Markku Jaakkola

Markku Jaakkola

1973 Chrysler New Yorker Crash in Madison Heights

Looks like I need to clarify some wrong information that has been floating around the internet and respond to some of you that have been sending me emails.Yesterday, on Wednesday 7/17/2025 , I decided to take my 1973...

Steering Wheel Restoration using Eastwood Products

Steering Wheel Restoration using Eastwood Products

When I got my 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible project it came with a "Crestliner" model (optional) steering wheel. It happens to be one of my favorite steering wheels of all time, so Thanks Marty for including it!...

2024 Detroit Concours – Cancelled!

2024 Detroit Concours – Cancelled!

Hagerty has announced that one of the coolest car show´s in Metro Detroit has been cancelled for 2024. Although, I think the idea of bringing the show to City of Detroit was great on paper, it looks like...

Fresno, California : Turner's Auto Wrecking

Fresno, California : Turner's Auto Wrecking

I am spending the month of October at my  brother's in California, so I thought it was time to finally visit Turner's Auto Wrecking which is about 3 hour drive from my brother's. I have knows about Turner's...

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About Me

Markku Jaakkola

Blogger & Traveler

Hello & welcome to my blog. In 2012 I moved to Detroit area from Finland with only one suitcase with me. Since then, I have been exploring the Detroit´s classic car scene. The purpose of this blog is to share my adventures in the Motor City with you.

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