Thomas Morton's Blog – July 2017 Archive (1)

Where did all the suvivors go?

    Ever notice at a cruise-in that the cool old original cars are missing or largely passed over when the awards are presented? I know this from personal experience and have also become unsupportive of non-charity fundraisers because there is no in incentive to participate.

   My suggestion to show organizers is that they include a "survivor" award in the various manufacturers classes to attract owners of well preserved and cared for vehicles that have been maintained with as much…

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Added by Thomas Morton on July 20, 2017 at 8:55am — 1 Comment

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A Bite of History: Current Value Trends for Brass Era Cars (1896–1915)

A Bite of History - By Mike Thies

Current Value Trends for Brass Era Cars (1896–1915)

Over the past decade, values for Brass Era automobiles (1896–1915) have followed a familiar but revealing pattern. The late 2010s saw steady appreciation as collectors sought early, historically significant cars with craftsmanship that…

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Posted by Chuck Aaron on January 13, 2026 at 10:43am

A Bite of History - Waffle House by Mike Thies

A Bite of History by Mike Thies

Waffle House

Waffle House has a long-standing partnership with Richard Petty, featuring a custom Waffle House paint scheme on the No. 43 Ford. This connection to the racing world naturally bleeds into the broader car collector community. Waffle House is a staple for 'Cars and Coffee' style meetups. Because they are open 24/7 and located…

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Posted by Chuck Aaron on December 25, 2025 at 6:37am — 1 Comment

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