The trouble with archaeologists is that they seem to be preoccupied with bits of pottery and old statues, most likely because these are things that have survived the ravages of centuries, even millennia, and not completely…
There is an episode of “The Simpsons” in which Bart is faced with a huge dilemma. His father Homer insists that Bart will not be allowed to go to the Crusty the Clown Camp unless he…
In the movie “Back to the Future” when the Doc, who has created his time machine using a DeLorean, is asked by Marty McFly “Why a DeLorean?” the Doc replies “If you’re going to build a…
Just as there are many possibilities in choosing, for example, one rifle with which to travel the world, there are also many possibilities in choosing one’s ideal “shooting wagon”. My own have included Land Rover Series…
If you are looking for a Maserati that is not a Maserati – and yet is designed and built by the Maserati brothers then you’d best look for an O.S.C.A. O.S.C.A. (Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili—Fratelli Maserati…
The name Vosper is synonymous with the best in British boat building and rightly so. They have not only a reputation for quality, but for some of the best aquadynamics one might find on any water…
1962 was a very eventful year; at the 34th Academy Awards “West Side Story” won Best Picture, the first ever Wal-Mart Store opened in Rogers, Arkansas, the world’s first communications satellite named “Telstar” was lauched and was…
There are some distinct similarities between the Japanese and the British. Both are steeped in tradition, both value high levels of workmanship, and both have had a tendency to latch onto a basic design for something…
Amongst the affordable collectible four wheeled creations out there we came across this one today. A 1978 25th Anniversary Chevrolet Corvette which pretty much qualifies as a “Barn Find”. Its not pristine, its well used and…
Back when I was living in the Australian Goldfields my group of shooting friends included some Hungarians who made some of the best salami I’ve ever come across and also a very palatable cherry brandy. So…