Former Journal Advocate staffer Bud Wells has published his latest book, “2,600 Cars and Dog Sleds.”
Mr. Wells was a newspaper reporter for 67 years with both the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Post and is well known among Colorado car enthusiasts.
Exploring the roads less traveled and the highways that wind through the majestic Rocky Mountains and beyond, 2,600 Cars and Dog Sleds is more than just a book, it’s Wells’ journey.
Born in Ray, Colorado to car dealers Dale and Lena Wells, Bud attended Sterling High School, where he met his soon-to-be wife, Jan. He started working at the Journal Advocate in 1956, and on January 1, 1968, he joined the Rocky Mountain News, and nine months later, walked a few blocks down the street to Denver and became a member of the Post editorial department. became. He took on the position of Page His One editor and was asked to create the Post’s auto page in the mid-1970s, and soon began reviewing new cars and trucks, which he has done intermittently ever since. .
Getting to know her husband is like getting to know his love of cars, according to Jan Wells, who encouraged readers to explore his new book at www.BudWellsBooks.com.
“Bud remembers every car he’s ever driven,” Jean Wells said. “This book beautifully reflects Bud’s years of experience in the Colorado newspaper industry and his love of cars. Packed with Bud’s dynamic driving experiences, industry anecdotes, and featuring prominent Coloradans, I’m sure he’ll like it because it gives Bud a detailed explanation of his car.”