April 2012 Blog Posts (4)

Cruising in the Country Car & Truck Show

Mayfield Bpt. Church would like to invite everyone to their 8th Annual Cruising in the Country Car & Truck show, Sept. 29, 2012 from 9:am to 3:00 pm.  A day of family fun, food and fellowship.  40 trophies to be given along with door prizes and activity prizes.  Check out our facebook page for more information and mark you calendars to join us!

Added by Cecil & Debbie Martin on April 30, 2012 at 2:10pm — No Comments

Working Lego V8, 32 Valve Engine!!

Video: Miniature Working V8 Engine Made Completely of…

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Added by Michael Thies on April 25, 2012 at 3:21pm — 1 Comment

HELLO, RAT RODS!

   Most folks have become very comfortable with the Rat Rod phenomenon. But for those new to the idea, a Rat Rod is a style of custom car or truck, that in most cases, imitates (or perhaps exaggerates) the early hot rods of the mid 20th century. While there are many re-creations and period correct restorations of the traditional hot rod from that era, the Rat Rods are the rough edged, scrappy country cousins. Fans argue the Rat Rod is made for driving and hanging…

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Added by Michael Thies on April 14, 2012 at 6:30pm — No Comments

The Hudson Italia

Check out this rare and wonderful car I saw at Pebble Beach last year : http://www.examiner.com/vintage-transportati…

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Added by Steve Natale on April 8, 2012 at 6:15pm — 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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Posted by Michael Thies on June 23, 2026 at 10:30am

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

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