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.

Friday, June 15, 2018

A Class-Winning 356 SL Porsche at the 1951 LeMans Race

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In 1951 a 356 SL with starting number 46 was the first Porsche to enter Le Mans—and it promptly drove to a class victory. This aerodynam...
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Monday, June 11, 2018

How to Avoid a Collision With a Wrong-Way Driver

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Another wrong way crash on I-70 near Dayton last night. And we just experienced another fatal wrong way accident involving a 13 year old ...
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More Porsches on Display at Ault Park, June 10, 2018

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Early 911s in a row!  356 Speedster Minimalist design The legendary tractor! A soft window 911
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Sunday, June 10, 2018

1949 Porsche 356 Gmund Coupe

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Number 3, displayed at Ault Park Cincinnati Concours, June 10,2018.   The 356 was created by   Ferry Porsch e   (son of Ferdinand Porsch...
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Ault Park Concours, Cincinnati, OH, June 10, 1018

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Great day at Ault Park!  More photos to follow.  My Porsche ran flawlessly down there and back -- about 50 miles each way.  Porsche was...
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Saturday, June 9, 2018

Cars & Coffee, Austin Landing, Dayton, OH, June 9, 2018

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A very pleasant morning, plenty of Porsches grouped together.  In anticipation of tomorrow's Ault Park Concours, Cincinnati. The...
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