Send in your Mercedes-Benz 126 chassis photos:

I'd like to ask anyone who has a 126 chassis Mercedes-Benz to send in your photos! This has always been one of my favorite cars and I know there is a ton of nice 126 cars around. Please email info/photos on your 500SEL/SEC 560 SEL/SEC 420SEL AMG Hammer car etc. etc. would love to feature them on Car Test Ride!!

Email to cartestride@yahoo.com

Top Ten Production Cars - 2007 Tokyo Motor Show - MSN Autos

Top Ten Production Cars - 2007 Tokyo Motor Show - MSN Autos

Here is a MSN autos link to some great upcoming production cars from the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Several I have already posted on including the Nissan GT-R, BMW M3 and Lancer Evo X. A few other intriguing cars featured are the Jaguar XF (hmmm.. those lines look very German influenced to me), Audi RS6 Avant (ahhh yes.. nothing more I love than German Wagon's stuffed with massive horsepower... an eye popping 571 to be exact!!!) and the monster Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with a earth shattering 514 HP!!! (as per my earlier review of the 2008 C class.. the thought of that much power in that car is something I just can't comprehend). In summary, looks like the Germans are back at the saloon power arms race!

General Motors "Folks" November 1955 magazine:

Talk about a blast from the past!! A good friend of mine just happened to have an original copy of a 1955 General Motors "Folks" employee magazine. This particular issue showcased some of the upcoming 1956 models. From cover to cover this magazine is a time capsule piece of Americana! It's so great to see a historical piece like this during the golden age of the American auto industry......

Ahhh! Tail Fins Galore!

Well.. ok not exactly "crumple zones"

Baseball, Apple Pie and General Motors!

"Pontiac, it's the talk of the Test Drivers!" how bout the test riders?

One in FOUR! Radios!!

Hello Mr. Vice President

I'm sure there is a song somewhere about this car...

And we'll save the last.. to show you an automotive first!

1986 Toyota Supra Turbo Digital Dash:

As a follow up to my earlier post on the digital dash of the 1980's.. A Special thanks to Andy from New Zealand for the great pics of his Japanese spec 1986 Toyota Supra Turbo with the digital dash all lit up like a Christmas tree! I still say bring back the digital dash!!!

2008 Nissan GT-R - Photo Gallery - Motor Trend

2008 Nissan GT-R - Photo Gallery - Motor Trend

A nice photo gallery from Motor Trend of the new 2008 Nissan GT-R. I really like the steering wheel.. It looks very aggressive and in your face. The big red "R" beams out to remind the driver at all times exactly what he's driving.. I am still not sold on the exterior styling. I liked the old Skyline's understated appearance. Maybe this new GT-R will grow on me over time, I'm just excited to see this car finally hit the U.S. market after all these years! I'll be sure and post more on the 2008 Nissan GT-R.

Ford Mustang SVO autocross Video:

Here is a great autocross video from inside a Ford Mustang SVO. The Mustang SVO is probably my favorite Mustang of all time. The later SVO's had 205HP and 240 lbs. ft. torque out of it's small 2.3 liter turbo engine. Matched with a light weight body, special adjustable suspension and sport seats. The 1984-1986 Ford Mustang SVO was a very special pony! Many have said this was one of the best handling cars of the 1980's.. you can see why so many of the Mustang SVO's are seen on the autocross track. I would love to do a "Wall Poster Classics" segment on the Mustang SVO if the opportunity ever arises to drive and review one.

I really hope Ford takes a look back at great Mustangs like the SVO and does away with that ancient live rear axle they put on the new Mustang. Sometimes the best way to move forward is to look back!

"Project Cars" 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320

Here is a beautiful 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 a friend just picked up. It needs some minor TLC but overall it's in really good shape. I'll be sure and post details on all the repair work that is done and of course "after" pics when this Benz is all cleaned up and road ready.

If you have a project car you are currently fixing up or restoring.. drop me an email at cartestride@yahoo.com .. send some pics and info and I'll be glad to post it in the next "Project Cars" segment....