· May 4
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. What beautiful design and engineering.
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· May 4
No narration. No distractions. Just a 365 GT4 BB carving through a forest road.
A rare flat-twelve sits low behind the cabin, derived from Ferrari’s F1 program, delivering one of the most unique sounds in motoring.
Turn it up and watch: #Ferrari
A rare flat-twelve sits low behind the cabin, derived from Ferrari’s F1 program, delivering one of the most unique sounds in motoring.
Turn it up and watch: #Ferrari
· May 3
Today we took the car to the show at Rhinebeck, NY. Great drive through farm country there and back. 140 miles round trip and not so much as a hiccup out of the engine. Despite all of the scenic photo ops, I didn’t think to stop and get any pics. The drive was too much fun to stop but I did get one shot of the car all cleaned up before we left.
· May 3
Interesting cars at Mecum Indy 2026. I think this is their second biggest sale behind Kissimmee. Dana Mecum is a fan of prewar cars so you will see a mix besides the musclecars and late model stuff. I'm a fan of many different cars 1900 to 1980. Not so much after that. Here are a few I really liked.
I owned this exact car except a 69 instead of 70 and mine was a CJ not an SCJ. The 428SCJ engine designed to not blow up on the drag strip . The "drag pack" option with the SCJ was a simple as ordering a 3.90 and above rear ratio. Of course, that made the car undrivable on the highway.
A SCJ four speed convertible is a SUPER rare thing. They made 3.
Factory 428 SCJ Drag Pack Convertible, 1 of only 7 produced
Of those 7, only 3 were produced with the 4-speed manual transmission
Apex award winner at the 2025 Boss Nationals
Fall 2025 SAAC Gold Certified with judging sheets
Invitational display vehicle at the 2025 MCACN show
Comprehensive detail after initial restoration by Ed Meyer
Deluxe Marti report
Factory invoice
Factory warranty card
Build sheet
428 CI Cobra Jet V-8 engine
Wide ratio 4-speed manual transmission
Drag Pack with 3.91 Traction-Lok
Rare Ram Air induction
Sold new at Axtell Ford in Newton, Iowa
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1167900/1970-mercury-cougar-xr-7-convertible/
I owned this exact car except a 69 instead of 70 and mine was a CJ not an SCJ. The 428SCJ engine designed to not blow up on the drag strip . The "drag pack" option with the SCJ was a simple as ordering a 3.90 and above rear ratio. Of course, that made the car undrivable on the highway.
A SCJ four speed convertible is a SUPER rare thing. They made 3.
Factory 428 SCJ Drag Pack Convertible, 1 of only 7 produced
Of those 7, only 3 were produced with the 4-speed manual transmission
Apex award winner at the 2025 Boss Nationals
Fall 2025 SAAC Gold Certified with judging sheets
Invitational display vehicle at the 2025 MCACN show
Comprehensive detail after initial restoration by Ed Meyer
Deluxe Marti report
Factory invoice
Factory warranty card
Build sheet
428 CI Cobra Jet V-8 engine
Wide ratio 4-speed manual transmission
Drag Pack with 3.91 Traction-Lok
Rare Ram Air induction
Sold new at Axtell Ford in Newton, Iowa
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1167900/1970-mercury-cougar-xr-7-convertible/
· May 2
As a fan of all independent brands, I’ve always liked Nash. In particular, they’re bigger cars from the 20’s and 30’s. I have some photos of a 1920’s Nash dealer with an Ambassador in front and an earlier big touring car in the service department.
· May 2
2004 Seattle Chandler Meet
We have the great privilege about twenty years ago to visit the greatest collection for Chandler cars and literature ever assembled. Our host Roger Anderson has been an avid collector and historian for longer than I have been alive. He has saved so many Chandler cars and pieces of the Chandler history over the years. Here are a few photos from that event:
The green sporty touring car (disc wheels) is a 1922 Chandler Royal Dispatch, one of my favorite models. The Lozier was brought by @Lozierman to show us all where Chandler originated from. Many great memories from this event.
The green sporty touring car (disc wheels) is a 1922 Chandler Royal Dispatch, one of my favorite models. The Lozier was brought by @Lozierman to show us all where Chandler originated from. Many great memories from this event.
· May 1
Last car of the trip, a 1910 Sears Model L Runabout.
I have a long history with this one.
New wheels were made by Stutzman.
I rebuilt the engine a few years ago and made a few modifications. Chevy 454 pistons were a perfect fit and much lighter. Torrington needle bearings replaced bronze thrust washers.
The new pistons increased the comprsssion so Harley Davidson compression releases were added to make cranking easier.
A Holley NH carburetor was installed to replace the not-original bronze Kingston carburetor which didn't run well at all.
New fan blades were made because the originals were cracked.
The original sprockets and chains were very worn so I made new, larger driven sprockets to slow the thing down a little and give more power for climbing hills. New chains were also installed.
This car has an air cooled flat twin, friction drive and is probably the only hot-rod Sears on the planet.
The new sprockets cut the top speed down from terrifying to mildly frightening. #sgmechanicalservice #ifixstuffyoucant #sears #prewarcars #mobilemechanic
I have a long history with this one.
New wheels were made by Stutzman.
I rebuilt the engine a few years ago and made a few modifications. Chevy 454 pistons were a perfect fit and much lighter. Torrington needle bearings replaced bronze thrust washers.
The new pistons increased the comprsssion so Harley Davidson compression releases were added to make cranking easier.
A Holley NH carburetor was installed to replace the not-original bronze Kingston carburetor which didn't run well at all.
New fan blades were made because the originals were cracked.
The original sprockets and chains were very worn so I made new, larger driven sprockets to slow the thing down a little and give more power for climbing hills. New chains were also installed.
This car has an air cooled flat twin, friction drive and is probably the only hot-rod Sears on the planet.
The new sprockets cut the top speed down from terrifying to mildly frightening. #sgmechanicalservice #ifixstuffyoucant #sears #prewarcars #mobilemechanic
· May 1
The truth is stranger than fiction…
Title: Refused beer, he breaks up tavern
Creation Date: 9/7/1949
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Automobile Reference Collection
Notes:
Info Attached to Photo:
REFUSED BEER, HE BREAKS UP TAVERN
Cleveland, Ohio... Mike "Ickey" Mesko wasn't fooling when he told the bartender at Rolfe's Tavern that he would close him up after being refused a beer. According to proprietor Jack Rolfe, Mesko came in near closing time and asked for a beer -- even though he had no money. Mesko got the beer, but when he asked for a re-fill, was refused. Mesko said: "if the police don't close you up, I will.....I'm going right through your front window." He did. He went to his home, go the truck, and returned. Taking careful aim, he backed his one-ton vehicle through the front window of the tavern.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTO
1435 East 12th St.
Cleveland 14, OHIO
Title: Refused beer, he breaks up tavern
Creation Date: 9/7/1949
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Automobile Reference Collection
Notes:
Info Attached to Photo:
REFUSED BEER, HE BREAKS UP TAVERN
Cleveland, Ohio... Mike "Ickey" Mesko wasn't fooling when he told the bartender at Rolfe's Tavern that he would close him up after being refused a beer. According to proprietor Jack Rolfe, Mesko came in near closing time and asked for a beer -- even though he had no money. Mesko got the beer, but when he asked for a re-fill, was refused. Mesko said: "if the police don't close you up, I will.....I'm going right through your front window." He did. He went to his home, go the truck, and returned. Taking careful aim, he backed his one-ton vehicle through the front window of the tavern.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTO
1435 East 12th St.
Cleveland 14, OHIO
· May 1
Chandler Six in front of Paul Revere house
Listed as a Special Six Sportster. Great looking body style. Would this be a 1928 model?
· Apr 30
Heart transplant almost complete. 1936 Packard 12