Automotive

« Newer Older »

More Stories

Reconstructing history

BY MIKE BERRY, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 17 at 6:10 a.m.

"I've collected World War I stuff since I was 16 years old," David O'Neal said.

You don't know jack about fuel

Dec. 17 at 12:05 a.m.

Dear Tom and Ray:

Mustang sanctuary

BY MIKE BERRY, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 10 at 6:11 a.m.

At first glance, you would guess that Earl Lauer is a dyed-in-the-wool Mustang guy. His current fleet includes three classic Mustangs and he sold a fourth not long ago.

Part with the parts, if you can

Dec. 10 at 12:05 a.m.

Dear Tom and Ray:

Wichitan refurbishes a 1968 GTO as tribute to stepfather

BY MIKE BERRY, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 3 at 6:36 a.m.

Doug Patten made his mark in auto restoration bringing the classic 1966-67 Pontiac GTOs back to life after hours in his garage in Leoti. But when he had the chance to buy a copy of the completely restyled '68 GTO convertible, he recognized what a significant car it was, so he grabbed it and stashed it in one corner of his shop, always meaning to restore it.

A lifetime of perfecting the upholstery craft

BY MIKE BERRY, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 3 at 6:36 a.m.

My thanks to Karen Matz Thompson who wrote to us recently to point out the correct spelling of her late father's name. His amazing handiwork showed up in a recent story about Lynn Moore's collection of 1932 Fords.

Car calendar (Dec. 3)

Dec. 3 at 6:32 a.m.

* Jan. 20-22: Starbird-Devlin Rod & Customs Charities Car Show, Century II. Call Carl at 316-755-2198.

Front drive remains on back burner

Dec. 3 at 12:04 a.m.

Dear Tom and Ray:

Two cars help satisfy a Mo-Par lover's desire for the good old days

BY MIKE BERRY, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 26 at 6:40 a.m.

Doug Marshall says there's one challenge that faces every fan of high performance 1960s vintage Dodges and Plymouths.

How can a fire just vanish?

Nov. 26 at 12:05 a.m.

Dear Tom and Ray:

Tough to top four Deuces

BY MIKE BERRY, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 22 at 9:59 a.m.

Lynn Moore has owned a lot of cars in his time, and if you have some time to spare, he can tell you an entertaining tale about almost every one of them. Like the ones he bought and never quite got home, selling them before they could be tucked away in a garage for rebuilding.