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A Slice of History; Senoia’s 9th Annual Cruisin’ To The Oldies Car Show -Senoia, GA

A Slice of History; Senoia’s 9th Annual Cruisin’ To The Oldies Car Show

I am a lucky man.  I have had the opportunity to work and judge car shows all over the country.  That is a joy.  As my good luck has continued, on September 28, I was at one of the finest car shows in the South East!  The weather was perfect, the city quaint and charming, the people friendly and the cars were outstanding at…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 30, 2013 at 4:30am — No Comments

Lister Reincarnates; Coronado Races Roll on Base

Lister Reincarnates Company & Cars,

Building FIA-Legal Lister "Knobblys"

Cambridge, UK -- Lister, one of the seminal great marques in British sports car history, announced Wednesday that it is resuming production of period-correct versions of its world-beating 1958 "Knobbly" sports car, powered by Jaguar and Chevrolet Corvette engines. 

 

After a gap of nearly…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 25, 2013 at 8:36pm — No Comments

5th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day to be Celebrated July 11, 2014

5th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day to be Celebrated July 11, 2014
 
The SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day will…
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Added by Michael Thies on September 11, 2013 at 6:27pm — No Comments

Motorcycle Car -Dan Hofer

Even as a young teenager, Dan Hofer had a real bend toward engines.  When his dad was replacing a worn out lawn mower, he asked if he could have it to take it apart and discover what made it run. This was the beginning of his quest to rebuild primarily, motorcycle engines. He turned his parent’s backyard into a mechanic shop, stripping engines and putting side carts on some motorcycle models. He used these later to throw newspapers all through his teenage…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 29, 2013 at 8:00pm — No Comments

"Car Enthusiasm Sparks Forsyth" By Mike Thies, www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com

Car Enthusiasm Sparks Forsyth

By Mike Thies, www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com

 

          Over the past few years, Forsyth’s economy has been revved up in celebration of the substantial growth with new businesses and noteworthy events. There’s one local business in particular gaining notoriety, not only for its spectacular services within the community, but also for the touch of…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 11, 2013 at 4:00am — No Comments

Five Famous TV Dad Cars by Rob Sass (Courtesy of Hagerty's)

Five Famous TV Dad Cars

Rob Sass



June 14, 2013…

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Added by Michael Thies on June 19, 2013 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

This Twin Buick was built in Kent Fuller's Shop in 1959 in Sherman Oaks, CA -Courtesy of Standard 1320 Drag Racing

The Twin Buick was built in Kent Fuller's Shop in 1959
on Woodman Avenue in Sherman Oaks, CA

Construction begins in the Summer of 1959 in Kent Fuller's Chassis Shop…
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Added by Michael Thies on May 21, 2013 at 1:16am — No Comments

Celebrate 30 Years of the Hollywood Hit "Christine" at Carlisle by Mike Garland

            

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                              May 2013                                                                                              Michael Garland (717) 243-7855 ext.…

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Added by Michael Thies on May 16, 2013 at 3:30am — No Comments

Lurch, the Undertaker

Check out http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2549134848/tt1781840?ref_=tt_ov_i for grins. Who is the undertaker on the left? ;-)

Added by Michael Thies on May 8, 2013 at 10:40am — No Comments

Carroll Shelby: the Myth or the Man by Mike Thies

There is truly a library of books and articles about Carroll Shelby. He is easily one of the most outstanding icons of the American automotive history.  His recent death has left us to consider his legacy, his impact and his memory. He was a man for the times with a vision for what the sports car in America could be.  The stories are near mythical anymore.  There is the one where the “Cobra” name came to him in a dream and the one that is told about how he named the GT350 by asking an…

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Added by Michael Thies on May 4, 2013 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Famous Fake Cars in Movies & TV by Rob Sass

Famous fake cars in movies and TV

by Rob Sass



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Added by Michael Thies on April 24, 2013 at 9:57am — No Comments

3 Easy Tips To Get Your Car Ready For The Car Show

3 Easy Tips To Get Your Car Ready For The Car Show

For car fanatics, the summer months mean long cruises, countless hours in the garage, and frequent car shows. Whether you’re entering a car in the show or just checking out the local flavors, there’s a certain atmosphere at these events that unites people of all ages around these beautiful machines. You might find a hidden gem, like a 1963 Porsche…

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Added by Michael Thies on April 11, 2013 at 8:12pm — No Comments

Are Young Enthusiasts Vanishing? (And What Can We Do About It?) by Mike Imlay

By Mike Imlay

Are Young Enthusiasts Vanishing?

(And What Can We Do About It?)…

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Added by Michael Thies on April 10, 2013 at 12:56pm — 1 Comment

Ford's Auto Stop-Start offers hope to foot-heavy drivers - By Jon LeSage

Would you be willing to slow down your highway driving if it meant saving money on fuel spending and reducing your emissions? I don't.



Ford commissioned a survey through Penn Schoen Berlandalso and found…
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Added by Michael Thies on April 4, 2013 at 10:30pm — No Comments

NO LOVE 4 ATLANTA CAR SHOW / EXPO -Norcross, GA

No Love 4 Atl's 3rd car meet will be held as a car show/expo for the masses. All ages and people alike are welcome! They have a 100,000 sq ft facility reserved for the show, it will be and indoor car expo!!!! Register now!



Click on the link below to purchase spectator tickets:…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 29, 2013 at 9:30pm — No Comments

United SportsCar Racing To Debut In 2014 -by Road Atlanta

United SportsCar Racing To Debut In 2014

  • Organization Brings Together GRAND-AM, ALMS
  • IMSA Retained As Sanctioning Body
  • 2014 Class Names Announced

With uniqueness and modernity at the forefront, the new United SportsCar Racing platform was revealed (#TheReveal) today at Sebring International Raceway,…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 29, 2013 at 8:40pm — No Comments

Dream Cars Welcomes Racing Legends Don Garlits & Geoff Bodine by Tara Bush



  • Meet & Greet the legends during the Friday night Green Light Kickoff Party
  • Autograph signing with Don Garlits Saturday and Sunday inside the Dream Builders Marketplace…
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Added by Michael Thies on March 28, 2013 at 8:38am — No Comments

Gearz film crew descend upon Winder, Georgia by Moore Good Ink

Gearz film crew descend upon Winder, Georgia

Written by Moore Good Ink

Stacey David, filming Gearz, Jon Kaase Stacey David, connoisseur of American V8 power and host of Speed Channel’s Gearz program, visited Jon Kaase Racing Enginesrecently. The film team had arrived in Winder, Georgia to record the assembly and dyno testing of Kaase’s new P-38 cross ram,…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 28, 2013 at 1:00am — No Comments

"What Happened To Auto Shop" by Peter Brock

Added by Michael Thies on March 20, 2013 at 1:06am — No Comments

Hot Rodders Returns to Atlanta, GA for 2nd Year (March 21-22 2013).

Hot Rodders Returns to Atlanta, GA for 2nd Year (March 21-22 2013).
 

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow will be returning to Atlanta, GA for the second year in a row as the…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 20, 2013 at 12:45am — 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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