 in the newly acquired facility in Kensington District, London. Aston Martin debuted inContinue reading “Colours of Racing. Part Four – The British Moss Green: Aston Martin.”
Colors of Racing. Part Four – The British Moss Green.
When the UK joined the Gordon Bennett Cup, all the most popular colors were already taken, even yellow was unavailable since it was given to Belgium. The only option on the table was green and the color actually fit perfectly since the UK was one of the leaders of the industrial revolution in the lateContinue reading “Colors of Racing. Part Four – The British Moss Green.”
Colours of Racing. Part Three – Bleu de France.
Perhaps no other color in the history of motorsport was more embraced than the French Blue, most of the automakers from the country proudly adopted it for their race cars. On this chapter, I will talk about a few of them that in one way or another made History Bugatti The company was created byContinue reading “Colours of Racing. Part Three – Bleu de France.”
Colours of Racing. Part Two – The Germans
As you can see in the previous post, some of the national racing colors actually changed hands before becoming traditional, but Germany is the only one to have two choices. The Silver Arrow or the Simple White? The color given to German racing teams was white, pure and simple. The traditional powerhouse brands, Mercedes-Benz andContinue reading “Colours of Racing. Part Two – The Germans”
The Classic Machines 