Car Movies

August 12, 2011

Senna – a film documentary you do not want to miss

Senna is arguably the greatest Formula One driver ever and he achieved that status in one of the sweet spots in F1 racing. Now has come an excellent documentary of his racing life that you will not want to miss. Continue reading
July 2, 2011

The Missing Bullitt Charger – Going to paint

I just heard from Arnold and he also sent three photos of the car. In just a short while it will be going to paint and then the fun really begins. All the wiring will need to be done, the… Continue reading
May 28, 2011

Forty Years Ago – the Cannonball

Forty years ago the US was deep into the Vietnam conflict with a great deal of protest from the public. The Woodstock music festival and the Kent State massacre were behind us and Watergate and a federal mandated 55 mph… Continue reading
March 18, 2011

New York to Paris 1908 – Once Again in 2011

In 1908 Teddy Roosevelt was president, the Olympic Games would be held in London, and in October the Cubs would win the Baseball World Series. But in February a crowd of 250,000 people stood in the chilly weather to watch… Continue reading
January 31, 2011

The Bullitt Mustang – another upgrade

In the last write-up on this car we executed a large suspension transformation that resulted in a significant improvement to the car’s handling capabilities. It removed the nose dive on braking and the exaggerated squat on acceleration. The changes brought… Continue reading
November 10, 2010

The Missing Bullitt Charger – it is getting closer

Arnold has been making great progress and has released these photos. The wiring is in along with the brake system. New tires are on as well as the famous wheel covers. There are a few more details and then the… Continue reading
October 3, 2010

The Missing Bullitt Charger – progress continues

The engine is in and running! The brakes are nearly complete so next comes one of the labor intensive parts – block sanding in preparation for paint. It will likely take a month of hard work to prep the body… Continue reading
August 16, 2010

The Missing Bullitt Charger – it’s a lot of work

Arnold continues to make progress. These are the area of restoration that can make the process seem like it will never end, but it won’t be long before this Charger will be ready for the wiring and interior pieces. Continue reading
July 17, 2010

The Missing Bullitt Charger – it is getting closer

Arnold Welch has been hard at work restoring the original Dodge Charger that was used in the movie Bullitt. He has installed the motor, transmission, and shifter; and has gotten the trunk just about complete. The exhaust system should be… Continue reading
April 17, 2010

The Missing Bullitt Charger – still more progress

Here are the latest photos. It is a lot of work. Hours and hours, but it looks to be coming together nicely. Continue reading