By John S. Fackre I purchased my 1966 Charger on Nov. 13, 1970, only 3 months after beginning my first full time job as an industrial designer, after graduating with a Bachelors of Industrial design degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, in May of the same year. When I was about 1⁄2 way through […]
Category Archives: Car Collecting
A Trip to the Bayport Aerodrome
An Insight into Blending A Love of Motorized Transit by Althea Travis Another summer trip done with collaborative effort, was the trip to the Bayport Aerodrome. GNYR was joined by members of the Model A Ford Club and hosted by Bill Clifford, GNYR member, and a Model A Club member, and Early Flyer Frank Licari. […]
1973 Mercury Montego GT
by Jack Fisher This month’s cover car belongs to 26 year GNYR member Jack Fisher, who with his wife, Marguerite live in Lynbrook “USA” NY. Jack is a retired auto shop teacher who taught at the Automotive High School in Brooklyn, and has 30 years teaching experience. Jack received the Montego as a 60th birthday […]
1929 Marquette Model 365 Sport Coupe
by Sal Canzoneri When a fellow teacher told me of an old car in a garage in Amityville, I jumped on my little Honda and went out to look at it. The guy told me it was a Buick, and as I lifted up the hood side curtain, I could see, cast in the engine […]
The GNYR Went to the Bayport Aerodrome
by Artie Finnegan The Greater New York Region attended a very interesting meet at the Bayport Aerodrome on Sunday July 27 TH … GNYR member Bill Clifford had his Brunner-Winkle Bi-plane out on the taxi way, and was puttering around the hanger area in his 1905 Reo one cylinder. In addition we had 25 GNYR […]
1936 Dodge Brothers 4 Four Door Touring Sedan
by Milan Sharik This month’s Cover Car is a lovely 1936 Dodge Brothers 4 Door Touring Sedan. Milan bought acquired the car in about 1983 from a friend of his in the hobby. Milan’s friend had a Model A and Model T Ford and the Dodge. Milan had always admired the Dodge and mentioned to […]
A 1966 Speaks
By Paul Parnes Hi guys, I’m a 1966 Chevy C-20, 3/4 ton Pickup. My heart is a 283 cid engine and my soul is a 4 speed on the floor. I was born in Flint, Michigan, as a cab and chassis. Then a Utility Body was put on because my first owner had a nursery […]
Hershey Report – 2013
By Artie Finnegan Words can’t describe Hershey: If you think it’s candy. It probably is (as long as it has four wheels and is real greasy, or over shiny take your choice). The other thing about Hershey is the weather; it can be picture perfect, windy, cold, damp, wet and wetter. Other than the year […]
1980 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
by Jerry Docair Malkes The Celica was the first Japanese model to claim the World Rally Championship crown. I was always in love with the styling of this Toyota from its conception in 1970 to its demise in 2005. The last car was produced at the end of April 2006 with seven variations or generations […]
Fifth Annual First Responders Recognition Day
Text and photos by GNYR Florida Correspondent – Martin Goffe On Sunday, October 13th, First Responders Recognition Day was observed for the fifth consecutive year at West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Station 7. Since October is National Fire Prevention Month, this recognition is held on the second Sunday of October honoring all first responders: firefighters […]