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Packard Stars Among Vintage Cars, Here in My Own Backyard
in Classical Drives, on May 11, 2009
They cruised into Sidney-by-the-Sea on Saturday, May 09. They were members of vintage car clubs located all over Vancouver Island, plus a few welcome visitors from the nearby State of Washington . With over 200 cars on show, they constituted the largest group to appear in our town and I sincer...
David Hobbs, Lloyd Ruby, Amazing Phantom Corsair, Highlight Amelia Island Concours
in Classical Drives, on March 4, 2009
What makes the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance different is that the show features personalities as well as classic automobiles. Each year it invites famed racing drivers of the past to greet the spectators and participate in seminars. For the 2009 event on March 13-15, veteran racer Dav...
The Truth About Classic Car Auctions
in Classical Drives, on February 2, 2009
... meeting their objectives. Nigel, who was there, put it this way: "The gavel fell on dozens of collector cars at the annual Arizona auctions and so did the revenues generated by the sales, though...
The Danube Express, Restored Classic Train, Makes Maiden Voyage
in Classical Drives, on October 3, 2008
It's no secret to regular viewers of Classical Drives that I appreciate all forms of vintage transport, and that includes railroads. I'm especially enthusiastic about the luxury trains that roam the rails in various countries of which this one, The Danube Express , is the latest. It is b...
When It Comes to Cars, Standard is Not Just an Approval Rating
in Classical Drives, on September 11, 2008
As a manufacturer " Standard Motor Company" may not stimulate your memory banks but you'd be surprised at the variety of vehicles produced by that venerable firm during its 60 years of production. Think Triumph and TR, for example, after it acquired the company. Or the cars that ...
Alfa Romeo Wins Best of Show at 2008 Pebble Beach Concours
in Classical Drives, on August 20, 2008
If you seek beauty, brothers and sisters, look no further than Italy. For centuries the Italians and their Roman ancestors have been acknowledged as the source of many things beautiful. In olden days it was art and architecture that captivated; today it is interior design and automobiles. Which m...
Why Big Grilles on Today's Cars Look Absurd
in Classical Drives, on May 12, 2008
The other day I was chatting with a friend about the current trend to massive grilles. You can see them on the Chrysler 300 , Audi , Cadillac , Volvo and Mitsubishi , and others on the way. All have split grilles with the larger portion above and the smaller below, giving an impression of o...
New Low-roof Sedans as Coupes? Blame it on Rover
in Classical Drives, on April 20, 2007
Following in the tracks of "Mercedes' CLS 550" it seems that more luxury automakers are determined to squeeze four people into a sedan with limited headroom, narrow windows, and door openings that guarantee added business for chiropracters as passengers endeavour to squeeze in and...
For $10.00 This Can Be You!
in Classical Drives, on November 14, 2006
... Now here is a really inexpensive Christmas gift from the Petersen Museum . Pick from a collection of classic cars and racers, send a photo of yourself online, and for a mere ten bucks the Museu...
NYT Shows Us Style for 2005
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 28, 2005
If you don't normally receive the Sunday New York Times, this might be the day to run out and grab a copy . For those who missed it, check with your local public library, or better yet, get a lot of the good stuff on line at NYT's Style web page . Along with tons of other high-en...