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This Week’s Klockau Lust Object: Firethorn 1976 Seville

I had too much popcorn this morning (our office has a popcorn machine, and your author takes perhaps unfair advantage of that fact) so I skipped lunch and used the hour break alternating between reading a Jack Reacher novel and skimming the internet.

1979 Pontiac Bonneville: Erin Go Brougham

Figured this was due to be added to the RG archives. Was searching for an appropriately St. Patrick’s Day-hued car, and voila, located this in The Vault. Cheers, and please Brougham responsibly this evening! -TK Here’s a fine specimen of B-body 1977-79 Bonnie, in that light mint green that was available on many 1979 GM…

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

So today I actually used my brain and went to the grocery store before 10. Believe me, you do not want to be in an Aldi or Hy Vee on a Sunday afternoon.

1912 Simplex: The original street racer–owned by the original flapper!

Note: Today’s guest author is Billie Biscayne, who has previously contributed to RG’s Vault O’ Automobilia–including this column on the neoclassic Stutz. Today she discusses a car she saw at the recent auctions in Scottsdale. Check it out! -TK At Auction week in Scottsdale 2023 Bonhams had a lovely piece of brass era automotive gorgeousness…

In the 1980s, Honda decided to sell motor scooters in the United States. I remember the commercials, a series of funky fresh ads that featured popular music, slickly edited scenes of exciting urban environments, and snappy lines that drove your urge to purchase via memorable phrases like, “Don’t settle for walking.” The fact that I…

This Week’s Klockau Lust Object: 1980 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

Are our favorite vehicles the ones we imprint on in our formative years? I think so. At least, it’s true in my case.

A Lone Show In January

Not much going on lately. Halloween,  Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s have come and gone. It’s cold, gloomy and dreary here in the Quad Cities. And my favorite local Lincoln dealer, Strieter, just sold out to out of towners.

Jason’s Latest Find: 1974 Eldorado

Note: we last heard from Jason while he was working on his gold 1971 Caprice Sport Sedan. But as usual, his favorite car is always “the next one.” Here’s a sneak peek of his next one. -TK After looking at a million things online and damned near everywhere-I have decided to resurrect another Eldorado. Here’s…

This Week’s Klockau Lust Object: 1979 Ninety-Eight Regency

This week’s example of Broughams of Christmas Past was once again found on a FB group I’m in, Finding Future Classic Cars. I saw this and my Brougham Radar locked on and began beeping frantically. Especially love the black paint, no vinyl roof, rare factory accessory wheels and the red velour interior–with matching red exterior…

Sycamore Mall Car Show: Setting the Wayback Machine to Iowa City, Summer 2012

Here’s an oldie but a goodie. The Sycamore Mall cruise night from July 2012. The show is still held, but it’s moved to Coral Ridge Mall in nearby Coralville. My recent “Last cruise night of the year” column was from the new location.