January 2023 Blog Posts (3)

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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Added by Michael Thies on January 30, 2023 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

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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Added by Michael Thies on January 23, 2023 at 6:45am — No Comments

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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Added by Michael Thies on January 17, 2023 at 5:30am — No Comments

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The Class Host at a Concours d’Elegance by Mike Thies

The Class Host at a Concours d’Elegance by Mike Thies

The Person Who Keeps the Field Working

A Concours d’Elegance may look simple from the outside: beautiful cars, polished chrome, fresh grass, well-dressed owners, judges with clipboards, and spectators enjoying the day. But anyone who has worked behind the scenes knows better. A…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 12, 2026 at 2:09pm

A Bite of History - Marcos  By Mike Thies

A Bite of History - Marcos 

By Mike Thies

The Marcos was one of those wonderfully unconventional British sports car companies that could only have come from the postwar racing world. The company was founded in 1959 by Jem Marsh and aerodynamicist Frank Costin, with the name Marcos coming from Marsh and Costin. Costin brought serious aircraft and racing design experience to the project, and that influence showed up immediately in the cars: low frontal area, light weight,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 1, 2026 at 4:41pm

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