There I am, minding my own business at the North American International Auto Show – The NAIAS – when I see my co-worker and friend @Mariatalkschevy walking over to me with a few people in tow. She says: “This is Jeff. I think he can help you.” The woman introduced herself and proceeded to tell me … More 65 Corvette Barn Find
Every car-guy loves a good road-trip. So when my brother told me my niece was having her birthday at Water-World in Denver, I knew I had to drive the 55 out to Colorado. I had been dying to do a road-trip ever since I had co-hosted the Hot Rod Power Tour with my buddy Clarence … More Colorado Road Trip
I can’t believe its January already. That means it’s time for me to pack up my winter clothes and head out to the Motor City for the biggest auto show of the season – Detroit – The North American International Auto Show. The Super Bowl of auto shows. It’s in the Motor City… It’s where … More NAIAS 2016
I just got back from spending the holidays with my family in Colorado. I was stuck with them up in the mountains for two weeks. It was awesome! They’ve got a place up in Keystone – it’s a ski resort at just over 9200 ft in the Colorado Rockies. My Pop and I arrived while … More The Drive Home
Here’s the story of how I got my 55. When I decided to get rid of my old Corvette, I started looking for another station wagon. I used to have a 1968 Impala 4-door wagon. I painted it blue with yellow flames and dropped a fire-breathing 468/T400 into it. I love wagons. They’re cool, they … More How I got the 55
I’ve been pretty excited to see the new 2016/Gen6 Camaro for awhile now. The Gen5 was a big hit. My friend Steve has been wanting a Gen5 1LE since they were reintroduced a few years ago. But since Chevy announced they were introducing a new Gen6 Camaro in 2016, he’s had to wait to get … More 2016 Camaro
I just got back from SEMA 2015 a couple weeks ago. If you don’t know what SEMA is, it’s the Specialty Equipment Market Association. Basically, it’s the biggest car show in the world… And it’s closed to the general public. That’s right, you’re not invited. It’s only open to people within the industry. And it’s … More SEMA / George Barris
Hi there. My name is Jeff Thisted, and this is my story about me and my 1955 Chevy… I drive a 1955 Chevy 210 Handyman station wagon. It’s my daily driver, and my only car. First of all I’m a car-guy. I love cars, all cars, but I’m partial to Chevy. I’ve owned a few over … More A little about me & my cars…
I Drive a 55 