Category Archives: Cars and bits

Muscle cars

Posted on November 22, 2020 by JJS

A very good Venezuelan friend of mine at Villanova University in Pennsylvania had one of those GTO’s. We shared it a lot and I can guarantee we did burn some rubber as our US friends would say. I am incapable … Continue reading →

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Souvenir 1973

Posted on May 19, 2020 by JJS

I saw one of those classic car restauration program a couple of days ago and this one was about a 60’s Chevrolet Corvair and I remembered I was the co-owner of one in 1973 whilst living in the suburbs of … Continue reading →

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Turtle outing

Posted on May 17, 2020 by JJS

As planned, I went for a leisurely drive around this afternoon. Took it slowly and enjoyed the fresh air and warm sun. Met up with an old Peugeot 203 at a traffic light and we both admired each other’s car.

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A turtle named Amelie

Posted on May 6, 2020 by JJS

Funny enough that is the name of my classic 40 years old green buggy. Turtle because of the fairly low speeds I can travel with it as well as the colour. Amelie, why not? Anyway, on my extensive to do … Continue reading →

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Retromobile 2021

Posted on May 5, 2020 by JJS

I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend in Paris earlier this year to meet up my friends and go to the RetroMobile exhibit. I am going to plan going there again next year.  

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No fun

Posted on March 30, 2020 by JJS

It cannot be fun driving around the Arc de Triomphe in these conditions. It has be be rush hour with cars everywhere, foot down and only look to your right because of the priority to the right. The cars coming … Continue reading →

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Souvenir 2019

Posted on March 2, 2020 by JJS

June 13th & 14th Le Mans 24h Who says it is all about racing cars There is a common denominator

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Le Mans 24h News

Posted on March 1, 2020 by JJS

The list of participants for the 2020 edition has been announced

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Retromobile

Posted on February 4, 2020 by JJS

If there is no strike I shall be in the train approaching Paris at this time in 48 hours. I am currently planning what to do apart from the Retromobile exhibition itself. Some shopping for sure and there must be … Continue reading →

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WRC Monte Carlo Rally

Posted on January 23, 2020 by JJS

  It is this time of year again. The actual Rally started today. I am watching it live on eWRC. Something exciting to do for the next 3 days. I simply cannot understand how the co-pilots actually cope.     … Continue reading →

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