CARLISLE, Pa. – The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals have held court at the Carlisle, Pa., Fairgrounds since 1991. 50 years before that, the first Willys rolled off the assembly line and since then, generations have enjoyed a very special lifestyle with … More
Military Vehicles News
German WWII bomber – the ‘Flying Pencil’ – is raised from English Channel
LONDON – The Royal Air Force Museum successfully recovered a German bomber June 10 that had been shot down over the English Channel during World War II. The aircraft, nicknamed the Luftwaffe’s “flying pencil” because of its narrow fuselage, came … More
Bringing home a ‘barn find’
Tips to preparing a ‘barn find’ project vehicle for the road By Steve Turchet A question that many vintage vehicle owners are often asked about their vehicles (besides “is it hard to find parts for?” and “what is it … More
Federal budget cuts grounding air shows
If you are hoping to see the Navy Blue Angels or Air Force Thunderbirds in action this summer, you won’t find them. Federal budget cuts that eliminated military flying acts triggered the cancellation of dozens of air shows, meaning … More
Risky Business: WWII bomber to be salvaged off UK coast
A famous — and rare — German World War II bomber nicknamed “the flying pencil” has spent decades submerged in the English Channel after being shot down in the Battle of Britain. Now, divers are braving dangerous tides to bring … More
ALCAN: Long-distance convoying in an HMV
by Jeff Rowsam The historic military vehicle (HMV) hobby is seeing a change from its traditional, static events where stationary displays of restored military vehicles are the mainstay. More and more, owners are expressing interest in driving their HMVs. … More
Rare collection of WWII, HMVs up for public auction
Military vehicle enthusiasts, listen up! Government Liquidation, the exclusive sales channel for Defense Department surplus, will be auctioning a collection of antique vehicles on behalf of the Jack Braton Tomlin Trust. A total of 24 vehicles, built from the 1940s … More
Wisconsin-built, UK-driven: FWDs Still Rolling!
by Scott Smith The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company, more often than not known simply as Four Wheel Drive or FWD, was founded in 1909 in Clintonville, Wisconsin. The company name wasn’t originally the one which would become well known … More
World-famous WWII Air-Cooled VW collection on display at Funfest
EFFINGHAM, Ill. – Mid America Motorworks, Air-Cooled Volkswagen aftermarket parts and accessories company, will display rare and unique WWII style vehicles at Funfest for Air-Cooled VW 2013. A selection from the world-famous collection of Dr. Mac Jones will make the … More
Wisconsin Senate to address pro-hobby HMV bill
A bill to enhance the rights of military vehicles collectors has finally been introduced into the Wisconsin State Legislature. It is now officially 2013 Senate Bill 110. We have a Senate Committee Hearing tentatively scheduled for April 11. The hobby needs each and … More