ACM Virtual Book Club

The Kansal Clunker:

The Car That Rebuilt Us

Join us for a conversation around The Kansal Clunker, a father–son memoir that traces the restoration of a weathered 1998 Acura Integra and the 5,000-mile journey it ultimately carried to the summit of Mt. Evans, Colorado—the highest paved road in North America.

More than a story about tools or troubleshooting, this is a reflection on how the shared projects shape relationships. Through long nights in a garage and long days on the road, Neil and Ruchin Kansal rediscover curiosity, patience, and the quiet ways relationships are built over time.

We look forward to discussing a book that reminds us why cars matter—not just for where they take us, but for what they bring out in us.

More at thekansalclunker.com.

The discussion and Q & A will take place on Zoom, June 10th at 6 pm PST.

This book is available on Kindle and in print.

The ACM Book Club series is supported by generous grant funding awarded by Tacoma Creates.