Raine Coutu's Blog – April 2013 Archive (1)

CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE

Convertible Top owners know the joy of the first day of the year that’s warm enough to take the convertible top off…the wind-blown hair and feeling of elation and freedom. But there is a price to pay. If you’re fortunate enough to have a convertible vehicle to enjoy, your focus is probably on the vehicle sans top, not on the top itself.



A unique set of care issues come with your convertible top. Fabric, clear plastic and vinyl are far more…

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Added by Raine Coutu on April 24, 2013 at 4:58am — No Comments

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When Concours Was About More Than the Car by Mike Thies

When Concours Was About More Than the Car by Mike Thies

The Concours d’Elegance did not begin as a car show in the way most people think of one today. The idea goes back to Europe, where the word simply meant a “competition of elegance.” Long before automobiles, wealthy owners paraded fine carriages, fine horses, and fine clothes. When automobiles replaced carriages, the same idea carried over. The…

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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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