September - Giddy Up 409
The Beach Boys sang “my four-speed dual quad posi-traction 409”, a song about the Corvette engine capable of generating 1 hp per cubic...
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cruisintimes
- Sep 20
- 2 min
October - The Boss
The summer of 1989 holds a vivid memory for me – a day that sparked something special. A friend reached out seeking my help. He told me...
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Anjelo Pizzo
- Aug 30
- 2 min
September - Tucker
Preston Tucker may not be a name you quickly associate with automobile innovations, but you should. As an independent entrepreneur, he...
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cruisintimes
- Aug 29
- 1 min
September - Gas Over Steam
The first US president to ever ride in an automobile was President William McKinley. The Ohioan’s venture took place in 1899 when he...
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cruisintimes
- Jul 26
- 2 min
August - Off to the Races
The Maserati 8CTF "Boyle Special" has been credited with sparking the horsepower challenge between American car manufacturers when the...
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cruisintimes
- Jul 12
- 1 min
July - Dragster Speed
In 1957 the record for the ¼ mile was 12.1 seconds at a top speed of 176.4 miles per hour. In 1964, Don Garlits became the first drag...
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cruisintimes
- Jun 28
- 2 min
July - Edsel
Every time I have the good fortune of seeing an Edsel, I pause to give myself time to appreciate this automobile. Named after Edsel Ford,...
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cruisintimes
- Jun 28
- 2 min
June - Hot Rod Culture
In 1950 there were 25 million registered automobiles on the road, the majority of which were manufactured prior to World War II and were...
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cruisintimes
- Jun 28
- 2 min
May - Ode to The Gas Station
Do you remember pulling into a gas station and being greeted by an attendant who would fill up your tank, check the oil and tire...
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cruisintimes
- Jun 28
- 2 min
April - The Piston Power Show
As we prepare to embark on another season of cruising, car shows, and restoration projects, I wanted to take a moment to say hello and...
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