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]
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]
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]
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]
Photos and Text: John Wiley Scripps Park in the California coastal town of La Jolla, near San Diego, is best known for being home to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography from 1909. A new upstart is also welcomed once a year, as it also provides a home to the La Jolla Concours D’elegance. Now in [...] [...more]
In 1935 HRG Engineering was formed in Tolworth, Surre by A.E. Hartford, G.H. Rommins and H.R. Godfrey. The designs, reminiscent of Frazer Nash and GN Company, were due to Godfrey’s previous work with those automakers. The cars were assembled in a workshop that was once used to build gears. After a short 4 years of [...] [...more]
Video: Justin Lapriore Location: Amelia Island Concours d”Elegance, FL Photo: Chris Runge ————————————————————————————————————————– You might recognize the name Justin Lapriore. His photo of $150M worth Ferrari GTO’s from the Mayport Ferry at Amelia Island has gone somewhat viral. Justin has a knack for truly capturing the essence of an event and his recent videopost on [...] [...more]
Of the many activities happening during the 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, one that seems to be a highlight every year is the featured seminars. Saturday’s seminar was the “Great Endurance Drivers” which featured Vic Elford, Brian Redman, Sam Posey, Derek Bell, David Hobbs, Jim Hall, Joe Buzetta, Gerard Larousse and Hurley Haywood as the [...] [...more]
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