Michael Thies's Blog – July 2015 Archive (8)

NE Georgia Swap Meet March ’15 @ Atlanta Dragway by Jeff Southard

Ed. Note: Thank you Jeff Southard for helping us celebrate a great Georgia tradition with Brad Ocock's Swap Meet at the Dragway! 

NE Georgia Swap Meet March ’15 @ Atlanta Dragway

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Added by Michael Thies on July 30, 2015 at 4:00pm — No Comments

COFFEE BRAKE & “The Journey of Hope” -Snellville, GA 7-26-15

COFFEE BRAKE & “The Journey of Hope”

For several years, www.SouthEastWheeslsEvents.com and a mix of TWs, Georgia Street Rodders and Master Car Club members have been having a regular breakfast cruise-in called the “Coffee Brake” at the Main Street Diner in Snellville, GA. I give credit for its start to Jerry Jones, who like a couple others, is a member of all three groups. It has been remarkably consistent; sometimes larger (40+…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 28, 2015 at 9:30am — No Comments

Flat Sex: Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer (Rob Dickinson)

This article in Road and Track celebrates a man I really enjoyed meeting in Las Vegas at the SEMA convention last year. He was easy going, open and down right chatty, not like many to of the self involved elitists that seem to set up at conventions. So many company leaders seem to put paid staff out front and keep out of the way of press and the general enthusiasts and buyers. But not Rob Dickinson! He seems to enjoy getting to know people and when they gush over his "art work"…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 20, 2015 at 11:21am — No Comments

The People Drifting This 1905 Land Speed Record Car Are Heroes

Can you imagine driving a 200 Horsepower antique car at around 100 miles and hour?  !!!  Check out this great video from an article from Road and Track magazine! 

http://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/videos/a26114/goodwood-1905-car-drift/

Added by Michael Thies on July 20, 2015 at 7:29am — No Comments

NOPI's Mark Meyers Passed Away This Week. :-(

I visited with my old friend's family last night. I have lost a good friend with Mark's passing. So has the Hobby.  Here is a great eulogy written by our mutual friend Rickey Dailey.

"If you once was that kid or that young adult that got excited to pack your bags for one of the best touring car shows in the USA... You attended the Nopi Nationals Motorsports #CarShow and that event was Co-Founded by …

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Added by Michael Thies on July 18, 2015 at 4:33am — No Comments

Video match between a Ferrari 458 Speciale and a Porsche 911 GT3! -from CarBuzz!

This is an AWESOME video match between a Ferrari 458 Speciale and a Porsche 911 GT3, with Tiff Needell and Harris, respectively, behind the wheels! Thank you to http://www.carbuzz.com/ for such a wonderful production!…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 18, 2015 at 4:30am — No Comments

AC Is The Answer For Hot Summer Days In The South East!

Hot Summer Days In The South East!

I love my cars when the tops come off, but even then I run the AC when the temps go to close to 100 or more! I have memories of cooking in my old Model A's in August. Here is a video on how important AC can be for you an your car in the Summer; but what is does not tell you is that this company "Air Cool", are experts at installing AC in your collector car or hot rod, inexpensively! And they do it without damaging your classic look!

My…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 18, 2015 at 3:30am — No Comments

Duluth woman, stolen car reunited after 43 years - By Adam Carlson, Thank you to Jack Graves and the Today Show staff!

 

Duluth woman, stolen car reunited after 43 years

  She was presented with vehicle on her birthday, filmed for ‘Today Show.’

  By Adam Carlson  adam.carlson@ajc.com

     Terry Dietrich cannot describe in words the moment last week when, for the first time in 43 years, she laid eyes on her beloved bright blue Corvette Stingray — stolen from her in 1972, when she was…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 2, 2015 at 4:27am — 1 Comment

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A Bite of History: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

Introduced in late 1966 for a short, single-year production run, the 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL holds a special place in the “Pagoda” lineage (W113 series) as the rarest variant, with only about 5,196 units built. Positioned between the earlier 230SL and the later 280SL, the 250SL…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 14, 2025 at 7:30pm

A Bite of History: American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon by Mike Thies

A Bite of History:  by Mike Thies

American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon

The American Bantam Car Company was a small but innovative automaker based in Butler, Pennsylvania. Originally established as American Austin in the 1920s to produce miniature cars under license from the British Austin Motor Company, the firm reorganized…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

A Bite of History: 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

The 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster marks the swan song of one of Porsche’s most iconic and minimalist models. Originally introduced in 1954 at the urging of U.S. importer Max Hoffman, the Speedster was designed to be a low cost, lightweight, stripped-down entry sports car that could double as a weekend racer, especially for the California sports car scene. With its low windshield,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 5:22pm

A Bite of History: 1948 Rover P3 Saloon

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1948 Rover P3 Saloon

The 1948 Rover P3 Saloon marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of British motoring. Introduced in the immediate aftermath of World War II, the P3 was a bridge between prewar craftsmanship and the modern engineering ethos that would come to define Rover’s future. Although its styling retained many traditional elements, including an upright grille, separate fenders, and rear-hinged front…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 8:39am

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