Stuff from D. November 24th, 2019

Car links that I find interesting.
Note: Some links may expire over time.

Some not so kind words about Ford v Ferrari movie characters it was based on:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/ford-v-ferrari-depicts-a-generation-of-car-guys-best-left-behind

My Star Collector Car editor responds to above linked story about Ford v Ferrari movie:
https://mystarcollectorcar.com/ford-v-ferrari-v-somebody-named-hannah-elliott-the-movie-wins-in-a-big-way/

The Mayor of Montreal rode in a steam powered car 120 years ago:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/the-mayor-of-montreal-rode-in-a-steam-powered-car-120-years-ago-today

Ken Block does some truck driving in China:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/ken-block-takes-his-hoonitruck-to-china-for-climbkhana-2

1965 Dodge Dart article:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/kim-brynns-1965-dodge-dart/

1975 Javelin street machine for Regan in Alberta:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/lee-badgers-1974-javelin-street-machine/

5 minutes with Dave Kindig:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/5-minutes-with-dave-kindig/

Scott Fraser wins autocrosser of the year:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/scott-fraser-wins-autocrosser-of-the-year/

Sheriffs department gets a newly restored vintage cruiser:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2019/11/23/sheriffs-department-gets-a-newly-restored-vintage-cruiser/

61 Chevy Impala owner attends all 18 Goodguys shows this year:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2019/11/22/all-18-goodguys-shows-40000-miles-61-chevy-impala/

Lemay museum salutes Saleen with a year long exhibit:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2019/11/22/lemay-museum-salutes-saleen-with-year-long-exhibit/

Bill Vance chats about the Cadiallac Seville from the late 70s:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-seville-was-cadillac-s-shot-at-a-smaller-car-1.24015780

Younger generation involved in the car hobby:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/11/22/passionate-kids-love-old-school-automobiles

Model A debate, Preserve or modify?:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/11/21/model-a-debate-preserve-or-modify

Dodge unveils 50th anniversary edition Challengers:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/11/20/dodge-unveils-50th-anniversary-edition-challengers

Some cool art for never built vehicles:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/11/21/that-exner-design-is-great-and-all-but-when-it-comes-to-building-never-built-vehicles/

Cars that just wouldn’t stay away even after they sold:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/11/21/cars-that-just-wouldnt-stay-away-even-after-they-sold/

Metal shop class building one of Virgil Exner concept car 75 years later:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/11/20/never-built-virgil-exner-concept-car-rendering-takes-form-75-years-later/

Confessions of an elderly mechanic (Great story on a car guy still wrenching in his 80s):
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/11/20/confessions-of-an-elderly-mechanic/

Saudi Arabia has gearheads too:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/surprising-auction-action-lost-rides-riyahd/

Cars and Coffee in Saudi Arabia(See the Tim Hortons coffee cup):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/photo-gallery-crazy-cars-saudi-arabia-cars-coffee/

Sneak peak pics from Muscle car and Corvette Nationals:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/sneak-peek-photo-gallery-behind-the-scenes-at-the-2019-muscle-car-and-corvette-nationals/

Top five Chevy Model kits of all time:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/top-five-chevy-model-kits-time/

Ford is bringing back the F150 Harley Davidson edition:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/return-of-the-harley-davidson-f150/

1965 Dodge Coronet 500 with one rare mystery option:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1965-dodge-coronet-500-one-rare-dodge-mystery-origin/

1967 Dodge Coronet RT built by Dave Kindig’s team:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/dave-kindig-transformed-1967-dodge-coronet-rt-bitchin-ride/

1960 Corvette rides on hand made high tech tube chassis:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/stunning-1960-corvette-rides-hand-made-high-tech-tube-chassis/

Electric VW Type 2 Bus:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/the-volkswagen-type-2-bus-is-the-perfect-candidate-for-a-little-electric-motivation

Videos:
Junkyard Digs videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS87-wYrvmexsLkBj0jhrnQ/videos

1964 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Viola that gets driven (Be warned Dave, she drives it in the rain…):
https://petrolicious.com/films/1964-ferrari-dino-246-gts-viola

Tech:
Hot Rod hibernation winterizing tips:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/hot-rod-hibernation-winterizing-tips/

Replacing your battery cables:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/11/22/help-your-car-by-building-nice-set-of-battery-cables

Safe winter storage tips:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/11/20/essential-pointers-for-safe-winter-car-storage

Re-cover classic Mustang seats like a pro:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/re-cover-classic-mustang-seats-like-pro/

Fitment fundamentals:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/fitment-fundamentals-cutting/

Shop Tours:
Heavy duty mechanic by day, vintage bike restorer by night:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/heavy-duty-mechanic-by-day-vintage-bike-restorer-by-night

Shawn Davis talks about his LA car storage facility “Autotopia” and becoming a star on YouTube:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/features/shawn-davis-autotopialas-rising-automotive-star-on-youtube/

AutotopiaLA on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbvnFQK524Y7PXx3ceWCTQQ/videos

French workshop where bodywork is still formed by hand and hammer(HH Services Carrosserie):
https://petrolicious.com/articles/visit-a-french-workshop-where-bodywork-is-still-formed-by-hand-and-hammer

Cheers, Darryl.
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