Newport’s Land Yachts

1958 Ford Edsel Citation

Like the large motor yachts that graced historic Newport harbor during the summer season, [large] American Automobiles aka Land Yachts were produced and driven in the mid 50s to late 60s.

Cars with Souls

Porsche 356 at Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Brookline, MA

Images from Larz Anderson Auto Museum Lawn Events in Brookline, MA Summer 2021.
Tutto Italiano
British Invasion
Member Cars Day
BMW Day
Porsche Day

Studebaker: The Great Independent

1965 Studebaker Wagonaire. Studebaker Day. Larz Anderson Auto Museum Brookline, MA

From the speedway comes their stamina . . . from the skyway comes their style You’re out of date without an eight Smart to be seen in . . . smarter to buy Your thrifty one in ’51 Studebaker-the great independent The common sense cars Craftsmanship with Flair First by far with a post-war car

Respect Your Elders: Bavarian Beauty

1972 BMW 2002 tii at Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Brookline, MA

In Germany they say Bey Em Vey. And they get out of the way… The Driver’s Car The Ultimate Tanning Machine Vive la diffĂ©rence Bavarian Cream

The Real McCoy

Chevrolet Corvette C2 Sting Ray at Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Brookline, MA

If you’ve wanted a Vette since you were a kid, you’ve waited long enough Forecast Of A New Era In American Sports Cars The Real McCoy Wolf in wolf’s clothing Aficionados are made, not born Some things in life are memorable. Others are unforgettable The average dream lasts 6.6 minutes. This isn’t your average dream… Continue reading The Real McCoy

E L D O R A D O

E l d o r a d o

Gaily bedight, A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado. But he grew old— This knight so bold— And o’er his heart a shadow— Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado. And, as his strength Failed him at length, He… Continue reading E L D O R A D O

Der Beste Von Deutschland

Der erfolgreiche deutsche Sportwagen: 1937 BMW 328. Der Beste Von Deutschland Demo Day. Simeone Museum. Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Simeone discussed how Germany always produces at least one great race car every decade. The National favorites from the 1920s, 1930s, 1950s, and 1970s were featured in this Demo Day Event. They were all great international winners of their time. 1927 Mercedes Benz S-Type Sportwagen, the brainchild of Ferdinand Porsche while he was working… Continue reading Der Beste Von Deutschland