Wings, Wheels and Water

Planes, Manes, and Automobiles

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Thanks to the EAA for this news. As a car fan, Mustang Convertible owner and an aviation fanatic. This is a great event to attend.

Saturday, July 5, 2008
Planes, Manes, and Automobiles
This exciting annual event combines two classic examples of American engineering. It pairs P-51 Mustang Warbirds from WWII with a wide selection of Ford Mustang cars. (The event is also open to all other Ford-powered vehicles.)

The event takes place on the grounds of the world-famous EAA AirVenture Museum, which displays a collection of more than 140 immaculate aircraft, including the world’s oldest surviving P-51 Mustang. Throughout the day, rides will be available in a variety of vintage airplanes from the Museum’s acclaimed Pioneer Airport facility.

Outstanding cars will receive trophies and, on a space-available basis, all cars have the chance to ‘pony up’ to a P-51 for a picture. Event registration is $20, which includes Museum admission for all vehicle occupants. If you would like to come and see the show, spectator admission is included in regular Museum admission.

Pre-register through oursecure online registration to reserve your spot!

Or contact – EAA AirVenture Museum, 3000 Poberezny, Oshkosh, WI 54902 :: 920-426-4800

New extras available on collector car policies from American Modern Insurance

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New 2008 Collector Car program options available.

Unused miles rollover into the next policy term from the annual mileage plan. Miles do not expire.

24×7 National Roadside Assistance option increases towing coverage, and adds lock out, flat tire, fuel service and more.

The Safety Glass option waives the deductible for replacing a windshield if there is no other damage.

Add extra Spare Parts coverage up to $10,000

“Nine to Five” option allows driving to work up to twice a week.

Not available in all states. Call for details.

Hot rodding has always been about passion.

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Reprinted with permission from SEMA. Written by Jim Spoonhower, Vice President of Research

It all goes back to the earliest days of the industry when passionate young men met on the dry lake beds to see who could make their car go the fastest. Just talk to any of the icons of hot rodding and you will hear the same story. They were driven to find ways to make their cars go faster, they were hugely competitive and they enjoyed being in the company of other hot rodders. The relationships were so strong that they thought nothing of helping each other out. Push a fellow competitor’s car, loan another hot rodder tools, give another guy parts—it was all part of what the hobby was about.

Here we are, 70 years later, and hot rodding may be more sophisticated, but at its foundation, it’s still basically the same. Granted, speed isn’t quite the strong factor it was, but as you look at hot rods today, they invariably have the right equipment to go fast, even if they never do. People gather here and there across the country to show off their cars, see what others have done with theirs and build relationships. These are people who will invest thousands of hours and tons of money to make their favorite car look just so.

The people involved are still passionate about their cars, so much so that in 2007 they spent $1.06 billion on products for them. It’s a passion that has caused retail sales to increase more than 66% in the last 10 years.