Automotive Walkabout Fall 2020

EXPLORING THE BACKROADS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Between the two DWA! rallies, I had a week to head off into the far northern coast of California. I drove hundreds of miles of virtually empty backroads and experienced beautiful scenery.

Rally From Home 2020

Since most rallies and tours this year have been canceled, some creative solutions were needed. DWA! decided to host two 1-day rallies a week apart. The idea was that you would rally from your home and back in the same day. Both events were held in Central to Northern California.

Ferry Porsche Birthday 356 Drive 2020

26 Porsche 356s gathered in Santa Ynez Valley in September of 2020 to celebrate the anniversary of Ferry Porsche's birthday. Examples from Pre-A through C bodies were represented. We spent the day driving 170-miles of beautiful winding roads with like minded enthusiasts. With near empty roads all day, it was as if we were back ... Read more

Monterey Covid Car Week 2020

Like many other events that were canceled this year, our beloved Car Week on the Monterey Peninsula in August didn't happen also. Jonesing for an automotive adventure, we set out on a 36 hour turn around driving event. My friend in his 1967 Volvo Amazon joined me on a gnarly dirt road adventure. After 4+ ... Read more

1972 BMW Bavaria (E3)

10 second quarter mile + John Wayne + Dietitian = This BMW Bavaria. Dietitian: The Orange County owner of this BMW for 30-years was Mrs. Magna Schley who was the head dietitian at Hoag Hospital. John Wayne: She used it to do house calls on the Duke at his Newport Beach residence. (I bet there's ... Read more

1976 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera Coupe

California smog is the vintage car enthusiast's antichrist. This is the classic story of good versus evil.  The nemesis for California car folks is the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) who are the overlords of the vehicle emissions program.  Cars built from 1976 and newer require a smog test every 2 years.  I get cold ... Read more

1977 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera Coupe

There's the "Widow-Maker" and then there's the "Doctor Killer." These were often used monikers for Porsche's early air-cooled 911 Turbos.  The earliest of these were 3.0L cars with a big (for that time) single turbo.  People with far more money than talent were the typical buyers and in a short period of time found themselves ... Read more

1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II

Don't piss off Austin Healey internet fanboys. Yes, this was my dad's Austin Healey.  We sold it 4-years ago to a local friend who has enjoyed it and is now moving on.  Since this was a sentimental car to us, I created a short video before we sold it last time.  It was really more ... Read more

1965 Sunbeam Tiger Preproduction Prototype

Then there are those who love the full restoration process. John, the owner of this rare Sunbeam Tiger prototype is a self-proclaimed "bad driver" and leaves driving to his wife.  Instead, he finds relief in sourcing a rare collector grade vehicle, researching the history, managing the restoration, showing the car, and then selling it.  This ... Read more
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