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On The Road with Johnny B ..Past Spring Carlisle Reflections
When the chilly winds of March swirl outside a man’s thoughts turn to Spring, love and pretty women in flowery dresses. That’s if you are a normal person. If you are an old car nut than your thoughts turn to Spring Carlisle. Now don’t get me wrong your ole buddy Johnny B is just as smitten at the sight of a pretty dress on a curvy beauty as the next dude but after a long cold Winter it's time to look at old cars and 160 acres of parts and cool junk. Being my 44th time atten


What's It Worth? 1964 Amphicar 770 ..A Not So Great Car And Even Worse Boat.
The popularity and collectibility of the Amphicar has always been a mystery. Not comfy on land it was even less happy on the water. Still...


What’s It Worth? 1988 Sterling 825SL ..An Uncomfortable Marriage Produces A Cranky Kid
Back during the days of Reagan-Ism and Yuppie’s if you were a European Car Company you wanted a slice of the Big Apple Pie known as the...


Retro Road Test ..1982 Chrysler LeBaron. Driving Uncle Lee's K-Car Drop Top
Despite your feelings on the Chrysler K-Car it was a milestone vehicle. Its saved Chrysler from almost certain bankruptcy. It also saved...


Vintage Auto Appraisal at Fall Carlisle 2025 ...Another Persons Junk Is Another's Treasure
As the summer winds swirl outside our Vintage Auto Appraisal Office we sit and ponder the autumn leaves but also Yearn for the sites,...


On The Road With Johnny B ..Remembering David E Davis "Dean Of Automotive Journalists"
At an early age I fell in love with all kinds of cars. As long as I can remember I would wait for the mailman to deliver my monthly auto...


What's It Worth? 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe ..Always A Bridesmaid Never A Bride
Much like our buddy Rodney Dangerfield the Chevrolet C4 Corvette never got any respect. Maybe replacing the Ancient but Iconic C3 was a...


What's It Worth? 1972 Ford Ranchero GT 429 ..Ford's Beautiful "Sharkmouth" Pickup
Considered by many post World War II Ford purist 1972 was one of the best in Ford’s history. Good looking with a muscular stance the...


What’s It Worth?? 1983 Dodge Rampage Pickup ..Mopar Guys Chop Up an Omni
Based on the Omni/O24 platform the Dodge Rampage and its cousin the Plymouth Scamp was Chrysler's answer to the popular VW Rabbit...


What’s It Worth? 1987 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup ..Chevy’s “Cowboy Cadillac”
Despite the economic times or the price of fuel big American pickups sell. Sure small pickups from Toyota or Nissan have flooded our...
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