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The Toleman Story: Last Romantics in Formula 1
in Classical Drives, on December 2, 2009
The Toleman F1 team, small, unfashionable, always short of money, is rarely remembered, yet it was the team that took Ayrton Senna into Formula 1. The team that launched Derek Warwick, one of the most popular and accomplished men in British motorsport. The team that brought Rory Byrne, Ferrari’s ...
Alfa Romeo 6c 2500, an e-Bay Best Buy
in Classical Drives, on November 30, 2009
Let's face it, you can't beat e-Bay if you enjoy window shopping for cars. The imagination soars and the wallet stays where it is. Good, harmless fun, right? But every so often one jumps off the screen and shouts "buy me!" Such a car is this 1942 Alfa Romeo 6c 2500 Sport Convertible (though I w...
CanAm Revival! The World's Most Spectacular Road Racing Series, Now on DVD
in Classical Drives, on November 27, 2009
Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s there existed a kind of road racing unlike any other before or since. It was called the CanAm Challenge Cup and featured many of the finest drivers from Europe and North America at the wheel of brutally fast machines. These spectacular sports-racers were vir...
Seen that? - Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix
in Hidden Travel Gems, on November 23, 2009
...the Monaco Grand Prix, it just may be the Monaco Historics, which takes place on the prior weekend. Vintage race cars from all eras compete and it's serious stuff, too. Ignoring the value of these rar...
Seen that? - AOPA Online Gallery
in The Aviation Weblog, on November 19, 2009
...e apron, accompanied by a few visiting planes. To add extra interest the Museum invites owners of a vintage cars to bring out their lovely old automobiles. The 50's Caddy you see here was [...] Read ...
Vintage Schnürstiefeletten - das Must-Have!
in Das Schuh-Fashion-Blog, on 17.11.09
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Mein Lieblingstrend in diesem Herbst sind Vintage-Schnürstiefeletten. Ich habe das Glück, dass ich noch welche aus dem Jahr 1997 habe. Natürlich ist das ein Trend, der auf den vielen Streetsty...
Nicole Richie entwirft jetzt auch Schuhe
in Das Schuh-Fashion-Blog, on 09.11.09
...von Paris Hilton neben Taschen, Sonnenbrillen und Accessoires auch Schuhe für die Marke "Modern Vintage"
Wir können uns auf die rund 20 Paar im Frühjahr 2010 freuen, dann werden sie in ausgewählte...
For Some a First Car, for This Man a First Collectible
in Classical Drives, on October 28, 2009
... This is not the kind of automobile that people rush to see when it's parked in a vintage car show. And if they did I suspect many of the younger folk in the audience, whose enthusiasm is limited to...
Schon gesehen? - Dita von Teese - bitte Schuhe besohlen lassen
in Lust und mehr, on 21.10.09
... Dita von Teese für den sehnsüchtigen Single "Vintage Dita" - das ist der Titel des Buches, das sich in eine lange Reihe von Neuerscheinungen über die "Queen of Bourl...
About.com Rejects Mystery Classic Cars
in Classical Drives, on October 16, 2009
...because of an earlier incident when I was Cars Guide for About.com . The lady who produced About's vintage car site included a mystery car every week which, for some strange reason, really annoyed th...
Seen that? - WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, DOGGY STYLE
in The Celebrities Weblog, on October 11, 2009
... enough to provide tips on getting SAG Award Red Carpet Style. Read on and get the scoop! The Look: Vintage Hollywood Glam; Soft, Sultry Waves The following starlets let their hair down (literally!) ...
Seen that? - Tea Length Wedding Gowns
in White Lace Wedding, on October 9, 2009
...an appearance in designer collections over recent years. [...] Read More Shopping for Vintage Wedding Gowns at White Lace Wedding I hear mor...
Finally: A Triumph for the Stag
in Classical Drives, on October 8, 2009
...d the United States during the trip. Such a drive may not sound like much but this is, after all, a vintage car and John put 15,422 miles on the V-8-powered roadster. "It's in excellent shape...
Goodwood Snapshots Through the Lens of a Pocket-Size Digital Camera
in Classical Drives, on October 2, 2009
... back fifty years with a road race circuit of a similar era. The displays, attractions, live music, vintage aircraft, and dozens of historic race cars are simply overwhelming. It's a wonder that I...
My Goodwood Revival Goes Bust
in Classical Drives, on September 30, 2009
...really do dress in costume from the 50's and 60's. So effective is this that when seen with vintage race cars in the background, they can literally take you back in time (often with period mus...
A Rainy Day Keeps No One Away at the Steamworks Concours
in Classical Drives, on September 28, 2009
Who are these people and why are they wandering around in the rain when they could be inside enjoying a coffee and a croissant? Spectators at the 2009 Steamworks Concours d'Elegance in Vancouver, BC, that's who. Weatherwise it was a dreary weekend but our Nigel Matthews was on hand as a...
The End of an Era: 1972 Corvette Convertible Model from the Franklin Mint
in Classical Drives, on September 25, 2009
For anyone who admires Corvettes, this new 1:24 die-cast 1972 Corvette Convertible model from the Franklin Mint is a "must have." Model year '72 marked the end of an era for the ultimate American sports car, as those distinctive front and rear chrome bumpers made their last appearan...
Daimler's Sensational New Car Fails to Awe Parisians
in Classical Drives, on September 22, 2009
For France and for the world, 1889 was quite the year. Gustave Eiffel's wondrous wrought iron tower had opened to an awed public. Paris held its World Exposition. The electric light bulb was a new innovation and was used to illuminate many of the exhibition stands, including that of Gottli...
Panerai Challenge: Segeln mit den Sternen vor Porto Rotondo
in Das Segel Blog, on 22.09.09
...9;s Cup Gewinner Mauro Pelaschier fuhr am Steuer der 1939 gebauten Peter in der Kategorie "Vintage Bermudian" noch vor der Marjatta und der Vagabundo siegreich ins Ziel.
Als Erste in der K...
Turning Back the Motor Racing Clock at the 2009 Goodwood Revival
in Classical Drives, on September 15, 2009
...; Lord March's Goodwood estate is so large that it has an airfield within the perimeter used by vintage aircraft. This year, however, there is one difference: I'll be there. A long-time dream ...
Was This Man the Real Designer of the VW Beetle?
in Classical Drives, on September 11, 2009
From time to time rumours circulate that Professor Porsche was not the actual designer of the Beetle. Even Hitler, when he approached him to develop a "People's Car," provided sketches that resembled the car's final shape. But now comes a book by Dutch author and historian Paul ...
Oldest and Longest-Loved Pontiacs Meet at Fairfield County Concours d’Elegance
in Classical Drives, on September 9, 2009
Coming up next weekend is a concours I'd like to someday attend, if only because it's located in an area I admire almost as much as my BC locale. (The two are similar though Vancouver Island has the edge in weather.) The Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance of Westport, CT, held on ...
Discovering the Beauty of Vintage Trucks
in Classical Drives, on September 7, 2009
...nostalgia" juices. (Yes, this dedicated sports car and Euro-centric fan can shed a tear when a vintage truck motors by.) Incidentally, the owner of my local repair shop owns a similar vehicle and...
1967 Dodge Pickup Concept, So Far Advanced it's Still the Truck of Tomorrow
in Classical Drives, on September 6, 2009
When I first saw the above image I almost fell off my chair (which at my age can be hazardous). This spectacular custom, the 1967 Dodge Deora, appeared to vindicate what I've been saying for years: that the conventional American pickup's proportional efficiency sucks because of its three-...
Vintage Schatztruhe wird letztmalig geöffnet
in Das Schuh-Fashion-Blog, on 05.09.09
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Wer Vintage Schuhe liebt und in der Nähe von Stuttgart wohnt, dem empfehle ich diese Adresse: Reudernerstr. 36, 72622 Nürtingen-Reudern . Da es sich um einen Abverkauf alter, aber nie getragener...
Famous Indy Racer to be Auctioned at Hershey
in Classical Drives, on September 4, 2009
...rkets in America, it made its debut in 1955. A feature of the 2009 meet is RM Auction's annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey event , which this year will present cars from the Crawford Auto Aviat...
Car Guy Hits Eighty (... and that's not MPH)
in Classical Drives, on September 2, 2009
Forgive me if I offer a few words about, well... me. Three days ago, August 31, 2009 to be precise, I turned 80. Much as I've tried to prove the the birth certificate is a lie I'm finally forced to admit the truth. Yes, everyone says it's just a number but our age-obsessed society ins...
Missing From Modern Auto Advertising: The Power of Illustration
in Classical Drives, on August 31, 2009
In the longest of my several careers I was an advertising copywriter and, later, creative director, working mostly on car accounts. At the time we depended on photography to show the cars, as is the case today. I wouldn't have even considered illustrations. Now, older and slightly wiser, I...
Vintage Shopping bei garde-robe
in Das Schuh-Fashion-Blog, on 31.08.09
... mich schon in Jeans oder dicken Strumpfhosen durch Pfützen und Matsch stolzieren. Aber auch wer Vintage Unikate sucht, findet hier eine große Auswahl an Stiefeln, Overknee Boots, Moccasins, Sandalen ...
Stunning Beauties Star in 2009 Concours d'LeMons
in Classical Drives, on August 28, 2009
Our pal and Classical Drives contributor Nigel Matthews, when he wasn't judging Bentleys at Pebble Beach, took a 10-mile sidetrip to visit the first annual Concours d'LeMons in Monterey and had just as much fun. Founder Jay Lamm said the show was a celebration of "the oddball, mund...
The Citroen SM (Sports Maserati). Maserati Asks “Why Me, Lord?”
in Classical Drives, on August 26, 2009
...llans Automotive Newsletter features an interesting backgrounder on the Citroen SM plus access to vintage catalogs and press releases, like the one in this black-and-white image.
It was certainly a...
American Motors AMX, the GT That Could Have Been
in Classical Drives, on August 24, 2009
Old Cars Weekly has a lovely tale of an American Motors 1970 AMX in its weekly newsletter, which I highly recommend reading. But first some personal recollections. The AMX was an American Motors attempt to get the jump on its pony car competitors by creating a short-wheelbase 2-seat GT tourer ...
Nicht übertreiben, meine Herren!
in Das Schuh-Fashion-Blog, on 22.08.09
... © EraPhernalia Vintage (way behind. sorry!)
Silberne Sandalen für den Herrn? Ist das was? Ich frage mich, wie sein Styling diesen doch sehr gewagten Look abrundet. Ob er Bermudas dazu trägt? ...
Leslie Greene Sterling Inspirations
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 21, 2009
...signers, Leslie Greene uses genuine diamonds and gemstones on a canvas of sterling silver to convey vintage designs and patterns. Note the high level of detail in each of her light and airy designs.
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Pebble Beach 2009 Winner Horch, a Name Hardly Known
in Classical Drives, on August 21, 2009
Outside of the dedicated classic car fraternity I doubt you'll find one North American in a thousand who'd recognise the name of the 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet. Indeed, they wouldn't even know that Horch is a car. And yet it has a fascinating history. August ...
The Beauty of Street Shows, as Seen at Blethering Place
in Classical Drives, on August 19, 2009
While everyone is "oohing" and "awing" over the classics at Pebble Beach I would like to draw your attention to an expanding niche I call "Street Shows." Instead of displaying cars on the lush greeneries of golf courses and public parks, places where an automobile wo...
Shelby Daytona, Ferrari 250 GT, Jaguar C-Type Top Monterey Auctions
in Classical Drives, on August 17, 2009
What first began as an elegant concours d'elegance on the golf club lawns of Pebble Beach has recently become a bonanza for collector car auctioneers. One-by-one they've muscled into the show until now it's not who brings the most beautiful or historically interesting automobile but wh...
The Tour d' Sound at Pebble Beach
in Classical Drives, on August 14, 2009
...s have a distinctive engine note that we just don't hear any more. So if you want to know how a vintage Bugatti or Packard or Mercedes or Ferrari sounded when they were new, this is your chance. T...
Watching Alvis, a Very Romantic Motor Car
in Classical Drives, on August 12, 2009
If, like me, you enjoy watching BBC and ITV shows from England, you'll be aware that classic cars are often used as props. The Hercule Poirot series are a good example, especially as they frequently include scenes with historic trains and boats. This image could easily have been included in a...
Desires by Mikolay Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 10, 2009
...n collections. Each piece is striking, powerful, and distinctive. It is this new interpretation of vintage jewelry that makes Mikolay the visionary he is. Scott Mikolay's jewelry will enrapture ...
Spectacular Talbot-Lago Last Minute Addition to Monterey Auction
in Classical Drives, on August 10, 2009
With so many great cars on display at the 2009 Monterey classics festival and with several competing auctions happening, you wouldn't think anyone could come up with a last-minute gem. But RM Auctions has managed to snare a truly spectacular automobile, one that's estimated to bring $1,...
ARA Collection Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 7, 2009
... the complexion of all who wear it. Rose cut Citrine that are beautifully unique with a distinctive vintage feel and extraordinary appearance. Handcrafted flexible bracelet.
$2375
24k Gold Multi...
Delahaye, Packard, Auburn: Winners at Meadow Brook Concours and RM Auction
in Classical Drives, on August 7, 2009
..., Michigan this past Sunday they were treated to a magnificent array of over 230 collector cars and vintage motorcycles from twenty-five states and Canada. There are really no losers in such a collect...
Pebble Beach Retro Poster Returns to the Golden Age of Automobile Art
in Classical Drives, on August 5, 2009
A major highlight of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance for those who appreciate automobile fine art is the annual poster. Now, however, there are three. One for the Concours, one for the Tour d'Elegance drive, one for the RetroAuto display of rare automotive collectibles and memorabi...
Introducing the Ultimate Jaguar E-Type
in Classical Drives, on August 3, 2009
It is difficult enough to achieve perfection. To improve on perfection is all but impossible. Yet that's what the English makers of the Eagle E-type Speedster appear to have done. Starting with a Jaguar E-Type (and a wealthy client) they have made one of the world's most beautiful autom...
Regulators ban nude nymph poster
in Sox First, on August 2, 2009
...as told stores and restaurants not to sell a wine, Cycles Gladiator Wine , because it features a vintage 1895 bicycle advertising poster featuring a nude nymph next to a bicycle. The regulators say...
Russo and Steele Strikes Gold With Dr. Porsche's 356B
in Classical Drives, on July 31, 2009
Forgive me if I get carried away with enthusiasm for the Porsche 356B. This was the first Porsche I drove, the first owned, the first raced. The very icon of what a Porsche should be. Russo and Steele have captured a very special 356B for its Monterey Auction, Aug 13-15 at the Downtown Marrio...
R. J. Graziano Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 30, 2009
... 2-Tiered Coin Drop Earrings
Rich with romantic flair, these earrings highlight your features with vintage-like elegance. The drops boast a textured button-style station at the ear. A small openwork ...
Schnürstiefel für alle
in Das Schuh-Fashion-Blog, on 30.07.09
... Fransendetail im Rodeo-Look entdeckt und mit Absatz sieht das dann eher nach Flohmarkt und Vintage aus. Auch mit Ösen, die man aus dem Treckingbereich kennt wird tüchtig experimentiert. (hier das ...
The Kaiser-Frazer That Never Was? Or Was This the Pride of Willow Run?
in Classical Drives, on July 28, 2009
The October 2009 issue of Collectible Automobile has a fascinating profile of carleton Spencer, who was in charge of interior colors and materials for Kaiser-Frazer from the company's beginnings in 1946 to its sad end in 1955. Spencer took exception to the drab, monotonous interiors of...
Lucky Brand Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 27, 2009
...er accessories.
Lucky Brand Peace Sign Bracelet
Make a peaceful and very cute statement with vintage silver-plated link bracelet featuring wood beads and semi-precious stones. Length measures 7...
A Century of Suzuki, Well Worth Celebrating
in Classical Drives, on July 27, 2009
... It isn't often that we automobile journalists recognise Japanese makes when writing about vintage automobiles. Probably because most Japanese manufacturers grew from unspectacular beginnings. N...
Style and Speed in America: Rare Jaguar C-Type to be Auctioned
in Classical Drives, on July 24, 2009
...39;ll display it where we lesser folk can look on admiringly. Better still, they'll enter it in vintage races where we can watch this fabulous Jaguar being driven at speed. The late Phil Hill woul...
Jacklyn Zeman Jewelry Collection
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 23, 2009
Celebrity Fashion Jewelry
Born in Englewood, New Jersey, Jacklyn Zeman is an American actress , who completed her high school studies at 15 in Bergenfield, New Jersey, where she was raised, and studied dance on a scholarship at New York University. Soon she was dancing and modeling professionall...
Celebrating Fifty Years of an Enthusiast-Built Race Track
in Classical Drives, on July 22, 2009
...the memory of Westwood's birth the SCCBC recently organised a three-day gala celebration of vintage racing at nearby Mission Raceway . Note the brave Camaro pilot trying to dive under a gaggl...
Porsche Power Matches Canadian Steam
in Classical Drives, on July 20, 2009
This is a favorite photo from a long-time history as an automobile journalist. I'm including it here because many of my fellow old car enthusiasts share an appreciation of classic railway trains, especially when pulled by steam engines.
The photo was taken in 1961. The Porsche 356B coupe ...
Early Birds Featured in Pontiac Firebird Search
in Classical Drives, on July 17, 2009
Almost forgotten among the thousands of currently available muscle cars is the original Firebird . Pontiac enthusiasts tend to overlook it because the base engine is a six rather than a V-8 but in doing so they miss the significance of that early Bird. This was no ordinary six. Influenced by E...
Sexy Lady Invites Muscle Car Owners to the Drive of a Lifetime
in Classical Drives, on July 15, 2009
Who could resist that invitation from the seductive lady seated on the hood? Certainly not me if I owned a muscle car! The spectacular Muscle Car 1000 is being organised by Russo and Steele , perhaps better known as collector car auctioneers. It begins on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Grand Del...
Ranjana Khan Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 14, 2009
... Vintage-Inspired Fashion Jewelry
If you've got an eye for fashion, set your sights on this ultra-feminine accessories line from jewelry designer and stylist Ranjana Khan. With more than a dec...
Kickers Kick high for Kids
in Das Schuh-Fashion-Blog, on 13.07.09
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Könnt ihr euch auch noch an die Schuhe mit dem roten und grünen Punkt in der Sohle erinnern? Die hießen Kickers kick hi und die gibt's zum Glück auch heute noch. Wie war ich damals stolz auf meine rote Ausgabe des Volvo unter den Schuhen, denn sie waren nicht etwa elegan...
Rare Corvette Discovered on Australian Beach
in Classical Drives, on July 13, 2009
Why is it that we sometimes need visitors from other places to help us appreciate the beauty of our own domain? I'm especially guilty as I live in what is arguably the loveliest part of a spectacular country (Canada, Sidney, BC, on Vancouver Island) yet often dream of being elsewhere.
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1954 Buick Skylark. More Beautiful Than a 48 Roadmaster?
in Classical Drives, on July 10, 2009
...ssion was Buick's smooth Dynaflow automatic. The Skylark in our photo will be sold at RM's Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook auction, August 1, 2009. Restored 15 years ago, it has a mere 60...
Heidi Daus Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 10, 2009
... Designer Vintage Jewelry
Heidi Daus has spent the last 25 years designing her jewelry with spirited innovation. Her love for vintage and estate jewelry , and exotic stones has helped to create a...
Renata Studio Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 8, 2009
...ame alternates rhodium-plated rows of marquise-shaped stations with a single rope-textured row. The vintage-like stations sparkle with prong-set, round clear CZ accents.
$120
Renata Studio Pink...
At Last. The Concours that Pebble Beach Really Needs
in Classical Drives, on July 8, 2009
Did I just say (in the last blog) that too many things were happening during the Pebble Beach week? And that it should be split in two? So why am I plugging the newest event on the calendar? Because it's sweet revenge, that's why. Here's what the organisers of the Concours d'LeMo...
Pebble Beach Swamped, Calendar Needs to be Split
in Classical Drives, on July 6, 2009
The extravaganza known as Pebble Beach just keeps getting bigger, which would be okay with humble auto writers like me if it didn't continue to push room rates beyond reach. (Yes, the rich are different than you and me.) The latest announcement comes from La Dolce Vita Automobili at Black Hor...
Daimler SP250 Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Sidney Gets a Treat
in Classical Drives, on July 3, 2009
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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 Daimler 250's 50th anniversary and so the Dai...
Gem Designs by Palermo Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 2, 2009
... gems with unusual cuts . His signature silhouettes are crosses and butterflies. His natural and vintage themes have captured the hearts of jewelry lovers, while his talent and skill have caught the e...
New Bertone BAT Will Fly High at Concorso Italiano
in Classical Drives, on July 1, 2009
If you thought there was something familiar about this car you'd be right. Remember the spectacular Bertone-designed "BAT" Alfas of the late 1950s? Like most Italian-designed cars of the period they were years ahead of their time. Not necessarily practical but sparkling with design ...
Rive Gauche by Jean-Louis Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 30, 2009
...lay, allowing the Labradorite to peek through the intricate detailing. A rounded band completes the vintage-inspired piece.
$120
The Technibond buyer travels around the world to work with designers a...
