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…

This remarkable vehicle sits right up front at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association) annual meet in Las Vegas; literally under the  monorail on Paradise Ave! A person has two more days to see it.  It is a 1969 Camaro SS built by our friend Gary Higginbotham of American V8 & Classics in Alpharetta, GA.…

HERITAGE

By Drew Hardin 

Photo Courtesy Petersen Archives

The Great California Street Rod Civil War

At the 1973 Street Rod Nationals (or so the story goes), rod builders Andy Brizio and Lil’ John Buttera got into a, shall we say, friendly discussion about which end of the Golden State produced the best street rods. Southern Californian Buttera ribbed Brizio, who was from South San Francisco, about how the Bay Area…

What I like about this cars of all types, enthusiasts of all ages and cliques/clubs form all over to share time, space and support for the industry! Chuck

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.…

A Slice of History; Senoia’s 9^th 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…

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…

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…

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…

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

I haven't learned much about this car, yet, but I am looking froward to learning a lot more! WOW!!!