Smokin’ in the rain

Posted on May 22nd, 2011 by Jake Weyer | 1 Comment »

It was a rough day for anything outdoors, but enthusiasts from across the automotive hobby and the state drove their cars through the rain May 22 to take part in the Frankensteiners Spring Meltdown at Broadway Pizza in Elk River.

1968 Ford Torino GT

Posted on May 16th, 2011 by Jake Weyer | No Comments »

Owner: Pat Finn

Location: Monticello, MN

Fun fact: Finn had a new Torino back in ’68. His son bought him this one in 2001.

1967 Ford Mustang convertible

Posted on October 12th, 2010 by Jake Weyer | No Comments »

Owner: Mike Anderson

Location: Coon Rapids, MN

Features: 289ci, four barrel carb, headers and electronic ignition

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Car Craft Summer Nationals 2010

Posted on July 25th, 2010 by Jake Weyer | No Comments »

Car Craft magazine’s annual street-machine event returned to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds July 16-18, drawing thousands of cars and spectators on a steamy, stormy weekend.

A blast from the past

Posted on June 22nd, 2010 by Jake Weyer | 1 Comment »

The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s 37th annual Back to the ’50s weekend June 18-20 featured nearly 12,000 registered street rods, customs and classics and drew more 100,000 spectators to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Car Craft gets political

Posted on August 3rd, 2009 by Jake Weyer | No Comments »

A chat with Car Craft and Hot Rod Publisher Jerry Pitt at the 2009 Summer Nationals.