Monthly Archives: November 2014

944 Radiator Work

This video just hit YouTube yesterday, a few months after my untimely radiator incident: Thanks to Jürgen, aka Pelican Parts user “Dr944S2” from Germany.  Click through on the user name to find links to more great how-to tech videos or subscribe … Continue reading

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McQueen Porsche Driving Porn

Today, we have Chad McQueen (yes, the son of …) in a 911 chase with Nicolas Hunziker … Published in September 2014. Seeing this reminds me that the art of “heel-and-toe” is almost obsolete, given the modern industry trends, arguably led … Continue reading

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Van Svenson, Vicariously

About a foot of snow is still on the ground, and the temp is just over zero.  Summer performance tires don’t work so well in these conditions, and my garage is basically unheated.  I’m staying indoors, a bit bored, so … Continue reading

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First Freeze

Last night’s temp went low. Fall is headed for winter now. A couple of hours driving today.

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Pronouncing Car Names

Here’s how I learned (via an article I read in a car magazine in the 50s — was it Road & Track?) to pronounce the German name of one of our favorite cars: I am always to amazed to hear … Continue reading

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VW PSA

Friend Herman passes this along …

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Sighting of the Day

Each day I try to capture an image of the most interesting car(s) of the day.  Today, just this discovery — a Discovery.  

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A Misty November Morning – Variations

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A Misty November Morning

Just scampering about.  Weather is starting to turn cool.      

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