Welcome to Bernard's Personal Pages!
The Web pages here are of the personal kind. Featured are vehicles that I own or owned; most of them are 'different' in one way or the other. They all have a special place in my heart.
You'll also find essays I wrote; some of them you might find boring, others interesting, some politically incorrect. It's a work in progress, started late in life, but it'll grow as I grow older.
You've been warned, now feel free to enjoy!
Cars, Motorcycles, and Related Stuff
- My '63 Volkswagen Beetle.
"Keefer" has been a trusted family member for many years. An unrestored survivor with original California black license plates, he is more than just a car! - My one-of-a-kind CAN-AM "Gullwing" race car trailer.
Made in 1968 for famous race car driver Denis Hulme of McLaren fame.
Still wearing its original California black license plate, I lovingly restored it to its former glory. - My Spec Miata SCCA road race car.
When the best is just good enough. - My rotary-powered Mazda RX-2 Coupe.
A 1972 model with California blue plates that I bought for $530 early in 2007, needing some TLC. What was I thinking? Oh, well . . . watch me turning it into a $10K car, slowly, and on a tight budget. - My '64 BMW R69S motorcycle. (A work in progress)
"King of the Road" and one of my all-time favorites. I bought it for $4,120 with an empty engine case early in July of 2007, knowing that the engine alone would cost me at least another $5000.
Find out why . . . - Not Wanted: New Cars.
My thoughts on why I feel buying a new car is . . . uhhh . . . not so smart. - Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.
Being surrounded by drop-dead georgeous cars on a daily basis, Bill and I are members of a small group of excentrics who once in a while like to endulge in reverse snobism when it comes to our personal cars.
Don't judge a book by its cover! - My '62 Volvo PV544 Sport. (A work in progress)
Awaken from the dead, this is my very own "scary car." Yes, it's true: old Volvos never die.
Read its story here . . .- SU Air Cleaner Conversion. Converting your $100 air cleaners to accept $15 elements.
- My '95 BUELL S2 Thunderbolt Signature Series # 307/1399
It's more than "just" a motorcycle, it's a piece of art! - BUELL Motorcycles -- A Lesson in Corporatism.
The rise and fall of the BUELL Motorcycle Company. My thoughts on how Harley-Davidson managed to destroy an American icon.
Other Stuff
- My one-of-a-kind MERLIN.
A titanium fixed-gear bicycle like no other! - My Bianchi B.o.S.S..
A single speed bicycle to drool over! - Whuzzup? English! (A work in progress)
My critical but realistic look at today's English as our nation's first language. Funny or sad?
You be the judge. - My Martin 000-28EC Guitar.
The magnificient acoustic guitar that carries Eric Clapton's signature. - Meet Grandpa!
If you're into scary movies, nightmares and horror, I dare you to meet Grandpa! - Farewell, Old Friend!
Remembering Kat, my beloved cat.
