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In this article we look at the history and the perfomance of the 300SL

Click here to see the Video It is not often that you run into a show condition Mercedes 300 SL at a local car show in Georgia, this is the second time I run into this car at a small event. The owner… View »

A short look at the Road to the Regional Car Show Championship. by Miguel Caparros

     In the South East we are introducing a regional competition for the grassroots Car Show participants to gain some recognition for their efforts. All the major markets in the Un… View »

Wheels Digest Volume 1 Number 17 April 7 2010

Click here to listen now Jason Cole Photo 57 burn out. By Jason Cole Drag racing season 2011 is off and smoking. Roger Sellers 1957 Bel-Air , 7/8 scale fiberglass body, 706cid. piloted here by… View »

American Wheels Events Digest for April 1 2011

 Welcome to our first Weekly Digest. The purpose is to bring you more in depth news and articles about the world of Wheels Events. Last week was a busy week for the Wheels Events staff. We Start… View »

AWE Radio Hour

THE AMERICAN WHEELS EVENTS RADIO HOUR   The American Wheels Events Radio Hour is hosted by Mike Thies and co-hosted by Miguel Caparros, the founder of the national and regional… View »

American Wheels Digest

Table of Contents - Click on the Issue Link Volume 1 - Number 16 -April 1, 2011 Volume 1 - Number 17 -April 7, 2011 Volume 1 - Number 18 -April 14, 2011 Volume 1 - Number 19 -April 22, 2011… View »

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Looking for a job that doesn't seem like a job 'cause everyone you meet is talking about your favorite topic -- cars, motorcycles, trucks, hot rods... -- anything that has to do with wheels?   I… View »

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Business Space In Conyers, GA

BUSINESS SPACE AVAILABLE!   Take A Stable Step In The Right Direction So much of the business rental space available around Conyers is retail only and/or very pricey!  We have a real c… View »

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A Bite of History: Triumph TR8

A Bite of History: by MikeThies

Triumph TR8

The Triumph TR8, introduced in 1978, was often called the “English Corvette.” It was essentially a Triumph TR7 fitted with a Rover 3.5-liter aluminum V8, a powerplant with American Buick origins that had been adopted by British Leyland in the 1960s. With around 135 to 150 horsepower in…

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Posted by Michael Thies on September 9, 2025 at 5:00pm

A Bite of History: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

Introduced in late 1966 for a short, single-year production run, the 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL holds a special place in the “Pagoda” lineage (W113 series) as the rarest variant, with only about 5,196 units built. Positioned between the earlier 230SL and the later 280SL, the 250SL…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 14, 2025 at 7:30pm

A Bite of History: American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon by Mike Thies

A Bite of History:  by Mike Thies

American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon

The American Bantam Car Company was a small but innovative automaker based in Butler, Pennsylvania. Originally established as American Austin in the 1920s to produce miniature cars under license from the British Austin Motor Company, the firm reorganized…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

A Bite of History: 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

The 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster marks the swan song of one of Porsche’s most iconic and minimalist models. Originally introduced in 1954 at the urging of U.S. importer Max Hoffman, the Speedster was designed to be a low cost, lightweight, stripped-down entry sports car that could double as a weekend racer, especially for the California sports car scene. With its low windshield,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 5:22pm

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