Sunday September 2nd you can see Gumby at the Lime Rock Concours, class C2. Come say hello, we’ll be right at the start of the straight.

Also in our class, Ron’s Bugeye “Goldie!” You’ll see two Bugeyes we built in the same Concours class!

Every Bugeyeguy needs a good wardrobe in their Bug-cave. This is not my clothing closet, nor is it the staff dressing room at Bugeye central (although Russ could use some new jeans!). Instead, this is a photo we received from friends traveling in Northern California who found this unique display in a men’s clothing shop.

Who knew that a Bugeye nose could enjoy such a relaxing retirement, albeit working each day to ensure every item sold comes pre-dusted with primer and surface rust.

I have to confess that I am not happy with the tension in the air these days. Seems like every time I turn on the radio, the world has turned inside out. Nothing is as I once knew it. This week, the Russsians are coming, the Russians are coming! But this time, we invited them. Not much makes sense anymore. So when I meet a guy like Timothy Princehorn (pictured here), it brings me back to a time where I at least had my footing, a time I sorely miss.

Timothy bought this Teal Bugeye from our inventory, flew up here from Tennessee, poured himself into his new car and, for his maiden voyage, headed out today on a five hour soujourn to Syracuse, New York.
Simple. Unencumbered by any news, fake or otherwise. Both sides of the aisle agree. Bugeyes are good for you. Long Bugeye drives are even better. No top. No windows. No A/C. No back-up camera. No problem. It made sense back then. It still makes a lot of sense now.

Thanks Timothy. Thank you for keeping the flame alive. Thanks for diving in. Thanks for living and re-living the simple dream of a boy (or girl) and their sportscar.

(And after a week in Syracuse area with family, Tim heads South to Tennessee in his new Bugeye. That’s a nice summer drive!)

Meet “Dino” (circa 1970), a devoted dog who would routinely jump in dad’s Bugeye and spend hours waiting for him to come home. Dad was in the military and stationed overseas, which left Dino longing. Now, about 50 years later, dad has bought our Bugeye “Rose” this week (our 226th sold, below), to celebrate those days, and a passion for these cars that that will never die.

Congratulations Tom! Enjoy your new Bugeye!

Bud’s Florida Keys Bugeye (purchased here) was flooded in the last hurricane, and he didn’t want to take any chances this season when he headed North, so this time he left his car in a waterproof bag. The car is shown here in Florida garage, on a strip of Florida real estate within sight of both the Ocean and The Gulf.

I am a bit worried the car will be knee-deep in mildew and sea monkeys when he opens the bag this fall (probably should have a vent) but the photo is wonderful as it invites many captions. Please send us your favorite, and we will post them here. All I can think of is the little desiccant pouches that come in my vitamins. I hope Bud threw in about 100 of them!

Best caption? From Dan C…. “What temp do you set the oven on again?”
Thanks Dan!