Category: Stories
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The Beautifully Bold Car Designs of the 1970s
In a world dominated by aerodynamics and the endless pursuit of high fuel economy, I find myself at home within the confines of “land yachts.” A land yacht best describes the cars of the pre-oil crisis 1970s US market, the automotive world’s best examples of sheer excess and consumption. Drivers of these pavement behemoths would…
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Finding the Queen of Oil’s Continental
If you’re a frequent flyer here at AutoSaga, you might remember January’s story about Chandler’s rarer-than-hen’s-teeth-Woodill. It might not surprise you to learn then that he has once more struck gold. Automotive gold, that is. He may not have been exploring rivers with a pan searching for nuggets, but he was exploring the untamed paradise…
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The Konbini Suzuki Carry has Arrived
I love slapping stickers on my car. Yes, it isn’t a complex or even a performance-enhancing modification, but it sure as hell is better than putting a double-decker Amazon wing on your FWD Civic isn’t it? I digress. This article isn’t about stickers, but rather a recent acquisition of one of my favorite sticker manufacturers.…
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To Save a Datsun 620
For reasons I cannot fully explain, I’ve always had an implausible infatuation with terrible cars. I’m like the Statue of Liberty, only for shitty automobiles. “Give me your rusty Your terrible and unloved Your downright useless and badly made And I will give them tender love and care” I’m sure that’s not how the poem…
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You Ever Heard of a Woodill?
“I always tell people I was born with a Hot Wheels in one hand and a binky in the other.” And I believed him too. Chandler is, for lack of a more elaborate adjective, a bona fide car enthusiast. Both of his grandfathers were passionate car guys, with one of his earliest memories being a…
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Journey Through Time: Meeting the First Owner of My 300ZX
There comes a point in every automotive enthusiast’s life when the thought of meeting their pride and joy’s original owner crosses their mind. Depending on the vehicle’s age, this may prove challenging, as the original owner could be at the dealership in the sky. In some instances, CARFAX records and local DMV offices may be…
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Evan and the Story of The Daily R8
Imagine it’s 2005, you’re just eight years old, and your best friend just introduced to Need For Speed: Most Wanted on the PlayStation 2, featuring the iconic orange Lamborghini Gallardo. You’re ripping down the streets of Rockfort, dodging the five-oh while the hottest tracks of the mid-2000s play, making you wish your CRT had better…
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Velocity Invitational: A High-Octane Symphony of Speed and Prestige
Want to see my full gallery? Click here! I’ve often said that automotive enthusiasts should be open to appreciating all kinds of cars and builds. Am I saying I’ve never broken that rule? Of course not. But this is more of a “do as I say, no as I do” kind of lesson. Regardless, the…
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The Wonders of Monterey Car Week – Again!
Even after three years of attending Monterey Car Week, I can never truly predict what my favorite week in August will have in store for me. Each time, I’m reminded that Car Week is about more than just ogling cars that you would likely never see in person again; it’s more about the community surrounding…
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It’s hard to be blue when you have this Volvo brick wagon!
What is there to dislike about the Swedish bricks? A square Volvo can be the quintessential first car, daily car, race car, drift car, off-road car, and just about anything else your Forza-fueled brain can muster. Some say that once you Volvo, you can’t go back. The addiction to the blue and yellow flag is…
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