I saw on Instagram that Prestone was looking for 90 cars to help ‘em celebrate their 90th anniversary. They wanted to do a rally from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA. I’m in! If you read my previous installment: “The 55’s Daily Carry” you’ll remember The 55 is pretty well prepared for life out on … More Prestone Rally
It’s amazing the difference a new set of tires can make. I used think that tires are tires. If I got a set of 245/50R17 in Brand X they’d feel the same as a set of 245/50R17 in Brand Y, right?? I mean, with the exception of the really high performance tires, I kinda thought … More Angeles Forest Highway
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
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
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 