Restoration Blvd. is a monthly column reflecting on the state of the auto parts industry — from the perspective of an automotive enthusiast.

In this case, our automotive enthusiast is author Allen Wright. A life-long gearhead, Wright's first car was a 1928 Model A Ford Rumble Seat Coupe. Since that time, his fleet has included a 1955 Plymouth convertible, a 1959 Plymouth Fury, a 1963 Thunderbird, a 1965 Oldsmobile 442, a 1966 Ford Galaxy 400, and a 1968 Chevelle Super Sport.

His current cars include a 1972 Monte Carlo "all original," a 1977 Corvette (currently in the paint shop), a 1963 Plymouth Super Stock and his new restoration: a 1962 Plymouth Fury Golden Commando. Virtually every evening or weekend he can be found in his beloved garage, working on his current project.

In a professional capacity, Wright has been associated with the automotive industry for the last 35 years.

In his column, Wright reflects on his experiences with the automotive aftermarket on a personal level, commenting on the car shows he attends, the stores where he buys his parts, and even some of the characters that he meets along the way.

Restoration Blvd. highlights from the Automotive Booster Magazine:

• Mopars On the Strip...Or Fear and Loathing in Vegas 2005
• Cruising the International Auto Aftermarket Expo in Tokyo
• A Tale of Vans, Station Wagons, Pickup Trucks and Farm Animals
• Coolant Cocktails and Cool Cars: Restoration Musings from Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week 2004
• Old Parts at Hidden Valley and New Products for Old Cars
• Hot August Nights 2004 and the Chrome Circus
• The Magic of the Number Three
• The Cars Come Home to Roost and a Visit to a Mountain of Stainless
• The Joys of Junkyarding
• A Triumvirate to Start the Year: the L.A. Auto Show, the Pomona Car Show, and the Grand National Roadster Show
• Restorations in Progress and Shopping for Old Parts On-Line
• Old Cars In Pasadena and a New Project: The Golden Commando
• Labor Day Weekend and Two Generations of Car Shows
• The Coming Shortage of Restorable Vehicles
• Musings from the Garage On the Future of the Aftermarket
• Personal Safety — On the Road in the U.S. and Thailand
• Just What Does It Take to Restore a Vehicle? The Four Major Things You Need Before You Start
• GTOs in Australia and Yes Men in Las Vegas
• A Visit to the Route 66 Rendezvous
• It's a Small World After All at Car Shows
• A Perfect Vacation: Junkyard Hopping
• Buying Auto Parts for Your Restoration: Do You Get What You Pay For?
• Spring Cruising and Changing Oil
• New Cars and Old Cars: the 2002 L.A. Auto Show and Working in the Garage
• Post-AAIW 2001 Reflections: Duesenbergs, zMax, Spark Plugs Like Christmas Tree Lights, and a Little Drag Racing
• Doing What You Say You're Going To Do:In Afghanistan and In Bakersfield
• Parts, Piercings, and Lessons Learned In Restorations
• In Praise of the Road Trip
• But Where Do You Park Them All? Musings on the Dangers of Being a Car Guy and Some Corvette History
• If You Drove a Different Car, Would Your Life Be Different? Some Reflections on the Past
• The L.A. Auto Show: How the New Cars Measure Up to the Classics
• Why Is It Worth It To Restore Old Cars?
• Automotive Classics in Paraguay and the Industry Week Shows in Las Vegas
• Buying Auto Parts: Where to Find Price, Quality, and Service
• Reflections on the 25th Year of the Pomona Car Show