Barn Sprite Number 6 Thinks Pink
I decided to paint the Number 6 Barn Sprite because it looked terrible and needed to painted anyways. What better paint job to give it than one in tribute of one of the most colorful car gals of the 1960s Donna Mae Mims. Mims was the first female driver to win a National SCCA Championships in it’s then 20 year history.
All Triumph Race at Road America
Racing video from my Triumph TR4 in the 2013 All Triumph Race (Kastner Cup) at Road America with the VSCDA. This race was held on Sunday September 8th 2013 during the 28th annual Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival. R. W. “Kas” Kastner was there to oversee the competitors in the race held in his honor.
0:00 | About the car and the race.
2:53 | Pace Lap
8:27 | Let the Race Begin!Weekend with the M35 Overland Camper and Caterpillar D4
I spent the weekend down at the local off road park in my M35A2 M109A3 overland camper to get the park cleaned up and build new obstacles. I took my Caterpillar D47U Traxcavator down to help out with the heaviest work. After six hours moving rocks and concrete I needed to adjust the clutch in the Cat which turned out to be a very messy job.
I Bought a 1966 M35A2 M109A3 Deuce and a Half 6×6 Military Truck
I picked up a M109A3 2.5 Ton 6×6 shop van and drive it 235 miles home. These are a rare version of the M35 with a fully enclosed windowed box mounted on the back.
Update on All Projects and Parts Bins Tour
I have to keep it quick today because an Inland Hurricane hit Iowa last weeks so here is a quick update on all the projects and I show you a quick tour of how many parts I have sitting around. If anyone is looking for something they saw in the video let me know.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0098
2020 Heartland British Auto Fest
Today I take the Number 1 Sprite that I found in a barn a month ago down to the 2020 Heartland British Auto Fest in LeClaire, Iowa.
Barn Find Beach Car – 1964 Morris Mini Beach Car
Today I take a first look at the 1964 Morris Mini Beach Car that I found in a barn which had been parked for more than 30 years.
Land Rover Discovery II Front Main Seal Replacement
Today I replace the front crankshaft seal on my Land Rover Discovery II because it has an oil leak.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0094
What Surprises Are Hiding In This Big Healey!
Today I try to get a 1962 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 running that had been stored in a storage unit for many years. I end up finding more than I had bargained for.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0093
This Week With Cars