RIP James Garner 1928-2014

It is with some sadness that we report that noted actor, racer and all around nice guy James Garner passed away this weekend of natural causes at the age of 86.  Garner's first big break in the acting world was as the lead in the TV series Maverick, but as gearheads we will forever remember his breakout as the lead in the 1966 film Grand Prix.  Most of the other actors in the movies were only willing to drive the cars at low speeds or flat out refused to do anything other than towed shots, but Garner discovered he had a knack for high speed driving and he developed a fascination with racing that continued for many years.

DT Tinsel Towncar Feature: The Cars of the Rockford Files

The Daily Turismo is proud to announced a new special feature - the Tinsel Towncar - where we feature our favorite cars from TV and Movies, not the actual show cars, but a reasonable facsimile that you can buy for cheap! Our first feature is of the cars of the Rockford Files; the Universal Studios/Roy Huggins production that ran for 6 series and helped make a legend out of the 2nd generation Firebird.