Let’s Restore this Old Car — Classic Classics

1939 Plymouth Coupe: Memories of Stock Cars

While growing up in southeastern Ohio during the late 1940s and early 1950s Jerry Norris learned a lot about old cars from his father. “My dad and his friends were driving Super and Modified Stock cars,” Norris remembers. The favored … Continue reading

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1967 Volkswagen Westfalia: Family Camper

1_ 1967 VW Westfalia camper

Robert Storck says that, for as long as he can remember, his wife Misty has been intrigued by the size and shape of the early Microbus Volkswagens and hasn’t been reluctant about sharing her opinions of the bus with him. … Continue reading

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Teen Learned to Drive in 1971 Pontiac Firebird

1971 Ponitac Firebird

Dylan Hall learned to drive in a 1971 Pontiac Firebird. With help from family friend Kenny Moyer, along with the use of Moyer’s 1971 Pontiac Firebird, the teenager soon mastered the floor-mounted gear selector lever of the automatic transmission and … Continue reading

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1954 MG TF: A Cozy Roadster

1954 MG TF

With styling reminiscent of pre-World War II automobiles, the MG T series cars proved to be popular, even after the war. First came the spindly TC followed by the sturdier TD. Before the streamlined MGA arrived in 1955, the TF … Continue reading

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1951 Jaguar Mark V: Little Girl’s Dream Car

1951 Jaguar Mark V

When Deb Bellingham was a child her dad was shopping for a new car and decided to take her along during his test drive of a 1951 Jaguar Mark V.  He didn’t buy a Jaguar that day, but years later, … Continue reading

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1931 Model A Ford: Ice Cream for Everyone

1_ 1931 Ford ice cream - Copy

Joe Hornacek, a fan of puzzles, likes the challenge of fitting all the pieces together and watching a picture fall into place. He also likes to track down and restore vintage cars, which in many ways is like putting a … Continue reading

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My Father’s Mistress: The Ride of a Lifetime

Chuck Sekerke

Dad’s been having an affair for 50 years now. His mistress is not blonde, brunette, or redhead and certainly hasn’t a well-rounded figure. The neighbors all know — and Mom even allows her to stay in the house with them. … Continue reading

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