September 2010 Blog Posts (9)

Beer Trucks Photos

My friend Mustang Charliesent this to me tonight. It really brought back some memories. I liked the song, too. Try it out and enjoy. OldBeerTrucks (NXPowerLite).pps
Mike Thies

Added by Michael Thies on September 30, 2010 at 6:36pm — No Comments

Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, TN

Did you go? If not, why? It's one of the biggest car shows in this area every year!


We went up Saturday and hit the strip about 5pm. I saw a lot of cars that have been there before...and people from all over. We saw plates not only from Tennessee but from Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Virginia, Washington and even Montana!


The traffic was bumper to bumper but we didn't mind at all...the cruising is what it's…
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Added by Diana Allen on September 21, 2010 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

Fast and Furious Friday night @ Lainer speedway

We went to see the Fast and Furious friday night at lainer speedway and had a blast. Some of our friends came up and they said it was amazing, with a infeild pass you can get up close to the action. Watching the drift guys slide thier cars sideways around the track, spectator racing, and the spectater drag racing there is something for all to see there. This month I won the drag racing and even got to make some new friends. It is nice to go to and take the whole family. You can see just…

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Added by Jessie (little lead foot) on September 17, 2010 at 8:17pm — No Comments

Foxbody Owners in Gwinnett County

Hey guys if you own a foxbody in or near gwinnett county ga you should come to the sonic off of Riverside parkway on thursdays. Its usually over 100 cars there (mainly ricers) but you know they cant keep the horses out of the stable. Right now its only me and my buddy that bring our foxes out there but we would like more to join us so come on out!

Added by Curtis Parker on September 16, 2010 at 5:11pm — 2 Comments

Covers pulled off 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS - Press Release

Check out the Press Release for Porsche USA - Basically it is the most powerful Porsche legally allowed one public roads - 90 more ho and and over 150 lbs less that any…
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Added by Michael Thies on September 11, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Twisted Tavern Sept. 4/10

I was amazed at the many wonderful people, but mostly the welcoming hearts today at the show. Im humbled to have met many new friends and fellow car enthusiast's over in that area. Off course as if that wasn't enough i was able to visit the many cars on the parking lot with nothing but excitement. Met a few owners, cracked a few jokes, and became more excited when i was invited to the next car show.. Now that feeling summed up into one giant feeling is better than birthday gifts and or… Continue

Added by Moses Edson on September 3, 2010 at 6:59pm — No Comments

Something Special

When I first got my GT a couple months ago it was mostly stock except for a few minor modifications. Over the next few years I plan on beefing her up to around 500 horsepower with a brand new engine and upgraded components to handle all of the power. I will either go with a DART block or the Boss 302 block for my engine swap just in case I want to go with forced induction either of those blocks would be able to withstand the pressure. Apart from the engine I also want to do a 5-lug conversion… Continue

Added by Curtis Parker on September 3, 2010 at 6:50pm — 1 Comment

As you can tell from my pics, that im a born mopar lover. to me, they are the best and the most badass machines on the street or strip.

As you can tell from my pics, that im a born mopar lover. to me, they are the best and the most badass machines on the street or strip. Continue

Added by michael john philp on September 2, 2010 at 5:53am — No Comments

THE HISTORY OF THE ALL ALUMINUM GM/ROVER V8

 

 

In 1961 General Motors Introduced a 215 cubic inch all aluminum V8 for the new compacts from Buick,Oldsmobile and Pontiac. The Skylark, F85 and Tempest models were available with an economic low compression 2 barrel version of the new engine that had a…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on September 2, 2010 at 3:30am — No Comments

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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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