All Blog Posts Tagged 'shows' (7)

Why It’s Hard to Recruit Younger Members to Volunteer Car Clubs, and How to Fix It by Mike Thies

Why It’s Hard to Recruit Younger Members to Volunteer Car Clubs, and How to Fix It

Car clubs have long been the social engine of the collector car world, bringing people together to swap parts, plan road trips, attend shows, and preserve automotive history. But in recent years, many volunteer-run car clubs have struggled with a pressing problem: recruiting and retaining younger members. The concern isn’t just about numbers, it’s about sustainability. As the…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 13, 2025 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The Future Of The Collector Car Hobby by Mike Thies

The Future Of The Collector Car Hobby

The collector car hobby has long been a passionate pursuit for enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty, history, and engineering of classic automobiles. As we look towards the future, the hobby stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. Despite challenges such as changing demographics, economic shifts, and environmental concerns, the outlook for the…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 18, 2024 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

The Origins of American Concours d'Elegance Events and Their Love of Brass Era Cars

The Origins of American Concours d'Elegance and Their Love of Brass Era Cars  by Mike Thies

Concours d'Elegance is a French term meaning "competition of elegance" and refers to a showcase of historic and/or classic automobiles. They have a long and rich history, with roots that can be traced back to France in the early 1700s. The first Concours d'Elegance was held in the gardens of Versailles, and it was a competition to determine which horse-drawn carriages were the most stylish and…

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Added by Michael Thies on January 30, 2023 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

NNL Southern Nats (model car show)

Can't wait for this Saturday in Smyrna Ga, going to be a great show. If you are in the area come and visit us, you'll be glad you did.

Added by Greg Stegall on November 4, 2013 at 6:47am — No Comments

Rotten Apples Spoil Caffeine & Octane and Meet Darlene and Richard Scott

by Miguel Caparros

Testosterone running poor decisions has been the undoing of many men and women. Poor judgement in the effort to show off, rears its ugly head. At some point it happens to us all, it…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 16, 2011 at 5:30am — 14 Comments

MECA Sizzles at "The Vinny"

Lebanon, Tennessee

July 11, 2010…

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Added by Steve Stern on July 12, 2010 at 1:51pm — No Comments

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A Bite of History - Marcos  By Mike Thies

A Bite of History - Marcos 

By Mike Thies

The Marcos was one of those wonderfully unconventional British sports car companies that could only have come from the postwar racing world. The company was founded in 1959 by Jem Marsh and aerodynamicist Frank Costin, with the name Marcos coming from Marsh and Costin. Costin brought serious aircraft and racing design experience to the project, and that influence showed up immediately in the cars: low frontal area, light weight,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 1, 2026 at 4:41pm

A Judge’s View from Pinehurst: Sandhills Motoring Expo 2026 by Mike Thies

A Judge’s View from Pinehurst: Sandhills Motoring Expo 2026 by Mike Thies

The 2026 Sandhills Motoring Expo Concours in the Village was one of those days that reminds you why we do this. Held Sunday, May 24, in the historic Village of Pinehurst, the event brought together more than 130 judged automobiles representing over 40 manufacturers, and from this judge’s point of view, it was a first-class field, a well-run operation, and a genuinely enjoyable day with owners who were proud to…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm

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