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A Bite of History: 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe by Mike Thies

A Bite of History: By Mike Thies

1964 Porsche 356C Coupe

The 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe represents the final evolution of Porsche’s first production model and a landmark moment in the company’s early legacy. Launched in 1948, the 356 laid the foundation for Porsche's identity, lightweight, rear-engined sports cars with impeccable handling and…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 4, 2025 at 5:00am — No Comments

A Bite of History: 1966 Buick Riviera Gran Sport by Mlke Thies

A Bite of History: 1966 Buick Riviera Gran Sport

by Mlke Thies

In 1966, the Buick Riviera Gran Sport stood at the crossroads of elegance and muscle. It was the last year of the Riviera’s original, razor-sharp body style. It was long, low, and dripping with understated class. But behind its refined façade lurked serious firepower.…

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Added by Michael Thies on May 22, 2025 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Rat Rod Phenom!

Rat Rod Phenom!   Rat rods are here to stay; function over form that reflects our culture, our history, and our love affair with motors and wheels!  Wikipedia says:

"A rat rod is a style of hot rod or custom car that, in most cases, imitates (or…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 25, 2011 at 5:00am — No Comments

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The Class Host at a Concours d’Elegance by Mike Thies

The Class Host at a Concours d’Elegance by Mike Thies

The Person Who Keeps the Field Working

A Concours d’Elegance may look simple from the outside: beautiful cars, polished chrome, fresh grass, well-dressed owners, judges with clipboards, and spectators enjoying the day. But anyone who has worked behind the scenes knows better. A…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 12, 2026 at 2:09pm

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

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