June 2018 Blog Posts (3)

Thoughts on "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig

I have read this book several times and whenever I am a bit lost on what is important, it is one of the places where I find direction. The novel, published in 1974, uses a long motorcycle trip to frame a prolonged exploration of the world of ideas about life and how best to live it.



It references perspectives from Western and Eastern Civilizations as it explores the central question of the how to pursue technology so that human life is…

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Added by Michael Thies on June 21, 2018 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Cruising in the Country Car & Truck Show

Spread the word, mark the date

Grab you keys and don't be late.

 

13th annual Cruising in the Country Car & Truck Show

Sept. 29th, 2018 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM 

Mayfield Bpt Church, 8930 Old Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville, Ga.  30506 (Forsyth County)

Breakfast, luch, door prizes, bake sale, games, music and more.

Must be registered by noon to be judged.  Fee $20.00

Trophies for TOP 30 plus Specialty.  Come join…

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Added by Cecil & Debbie Martin on June 13, 2018 at 12:16pm — No Comments

What is it?

I am trying to identify this vehicle that I shot at Caffeine and Octane this past Sunday.. I have been told it is a 1955 Mercury, a 1954 Mercury Sun Valley, and a 1954 Lincoln Continental Capri. Can someone tell me for sure: Make, Model, Year?

Added by JEFFREY LORBER on June 4, 2018 at 10:33pm — 1 Comment

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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

A Judge’s View from Pinehurst: Sandhills Motoring Expo 2026 by Mike Thies

A Judge’s View from Pinehurst: Sandhills Motoring Expo 2026 by Mike Thies

The 2026 Sandhills Motoring Expo Concours in the Village was one of those days that reminds you why we do this. Held Sunday, May 24, in the historic Village of Pinehurst, the event brought together more than 130 judged automobiles representing over 40 manufacturers, and from this judge’s point of view, it was a first-class field, a well-run operation, and a genuinely enjoyable day with owners who were proud to…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm

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