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A blog to express my long-time passion for classic machines such as cars, motorcycles, aircraft, and watches.

08/08/2026

Picture of the Day – Jasper Auto Parts.

During my teenage years, one of my favorite activities to do with my dad wasn't playing soccer or going fishing; it was visiting junkyards. All those happy Saturday afternoons spent running around old, rusted cars helped forge the love I feel for obsolete machinery. Casa Eco, the most traditional junk yard in my hometown, in Brazil. In those years, it was easy to come across some interesting cars and bikes from the 1930s, all the way to the 1960s....

During my teenage years, one of my favorite activities to do with my dad wasn’t playing soccer or going fishing; it was visiting junkyards. All those happy Saturday afternoons spent running a…

04/08/2026

My Favorite Quote (of the week).

What is your favorite quote? I always try to keep at least one famous quote at hand. It is kind of satisfying when the opportunity to say something smart comes and you are prepared. Even if it is a borrowed wisdom. For a while, I have been keeping this quote in mind. Some of you might say it comes from Dr....

What is your favorite quote? I always try to keep at least one famous quote at hand. It is kind of satisfying when the opportunity to say something smart comes and you are prepared. Even if it is a…

30/07/2026

Viva España

Four years ago, I wrote a post praising the Argentine victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. I wrote it with a heavy heart after my Brazilian team had failed once again to reach the final. For many Brazilians, it was a bitter pill to swallow to see the Argentines win their third World Cup. The rivalry between the two countries is fierce in almost everything, especially soccer....

Four years ago, I wrote a post praising the Argentine victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. I wrote it with a heavy heart after my Brazilian team had failed once again to reach the final. For man…

20/07/2026

Canadian U-Boat

We are living in strange and perilous times. The usual balance of power between Eastern and Western civilizations has changed, and the line dividing the bad guys from the good guys is becoming blurry. In June 2025, Ukraine launched a massive drone attack against Russian air bases. The operation was called "Spiderweb." Mr. Putin launched Russia into a bloody war when he cowardly invaded Ukraine four years ago, demonstrating to the world that the bad guys are getting even worse....

We are living in strange and perilous times. The usual balance of power between Eastern and Western civilizations has changed, and the line dividing the bad guys from the good guys is becoming blur…

06/07/2026

Norton-Wankel – The Victory of the Underdog.

(Originally published on May 15, 2021) In the 1970s, as Japanese motorcycles began dominating the global market, Norton was merely another legendary British bike brand fighting to stay afloat. Geoff Duke, riding the Works Norton 500cc. Both rider and bike became the World Champions of Moto GP, 1951. A mix of mismanagement and lack of innovation brought the company very close to bankruptcy....

(Originally published on May 15, 2021) In the 1970s, as Japanese motorcycles began dominating the global market, Norton was merely another legendary British bike brand fighting to stay afloat. Geof…

24/06/2026

Brazilian Maverick

In 1973, Ford Brazil introduced the locally built Maverick. At that time, most of our domestic auto industry’s offerings were based on European cars, and consumers were eager for an option 100% rooted in an authentic American vehicle. The gearhead community was excited about the car, which was expected to be a close relative of the Mustang. After the first units left the dealerships, most of this excitement vanished....

In 1973, Ford Brazil introduced the locally built Maverick. At that time, most of our domestic auto industry’s offerings were based on European cars, and consumers were eager for an option 100% roo…

29/05/2026

1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT Lightweight.

The DB4 model, produced from 1958 until 1963, was the car that put Aston Martin firmly in the sports coupe segment and started the iconic look that would define the brand throughout the next decades. If you look closely, styling cues from this car can still be found in modern Aston Martin models. Aston made […] 1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT Lightweight.

The DB4 model, produced from 1958 until 1963, was the car that put Aston Martin firmly in the sports coupe segment and started the iconic look that would define the brand throughout the next decade…

08/05/2026

Catch of the Day – 1972 BMW Bavaria.

I must confess that this series of posts has become quite enjoyable to write. It allows me to dig deep into my endless collection of digital photos and revisit the stories behind each one. These pictures I took in 2016, when I was working as a detailer at the Birchwood Collision Center in Winnipeg. It was my first job in Canada....

I must confess that this series of posts has become quite enjoyable to write. It allows me to dig deep into my endless collection of digital photos and revisit the stories behind each one. These pi…

11/04/2026

Picture of The Day – Downtown Toronto.

A few months ago, I started a series of posts called Catch of the Day, where I shared interesting (at least to me) pictures of cars I found on the streets. But I also love collecting pictures of interesting machines I find on the corners of the internet. Although they have less merit to me since I am not the one who took them, they have, in one way or another, some significance....

A few months ago, I started a series of posts called Catch of the Day, where I shared interesting (at least to me) pictures of cars I found on the streets. But I also love collecting pictures of in…

06/04/2026

James Dean

The love affair between celebrities and motorsports is a well-known fact. For some stars, it looks like their daytime job sole purpose is to provide means for their motorized hobbies. The best examples are Steve McQueen and Paul Newman, who achieved greatness in both acting and racing. Other contemporary examples include Patrick Dempsey, who started as an amateur driver and later became a team manager, and Keanu Reeves, a passionate bike enthusiast who loves riding classic Nortons and is a co-founder of Arch Motorcycles....

The love affair between celebrities and motorsports is a well-known fact. For some stars, it looks like their daytime job sole purpose is to provide means for their motorized hobbies. The best exam…

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