New, Used, or NOS – How It Matters To You.
From Matt, We are often asked what the best buy is between new, used, or NOS (new old stock). The short answer is that NEW is the best bet in almost every case.-New- New…
Next Stop: Prima Brakes!
So, once again I'm thrilled to introduce one of my creations for the Fiat 124... And it's sure to bring the world of classic Fiats to a screeching halt, being modest!"What's that?!" you say?…
The Wheels of Progress
So you, my faithful readers, get to have a first peek at one of the projects I have been feverishly working on here at the VAS labs...Now, just look REEEEAAAALLL close. Yeah, real close...Try…
And Now for Something Completely Different…
Spring appears to be upon us, and I thought I would share some of the fruit (pun!) of another couple of hobbies of mine.Photography and horticulture.Now, believe me, I was surprised to see my…
An Interview on the Fiat 124 Spider
Recently, Tim, the publisher of a popular publication on vintage autos, contacted VAS about contributing to an upcoming article on the Fiat 124. Of course, it's thrilling to hear of a feature on the…
Keeping it Stock?
Briefly, I want to build on my recent post about the history of the Fiat group (Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, etc.), and their innovative spirit...Andy and the VAS Turbo X1/9 w/ Programmable EFII often…
Thoughts On Fiat
Hey friends!I've been busy with a ton of new projects. I have some very exciting things in the works for my fellow enthusiasts, and this kind of progress has got me thinking. I thought…
That… Is a Lot of Wheels
As you can probably tell, our first shipment from world famous wheel manufacturer XXR just came in!I have to say, I'm kind of proud right now. These custom cut wheels were the fruit of…
Real World Compression Ratios
From Andy, There has been a lot of talk about compression ratios and how much is too much. I've done extensive research and built numerous motors, and would like to offer the following as…
Taking Your Car to a Shop?
From Jerry, Are you taking your car to a shop? Read this first.We have the pleasure of selling to a number of reputable shops that have long-established expertise working on Italian cars. Sadly, not…