Living The Dream
I’m a dyed in the wool, motor oil bleedin’, car guy dedicated to the preservation of transportation.
A poor man’s passion of vintage and classic cars, boats and planes. Unique is what I seek.
From 12 years old through the next 50 years, I have bought and sold well past a thousand cars. My first car was a 1953 Buick 3 hole and my last car—well I will never know. I refurbished cars for 40 years and always dreamed of living in an old gas station…be careful what you wish for! Now I’m restoring the ultimate man cave, and who wouldn’t want their own vintage service station?
A Lifetime Love Affair With the Automobile
Lovin’ Cars
From my first car through today I have enjoyed the “hunt” and passing on of automobiles and automobila.
There are few manufacturers I haven’t enjoyed. Although I have often said there were not many redeaming Fiats or Renaults, I would love a Topolino or an R5 Turbo.
I’ve rescued rusted hulks drug out of fields (think Fiat Pininfarina Transformable) and owned “garage kept” low production drivers (think Lotus Elite seriesII).
From Chevy pickups to Mercedes, Jags, and Porsche—I have loved them all. All my loves, like beautiful women, were dates without committments and they’ve always found a new home.
There is one exception … my Jewels.
What’s in Your Barn?
Dedicated to the preservation of transportation.
I buy antique and unique cars, trucks, motorcycles, airplanes, boats, gas station items, bicycles, signs and advertising, and more!
photo by Teddy Pieper @ The 1969 Dodge Daytona Charger Barn Find
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Shhh—These Cars Will Be Future Classics
People often ask me if I had a large amount of money to spend on a car what would I buy. This is my poor boy's short list of fun and unique cars that I can afford to own and enjoy. read more
You Can Live The Dream!
Our historic filling station is in Steptoe, Washington, the heart of the Palouse, and is located 50 miles south of Spokane, Washington on the main highway to WSU (state highway 195) and only 10 miles from Colfax; and an easy commute to Washington State University, WSU, in Pullman Washington. read more
50 Years of Buying Cars Off the Street
Knockin' on doors for 50 years I have been knocking on doors and saying, "hey mister wanna sell your car?" since I was 12 years ... read more
“I want to restore a car!”
If you are a car guy or gal I bet you have met someone who has said that to you. Usually the person wants to do a “father son or ... read more