Michael Thies's Blog (221)

In Memory of Rob Farley and Davis Gregor NASA-SE

We are deeply saddened by the news that we lost two close friends this last Friday who were part of the NASA-SE family,  Rob Farley was a top notch NASA instructor and a very qualified mechanic. He was always helping folks go faster on track and off and would be eager 

to assist anyone in need.

Davis Gregor was only 19 and had just…

Continue

Added by Michael Thies on January 27, 2014 at 5:21am — No Comments

Green Replacement Straws for Gear Heads - Its a great idea!

Here is a great idea for gear heads, for all pros and especially us amateurs! It is pretty simple but we have all been there! I lose them all the time. I am talking about the focus straws that come on aerosol lubricants and paint cans.  The red straws that come with the products are taped to the side and often fall off and get lost; especially the ones I keep in my tool box.…

Continue

Added by Michael Thies on January 26, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments

1969 Chevrolet Camaro -z16- Twin 427's

1969 Chevrolet Camaro -z16- Twin 427's

   

A Show Quality Car Built by American V8 Classics in Alpharetta, GA

American V8 Classics and Customs in Alpharetta, GA presents a one of a kind…

Continue

Added by Michael Thies on November 6, 2013 at 5:30pm — No Comments

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

A Bite 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, It 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…

Continue

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…

Continue

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…
Continue

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…

Continue

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…

Continue

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…

Continue

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…
Continue

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.…

Continue

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…

Continue

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



View larger images…

Continue

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…

Continue

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?)…

Continue

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…
Continue

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:…

Continue

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,…

Continue

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…
Continue

Added by Michael Thies on March 28, 2013 at 8:38am — No Comments

Monthly Archives

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010


Blog Posts

Judge Spotlight: Honoring the People Behind the Awards, by Mike Thies

Judge Spotlight: Honoring the People Behind the Awards, by Mike Thies

I believe my Blog provides an excellent platform to recognize the dedicated, long-term judges who support the car hobby and events throughout the country. Some have contributed decades of service while judging several major events every year. Their knowledge, fairness and willingness to share what they have learned help preserve the integrity of concours judging. I invite…

Continue

Posted by Michael Thies on September 15, 2026 at 5:36am

A Bite of the Market -Collector Car Trends for the Next Six Months by Mike Thies

A Bite of the Market -Collector Car Trends for the Next Six Months by Mike Thies

As I am appraising vehicles, many folks ask me what the future holds. I tell here what I tell them. So often I am too close to the "real metal" to have much of a crystal ball and it's not my strength, anyway. However, when I stand back and do the research, sometimes a cloudy picture does come through. It seems to me that the last…

Continue

Posted by Michael Thies on August 27, 2026 at 4:00am

© 2026   Created by Global Wheels Events.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service