Winterizing Tips from a Professional Mouse

Submitted by CarShowSafari.com member Eek A. Mouse As a professional mouse, I am here to tell you that if you want to protect your classic car from rodent damage this winter, you should hop on it now. As the weather turns colder we little critters seek warm and dry...

What the Hell is a Riker Torpedo Racer?

This Week in Motorhead History: Riker Torpedo Racer sets the world speed record for electric cars On November 16, 1901, the Torpedo Racer broke the world record for electric cars in Coney Island, New York. It was both built and raced by a man named Andrew Riker, who...

Roadologist Tips: What to Do in a Road Accident.

A road accident can be one of the most stressful events in a driver’s life. As with most things, prevention is way better than cure, so you should always try to adopt safe driving habits so that you’re not exposed to unnecessary danger. However,...

Dynamite Dymaxion

This week, in 1933, R. Buckminster Fuller, made a name for himself in the automotive world when he applied for a patent for his Dymaxion car. To call the Dymaxion a car would be generous. Though the automotive industry was still in its youth, the Dymaxion was a...

The Man Behind the Books (And the Wheel) Getting to Know Tom Cotter

It should come as no surprise to anyone who has read Tom Cotter’s books that when he picked up the phone for our interview, he was entering Chicago, towing a 1965 Ford AC Cobra in his trailer, en route from Maine to Idaho. Mr. Cotter, author of well over a dozen books...