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Coming: A Classic Gathering of Buick Roadmasters
in Classical Drives, on October 30, 2009
... This week's edition of the Hemmings newsletter contains an invitation for owners of classic Buick Roadmasters to participate at next summer’s New England Concours d’Elegance, where the big, beaut...
Finally: A Triumph for the Stag
in Classical Drives, on October 8, 2009
... Thanks to a blog in the latest Hemmings newsletter I've become aware that Englishman John Macartney has successfully driven a restored Triumph Stag across North America. The Stag left Florida...
Daimler SP250 Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Sidney Gets a Treat
in Classical Drives, on July 3, 2009
...r client, Ford of Europe... don't ask).
My inspiration for this blog came from an item in the Hemmings newsletter regarding an upcoming vintage car show in Cleveland. This year marks the Daimle...
Delahaye Book Beats Depression for the Quickest of Clicks
in Classical Drives, on June 5, 2009
...int called "1948 Delahaye 135MS by Chapron (Barn Find), Louvers," limited to 200 copies. Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car says "Featuring original styling drawings, black and white im...
The Capri, Europe's Ford Mustang and BMW Beater
in Classical Drives, on May 8, 2009
...;d find Capri ads where the copywriter was, gasp!, yours truly.
Thanks to David LaChance of the Hemmings newsletter for this event information.
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Lost American Marques: Hupmobile
in Classical Drives, on May 1, 2009
To modern ears Hupmobile , as the name of a car, might sound a little odd. Oldsmobile, yes, for Olds has a pleasant ring to it but Hupmobile? Still, that didn't prevent more than a million owners from buying and enjoying these mid-size, middle-class, and often distinctive motor cars until th...
Restoration Hardware Offers Shelby Models in Two Scales
in Classical Drives, on December 12, 2008
...rly priced at $159, it's now available for $110.99. Merry Christmas, lucky someone.
[Thanks to Hemmings for this Lead]
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Austin Healeys to Star in 2009 Kingston, Ontario Conclave
in Classical Drives, on November 12, 2008
...Kingston when the streets are echoing to the sounds of Austin Healeys.
[Source: David LaChance of Hemmings ]
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Lincoln Looks Forward With New Museum
in Classical Drives, on September 15, 2008
...d to helping the new Lincoln museum become an exciting and educational destination."
[Source: Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter]
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Richmond, Virginia, Paints Itself into a Classic Cars Poster
in Classical Drives, on August 15, 2008
...n of Browns Island on the James with the backdrop of the skyline of Richmond." Our friends at Hemmings Motor News (from whom I got this tip) regard it as "one of the best unknown car shows...
At Last. Ford, Cord, Auburn, Duesenberg Designer Gets His Own Museum Space
in Classical Drives, on July 18, 2008
...ows, allowing the curious to see inside.
[Photo: Philip Powell]
[Thanks to Richard Lentinello of Hemmings for this lead.]
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The Patriot, Chrysler's Hoped-For LeMans Winner
in Classical Drives, on July 4, 2008
... Chrysler and its engineers deserve credit for attempting to break out of the race car design box. Hemmings offers more on this advanced concept in its most recent newsletter.
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Pontiac OHC Straight-Six Finally Gets Some Respect
in Classical Drives, on May 9, 2008
...registry form to: James Black, 307 Summerset Drive, Papillion, NE 68133; 402-597-8625.
Thanks to Hemmings newsletter for this lead.
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The One Book to Have if You Love Great Car Design
in Classical Drives, on April 11, 2008
...'s centennial and promises to be little short of fabulous.
Richard Lentinello writes in the Hemmings newsletter : "It focuses on all the wonderful, industry-leading designs that once mad...
Lincolns to Gather in Lincoln as Zephyr Breezes Through
in Classical Drives, on April 9, 2008
One glance at this poster should send you packing to the joint National Convention of the Lincoln Owners Club and the Lincoln-Zephyr Owners Club , which will take place on June 4-8 in (appropriately) Lincoln, New Hampshire. Quite aside from the fact that Lincoln made some of the finest ...
The Romance of the Roadster, Featuring the BMW Z3
in Classical Drives, on February 6, 2008
...ncerned it's handling, not power, that matters most. I was reminded of this when perusing the Hemmings newsletter which featured a very nice piece by David LaChance, directing viewers to a new...
Famous Railway Artist Falls for a Singer Gazelle
in Classical Drives, on January 15, 2008
... paintings were still affordable. What prompted me to mention him here is an item in " Hemmings " newsletter about "Invasion VIII" , the annual gathering of the Sunbeam A...
The 1957 Chevy Convertible Lives Again!
in Classical Drives, on December 27, 2007
...ng, for I wouldn't have known about "CARS Inc." until I opened the pages of " Hemmings Classic Car's " December issue and spotted the "new" 57 Chevy in a full...
Pontiac Engines Mark an Era When Inline-Sixes-and-Eights Really Mattered
in Classical Drives, on December 21, 2007
...ue delivered from low rpm's was appreciated. Oh yes, Pontiac made great engines. "Over to Hemmings" for this: "As a part of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International, the "Earl...
Hemmings Seeks "The Next Generation" of Classic Car Owners
in Classical Drives, on December 9, 2007
... My friends at Hemmings are eager to reach what they call "The Next Generation," classic car owners who will keep the old-car hobby vibrant for decades to come. A noble intent that I whole...
The Auto Show, Chicago-Style
in Classical Drives, on December 1, 2007
...ly the very cars that may have been on display. (Yes, such cars do exist!) Thanks to my friends at Hemmings for making me aware of this event and if you own such a vehicle and are willing to display...
Austin-Healey Sprite, MG Midget, Live Again
in Classical Drives, on November 24, 2007
...ghts, lap after lap. Back in Toronto he never complained. What brought these memories to mind is a Hemmings newsletter item linking to a 50th Sprite Jubilee at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, May 16-20, 2...
LaSalle Was More Than Cadillac's Kissing Cousin
in Classical Drives, on November 10, 2007
... I'm guessing that my friends at Hemmings are fascinated by LaSalles as much as I am. The above photo was taken by Hemmings' Richard Lentinello as he walked through the 2007 Hilton Head Conc...
Chevrolet Chevelle SS Highlights Kruse Las Vegas Auction
in Classical Drives, on October 31, 2007
...-and-a-miss on the Chevelle you could score a home run on something equally delectable.
[Thanks to Hemmings newsletter for this Auctions Lead]
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The Monte Carlo Rally: Mini, Ford, Saab, and an Irishman's Memoirs
in Classical Drives, on October 29, 2007
...ipping a "Guinness" while absorbing a wonderful motor racing memoir .
[Thanks to Hemmings newsletter for this publisher's link]
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Mexico's Demanding Road Rally Re-Imagines Lincoln, Mercedes, Porsche Victories
in Classical Drives, on October 21, 2007
... It was, in its day, the world's most grueling road race. Now Hemmings calls it "the world's most grueling amateur road rally." It's La Carrera Panamericana , formerly known...
Vintage Bimmer Wins Tough Newfie Rally
in Classical Drives, on September 22, 2007
... Always on the spot when it matters, the good folks at Hemmings got our attention with results from the Targa Newfoundland , a performance rally in Canada's far out (in the Atlantic) provi...
A Good Book For Less Bucks
in Classical Drives, on September 2, 2007
... From Hemmings ' weekly newsletter comes word of a price reduction on what appears to be a book worthy of your personal automotive library. Rather than rewrite the obvious I'll take the lib...
Watch Out For Spiders! Latest Barn Find Has More Bugs Than a VW Convention
in Classical Drives, on August 20, 2007
...a downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, warehouse until 1990 when his kids him found a cheaper place. Hemmings revealed this fascinating tale in their weekly blog site and its description of the cond...
Vermont Was Perfect Venue for Hemmings Concours
in Classical Drives, on July 31, 2007
...hen living in Montreal, gone swimming in its largest lake. So I wasn't surprised to learn that Hemmings would hold its first concours d'elegance in Stratton Mountain, Vermont, not far from i...
Muscle This
in Classical Drives, on July 9, 2007
... Here we go again. Just as muscle car prices begin to cool, Hemmings informs us that "more than two dozen american muscle cars from a single private collection will be offered for sale...
How to Make a Muscle Car Handle
in Classical Drives, on July 1, 2007
...#39;re less secure through a corner than your average minivan. At least that's the opinion of Hemmings Motor Newsletter , which made me aware, via its latest issue, of a new line of suspension ...
Pay Attention to This, Hemmings!
in Classical Drives, on June 25, 2007
...t continuing auto enthusiast clubs in North America. Perhaps someone should tell the good folks at Hemmings . Though Bemcee is not exclusively a vintage car club it has certainly played a significant...
RM Brings Auction Action to Hershey Swap Meet
in Classical Drives, on June 20, 2007
... way, is currently seeking additional consignments; you can reach them at 800-211-4371.
[thanks to Hemmings for the tip]...
The Great Xandu Drops The Bug
in carzz.org, on June 13, 2007
Sometimes, even a VW bug is just to heavy a car for one man alone to lift. Or should I say levitate using one's own mental powers? In an odd commercial aimed at demonstrating the cost-effectiveness (dare we say dirt cheapness) of replacing VW part in the 1970s (not so today, friends), a VW...
VW G60 Corrado Ad
in carzz.org, on June 11, 2007
I remember this car. It made the old Golf look as boxy as a Volvo 240 wagon. The G60 was sleek yet defined. It had edge - both metaphorically and literally. And in red - you'd swear the car looked like it could keep pace with a Porsche 911 - even if it couldn't.
I wonder how B...
Citroen 2CV: Cute, Loveable, and For Sale
in Classical Drives, on June 1, 2007
...turn more heads than a muscle car. The 1962 model in this photo is listed by a Georgia dealer in hemmings motor news for $12,900. Believe me, you can't buy more vintage fun for the dollar...
It's a Deusey! 1915 Board Track Racer to Appear at New England Concours
in Classical Drives, on May 24, 2007
... From time-to-time the Hemmings newsletter informs us about entrants in Hemmings' New England Concours d'Elegance , which takes place at Stratton Resort on Sunday, July 22. Today's an...
L'Originale > Hemmings Find of The Day
in carzz.org, on May 18, 2007
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[Image Source: hemmings motor news ]
It takes an avid fan to pay the $12,000 price tag that's requested of this original "Tin Snail". The 1962 Citroën 2CV was (and to a degree ...
The Eyes Have It
in Classical Drives, on May 11, 2007
...king. Soon I'll offer them on e-Bay in favor of 1:24's. Which brings me to this week's Hemmings newsletter with its commentary on Yatming's classic pickups. "Yatming is explorin...
Vintage Racers, Naval Display, Air Show, Highlight San Diego Fleet Week
in Classical Drives, on April 26, 2007
...e hospitality of a US Naval Air Station. What a fabulous two-week vacation that would be!
[source: Hemmings]...
Dig Up Your Den With This Panama Canal Builder
in Classical Drives, on April 5, 2007
...tail price of $300. For more info "check their Website" or call 800-533-8293.
[Source: Hemmings]...
Time Travel With the Mazda Museum
in Classical Drives, on March 15, 2007
... With their entertaining weekly newsletter the good people of " Hemmings " have again made me aware of something I hadn't known, in this case the existence of "a superb online ...
Hot Rods Return to the Drive-In
in Classical Drives, on March 11, 2007
...hile those of you who remember can relive them in this extraordinary event.
An article by " Hemmings " tells us that Ryan Cochran, founder of the Jalopy Journal "wants to see hot ro...
BMW Alpina B3
in carzz.org, on March 8, 2007
[Image Source: Geneva Autoshow]
Not nearly as famous as BMW's own M division, but in many ways every bit as potent, Alpina has been making Bimmers go from fast to frightening for decades.
And if their latest showcase at the 77th annual Geneva Auto Show is any indication, they're still ...
Saab Convention Celebrates 60th Anniversary
in Classical Drives, on March 3, 2007
... in NYC, would enjoy this one; Bob's a Saab enthusiast to the core. Thanks to this week's Hemmings newsletter I've just learned that August 23 through 26, Saab enthusiasts from all over...
Donate $$$ and Sign Here...
in carzz.org, on February 27, 2007
[Image Source: Autocar]
"Green" has officially taken over motorsport . The color that's now w-i-d-e-l-y used as an adjective to describe all things purportedly Earth friendly is now the theme of Honda's own Formula One racing team.
As part of a new ecologically minde...
Chrysler's $16.7 Billion Liability
in carzz.org, on February 26, 2007
Any potential buyer interested in purchasing the Chrysler Group from DaimlerChrysler has to account for $16.7 Billion in unfunded health care liabilities according to a report published today online.
Reported in Automotive News , such are the potential (and forecasted) fiscal woes of Det...
Gas Prices Rising...
in carzz.org, on February 26, 2007
If you're a driver in the lower 48, chances are you don't need the Associated Press to inform you that gas prices are rising fast nationwide. But rising they are - by an average of 13¢ in the past 14 days. The current averaged national price stands at $2.35 for a gallon of regular ...
Classic Cars and Hot Rods Gather at a Mountain in Georgia. A Mountain in Georgia?
in Classical Drives, on February 25, 2007
...ve, uh, hills. Note what's in the background in this image from the Cool Car site . Thanks to Hemmings Motor News for making me aware of this event....
Euro Compass Gets 43 MPG
in carzz.org, on February 23, 2007
[Image Source: Top Gear]
In what Top Gear is billing "Jeep's softest SUV yet," the successful 4x4 division of the Chrysler Group is set to launch the new, Honda CR-V fighting Compass to the British Isles.
And while Jeep traditionalists are irate over the fact that the Compass is...
Mazda 2 To Début @ Geneva
in carzz.org, on February 22, 2007
[Image Source: Mazda .com]
2007 may just be the year of hatchback. This year will see the release of BMW's newly redesigned MINI Cooper, the resurrection of Fiat's darlin' 500, and now Mazda's own 2.
Mazda's PR machine has promised that the new Mazda 2 four-door hot-h...
Spied > Fiat 500
in carzz.org, on February 22, 2007
[Image Source: Guess ]
UK automotive magazine Auto Express has elected to share new footage of Fiat's much anticipated 500 hatchback. Italy's answer to Britain's MINI was caught on film by one of the mag's spies.
The li'l Fiat that could (and will) is expected to sport a ...
Nissan Sues Nissan
in carzz.org, on February 21, 2007
Type in the address www.nissan.com and you will not get Nissan Motors of Japan or even Nissan USA (such is America's clout that many foreign car companies use their .com domains to host their U.S. homepages). Instead, you will find a website owned and operated by one Uzi Nissan of Nissan Co...
iCar < 2030
in carzz.org, on February 21, 2007
(Image Source: Wired )
Stanford University Professor Sebastian Thrun has told the American Association of the Advancement of Science (AAAS) that cars that drive themselves will be the norm by 2030.
According to an article pubished in The Times (London), artificial intelligence will take the...
Hemmings Find of The Day > Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
in carzz.org, on February 20, 2007
... Rolls-Royce silver Cloud III" border="0" src="http://www.carzz.org/50226711/Hemmings_RR_Silver_Cloud_III.jpg" />
Rolls aficionados might prefer the more traditional looking Silver Cloud II ...
Maserati GranTurismo
in carzz.org, on February 20, 2007
(Source: Autoblog.it)
Maserati has at last released pictures of its new GranTurismo Coupé in advance of the model's summer launch. The succeeding two-door to the current decade old (but still sweet) GT has received quick praise from much of the blogosphere.
For many, speculation ran high...
Presidents Day
in carzz.org, on February 19, 2007
To U.S. readers: Happy Presidents Day . Also, (and belatedly) Happy Chinese New Year . Enjoy the holidays.
4DriversOnly will next update tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20th, 2007.
Hemmings Catch of The Day > Stranded Whale
in carzz.org, on February 16, 2007
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Quick! Someone call the aspca ! A whale has washed up onto the shores of Tarpon Springs, Florida! Oh, I hope there's still time.
Oops. Silly me, it just a '58 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. You mu...
NASCAR > Bienvenue à Montréal
in carzz.org, on February 16, 2007
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In the hilarious film, Talladegga Nights: The ballad of Ricky Bobby , Will Ferrell plays larger-than-life NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby who meets his match when a (heavily stereotyped) French Formula One ...
Ferrari's 'Round The Word Tour
in carzz.org, on February 16, 2007
(Image Source: Top Gear)
According to the BBC's Top Gear, Ferrari is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with a relay that will send Prancing Horses through 41 countries around the globe.
Now entering its nineteenth day, Ferrari has left the Communist PRC for fundamentalist raked Indonesia - ...
Dr. Z May Yet Axe Chrysler
in carzz.org, on February 16, 2007
The Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler AG is not safe, so says the Auto Insider . In 2006, Chrysler lost significant market share along with $1.5 Billion. To be sure, this figure was no where near as staggering a loss as that suffered by domestic rivals General Motors or Ford, but the efficiency...
Hemmings Find of The Day > Lexus ES300
in carzz.org, on February 15, 2007
So help me, I do like this car and I'm not sure why.
I appreciate the '96 lexus ES300 only in theory since I've not actually experienced one. Though I have driven the '99 ES300 and comfortably commanded an '04 and '05 ES330, I've found that each subsequent gen...
Whoa! The Camry's On Speed!
in carzz.org, on February 15, 2007
Since time immemorial the Toyota Camry has been the consummate family sedan. Nothing outrageous, just a well-built, smartly designed, inoffensive four-door saloon that millions of North Americans elected to take home. Over the years, blessed few cars - Honda's Accord and the original ford t...
Spied > BMW 1-Series Coupé
in carzz.org, on February 15, 2007
(Image Source: Automedia via AutoExpress )
For those self-styled "purists" who feel that the last true driving enthusiast's BMW was the bare-but-fleet E30 3-Series of the late 80s (die-hards will say it was the older 2002), their driver's only Bimmer is on its way.
Not just ...
Barrett-Jackson Auction Raises $4.1 Million For Charity
in carzz.org, on February 15, 2007
(Image Source: Autoblog)
With a similar overnight intensity that enveloped TV poker, automotive auctions are everywhere on American television it seems. And besides putting the spotlight on some of automotordom's finest conveyances, there are certain important causes that are also treated wi...
Ford Europe Unleashes Mondeo
in carzz.org, on February 15, 2007
(Image Source: CAR )
Is the grass greener on the other side? Well, technically speaking yes, if we limit our focus to the rolling emerald landscape of the British Isles and not let our sight stray to the scorched earth of the Iberian Peninsula.
But in theory, it's easy to be swayed...
GM Resorts To Same Old Tricks
in carzz.org, on February 14, 2007
It's a sorry sight. But, according to some, it was as inevitable as Toyota's steady rise and projected fall. According to the Auto Insider , GM will roll out the come and get 'em sale this month after a weak start to fiscal year 2007.
The incentives have returned with deals as j...
Jeep Starts The New Year Right
in carzz.org, on February 14, 2007
True to its creed of taking the shortest path between two points (or was that hummer ?) - even if that means scaling craggy cliffs to get there - the Chrysler Group's Jeep brand has gone from posting a fine sales record last fiscal year to explosive sales growth in the space of one mon...
Video > Caterham Stunts
in carzz.org, on February 13, 2007
Expertise is always a pleasure to behold. In this (1:12) video, the stunt driver makes his way 'round the cone ridden track back 'n forth, twirling and sliding, with the fludity that I managed with my remote control (suped-up) VW Bug as a kid. This guy's smooth and the (headl...
