We’ve all had to tighten our belts. It’s time to think smarter, renew your way of thinking, put your know-how to work. Tighten your friendships with fellow gearheads, support each other, we’re all in this together. Falling back to the way is used to be might just be the best damn thing that happened to this country. If you listened to generations before us, I’m sure you heard these words ... “those were simpler times, better times”. “I’ll take them over today’s times anytime.”
Personally, I think I have to agree there is something to be said for supper on the table, when a man’s handshake was all that was needed, children respected their elders, and families were indeed families, not ships passing in the wind like today’s fast paced American family. Its time, as Mr. Ronald Reagan once said “America is in a time of a moral renewal.” It’s time to get on back on track and get back to our roots, the way hot rodding was meant to be! You tell me, were these not easier times?
Your Publisher,
Lea Ellen Dunham
One more point ... we have a beaten down economy, and a low in stock and commodities markets. The carnage will likely continue, but don’t get caught in the hype. All around us there are stories from friends, coworkers and even family members who have lost everything with their investments. You, on the other hand, have not lost a dime in your investment that is sitting right outside in the garage! Hell, maybe the playing field just got a little more even between us and the rich and famous! And try this, buy products Made in the USA!
UNRESTORED CLASSIC CARS
by Richard Lentinello
When I first glanced through this large book, I was impressed by the photography on every page and thought this would make a great coffee table book. However, once I had time and looked back into it I discovered a well written, informative chronicle of unrestored cars ranging from 1937 to 1996.
Cars with their original paint and upholstery, the stories behind them and how much they are used. Of course, some of these cars are factory new looking, but some, while still wearing their factory coats, show the years of hibernation in barns, garages and the like. (I must confess that I am drawn to more weathered looking driven cars.) Private collections, certain shows and the AACA’s Historical Preservation of Original Features class (HPOF) are featured while the chapters are broken into categories: Prewar, Fifties, Family Cars, even European Sports Cars.
It’s a great book to have in the family den or living room, allowing you or a guest small bits of reading at a time. I’m sure you will find yourself going back to read again and again.
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Big John
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