Automotive Archaeology: The Barn Find – Monterey

  Stories of individuals who have found a classic vehicle in an obscure location will probably always juice the pulses of classic car enthusiasts. The thought of discovering a long-forgotten treasure tucked away in a dusty old barn is a dream that almost anyone with...

Army Vehicles at Monterey’s Fort Ord

During Fort Ord’s 20+ years as a barren maneuvers area and 50+ years as an active U.S. Army installation, its personnel, facilities, and equipment were a visible presence throughout the Monterey Peninsula. From its activation in 1940 until it was shut down in 1994,...

Local Automobile and Aviation Connections – Monterey

  Travelers coming to the area for Monterey Car Week and its showcase event, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, have three options to make the journey by air. The first option, and one which the majority of air travelers will utilize, is to fly in on one of the air...

2024 Monterey Car Week

Sooner or later a car show devotee will attend an event and experience what may be a special treat in seeing a vehicle that they have only heard about, or only seen in pictures, or perhaps have not known of its existence at all. Such occurrences can enhance the...

American Cars in an International Setting

By ANDRE SWYGERT.  In the U.S., summer is prime car show season, giving rise to a sense of anticipation and enthusiasm of the local and large-scale events that are held during this period. Car enthusiasts in other countries undoubtedly experience the same feelings,...