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A Bite of History – 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio (by Mike Thies)

A Bite of History – (by Mike Thies)

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio

When you step back and look at an Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio, you’re not just seeing a sleek Italian convertible, you’re seeing one of the last gasps of true analog romance from the 1980s. By 1988, most sports cars had started to bulk up with electronics and smog equipment, but Alfa’s little…

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Added by Global Wheels Events on October 18, 2025 at 8:01am — No Comments

Evaluating Methods for Determining the Value of a Used Car Before a Total Loss Accident

In the unfortunate event of a total loss accident, accurately determining the value of a used car is crucial for insurance purposes. Various methods exist for assessing this value, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we will explore several common methods and rate them based on their accuracy.

Market Value Comparison: This method involves comparing the car's value to similar…

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Added by Global Wheels Events on April 12, 2024 at 7:36pm — No Comments

The Coolest Pinewood Derby Car To Never Race

The Coolest Pinewood Derby Car To Never Race

Pinewood Derby Audi R18

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Added by Global Wheels Events on May 20, 2011 at 7:47pm — No Comments

Entering Events In Wheels Events Sites

It is one of the real strengths of an American Wheels Website Calendar that anyone can post an event, meeting or activity at anytime. The submission process is so straight forward that anyone can do it as long as they have the basic information people will need to

consider attending.





In addition to general members, we have moderators whose efforts are to scour regional publications and clubs news to make…

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Added by Global Wheels Events on February 15, 2010 at 8:46pm — No Comments

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A Bite of History: Unicorn Restorations, the 1974 Camaro Z28 by Mike Thies

A Bite of History: Unicorn Restorations, the 1974 Camaro Z28

by Mike Thies

At any good car show, you will find 1957 Chevys in every form: survivors, frame-off restorations, and restomods. What you will rarely find is a 1958. That tells you something about the collector market. Not every year of a popular model becomes a true collectible. Buyers pick favorites, and those years get saved, restored, and passed down, while the years next to them…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 22, 2026 at 6:43am

The Insurance Total-Loss Process by Mike Thies

The Insurance Total-Loss Process

By Mike Thies 

A total-loss declaration is a math problem first and a negotiation second. If you understand how the insurer reaches its number, you can tell whether that number is fair, and what to do if it is not.

This guide is general information, not an appraisal of any specific vehicle. For a valuation you can rely on, request an…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 20, 2026 at 6:30pm

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