by Robert J. Hobaugh, Jr. | Apr 25, 2026 | News
I recently learned that Puerto Rico has many ethnic influences, resources, and political limitations. It began as a territory of the United States in 1898 following the Spanish-American War, and became a commonwealth in 1952. I stayed there in March 2026, to judge an... by Robert J. Hobaugh, Jr. | Jan 5, 2022 | News
I. Introduction. Das Awkscht Fescht, known to English speakers as “The August Festival,” (the “Fescht”) is a three-day show of antique cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors, with sales of antique toys, cars and automobilia. It is also a cultural event in Macungie... by Barry Seel | Oct 1, 2021 | News
I grew up in Ballietsville, down the road from me there was a man that had a field of antique cars. His name was Layton Faust, (Frankie Kemmerers father-in-law) we all called him Pappy Faust. I used to sit in the cars and pretend to be driving somewhere. Pappy took a... by Cliff Maurer | Apr 1, 2021 | News
CLICK HERE TO READ PART 1 OF THIS ARTICLE Last time we talked about early lighting systems and the invention of the electric starter/generator/battery systems. All found in researching why early cars used 6-volt electrical systems. As promised, we will go on from... by Cliff Maurer | Mar 1, 2021 | News
I was trying to find out why early cars had 6 volt electrical systems. I could not find out why the industry started with 6 volt but did find that the switch to 12 volt was caused by increased use of electrical accessories. The only thing I could find is that a wet... by Ontelaunee | Feb 15, 2021 | News
Our local MG club got a message from a former member who was packing up and moving to Florida. As all people in the antique car hobby he had accumulated a significant amount of spares and tools that he wanted to find a new home. Having just put new plugs, wires,...
