1961 Corvette When my wife and I were young and lived in the San Fernando Valley, we lived in three apartments before moving to Orange County and buying our first house. Our second apartment was a 2-story unit in downtown Van Nuys. This is what it looks like today. One of our neighbors had a […]
Four Wheel vs. All Wheel Drive I have a 4-wheel drive truck and a Front Wheel Drive car, and I previously owned a Rear Wheel Drive classic car until last year. Four-wheel drive is fine for dirt or sand, but sucks when turning sharply on concrete or asphalt. Front wheel drive is fine, but watch
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A Vivid Memory When I was around twelve or thirteen, a neighbor friend of my Dad’s gave me a ride in his brand new Jaguar that looked just like this one. It was a real thrill, especially when he stomped it and made a sharp left turn around the corner from Huston Street to Willis
A Lucky Grandson Car nut Bob Whitter from Yulee, Fla., has been enjoying and collecting cars for about 40 years, so when his close friend wanted to restore and upgrade his 1957 Chevrolet using 21st-century technology, he was more than happy to assist. “He was more of a brother than a friend,” Whitter said. “He
1957 Chevrolet Corvette When I was in high school, the father of my best friend, John Huff, had one just like this. John and I had some great times in it. As soon as we got a block or two away, up would come the hood, and we would remove the air cleaner. Great sounds
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