The Automobile and American Life

This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2026, by the author.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Cruise-In at Beavercreek, Ohio: a Mercedes-Benz 450 SL and my 380 SL

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So there were two SLs at the cruse-in last evening. The first is a 450 SL, the second is mine. On the first I was struck by the 1...

Cruise-In at Beavercreek Ohio, Friday, August 8, 2014: 1940 Ford, 1957 Ford Ranchero, and 1964 Pontiac GTO

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Hi folks, came early and left early at the cruise-in last evening. I thought it was a slow night, but maybe I am wrong. Pictured ab...
Friday, August 8, 2014

The Bomber: A "Customized" 1949 Buick Roadmaster

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Hi folks. I saw this car parked on  a lot in downtown Mansfield, Ohio today and had to take a few photos of it. It goes to show you what ing...
Thursday, August 7, 2014

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Visit and the Automobile

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Hi folks -- yesterday I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland. This turned out to be a great visit for me, as I have a ...
Saturday, August 2, 2014

Repainting Mercedes Wheels

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Hi folks, For some time I have been thinking about replacing the 14 inch wheels on my 1982 Mercedes 380SL with 15 inch ones. It is jus...
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Friday, July 25, 2014

Women Rally Drives from the 1960s: Ewy Rosqvist, Ursula Wirth, and Eva-Maria Falk

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Monte Carlo Rally, 1963. Ewy Rosqvist and Ursula Wirth with a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE. Touring Car Grand Prix of Argentina, 28 October - ...
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