This is in reply to my Decisions, Decisions blog previously posted.....  I have a bunch of cars in my collection.  I have been blessed to have had a very successful business career and a very understanding wife when it comes to my collection and building the garage to store them all.   For me, the reason to make the initial purchase has varied.  Here's the abridged story for each car in my collection (minus our daily drivers) in order of acquisition. I've had Corvettes since

For those who believe you cant go back, they obviously haven't met Garry Crawford. Based in El Dorado, Kansas, Garry has spent most of his seven decades in the small towns around Wichita, which includes going to high school in Ellis. Garry was one of the 57 people in the class of 1962 at USD 388 (go Railroaders!) as was his friend, Jerry Keller. As a senior in high school, Garry owned a '40 Chevy and, over time, sold it but never forgot about having one. As most hot rodders k

My name is James Bridges and I designed and built these cars. I am 61 years old and have wanted to build a 1969 corvette all of my life. After 30 years of government service in the Marine Corps, The Border Patrol and The Federal Air Marshal service, I retired and did just that. Well a 1968 because at the time they were more available and a little less expensive (at that time I had no idea about expensive!). I gained some mechanical experience during my ten years of service in

My 75 Chevy Nova, bought off original owner in October 2006 in Burin Newfoundland, Canada. It was in storage since 1981 when he brought it here from Ontario, Canada. In the winter, me and dad started working on the car, it first had a 6 cylinder motor, we swapped that out for a  350 small block motor. We put a hood scoop from a 70’s corvette, new paint job and new headers.   I was born with cerebral palsy, and am in a wheelchair. I cannot walk or talk but I do not let that s

I have built 4 cars in my time now. First car I owned was a 68 Camaro SS Big Block. That was the one that got away – and I miss the most....

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This car has a little story.  This was my first car that my dad bought for me for Christmas back in 1992.   The car was rough no floor...

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Steven Rupp-writer| Dec. 12,2021. Photos by Street Machine Central Well, I'm honored to be tasked with penning this column after David...