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HURRAH FOR THE PISTON FOUNDATION AND ITS SCHOLARS!

AUTO JOURNALIST EXTRAORDINAIRE (and another Lithuanian!) Judy Stropus shares information from The Piston Foundation describing its awarding 20 scholarships for 2024 to aspiring auto restoration technicians. This brings the organization’s … Continue reading

July 22, 2024 · 1 Comment

THE HECK, YOU SAY

THE GERMAN term Heckmotor (rear engine) is usually reserved for Porsche and Volkswagen. However, in the 1930s, Mercedes-Benz preceded Volkswagen in offering rear-engine passenger cars to the public. And, as you … Continue reading

April 15, 2014 · Leave a comment