BMW Art Cars

BMW was founded early in the twentieth century as an engine builder. Within a decade the company was building vehicles for enthusiasts seeking the “Ultimate Driving Experience”.  Dodging bankruptcy several times in post WWII Europe,…

Frank Lockhart- America’s Speed King

“From Boy Wonder to National Hero to Obscurity” For a brief twenty three month period from 1926 to 1928 a brilliant star came into view and then disappeared just as quickly. Frank Lockhart shocked the…

Highlands Motoring Festival

  On the second Saturday of June, the Town of Highlands hosts an annual charity car show known as Highlands Motoring Festival. “Gearheads”, from far and wide, take over the town for the week. After…

Chrysler 300

The Chrysler Letter Series Cars The glory years for the high performance automobile has to be the years after WWII. In Europe, the great marques emerged- Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes, Maserati, and Aston-Martin. In America…

Bugatti Masterpieces

Ettore Bugatti, coming from a family of successful artist, brought automotive craftmanship to a higher level with the design and manufacture of cars baring his name. Many describe these cars as rolling art and the…

BMW Kidneys

BMW’s  most enduring styling element, spanning eight decades, is demonstrated in this recollection. Photography- Steve Ham

Mercedes 190E 2.3-16

Hambone’s Benz- A 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Company Car Cosworth “Twin-Cam” Engine – Factory Installed European Sedan Series Champ- 83, 84, 85, 86 Endurance Speed Record Holder- 154.06mph for 50,000 km. Factory Image Car for…