Monthly Archives: June 2011

Imperial Palace Auto Collections Visit

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

I was lucky enough to get a quick visit to the Imperial Palace Auto Collections in Las Vegas. They even have a free admission coupon on their website. It is both a museum and showroom with a majority of the … Continue reading →

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Car events in Southern Alberta for Summer 2011

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

I’m certainly not going to make all of these but here are some car related events that are scheduled for Southern Alberta this (2011) summer. June June 25th: LeBarons Car Clubs 50th Anniversary Show and Shine in Lethbridge, Alberta. 6th … Continue reading →

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1972 Mazda B-series truck

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

These earlier B-series trucks are rarely seen anymore. This one is a 1972 which I believe would make it a B1600 with the same 1.6L four cylinder NA family engine as my 808. Price is cheap at $350 and would … Continue reading →

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Model A oddity

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Now here is a different take on a Ford Model A hot rod. Most A based hot rods follow the same well beaten path but this one is certainly going it’s own way. Looking at the first photo it almost … Continue reading →

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First drive in the 808!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

My 1973 Mazda 808 coupe is insured and plated finally so natually I went for the first drive right away. Apart from re-adjusting to arm strong steering and vintage brakes it went well. I took each one of my kids … Continue reading →

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