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A Bite of History – 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio (by Mike Thies)

A Bite of History – (by Mike Thies)

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio

When you step back and look at an Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio, you’re not just seeing a sleek Italian convertible, you’re seeing one of the last gasps of true analog romance from the 1980s. By 1988, most sports cars had started to bulk up with electronics and smog equipment, but Alfa’s little…

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Added by Global Wheels Events on October 18, 2025 at 8:01am — 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

The Coolest Pinewood Derby Car To Never Race

The Coolest Pinewood Derby Car To Never Race

Pinewood Derby Audi R18

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Added by Global Wheels Events on May 20, 2011 at 7:47pm — No Comments

Entering Events In Wheels Events Sites

It is one of the real strengths of an American Wheels Website Calendar that anyone can post an event, meeting or activity at anytime. The submission process is so straight forward that anyone can do it as long as they have the basic information people will need to

consider attending.





In addition to general members, we have moderators whose efforts are to scour regional publications and clubs news to make…

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Added by Global Wheels Events on February 15, 2010 at 8:46pm — No Comments


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A Bite of History - Marcos  By Mike Thies

A Bite of History - Marcos 

By Mike Thies

The Marcos was one of those wonderfully unconventional British sports car companies that could only have come from the postwar racing world. The company was founded in 1959 by Jem Marsh and aerodynamicist Frank Costin, with the name Marcos coming from Marsh and Costin. Costin brought serious aircraft and racing design experience to the project, and that influence showed up immediately in the cars: low frontal area, light weight,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 1, 2026 at 4:41pm

A Judge’s View from Pinehurst: Sandhills Motoring Expo 2026 by Mike Thies

A Judge’s View from Pinehurst: Sandhills Motoring Expo 2026 by Mike Thies

The 2026 Sandhills Motoring Expo Concours in the Village was one of those days that reminds you why we do this. Held Sunday, May 24, in the historic Village of Pinehurst, the event brought together more than 130 judged automobiles representing over 40 manufacturers, and from this judge’s point of view, it was a first-class field, a well-run operation, and a genuinely enjoyable day with owners who were proud to…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm

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