I am totally fascinated by this car…maybe even a little obsessed. Produced by a company called Ghia, the Fiat Jolly was a conversion made to a classic Fiat auto-body into a very stylish beach buggy during the 1960′s. This Fiat beach car was marketed to appeal to very wealthy playboys as a runabout for the [...]

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Looking for a sweet ride for Summer? Look no further than this 1962 Plymouth Fury from Houston vintage dealer Corvettes & Classics, Inc. Priced at a mere $47,900..this car will definitely get you noticed. One can dream, right? Here are all the details from the listing: Sport Fury Convertible! A very low production car with [...]

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This week I’ve been reading a lot about the current state of our retail climate, with endless interpretations of what consumers want today.  Well, I’ll tell you EXACTLY what I want…a Maserati GranTourismo S Automatic.   This 4.7 litre, 440-hp V8 engine now comes equipped with a six speed automatic transmission.  The GranTourismo has a similar [...]

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With all the news about the American auto industry collapsing, TARP funds denial, and  ‘Cash for Clunkers’, the business of selling cars right now has to be a difficult one.  I often think with all this interest in hybrids, green-mobiles, and all sorts of interesting fuel developments, one factor that always seems to be overlooked [...]

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From this great state that brought us the contest “Hands on a Hardbody” comes another genius Texan auto marketing concept.  On August 8th, if San Jose is hit with a deluge of rain, World Nissan will give you a Free Altima.  While wagering on the weather may seem like a risky thing to do,  Central [...]

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Lately we’ve been reminiscing about the loss of The Shady Grove RV Park in Austin, Texas. What was once a great visual landmark is now about to be a commonplace condo complex lacking any type of local character.  Lately, forward thinking magazines such as Dwell have been looking into new options for sustainable living, including the [...]

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Introduced in 1978,  the Jeep Grand Wagoneer was one of the best looking sport utility vehicles ever designed.  After the Texas sized vehicle was discontinued in 1991 many of its loyal fan base went into mourning.  None as much as Leon Miller of Kerrville.  With his love of the family wagon and a few lucky [...]

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