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Gooding & Co. Adds an Auction to "The Pebble Beach of the East," Amelia Island
in Classical Drives, on November 18, 2009
...re and ultra-desireable automobiles. For openers they've already obtained this Best of Show-winning 1931 Voisin C20 "Mylord" Demi-Berline. It is powered by one of only five extraordinarily intricate V...
Announcing the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 9.10
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-26
• Announcing the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 9.10
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Rollendes Oldtimer -Museum in München
in Oldtimer & Classic Cars, on 23.10.09
...in Susanne Kronzucker, die ein Faible für historische Automobile hat und mit einem Buick 1931 die Route eröffnete. Die Oldtimerfahrer waren durch die Welle der Sympathie, die dieser Oldtimer-Mitfahr-A...
Classic Bentley Tour Arrives on My Doorstep
in Classical Drives, on June 29, 2009
...W.O." Bentleys, built by Walter Owen Bentley prior to the sale of his assets to Rolls-Royce in 1931. As they arrived these fabulous classics lined up in front of the British Columbia parliament b...
Les chics musées newyorkais de l'Upper East Side
in Les Explorers, on mai 26, 2009
...39;ont pas encore pris le temps de monter en haut de l'Empire State Building (1931; 449,5m antenne comprise) ou du General Electric Building du Rockefeller Center (1933; "seulement" 259m...
Financial crisis worse than the 1930s?
in Sox First, on May 7, 2009
...c and Social Research has forecast that GDP in the UK could GDP could fall more this year than in 1931. "The pace of decline to date shows a remarkable resemblance to that of the depression of...
Altehrwürdig: Schiffsreise mit der Sea Cloud
in Kreuzfahrten, on 23.04.09
...ltörn mit der "Sea Cloud" vermutlich trotz oder gerade wegen des Fehlens von Luxus:
1931 für einen amerikanischen Multimillionär in Kiel gebaut, war der elegante Viermaster viele Jahrzehnt...
Oldtimer: Versteigerung im Rheinland
in Oldtimer & Classic Cars, on 26.02.09
...r die Platzierung "Bestes deutsches Team". Tag der Erstzulassung war der 1. Juli 1931. Nur dieses eine Fahrzeug des Typs wird derzeit nach Einschätzung von Versteigerer Christochowitz zum Ka...
The Cars of a Lady Who Loved Them to be Auctioned in Phoenix
in Classical Drives, on December 5, 2008
... The elegance of this beautiful 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Boat-Tailed Sport Roadster can only be matched by the elegance of its late owner, Dr. Barbara Mae Atwood. Ms. Atwood was one of the ex...
Coming to India for the First Time: An International Concours d'Elegance
in Classical Drives, on October 8, 2008
...hi) Geo Ham Roadster; 1937 Daimler DB18 Dual Cowl Sports Tourer (made for H.E. The Aga Khan); three 1931 Pierce Arrow Tourers; a 1949 Bentley Mark VI Sports Tourer (specially built for H.H. The Mahara...
Palos Verdes, an Exceptional Concours in a Beautiful Setting
in Classical Drives, on September 13, 2008
...des Peninsula is located. By the ocean cliffs south of Long Beach, a lovely area, indeed.)
[Photo: 1931 Cadillac V-16. Owners: Sharon and Valerie Weiss]
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When It Comes to Cars, Standard is Not Just an Approval Rating
in Classical Drives, on September 11, 2008
...America. During an earlier era the company produced several desirable sports cars, among them this 1931 Standard Avon Special that appeared at the 2008 Steamworks Concours in Vancouver. Research ind...
Edsel Ford Speedster Highlights Amelia Island Auction
in Classical Drives, on March 12, 2008
...t Ford, former President of the Ford Motor Company. It sold for $1.76 million, although an original 1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe with coachwork by Murphy was co-top seller at $2.64 mi...
Hemingways Katzen, Teil zwei
in pfotenundfell, on 25.02.08
... Haus im spanischen Kolonialstil, hat der Schriftsteller und passionierte Jäger Hemingway von 1931 bis 1940 mit seiner zweiten Frau Pauline einige Jahre gelebt. Und hier dürfen nur die Katzen, was son...
If One Duesenberg is an Event, Two Must be a Celebration
in Classical Drives, on February 22, 2008
...n Hotel on March 8th. Each has an extraordinary history, however I've chosen to highlight this 1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy, engine number J395. The car found its way into ...
The Romance of the Roadster, Featuring the BMW Z3
in Classical Drives, on February 6, 2008
...that range from a 1916 Stanley Steamer 726 to a 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder and include a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Zagato, a 1956 Austin-Healey 100M, a 1956 Lancia B24 Aurelia, and...
The Indian Masters Debuts
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 23, 2008
Courtesy: EMMAR-MGF
India is set to make its mark in international tournament play.
The Indian Masters debuts next month at the Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi.
This is a brand new tournament on the Asian and European Tours - both tours sanction the event. In fact, there was controversy aro...
Wiseman Auction Flies Higher With Merlin-Powered Rolls-Royce V-12
in Classical Drives, on December 7, 2007
...car is rarely successful due to the engine's size and weight, it appears to have worked in this 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II, inasmuch as the car was sold at RM's Wiseman auction in Florida f...
William Shatner Not In New "Star Trek" Movie
in The Celebrities Weblog, on December 1, 2007
...s pretty young, so it's obvious, especially when you realize that Shatner was born on March 22, 1931, whereas Leonard Nimoy was born on March 26, 1931.
You can see that this is clearly a case of ...
This Thanksgiving is a Turkey
in Classical Drives, on November 21, 2007
...n Armistice Day, which was fixed by statute on the Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. In 1931, Parliament adopted an Act to amend the Armistice Day Act, providing that the day should be obs...
Bernie Ecclestone's Mercedes-Benz 540K Takes 3rd Place as Most Expensive Sale
in Classical Drives, on November 5, 2007
...lo, Italy earlier this year. And the all-time you-gotta-be-kidding winner? Christie's sale of a 1931 Bugatti Royale which went for $9.8 million in 1987. Are these cars or are they examples ...
Die Kinder und die Liebenden
in Noah's and Lily's Blog, on October 18, 2007
...hickt werden ... Lass die Bogenrundung in deiner Hand Freude bedeuten.
Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931), syrisch-amerik. Dichter u. Maler
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Dagmar Sheds Her Dust, Definitely Not a Bust
in Classical Drives, on October 5, 2007
...agnificent and unrestored 1937 Packard Twelve convertible coupe, a 1925 Pierce-Arrow Model 80, or a 1931 Renault Reinastella custom town landaulet with coachwork by Kellner of Paris? My favorite is th...
Gedanken zum Welttierschutztag
in pfotenundfell, on 03.10.07
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Am Abend des dritten Oktober 1226 starb Franziskus von assisi . Zu seinem Gedenken gilt seit 1931 gilt der 4. Oktober als Welttierschutztag. Eine noble Geste, denjenigen unter den katholischen ...
Uhrenklassiker I: Rolex Oyster Perpetual
in Worldwide Luxus, on 26.09.07
...nd und lancierte eine Werbekampagne in der Daily Mail: Der Mythos Rolex Oyster war geboren!
1931 wurde dann erstmals in eine Oyster Perpetual ein Automatikuhrwerk eingebaut und seit dieser Zeit sind...
Spotted in Sidney: A Classic Buick Roadster
in Classical Drives, on August 13, 2007
...cking through the Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 I concluded that this beauty was a 1931 Buick Sport Roadster , though I couldn't determine the model number. I'm guessing that ...
Innovationen aus der Not geboren
in Das B2B-Marketing-Blog, on 13.08.07
...au eines weiteren Schachtes zu denken. Also kam man auf die Idee, eine bereits im Jahr 1931 patentierte Idee (sie wurde damals nicht verwirklicht) in die Praxis umzusetzen, nämlich 2 Kabinen unabhängi...
A Stable China: For How Long?
in China Venture News, on July 24, 2007
...t long three-way struggle between the Nationalist Kuomintang, the Communists, and the Japanese from 1931-1949. Before that the Warlord's Era (from 1911-1930), the downfall of the Qing Dynasty, a...
This Week in Outdoor History: Past Tour de France Winners
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 9, 2007
Instead of the weekly outdoor history and in honor of the Tour de France, I've decided to highlight the previous winners of the premier cycling event.
The race begin in 1903 and was won by Maurice Garin of France. In the early years of the Tour de France was dominated by French and Belgian r...
RM Brings Auction Action to Hershey Swap Meet
in Classical Drives, on June 20, 2007
...ow Imperial 8 long-wheelbase Sedan; a 1948 Crosley HotShot wagon; and our photo car, a magnificent 1931 DuPont Le Mans Speedster Phaeton . With over 100,000 enthusiasts on hand, the auction should be...
Die Aktienmärkte steuern auf neue Rekorde zu
in Das Börsen Weblog, on 04.06.07
...die Überschrift über ihrem Bericht vom internationalen Finanzmarkt. Darin heißt es: "Seit 1931 hat es an der New Yorker Börse Nyse nicht so viele Leerverkäufe der Skeptiker gegeben wie jetzt.&quo...
Who Will Kill Chrysler?
in Classical Drives, on May 31, 2007
...Chrysler because its cars are part of my Canadian growing-up culture and because my first car was a 1931 model purchased for $75.00 in 1952, similar to the one seen here. Thanks to the Car Connection...
Mystery Surrounds Pierce-Arrow Headlights
in Classical Drives, on March 23, 2007
... Recently I wrote a blog about "a 1931 Pierce-Arrow" , originally purchased by the maharaja of Indore as a state vehicle. It was based on an article in India's " Business Standa...
100 per cent Ottawa's Population Growth Will Come from Immigration
in Small Business Unplugged, on March 20, 2007
... 5.4 million people, or 18.4% of the total population, were born outside the Canada - highest since 1931.
When you consider that Canada's birthrate is not exactly setting a blistering pace - t...
Auction Offers Howard Hughes Deusenberg, V-16 Caddy, and a Mother-in-Law Seat
in Classical Drives, on February 25, 2007
...e block at an RM auction in Lapeer, Michigan , June 09th. The collection includes, among others, a 1931 Deusenberg Model J, a 1930 Cadillac V-16 Phaeton, a 1958 Buick Limited Convertible (that I'...
Classic Test Drive in India: 1931 Pierce-Arrow Type 41
in Classical Drives, on February 20, 2007
... gives me access to his classic car features. Looking through them today I spotted his article on a 1931 Pierce-Arrow, originally purchased by the maharaja of Indore as a state vehicle. It is now part...
Dollars Down at RM but Class Still Reigns
in Classical Drives, on January 31, 2007
...Deusenberg, the last one ever built.
Magnificent though it is, my eye was drawn to this beautiful 1931 Cord L-29 front drive LaGrande Speedster. I make no apology for the fact that it's a 2005 ...
Skinny Dipping For an Historic Chrysler
in Classical Drives, on November 8, 2006
... Forgive me a little sentimentality where old Chryslers are concerned. My first car was a 1931 Chrysler purchased for $75. It had a few peculiarities: for example the front axle would jam the steeri...
It's alive! It's alive!
in BootStrapMe, on November 1, 2006
...you've got is a big mess to clean up in the lab!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
(The above photo from the 1931 Universal film Frankenstein is being used for satirical purposes only under the "fair use...
Entire Otis Chandler Collection to Go Under the Hammer
in Classical Drives, on October 10, 2006
...d in his own museum. Highlights of the auction will include include ten Packards; a 1907 Renault; a 1931 Duesenberg J Special Phaeton by LeBaron; a 1963 Corvette Split Window Z-06; "Big Tank," a 1901 ...
RM Auctions at Pebble Beach and Monterey to Air Sunday
in Classical Drives, on September 30, 2006
...inal "triple crown" win for RM's restoration division at Pebble Beach with the Best of Show-winning 1931 Daimler Double-Six Coupe. The winning car is shown here being showered with confetti as the vic...
Steamworks Report No. 5: 1913 Peerless 6-48 Torpedo
in Classical Drives, on September 6, 2006
...restored. Everything else is original. It was purchased in Vancouver and driven by one family until 1931, after which it was stored in a basement until 1971. The "Torpedo" has a 137-inch wheelbase and...
Top3 für den 03.08.2006
in Creative Weblogging Deutschland, on 04.08.06
...n vergangene Zeiten erinnern, wenn am 5. August Opel-1,2 und 1,8 Liter Oldtimer aus den Baujahren 1931 bis 1935 zu einem großen Typentreffen in Rüsselsheim zusammen kommen. Noch nie haben sich so viel...
Opel-Oldtimer-Treffen am Rüsselsheimer Bahnhof
in Das AutoWeblog, on 03.08.06
...an vergangene Zeiten erinnern, wenn am 5. August Opel-1,2 und 1,8 Liter Oldtimer aus den Baujahren 1931 bis 1935 zu einem großen Typentreffen in Rüsselsheim zusammen kommen. Noch nie haben sich so vie...
Supercharged Bentley on Auction by Christies at Le Mans Classic
in Classical Drives, on June 30, 2006
...s, thanks to some stunning new models, classic Bentleys are attracting high prices at auctions. The 1931 4-1/2 liter supercharged car shown here, known as a "Blower Bentley," will be offered b...
Hoover-Staudamm
in Das Reise-Weblog, on 06.05.06
...der Staudamm nach Herbert C. Hoover dem 31. Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten. Baubeginn war 1931 und nur knapp vier Jahre später war der größte Staudamm der Welt errichtet.
Mit einer Lä...
75 Jahre Ford-Produktion in Köln: Vom A-Modell zu Ford Fiesta und Fusion
in Das AutoWeblog, on 04.05.06
... Rundes Datum bei Ford in Köln: Vor 75 Jahren, am 4. Mai 1931, startete im Niehler Ford-Werk mit 619 Beschäftigten die Automobilproduktion mit dem Modell A. Sechs Jahre vorher hatte die Geschichte v...
Ich war in Las Vegas...
in Das Reise-Weblog, on 02.05.06
...llen entlang der neu gebauten Eisenbahnlinie zwischen Los Angeles und Salt Lake City. Erst 1931, als das Glücksspiel legalisiert wurde, entwickelte sich die Stadt schnell zum absoluten Zockerparadies....
Become a Virtual Gemologist
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 28, 2005
...er, one of the most well-known schools is the Gemology Institute of America (GIA) , Established in 1931, GIA is internationally recognized as one of the leading educational institutions when it comes...
Ford-Werke feiern Jubiläum
in Das AutoWeblog, on 02.10.05
...wie Düsseldorf oder Essen gewonnen.
Der erste Ford, ein Lastwagen, lief am 4. Mai 1931 vom Band, das erste Auto am 2. Juni 1931. Zunächst wurden 60 Fahrzeuge täglich montiert, heute sind es 18...