From 1969 to 1976 Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8th, 1935 – August 16th, 1977) performed 837 consecutive sold out shows in Las Vegas, Nevada, selling $43.7 million in show tickets for 2.5 million guests at what was the International Hotel and then from 1971 the Hilton Hotel which had the biggest showroom in Vegas (he would perform…
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Batman 75: To the Batcave!
The Caped Crusader or Dark Knight known as Batman was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and first appeared way back in May 1939 in Detective Comics #27. So 2014 is a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Batman and I couldn’t be happier than to join in on the party as Batman is by far…
Mad Max “Pursuit Special” – The Original V8 MFP Interceptor
OK there is no secret about my passion for the Mad Max movies. My 2011 blog: Mad Max…time to hit the fury road! is one I constantly update with new information on the upcoming Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) starring Tom Hardy and of course stories, photos and my own experiences with the original Mel Gibson movies:…
Ford Rouge Factory Classics
When you do a tour of the famous Ford Rouge Factory in Dearborn, Michigan you enter a Legacy Gallery at the welcome centre that contains some of the classic Ford cars of years gone by. The cars are beautifully restored and were once all produced at the very factory they are now displayed within. These cars follow the early lineage of Ford motor…
Stainless Steel Classics
During a visit to the Western Reserve Historical Society Museum in Cleveland, Ohio I was very impressed by the Crawford Auto Aviation Collection they have on display there. The collection includes over 140 antique vehicles plus aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles, boats and carriages! For me some of the most unique vehicles they had there were 3 stainless steel bodied…
Detroit’s Abandoned Packard Automotive Plant
In my previous blog I discussed the abandoned buildings of Detroit along with the renewal of the city and the great signs of recovery in certain areas. Of the abandoned sites dotted all around the city the most colossal one is the old Packard Automotive Plant. This is a place you have to see to believe! This was once a state of…
North vs. South – The Dakota’s that is!
North and South Dakota in the far north of the United States have some of the most wondrous scenery in the country. The Great Plains, National Grasslands and The Badlands to name a few. They are also some of the least populated states. I was recently in the Dakota’s and here are just a few…
In the footsteps of The Blues Brothers
One of my favourite movies from the 1980’s is the cult classic The Blues Brothers. The movie was directed by John Landis and starred John Belushi as “Joliet” Jake Blues (John was born in Chicago in 1949. Sadly he died in Hollywood in 1982. Far too young at just 33) and Dan Akroyd (a Canadian born in Ottawa in 1952) as Elwood…
LeMay – America’s Car Museum
July 11th, 2012 The LeMay – America’s Car Museum opened in Tacoma, Washington in June 2012 and is dedicated to America’s love with the automobile. The museum is housed within an amazing looking building of shining metal with a huge wood framed interior. The cars inside are equally as shiny! The inspiration behind this museum…
Mad Max…time to hit the Fury Road!
Welcome to a tribute to my favourite Australian movie: Mad Max. A great movie that spawned 2 sequels and a soon to be 4th installment. Its heroes, villains and road battles using classic Aussie muscle cars have ensured Mad Max has a cult like following not only in my homeland, but also in the US, Europe and Japan. I first saw the original movie at the…
Portlandia….bacon doughnuts and the “Spruce Goose”
July 25th, 2011 Portland, Oregon Once again I found myself at the dingy Seattle Greyhound bus terminal for an early morning departure, this time to spend four days in and around the city of Portland, Oregon. Thankfully the bus left on time for the 4 hour trip (including stops). Breakfast consisted of a $0.99 breakfast burrito at a truck stop in Centralia, Washington…..not…
The Red, White and Blue
JULY 4th, 2011 Independence Day A day to celebrate US independence from the British in 1776. July 4th was the day the Declaration of Independence was approved, but legally the separation of the US colonies actually happened on July 2nd! The day is a public holiday and traditionally is celebrated with BBQ’s and fireworks. All these…
Deano In America 