Example Articles - Cars
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Art on the Move-The XKSS Story
Part 1 – Exclusive interviews with those intimately familiar with a famed Jaguar XKSS
Jaguar Journal May/June 2022
The idea for this two-part story grew out of the discovery of the original artwork of one of the most famous Jaguars in history: the XKSS owned by Steve McQueen. His "daily driver," or some may claim, "daily racer," is now on permanent display in the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles for all to admire. However, only a few alive today have seen some of these decades-old images associated with this Jaguar.
Part 1 traces the history of McQueen's XKSS from the personal perspective of the individuals associated with it, including information and images graciously provided by Steve's wife at the time, Neile Adams McQueen. There are numerous articles about the XKSS and even this specific one, chassis 713. So the basic facts are there. However, the human-interest side has seldom been explored . . . until now.
Art on the Move - Car Art
Part 2 – Exclusive interviews with those intimately familiar with a famed Jaguar XKSS
Jaguar Journal May/June 2022
This second part describes the factors involved in commissioning 'car art,' which is a very personal thing. Photos expose reality, but art can convey emotions and memories that cannot be expressed through the exactness of the lens. Several artists explain what you should know beforehand.
The Model A Ford Runs (Away) Again - Ford Restorer Magazine, November/December 2009
The buzz surrounding the July 2009 release of the movie Public Enemies
has rekindled interest in gangster stories and the beautiful cars of the
1930s. Starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, the action thriller portrays
one of the country's wildest periods in outlaw bank robberies,
escapes and car chases. What few will realize is that the actual escape car
Dillinger drove in making one of his getaways from the FBI is in the
movie. This article depicts the story behind that legendary getaway car.
Getting Satisfaction -
The dos and don'ts of obtaining quality repair and restoration services -Jaguar Journal May/June 2018
Mick Jagger could "get no satisfaction," but realistically, there's an outside
chance he may have had something
else in mind besides car repair shops.
How satisfied have you been when
repairing or restoring your Jaguar?
Based on recent interviews and other
sources, most Jaguar owners are very
satisfied, particularly when obtaining
warranty services on new vehicles with
dealers. But the exceptions to the
rule – the horror stories – dominate
discussions at Jaguar club meetings
and events.
This article describes key steps to take
before, during and after repair and
restoration services. Many of these
recommendations are common sense.
But even seasoned car aficionados
may be surprised by some of the
information. The article also covers
some of the steps shops use to
minimize clashes with customers. Just
as there are shops from hell, there are
also customers from hell.