I’ve been watching the progress, and sometimes the lack of same, as a group of dedicated, diehard enthusiasts and business folk in the Tacoma area have worked tirelessly to transform the late Harold Le May’s massive car collection into an attractive, manageable museum. It is my honor to sit on the America’s Car Museum steering…
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May 18, Chino Hills, CA – In June, approximately 250,000 fans will converge on the Circuit de la Sarthe for the 80th Grand Prix of Endurance, des 24 Heures du Mans 2012, but on June 2, 2012 at Boy’s Republic, 1907 Boys Republic Drive in Chino Hills, California, fans of the actor who made…
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Wow. The guy that was too tough, too lucky, and too stuborn to die, finally has. It pains me to know that never again will my cellphone ring, with that unmistakable gravelly Texas-laced voice on the other side, which always said “Matt Stone, this is Carroll Hall Shelby calling, and I think we need to have lunch.”…
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Greetings readers, I recently attended a couple great Porsche events, the first on the day that we learned that Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” Porsche passed away, he who designed the Porsche 911/912 then went on to launch Porsche Design. These two events were the PCA Porsche Festival at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, which…
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To Benefit The Boys Republic of Chino Hills, CA Attend just to spectate, and the organizers are still looking for great cars for the show. So register and bring your car. Most any cool old car, truck or bike is eligible. www.stevemcqueencarshow.com May…
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I totally understand the appeal of finding a great car languishing in a barn. You look at the poor dusty beast through somewhat rose colored glasses, imagining what it could be if given your tender loving care. I know, I’ve done it. But I’m also careful about saddling up to too big a horse,…
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My Friends at Lamborghini recently asked me if I’d like to sample their latest Gallardo Spyder, this one the pretty groovy LP550-2, with full time all-wheel drive and one rompin stompin 5.2-liter V-10 engine. My response, was of course: Duh! So I did, while down in Amelia Island, while there to judge the Amelia Island…
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The Shelby 1000 is the most powerful Shelby Mustang ever, comes 50 years after original Cobra launch at NYIAS. By now you know that the 2013 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 will deliver 650 horsepower courtesy of a specially designed and purpose built 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 engine. That’s right, 650 horse, and a 200mph top speed,…
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It was my recent good fortunte to serve as an emcee for the Rancho Mirage Desert Classic concours, and in case you weren’t there, here’s a copy of the official press release along with some great photos by my pal Kirk Gerbracht. If you plan to be in or around SoCal next February, put this…
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The annual Amelia Island Concours is one of my favorite happenings in the world. It was my honor to again serve as a judge; there’s almost too much to say about this amazing gathering of cars, heroes, legends, and friends, but here’s the official press release and a bunch of photos for you to chew…
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