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Michael Thies's Blog – February 2015 Archive (2)
Jim Beard's Passing
I received this letter via Dik Wesson of the ROMEOs. Another loss in our extended family of vehicle enthusiasts. Please pray for the family. Mike
"Dear All,
I am so terribly sad to report that we lost our dear friend, father and husband, Jim Beard yesterday afternoon. He handled his six year battle with cancer with grace and fortitude and no complaint. He was busy making…
ContinueAdded by Michael Thies on February 19, 2015 at 12:24pm — No Comments
"Big Red" is For Sale!!
I have had a number of calls regarding our plans for "Big Red", our 959 Tribute Porsche. Our friend Rich Adams has it as a consigned vehicle in his collection in Flowery Branch, GA. We are very humbled to have it part of his very high end collection. He is such a great guy and dear friend. Check it our along with his collection. For those who have been considering it,please contact Rich directly. …
Added by Michael Thies on February 10, 2015 at 5:30pm — No Comments
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A Bite of History By Mike Thies - 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
A Bite of History - 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
By Mike Thies
The 1977 Corvette carried forward one of America’s most recognizable shapes while quietly refining it for a changing era. By now, the third-generation Corvette had matured into a smoother, more comfortable grand-touring machine. The tall rear window of earlier years gave way to a cleaner fastback design that improved visibility and aerodynamics. Inside, Chevrolet focused on comfort and drivability, quieter…
ContinuePosted by Michael Thies on October 6, 2025 at 9:38am
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
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