The word "speedster" is an American term used to describe a purpose-built go-fast car built for fun and adventure. However, names for similar vehicles often vary by country and continent. Take, for instance, the United Kingdom and its collection of runabouts, speed cars, and specials. Today we'll look at two that were recently offered on Bring a Trailer.

The year 2024 was a whirlwind of newsy events, and 2025 continues on the same wild path. My news is that I'm writing a new book and digitizing Classic Speedsters as well.

Plus, I have a new website. All of this and more will be covered, so read on, speedster friends...

Good news, speedster fans! There's a big car event coming, another great auction soon, and I've written another book!

News about this and more in this current post. Read on!

Ever wonder about the heroics performed with automobiles at the beginning of the twentieth century? Who were these people that did that? Who were these people that adventured in cars? What did they accomplish? And what happened to them?

Mark Dill has written a book that highlights a singular event in an aging racer's life, a race that would crown him "Master Driver of the World." In this episode, we look at that man and we review Mark Dill's book.

In holiday times we focus on our families. But what if a car is considered part of one's family?

We'll revisit a man and his Speedster in this episode to tease out some larger truths...

Imagine that you've got a little car, a giant killer on hills. Something that makes grown racers cry when they see you unload your Speedster at the weekend event. Yes, friends, of course it's a Speedster, a Porsche 356 Speedster, no less!

Let's take a look at one whose heyday was during the 1970s...

My previous post highlighted several Ford Model T speedsters, all of them outstanding. This episode is mostly about speedsters other than Model T’s: some seen on the show field, some spotted in dealer tents, and then there were those at the auction. But I also spoke with someone who saw a Mercury-bodied T speedster and the swap meet, and I finally located a photo of it!

Read on, speedster fans….

Hershey 2023—the cars, the parts, the people—thousands of each category swarmed the Hersheypark complex in central Pennsylvania during the hot and sunny week of October 2-6. The annual AACA Fall Meet never disappoints, and this one was no exception. And, it had Model T speedsters to show and buy! What’s not to like about that?

Speedsterism is alive and well! The market for speedsters has been on a boil lately: spectacular new models keep showing up, while classic examples are changing hands left and right. This post will peek at the thriving Model T speedster market. Plus: some news about my book signing at the annual AACA Hershey Fall meet!

September for me has been a busy month of travels to concours and an auto show, and it culminates in my annual trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania and the AACA’s Hershey Fall Nationals meet. I’m giving a talk at Hershey, picking up an award, and will be trolling the field for a speedster. Will I see you there?