2015 Ford Mustang GT The latest version of the Mustang platform does a fine job of putting power to pavement. My Magnetic Grey example shown here is a 2015 GT Premium Coupe with six-speed manual transmission and performance package. Factory-equipped … Continue reading
1963 Schwinn Racer highlighting a basic men’s diamond frame Black bikes equipped with whitewall tires are pretty stylish–like this painted-fender craigslist find. … Continue reading
1997 Black Honda Valkyrie Rigid frame, big horsepower, handles well. Powered by flat, opposed six, with hot factory cam, six carbs, good brakes, frame and forks. I like it. First production bike with 100 horsepower–now there are lots with more! … Continue reading
Original 428 Cobra Jet V-8 rebuilt, dressed up and ready for installation Freshly painted shell receiving it’s rubber and trim Ford’s version of bare-bones muscle is exemplified by this Fairlane Cobra Fastback, equipped with a 428 CJ motor and a … Continue reading
1962 Schwinn Jaguar Mark IV Schwinn’s top-of-the-line middleweight model. Typical of “equipped” bicycles of the era, it is loaded with accessories–accounting for the $87.95 price tag as compared to the $52.95 price of of the basic Typhoon version of the … Continue reading
This one is quite a factory hot rod. Many called them Torino or Fairlane Cobras, which Ford did not. Calling them simply Cobras, however, confuses them with AC sports cars and Shelby Mustangs. Restored-to-factory-stock Ford Cobra fastback with precision balanced … Continue reading
Needs work, but appears complete–a few things might be hard to find. The tach I replaced the factory clock with long ago was still mounted. … Continue reading
I knew all about it then, and see recent pictures of it now, but I know nothing of what occurred during the 50 years in between. My first car, a 1960 Buick Invicta Custom Convertible, passed quickly through my grip … Continue reading
My two books, How to Restore Your Collector Bicycle & Classic Schwinn Bicycles, are available at amazon.com, thecabe.com & other booksellers. They both contain photos and text with tips for identifying, classifying, evaluating, maintaining & collecting the old two-wheeled relics. Antiques, heavyweights (balloon tire), middleweights & … Continue reading
Soon, you’ll once again be able to find photos and data right here pertaining to wheeled goodies, namely cars, bicycles and the occasional motorcycle. Original 1960s Schwinns will be featured, along with interesting automobiles and related comments from collector, columnist, author … Continue reading