You have to watch this video. Not just for the vintage footage of trucks and boats, but for the story. Life can be rich if you focus on your family and do things together worth remembering. Click here for a real treat!
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Jesse Alexander’s photographs and books transport you to another time. For a real treat, visit his website.
Are you good with maps and a little crazy? This could be your adventure of a lifetime! Even if you don’t want to race around the world, join us in New York for the giant party and send-off on May 30th. Find out more.
You can see anything and anybody at Cars & Coffee! This is one of the coolest car shows that happens every Saturday morning. Come on down and bring the kids!
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It’s such a simple idea—almost elementary in its concept—take a kid to a car show. It’s a program that was presented by SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketers Association) several years ago to preserve the chain of enthusiaiam for custom and performance cars, trucks and motorcycles. Car Show Feature Story
Corky is owner of Coker Tire and a “driven” man. Get to know him better at his blog.
A Scholarship to Learn to Restore Cars?
Hagerty Insurance, the nation’s largest collector car insurance agency, has established three scholarships that will benefit McPherson College students enrolled in the four-year automotive restoration program. Learn more about McPherson College and the scholarships.
The Petersen Museum in Los Angeles is an absolute “must-see” for any car enthusiast and it’s a great way to introduce your family to the hobby. Many new creative exhibits debut each year, so plan on visiting often. This newest exhibit on MICROCARS is especially fun for kids…it’s a lot of fun for them to see cars that are “just their size.”
I want one of these! It’s the Electra Straight 8 a hot-rod bicycle with 24x3 inch dragster tires and a very hip attitude. It features a laid-back pedaling position on an extruded aluminum frame in gloss black with red spokes and checkerboard graphics on the rear rim.
Mel’s Diner: This is the real deal from American Graffiti. The original building is gone, but the original owners brought it back. If you get the chance, visit Mel’s for an old fashioned strawberry shake, a burger and fries that are just like you remember them.
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Harley Davidson Road King Classic: Ride your own piece of Americana. Build your Harley online and read all about Harley’s history on the factory website.
This was my very first album. I loved to sing along, but I was guessing at half of the lyrics. Find out if you had it right. The album has been remastered and you can hear a portion of the songs and buy it today.
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The California Kid: Remember this movie? It was the best! Buy your copy here and reacquaint yourself with why ‘34 Fords with flames will always be cool.
Slingshot Dragsters Rule! I remember this car. Check out this 1:18 scale vintage dragster model. This is the Greer / Black / Prudhomme rail that you can now own and play with on your desk.
