Supply Chain Problems with Classic Car Mechanics

By Mike Thies – Certified Vehicle Appraiser

The shortage of automobile mechanics to work on classic cars is a growing concern among collectors and enthusiasts. Classic cars require a unique set of skills and knowledge to maintain and repair, and there simply aren't enough trained professionals to keep up with demand. Let’s take a closer look at the…

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…

Get Your Diminished Value!  By Mike Thies

Diminished value refers to the loss of a vehicle's value after it has been in an accident, even if it has been repaired to its pre-accident condition. This is because a vehicle that has been in an accident, regardless of the extent of the damage, is considered less…

Collector cars, also known as classic cars or antique cars, are often viewed as a source of nostalgia and a symbol of the past, but they do not typically contribute to the carbon footprint in the same way that modern cars…

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Top 10 Tips on Making Money at an Auto Swap Meet

by Jeff Zurschmeide

"One of the Pacific Northwest's most prominent automotive journalists, Jeff's swap meet…

The mission to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats by dramatically increasing the salt pumped onto its surface over the next 10 years almost has a green light; there are just a few more legal hurdles, according to SEMA.   Read the whole article here:

Save the Salt Flats!…

This very low mileage '08 Porsche 911 4S has been living in a climate controlled garage for over 18 months. Pristine car. Maintained, fluids checked, driven regularly for short distances. Help get the word out. Out of space so it's time for a loving, new home. :-)
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-porsche-911-carrera-4s-15/

FROM C&O STAFF:

We are excited to announce with the new guidelines announced last week, we should be able to hold both Caffeine and Octane on July 5th at Perimeter Mall, as well as, Caffeine and Exotics on July 19th at City…

Dear Members and Ambassadors,

We hope you all are well and safe during these trying times.  It has been our contribution to keep up notifications of the numerous cancellations and rescheduling of the many events affected.  Please let us know of changes or post any announcements on our free Events Calendar to get the word out.

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Thank you to Ron Lippman for sharing his wonderful photos of the recent Georgia Regional Mustang Club…

Caffeine & Octane has become one of the most significant car meets in the US. It is a mainstream project of the Atlanta area and is something I have been personally involved with for 13 years or more and it really is a pleasure to be part of it.  It even has its own TV show on NBC Sports Channel!…

New Ways Of Safe Transport

Syre Perkins, JD, is a inspiration. I met him at a recent Caffeine & Octane where he was showing one of the more unique vehicles that I have seen in quite some time. It was a remote-controlled robot that picks up a full-sized car, with basically zero clearance, lifts it and moves it! I learned that TARVA, (Tow Atlanta’s Recovery Vehicle Autobot-Robot) can go into low clearance parking decks/garages…

Poker Run Fun! “Get Out And Drive!”

It is all huge fun.  If you have a collector car, it is great fun to go car show and cruise in to show off your pride an joy, as well as see the variety of vehicles that others choose to bring.  Yet sitting or walking around leads to wanting to drive!  Now a its growing very popular to go on rides and poker runs.  Poker Runs are all over from coast to coast and they have a huge following.  The biggest seem to be on water with power boats, and also…

JAGUAR!

2018 Atlanta British Car Fayre -Norcross, GA

Featuring over 400 distinctive British Automobiles & Motorcycles. 10 AM - 3 PM in Historic Downtown Norcross, GA. This year's featured marque is Jaguar. This is year 18 of this favorite September…

I have read this book several times and whenever I am a bit lost on what is important, it is one of the places where I find direction. The novel, published in 1974, uses a long motorcycle trip to frame a prolonged exploration of the world of ideas about life and how best to live it.



It references perspectives from Western and Eastern Civilizations as it explores the central question of the how to pursue technology so that human life is…