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 – 1968 Pontiac Firebird
When Ford launched the Mustang in 1965 (or 1964 1/2, if you prefer), the company anticipated selling around 100,000 cars in its first year. However, after 12 months, Ford had sold over 400,000 units. The Mustang was exactly what young customers were looking for at the time: a compact car that offered personality, decent performance,Continue reading “Catch of the Day – 1968 Pontiac Firebird”
The Phony Chargers
When Dodge released the Charger, in the fall of 1965, the car was not a major hit. Despite the sleek design, and attractive selection of engines (the 426 HEMI being at the top of the list), the customers didn’t embrace the fastback design. Cadillac had tried it already in the 1950s with the Sedanette andContinue reading “The Phony Chargers”
Rock & Roll Car Show
As part of the Canada Day long weekend, the city of Stouffville, Ontario (50 km from downtown Toronto) promoted the “Rock’n Roll Car Show” with an emphasis on muscle cars and American iron in general. The event took place at the “Village of Stouffville”, a picturesque historic downtown area, filled with boutique shops, and niceContinue reading “Rock & Roll Car Show”
Chasing a Spy Plane
The Cold War was a dark period in history when humanity came, for so many times, too close to total annihilation. When this “war” came to an end, in 1991, the danger of a nuclear Armageddon became a thing of the past and now we can, in a more relaxed way, look back at someContinue reading “Chasing a Spy Plane”
The Classic Machines 