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The Origins of American Concours d'Elegance Events and Their Love of Brass Era Cars
The Origins of American Concours d'Elegance and Their Love of Brass Era Cars by Mike Thies
Concours d'Elegance is a French term meaning "competition of elegance" and refers to a showcase of historic and/or classic automobiles. They have a long and rich history, with roots that can be traced back to France in the early 1700s. The first Concours d'Elegance was held in the gardens of Versailles, and it was a competition to determine which horse-drawn carriages were the most stylish and…
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Get Your Diminished Value!
Get Your Diminished Value! By Mike Thies
Diminished value refers to the loss of a vehicle's value after it has been in an accident, even if it has been repaired to its pre-accident condition. This is because a vehicle that has been in an accident, regardless of the extent of the damage, is considered less…
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Don't Mess With Our Collector Cars!
Collector cars, also known as classic cars or antique cars, are often viewed as a source of nostalgia and a symbol of the past, but they do not typically contribute to the carbon footprint in the same way that modern cars…
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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…
ContinuePosted 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…
ContinuePosted 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…
ContinuePosted 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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