Auto Restoration 101

In 1906 Fred Marriott drove the Stanley Steamer “Rocket” to a speed of 127.66 mph. It was at the Daytona Beach Road Course in Florida. It is still officially holding the record for the fastest steam powered car.
The power plant in the “Rocket” was exactly like the the ones used in the regular cars [...]

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The Stout Scarab was a very unique car especially for the 1930’s. They had a futuristic design for their time with Art Deco styling. The car was made by William B. Stout and designed by John Tjaarda. There were only nine made and possibly only five that still exist. The Scarab had [...]

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While searching Wordpress.com for other classic car blogs I came across this blog called C.A.P.S. for Classic Auto Preservation Society. It is a new blog and only has three posts. Hopefully they continue with it. I think the person that started it has a great idea and I would like to [...]

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To some people a restoration is some body work and paint job and some other cosmetic work. To others it’s not considered a restoration unless it was done complete from the ground up, with every nut, bolt and clip replaced or refurbished, a matching numbers engine, correct overspray as it came from the factory [...]

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A few years ago I had the opportunity to do a body and paint restoration on a rare 1947 Bentley. It was a coach built car by a Swiss company called Worblaufen. (Worblaufen, Fritz Ramseier & Co. 1929–1958) It was a one off car, meaning that it is the only one of [...]

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Happy Father’s day to all.

“The Open Road” by Norman Rockwell
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