The Origins of American Concours d'Elegance and Their Love of Brass Era Cars  by Mike Thies

Concours d'Elegance is a French term meaning "competition of elegance" and refers to a showcase of historic and/or classic automobiles. They have a long and rich history, with roots that can be traced back to France in the early 1700s. The first Concours d'Elegance was held in the gardens of Versailles, and it was a competition to determine which horse-drawn carriages were the most stylish and…

Collector cars, also known as classic cars or antique cars, are often viewed as a source of nostalgia and a symbol of the past, but they do not typically contribute to the carbon footprint in the same way that modern cars…

I started Kartel in April 2017, and I had huge ambitions. I just didn't know in which direction we'd end up going. What originated as a multimedia entertainment venue turned into a startup, wheeling and dealing (pun intended) in automotive events! I spent way too much up front, going to major events, not selling a thing, and I loved it so much that I simply never gave up.

Here we are,…

New Ways Of Safe Transport

Syre Perkins, JD, is a inspiration. I met him at a recent Caffeine & Octane where he was showing one of the more unique vehicles that I have seen in quite some time. It was a remote-controlled robot that picks up a full-sized car, with basically zero clearance, lifts it and moves it! I learned that TARVA, (Tow Atlanta’s Recovery Vehicle Autobot-Robot) can go into low clearance parking decks/garages…

Who is going to want the cars! 

The 76 million baby boomers, 25 % of the…

Here is another great reason for everyone to join up on www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com! Besides being free and being the best way to get the word out about events, YEAR ONE now provides a significant discount on purchases made by www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com members!  Just get you friends to join with us and have them mention the Members code when buying at Year One:…

New Gateway Showroom Opening In Georgia

With millions of people in metro Atlanta and its many exotic and classic car collectors, the city is a perfect place for the 13^th Gateway Classic Cars showroom to open. In early November, Sal Akbani, CEO/President of the company, led a team from his corporate office to cut the ribbon for the 65,000 square foot space in Alpharetta, GA - 30 miles from downtown Atlanta. Other…

Google comes up with some cool obscurities. This one is up my alley! :-) Check it out

http://time.com/3985080/when-was-the-first-traffic-light-installed/

Note:

"THE FIRST traffic signal was invented by J P Knight, a railway signalling engineer. It was installed…

Hot Summer Days In The South East!

I love my cars when the tops come off, but even then I run the AC when the temps go to close to 100 or more! I have memories of cooking in my old Model A's in August. Here is a video on how important AC can be for you an your car in the Summer; but what is does not tell you is that this company "Air Cool", are experts at installing AC in your collector car or hot rod, inexpensively! And they do it without damaging your classic look!

My…

"SEWE NOTE: Now this is one for the underdogs!" :-)

Five great race cars that never won the Indy 500

Here is a great list that was sent to me via Dupont Registry!  Corvette's have always held a special place in my heart and this is a great idea to highlight the stand out efforts of the folks behind this remarkable car!

"TOP 10 BEST CORVETTES OF ALL TIME

Since the…

My daughter and I recently showed our cars at The Four Seasons Auction Gallery. We really enjoyed the auction and got to see some great deals on Hot Rides & "Man Cave" items. Thanks Steve for providing a great indoor auction close by to my home in Alpharetta.

Mark Ray

Come and see what is coming up next for the BEST Auction House in the South! …

“The Voice” & His Vehicles

Frank Sinatra was called “The Voice” from early in his career.   He was heard on his first recording with the Harry James Band singing “All Or Nothing At All” which sold about 8,000 copies that year, later to sell millions as he became better known. As he became famous with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, we have few hints on his growing interest in classy cars. He and his wife Nancy…

What I like about this cars of all types, enthusiasts of all ages and cliques/clubs form all over to share time, space and support for the industry! Chuck

There are many reasons to be excited about the growing popularity of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) which run not on gasoline but on electricity. Driving an EV reduces dependence on fossil fuels and saves dramatically on fuel costs.

A rooftop solar power system can enable you to drive completely emissions free while dramatically reducing your energy bills. And in Georgia,…

As always , I put together a lil slideshow of my favorite pic's each year . Mainly recent pic's but a few older cool edits also . The below link will start the show for you. For best playback view on a good size desktop computer Vs...3.5'' mobile phone screen haha. 

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Mid-South Regional Car Show, Bazaar, and Concert in the Field

April 28, 2012, Hickory, NC (a great drive-in weekend of family fun)

Fundraising event for Bristar Disabled Veterans Group and World Mission Outreach

Details can be found at…

I have been covering the Gathering at the Sonic on Riverside Drive in Lawrenceville, GA off and on for several years.  I always enjoyed the cars, the company and friendship of the young people that gathered there every Thursday night and the diversity of the groups.  This was one place where everyone got along, mostly. The few times when there was a bit of drama; it was a burn out (smoky), a foolish move like jumping a curb (it was videotaped), and showing off on Riverside on one's way to Rt…