by Gene | Sep 26, 2014 | Automotvie, Street Cars

Browsing through my Cruise-In pics from the last few summers, I came across this Sweet 1939 Ford Ragtop. Quite nicely done and shown at the most excellent Kannapolis Cruise In. It got me thinking about why these old custom cars and hot rods, and how they compare to the 2014 models. (more…)
by Pete | Jun 7, 2014 | Automotive History
Editor's Note
Today I’m introducing a contributor to Preferred Aperture, Peter Arcadipane. I’ve known this guy since the early 70s. He’s a master of most things automotive, and a damn good fine artist as well. There’s a brief bio on the ‘About’ page. With a little luck I can convince him to write a few more pieces down the road.
What are the most influential cars ever built? Not the most famous, or the most impressive, or even the best. But the cars that actually made a difference to the motor car industry. Cars that changed the way things were done for decades. (more…)