LOST BEAUTIES: 50 CARS THAT TIME FORGOT by Michel Zumbrunn and Axel E. Catton Click on any image in either review to see it full screen This beautifully written, photographed, and presented 220 page hardbound volume isn’t another barnfind book, although a few of the cars contained herein could be said to be in that…
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THANK YOU AND AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BILL WARNER The Amelia’s Founder, Bill Warner, spends a few minutes with his dear friend, The Amelia’s first and twentieth honoree, Sir Stirling Moss. All photos by Deremer Studios LLC. Except this one by me Dear friends: In late 1995, I answered the call to create a concours d’elegance…
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Nearly everyone, with a good experience in their youth to recall, claims their dad was the greatest. Not meaning to disparage anyone’s pop, mine could compete with any of y’all’s, I promise. A heart of solid gold, strong morals, and a diligent work ethic, and so much more, made him so much more. Born in…
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Parts is parts. But when you can’t get them for your special interest, classic or collector car, parts is hell. We’ve all been through it; trying to find the obscure little part for your obscure specialty car. And those of you who have done this long enough remember the archeological dig that parts-chasing was previous…
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Gang, If your not otherwise busy, and are proximous to Burbank, California this Saturday, June 12, Come out to Autobooks-Aerpbooks Book Store between 10AM and 2PM, say hello and check out my new book, plus the rest of this gem of a place that I’m sure is the last remaining bookstore in America dedicated soley…
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I couldn’t have been happier than to see the incomparable Helio Castroneves win his fourth Indy 500 ring. Winning the Indy 500, any Indy 500, just one, is a huger than huge accomplishment. The previous 4-timers — AJ Foyt, Rick Mears, and Al Unser, Sr., were all champions and masters of their decade(s) and earned…
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BILL STROPPE’S BAJA BRONCOS: THE STUFF OF OFF-ROAD LEGEND Ford’s new Bronco and Bronco Sport SUV models comprise one of the most anticipated and exciting new product launches from Ford attracting interest – and dealer orders – rivaling that of any-gen Ford GT or new Mustangs wearing a Shelby badge. The late Bill Stroppe is…
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Gang, I’m pleased to introduce to you my newest baby, of which I’m quite proud. A group of very special, purpose built, Carrera RSR 3.0s, two historic race tracks, a dozen of the world’s best racing drivers, and a very special Rookie season of the International Race of Champions in 1973/74. I have great fondness…
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Cruising the River Rhine in Fine Style Christian Kramer is an automotive expert of considerable note. Once an auto broker, he’s since become a certificated vehicle vetter and appraiser. He can provide a full forensic and market valuation write-up on a single vehicle or an entire collection. He often does for banks that finance such…
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The call came early this morning. It was more bad news in a year that produced more than its share of ugliness. Most racing drivers that came of age in the 1950s didn’t really expect to live into their 80s. Despite walking on motor racing’s biggest stage in the benighted year 1955, that’s exactly what…
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