July 2017 Blog Posts (5)

Gateway Classic Cars Opens Scottsdale Showroom

Gateway Classic Cars Opens Scottsdale Showroom

“Gateway Classic Cars cruises into Scottsdale, Arizona with its 16th Showroom”

O’ Fallon, IL May 8, 2017-- Gateway Classic Cars, the world’s largest classic and exotic car sales company, announces the opening of its sixteenth (16th) US location in the Scottsdale / Phoenix market.  

The company is…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on July 28, 2017 at 4:50pm — No Comments

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

GSRA Member Does Unique Restorations! byMarilyn Pearlman

Our clients come from all over the U.S.-- and as far as the Virgin Islands,” says Henry County resident and business owner Mark Engel, who started Atlanta Auto Restoration in Hampton, Georgia 11 years ago. After two years of conversation about the meticulous process he and his staff of eight go through to restore a car, that client shipped his car.

Many of his clients have become friends and…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on July 4, 2017 at 10:21am — No Comments

From Lee's Corner July 3, 2017

Atlanta Motor Speedway starts the 4 of July weekend with a Red, White and Bang! What’s more All American than car shows, drag races and fireworks! The weatherman called for scattered showers so it was nice to see the Show and Shine car show being held inside. It was also good to see Food and Drink vendors, like PaPa John’s Pizza. AMS was even good enough to have an adult beverage vendor. Remember folks, Be Responsible be safe for you and the other guy.

There was good variety of cars,…

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Added by Lee Gosney on July 3, 2017 at 8:02am — No Comments

Big Cats Roar Again: Jaguar Land Rover Opens Classic Car Works - by Alan Tovey

Big cats roar again: Jaguar Land Rover opens classic car works

Jaguar Land Rover has thrown open the doors of its new £7m plant which is home to legendary cars…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on July 1, 2017 at 5:30am — No Comments

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A Bite of History By Mike Thies - 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

A Bite of History - 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

By Mike Thies

The 1977 Corvette carried forward one of America’s most recognizable shapes while quietly refining it for a changing era. By now, the third-generation Corvette had matured into a smoother, more comfortable grand-touring machine. The tall rear window of earlier years gave way to a cleaner fastback design that improved visibility and aerodynamics. Inside, Chevrolet focused on comfort and drivability, quieter…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 6, 2025 at 9:38am

A Bite of History: Triumph TR8

A Bite of History: by MikeThies

Triumph TR8

The Triumph TR8, introduced in 1978, was often called the “English Corvette.” It was essentially a Triumph TR7 fitted with a Rover 3.5-liter aluminum V8, a powerplant with American Buick origins that had been adopted by British Leyland in the 1960s. With around 135 to 150 horsepower in…

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Posted by Michael Thies on September 9, 2025 at 5:00pm

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