The US Senate Lawmakers have officially designated July 13, 2012 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day”. According to Senate Resolution 452, July 13 marks a commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the important role Automotive Restoration and Collection play in society. Car Clubs, Museums, Organizations and more are [...] [...more]
It’s with great excitement and pleasure I can say my all consuming life project of the “Frankfurt Flyer” is nearing fruition. It has been quite some time since I gave an update on TMJ regarding the project but through my facebook page online many have been catching glimpses every now and then! Picking up where [...] [...more]
Photos and Story: Claus Mueller The country of Hungary has roughly 10 Million people. Of that 10 Million there are a total of about 4,500 “Registered” classic cars and bikes. “Registered”, meaning these vehicles are officially a part of what we know and recognize as classics. There are maybe another 5,500 cars and bikes which [...] [...more]
It wasn’t long after its introduction at the 1964 Paris Auto Show that the Ferrari 275 GTB was winning races. With new technological advances in engineering like 4 wheel disc brakes, optional alloy body and 5 speed syncromesh transmission the road-going Ferrari was essentially track ready. This rare 275 GTB Competition (S/N 06885GT) was the [...] [...more]
Photo’s and Story: Claus Mueller Every year in April, Munich celebrates the “little brother” of the world famous Oktoberfest. This “Spring Festival” usually starts with one of Germany’s biggest flea markets on Saturday and a huge classic car meeting on Sunday. If the weather is fine we can welcome about 1,500 cars and 200-300 classic [...] [...more]
In the late 1940′s, when Enzo Ferrari finally set up shop under his own name, the 166MM was introduced. The chassis and running gear was built by Scuderia Ferrari, however the coachwork was outsourced to designer Carlos Felice Anderloni of Carrozzerria Touring. It’s been said that Enzo had a special connection to these early cars [...] [...more]
This year the two great car shows in Germany, Techno Classica and Retro Classics landed on the same date. Our friend and fellow enthusiast Claus Mueller visited both this year and shares his perspective with us. Hall 3 of 12 at Techno Classica Techno Classica and Retro Classics For me the two events landing on [...] [...more]
In the world we live in, it’s almost impossible to find hand-made goods that carry the quality and workmanship you would see 60 years ago. Luckily, the guys from Lowly Gentlemen have taken the time and done their homework in producing what we think is one of the nicest driving gloves available on the market [...] [...more]
The Iso and Bizzarrini Owners Club will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Iso Rivolta GT on August 17, 2012. The celebration takes place at one of the most prestigious automotive events in the world, The Quail, A Motor Sport Gathering in Carmel, California. Piero Rivolta, the last CEO of Iso, and the son [...] [...more]
Photo’s and Story: Chris Runge I’m a numbers geek, a bean counter. I pride myself on having supported an automotive addiction with my automotive addiction. My dream of having a self-funded rotating collection has actually worked. Finding a desirable car, whether it be a classic or modern vehicle, buying it right, learning it, loving it [...] [...more]
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