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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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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

Two Car Enthusiasts Launch Moto Escape in Marietta—a Community for Storage/Maintenance of their Toys

     

Chris Fabina has loved taking good care of cars since he was a boy.  He has also been devoted to his community and helping others accomplish their goals, whether as a board member of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Atlanta Lions Club treasurer, or an active member of the Peachtree Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America, where he met business partner Matt Otten.

A car lover since he worked in a car detailing and stereo shop in the 80’s, Matt also likes community…

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Added by Marilyn Pearlman on October 26, 2022 at 3:30am — No Comments

ABout Vicari Auctions and Cruisin' The Coast Car Show

From its home office in Harvey, LA Vicari Auction Company conducts Collector Car Auctions across the southern US including venues in Biloxi, MS, Orlando, FL, Dalton, GA, and previously in New Orleans, LA and Nocona, TX. The owner, Pete Vicari’s passion for muscle cars, specifically Corvette’s, inspired him to enter the Collector Car Auction Arena in Biloxi, MS over 25…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on September 22, 2022 at 2:55am — No Comments

You’ve Got To Hand It To Caffeine & Octane

You’ve Got To Hand It To Caffeine & Octane

Seriously, you’ve got to hand it to…

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Added by Rod Worley on September 6, 2022 at 3:17am — No Comments

Top 10 Tips on Making Money at an Auto Swap Meet by Jeff Zurschmeide

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Top 10 Tips on Making Money at an Auto Swap Meet

by Jeff Zurschmeide

"One of the Pacific Northwest's most prominent automotive journalists, Jeff's swap meet…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 1, 2022 at 1:40am — 3 Comments

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