Stefan Legat in Austria

Stefan Legat is a collector/dealer in Austria. He and I have never met, but have done business together in the past. I was so close to his place that I had to stop and say hello. He and his wife were very gracious to allow us to visit them on their day off and show […]

Obersalzberg-Kehlsteinhaus-Eagle’s Nest

Everyone has a bucket list. The trip to Obersalzberg was on mine. So while on vacation in Austria and the Czech Republic I knew I wanted to slip over the border from Salzburg into Germany to see the Eagle’s Nest. I encourage everyone to go. If you only get to one place, Salzburg and Obersalzberg […]

Austria at Camo

Just outside of Vienna is the business called Camo. Guenter Ctortnik is the owner whom I have known for a long time. It was good to see him again, this time in his country. Around the first bend. Parts strewn about. He ran out of shelf space. NOS pedestal lights for the 1/2 track. A […]

Robert’s Collection

My close friend Erwin knows Robert. Robert has one of the largest collections in Europe. It is private, not available to the public. These photos are only a partial glimpse of them, and none are for sale. I was privileged enough to be invited in for a private showing one afternoon. An original long wheelbase […]

Pumpkin Maneuvers 2016

This year we combined two annual events into one. The Prior Lake Maneuvers hosted by Mike and Pam Dyer was cancelled Labor Day weekend so we combined that event with our October Pumpkin Patrol for Prior Lake Pumpkin Maneuvers 2016!  The Convoy begins … I counted 21 vehicles this year. Convoying through the Minnesota countryside […]

2016 MVPA National Convention – Pleasanton, CA

The MVPA’s 41st annual Convention was held this year in Pleasanton, California, August 11-13th.  The Military Vehicle Collectors of California hosted the event at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Over 200 historic military vehicles were displayed, including over 30 Dodges, half-tracks, tanks, PBR, Higgins LCVP, and many more. My employee, Dan and I were in attendance. Here are some of the photos taken […]