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Mechanical functions restored, we were finally able to bask in the beautiful design of the DS Convertible.

Even though I attend a variety of car events over the course of a summer, my two biggest priorities are the Oakbrook Father's Day Car...

Citroen SM is one of those iconic cars from my childhood. The car's party piece is a three position hydraulic suspension that allows it...

Black was one of the rarest colors for the Citroen SM. It's a shame, because black looks so good on its flowing lines. It has a bit of a...

The original Mini Cooper had quite a run from 1959 all the way up til 2000! Our 1998 model was the last of the series, known as a MK7...

We did our homework before purchasing this Citroen 2CV. Like all old cars, these like to rust and it does not take long for serious...

My Uncle Jim Oles has a thing for French cars, it seems. Perhaps it's the unique blend of innovative and unusual engineering coupled with...

This 1973 Citroen DS Convertible represents the pinnacle of French engineering and design. A Citroen DS is featured at MoMA and numerous...

This car has the longest history with the Oles family. Some of my favorite childhood memories of the car are when Jim would drive it over...

Triumph TR10 Estate Project

Update post of the current Oles Garage fleet.

The classic car hobby has always been strong in my family, as far back as my Grandfathers on both sides: Stanley Oles Sr. and Clayton...

Welcoming a new car into the Oles Family Garage is always a special occasion. This particular car has been on my mind since my friend...

After 6 years of wrenching, waiting for parts, spending lots of money, switching tuners and finally getting results, I am so pleased with...

I cannot thank my Father and Uncle Jim enough for all the help they have provided on car projects (and all projects!) over the years. I...

After a month of driving the Traction Avant around in November and getting to know its quirks and features, we brought it into the shop...

Citroen SMs are a complicated car with exotic engineering for their time. Pretty much everyone we know that owns an SM currently owns or...

When I first purchased my 240SX, the handling was terrible. The car was "slammed" on coil overs. Although the car looked good low, the...

When I purchased my car, it came equipped with an aftermarket rear differential - the Tomei 2-way LSD. A popular choice for drifting, the...

This is one of the instances where the sins of the previous owner came back to haunt me. I was never happy with the suspension stance and...