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

Frank Oles
Sep 26, 20232 min read


1957 Mercedes 190SL
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...

Frank Oles
Sep 26, 20232 min read


1960 Triumph TR10 Estate Wagon
Triumph TR10 Estate Project

Frank Oles
Jan 31, 20233 min read


Oles Garage Car Collection 2023
Update post of the current Oles Garage fleet.

Frank Oles
Jan 31, 20238 min read


Geneva Commons Show 2022
This car show was a new event for us this year, and although the weather did not play in our favor, we had a good time nonetheless. With...

Frank Oles
Jun 27, 20221 min read


Father's Day Car Show 2022
We have enjoyed visiting this Father's Day Car Show at Oakbrook Mall for the last 15 years or more. This year was incredibly special...

Frank Oles
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Westmont Cruise Night June 2022
On my wife Cindy's suggestion, we decided to ride our Schwinn Stingray bicycles to the local Westmont weekly cruise night gathering....

Frank Oles
Jun 17, 20222 min read


Bloomington Gold 2022
Back in Bloomington! My Father and I have been regular attendees of this Corvette show since the early 90s. Arguably, the show was at its...

Frank Oles
Jun 12, 20222 min read


Oles Garage Car Collection 2022
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...

Frank Oles
Feb 11, 20226 min read


1990 Nissan GTR Bee R 324R 7610
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...

Frank Oles
Feb 4, 20223 min read


1992 Nissan 240SX Summary
After 6 years of wrenching, waiting for parts, spending lots of money, switching tuners and finally getting results, I am so pleased with...

Frank Oles
Dec 31, 20214 min read


Oles Garage: Tools & Talent
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...

Frank Oles
Dec 30, 20211 min read


Lake Forest Car Show 2021
My sister Theresa told us about a car show that was happening in downtown Lake Forest near her house. Fellow Citroen enthusiast Gary B....

Frank Oles
Oct 9, 20212 min read


Geneva Concours 2021
After attending the Geneva Concours for over a decade, we finally had the honor of displaying not one but TWO of our Citroens at this...

Frank Oles
Aug 27, 20213 min read


Traction Avant Update 2021
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...

Frank Oles
Aug 10, 20214 min read


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

Frank Oles
Jul 29, 20213 min read


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

Frank Oles
Jul 8, 20202 min read


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

Frank Oles
Jul 8, 20202 min read


Wheel Fitment Hell
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...

Frank Oles
Jul 7, 20206 min read


The Type X Look, Stage 2
The plan in spring was to give my 240 a fresh, drivable look for summer 2020. Unfortunately, Covid-19 has thrown a wrench into my plans...

Frank Oles
Jul 7, 20205 min read
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