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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 – The 1948 Ford F-1 by Mike Thies

A Bite of History – by Mike Thies

The 1948 Ford F-1 Pickup

The 1948 Ford F-1 wasn’t just a new truck, it was the start of something big. When Ford introduced it, they launched the very first F-Series, the truck line that would become America’s favorite for generations. This was the first Ford pickup built on a dedicated truck chassis rather than a car-based frame,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 29, 2025 at 4:08pm

A Bite of History – The “Car Guy’s Garage” by Mike Thies

A Bite of History – by Mike Thies

The “Car Guy’s Garage”

Step inside a place like this and you can almost hear the echoes of every wrench turned and every engine fired back to life. The light hums off the old signs, Route 66, Coca-Cola, Phillips 66, and the smell is that unmistakable mix of oil, leather, and stories. This isn’t just a garage. It’s a…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 26, 2025 at 4:30pm

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