All Blog Posts Tagged 'Car' (36)

Georgia Law on Child Car Seats After an Accident: What You Need to Know by Mike Thies

In Georgia, the safety of children in vehicles is a top priority, especially after an accident. According to Georgia law, parents and guardians must adhere to specific regulations regarding child car seats following a collision. Understanding these laws is crucial for ensuring the continued safety of children in vehicles.

Georgia law mandates that if a motor vehicle collision occurs and a child safety seat is…

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Added by Michael Thies on April 16, 2024 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Evaluating Methods for Determining the Value of a Used Car Before a Total Loss Accident

In the unfortunate event of a total loss accident, accurately determining the value of a used car is crucial for insurance purposes. Various methods exist for assessing this value, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we will explore several common methods and rate them based on their accuracy.

Market Value Comparison: This method involves comparing the car's value to similar…

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Added by Global Wheels Events on April 12, 2024 at 7:36pm — No Comments

Unveiling the Thrill of Collector Car Poker Runs

Unveiling the Thrill of Collector Car Poker Runs: Where Excitement Meets Classic Automotive Elegance and Charity - Drive Toward A Cure For Parkinson’s Poker Run

 

Rev up your engines and embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure! Collector Car Poker Runs fuse the allure of vintage automobiles with the exhilaration of a classic poker game, creating an experience that merges adrenaline-pumping drives with camaraderie and strategic card play. Picture…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on December 20, 2023 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Car Show In Macon

  • Flag City Open Car Show
    Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
    Glory Days Grill, 3933 Arkwright Rd
    Macon, GA…
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Added by Chuck Aaron on March 16, 2023 at 4:58am — No Comments

Supply Chain Problems with Classic Car Mechanics By Mike Thies

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…

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Added by Michael Thies on February 20, 2023 at 11:30am — No Comments

Ten Sacred rules to Safely Buying a Car Long-Distance by Jeff Webster / CEO Buyer Services International, LLC

Ten Sacred rules to Safely Buying a Car Long-Distance

The top ten things every buyer should do before contemplating a long-distance purchase.



Published 6/25/2010

10) Understand your needs and curb your expectations! Take time to think about your intended use for the vehicle. Is…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on May 17, 2019 at 6:57am — No Comments

A Name You'll Never Forget - Most Powerful Brass Era Car, pre-1916 by Rusty O.

Never mind your Trans Ams, your Boss Mustangs, even your Hemi Charger Daytonas.



For the most awesomely named performance car, I give you the Apperson "Big Dick" -



1907-1908 Apperson Big Dick, 96hp For those with $15,000 to spend, Apperson would put their race engine in a 50hp Jackrabbit runabout to create the Big Dick. A 96hp racing runabout, the Big Dick…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on February 24, 2019 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Am I still a "Car Guy" if I don't care about engines, horsepower, or transmissions?

I admit it it. I'm superficial.

I suppose as a custom, automotive photographer I deserve a pass. After all, I absolutely love cars (and motorcycles and even some trucks); but not because of how they handle, or how fast they can go zero-to-sixty, but because of how they look!

Why bother photographing something that is already…

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Added by JEFFREY LORBER on December 31, 2018 at 3:52am — 1 Comment

"Wheelz' Spin"! British Car Fayre and Donut & Derelicts on a Saturday! by Mike Thies

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…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 7, 2018 at 7:00am — No Comments

Big Cats Roar Again: Jaguar Land Rover Opens Classic Car Works - by Alan Tovey

Big cats roar again: Jaguar Land Rover opens classic car works

Jaguar Land Rover has thrown open the doors of its new £7m plant which is home to legendary cars…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on July 1, 2017 at 5:30am — No Comments

Caffeine and Exotics Wows Car Enthusiasts by Marilyn Pearlman

Caffeine and Exotics Wows Car Enthusiasts  by Marilyn Pearlman

Five thousand people who own exotic cars or just like to look at them paid $5.00 to join a parade of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, McLarens, Rolls Royce, Aston Martins, Porsches, Lotuses, Maserati, Bentleys, Audis, GTR's, Corvettes, and Vipers on Sunday, April 17 at Lenox Square. The occasion was appropriately called Caffeine and Exotics, a unique show partially…

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Added by Marilyn Pearlman on April 29, 2016 at 3:30am — No Comments

Babe Restored

Babe Restored

By Mike Thies

While I have always celebrated cars and motorcycles of all kinds, it is natural to have favorites.  I fell in love with Porsches on the Interstate years ago when I was passed by a 356 Speedster! This was a number of years before the tragic accident that took James Dean’s life in a…

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Added by Michael Thies on October 17, 2015 at 3:30pm — 6 Comments

COFFEE BRAKE & “The Journey of Hope” -Snellville, GA 7-26-15

COFFEE BRAKE & “The Journey of Hope”

For several years, www.SouthEastWheeslsEvents.com and a mix of TWs, Georgia Street Rodders and Master Car Club members have been having a regular breakfast cruise-in called the “Coffee Brake” at the Main Street Diner in Snellville, GA. I give credit for its start to Jerry Jones, who like a couple others, is a member of all three groups. It has been remarkably consistent; sometimes larger (40+…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 28, 2015 at 9:30am — No Comments

How Not To Be A Jerk: The 10 Commandments of Car Show Etiquette



March 3, 2015 by  



You know what’s fun? Pointing out the flaws in other people. Sure, we aren’t “supposed” to do it, but we all do. Just take a look at how popular our …

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Added by Michael Thies on March 4, 2015 at 9:41am — No Comments

Harold Coker has died today- A True Friend Of Car Collectors and Businesses Around the World

Early today, November 17, 2014, a true leader of the antiques car industry and hobby has died. Harold Coker started his tire business and his collection of forms and molds are the reason so many antique and collector cars even have tires on which to run! He began his career as a territory manager with the old B.F.Goodrich Tire Co. before starting his own business, Coker Tire Co., in 1958, leading the company to become the largest supplier of collector car tires and wheels in the world.…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 17, 2014 at 1:46pm — No Comments

Motor Trend picked the awesome Camaro Z/28 as Best Driver's Car! First American Car To Win!

Motor Trend picked the awesome Camaro Z/28 as Best Driver's Car! First Ever American Car To Win!

Porsche, Audit, Ferrari, Etc. but CAMARO? Wow!  As a Porsche driver, I found this a true surprise, yet Motor Trend (my heroes) tested all the candidates and the Z/28 won out!

"Camaro Z/28 is Motor Trend’s Best Driver’s Car 2014-09-25 

DETROIT –Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is Motor Trend’s 2014 Best Driver’s Car. It’s the first American-brand…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 27, 2014 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Power Paint and Pinups

It was another great weekend of Car events in the UK this weekend . Globalwheelsevents was staging a car event in the northwest UK town of Blackpool.

Take a look at the the details and pictures of the events at .Power Paint and Pinups…

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Added by Russ Larcombe on September 9, 2014 at 9:00am — No Comments

Clarion Hotel Lexington, KY

Do you book or attend shows that rotate to different states?  If so, have you ever considered Lexington, KY?  Better yet, have you ever considered Clarion Hotel Lexington in Lexington, KY?

Clarion Hotel Lexington offers everything you need for a successful car show or motorcycle rally.  The hotel is conveniently located at Interstate 75 in North Lexington. This location provides easy…

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Added by Scott Hait on November 19, 2013 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

1969 Chevrolet Camaro -z16- Twin 427's

1969 Chevrolet Camaro -z16- Twin 427's

   

A Show Quality Car Built by American V8 Classics in Alpharetta, GA

American V8 Classics and Customs in Alpharetta, GA presents a one of a kind…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 6, 2013 at 5:30pm — No Comments

A Slice of History; Senoia’s 9th Annual Cruisin’ To The Oldies Car Show -Senoia, GA

A Slice of History; Senoia’s 9th Annual Cruisin’ To The Oldies Car Show

I am a lucky man.  I have had the opportunity to work and judge car shows all over the country.  That is a joy.  As my good luck has continued, on September 28, I was at one of the finest car shows in the South East!  The weather was perfect, the city quaint and charming, the people friendly and the cars were outstanding at…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 30, 2013 at 4:30am — No Comments

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