Michael Thies's Blog – November 2014 Archive (3)

Harold Coker has died today- A True Friend Of Car Collectors and Businesses Around the World

Early today, November 17, 2014, a true leader of the antiques car industry and hobby has died. Harold Coker started his tire business and his collection of forms and molds are the reason so many antique and collector cars even have tires on which to run! He began his career as a territory manager with the old B.F.Goodrich Tire Co. before starting his own business, Coker Tire Co., in 1958, leading the company to become the largest supplier of collector car tires and wheels in the world.…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 17, 2014 at 1:46pm — No Comments

One Of Our Favorite Photographers Has Died - Dave Williams

Our friend Dave Williams (one of our favorite car photographers) passed away Saturday of a heart attack. I thought you all would be interested in the many photos he has posted on www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com. I have been friends with Dave for at least a decade.  I am very saddened with his passing.

"Obituary for Dave Williams

David Williams, 63, of Braselton, passed away…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 17, 2014 at 1:22pm — 4 Comments

ANNOUNCEMENT! - Carlisle Events to Relocate Shows to Lakeland Beginning in the Fall of 2015 from Mike Garland

FROM MIKE GARLAND OF CARLISLE EVENTS 

On the Move – Annual Fall and Winter AutoFest Events Moving

Carlisle Events to Relocate Shows to Lakeland Beginning in the Fall of 2015

 

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Events, based in Pennsylvania, has been promoting some of the largest…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 13, 2014 at 8:38am — No Comments

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Helping kids at Christmas

Hope everyone had good Thanksgiving and gave thanks to Him for our many blessings. Now, help us give back to children in our community that may otherwise go without this Christmas plus the organizations providing care for them. https://lnkd.in/e86vw5gj   or…

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Pre-WWII Collector Car Market: A Shifting Landscape by Mike Thies

Pre-WWII Collector Car Market: A Shifting Landscape by Mike Thies

The market for pre-World War II collector cars has undergone a marked shift in recent years. Once considered untouchable crown jewels of the collector world, many pre-war classics are now experiencing declining values amid changing demand. A combination of shifting buyer demographics, broader economic pressures, and evolving tastes has reshaped this segment’s trajectory. This analysis summarizes the key…

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