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"Another Look at Geronimo’s Cadillac" from Motor City Garage

Another Look at Geronimo’s Cadillac

Here’s a very famous photo from the American West—and one more case where fact and folklore have become intertwined. Let’s explore the true story of Geronimo’s Cadillac.

In the familiar photo above, reportedly taken on…

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Added by Michael Thies on June 23, 2015 at 4:30am — 1 Comment

SEMA Action Network (SAN) <san@sema.org> -Congressional Legislation Would Allow Hobbyists to Purchase Turn-Key Replica Cars

Congressional Legislation Would Allow Hobbyists to Purchase Turn-Key Replica Cars

Enthusiasts Could Still Construct Home-Built Kit Cars Under Bill

A SAN-supported bill (H.R. 2675)has been introduced in the U.S. Congress that would allow companies that manufacture a limited number of cars each year to produce turn-key replicas for customers nationwide.  The bill will not change an enthusiast’s ability to build a kit car from parts in…

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Added by Michael Thies on June 18, 2015 at 9:23am — 1 Comment

Loss of a good friend! - Team RFC News - Gerald Aldridge June 8, 2015

           

*This is a reprint of a Team RFC News report from June 8, 2015. According to Gwinnett Police Gerald died in a fatal motorcycle accident which occured just before 11 a.m. near 2283 Buford Dam Road in Buford, GA. We have lost a good friend. MET…

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Added by Michael Thies on June 9, 2015 at 1:30am — No Comments

Spring Green Car & Motorcycle Show 2015

Spring Green Car & Motorcycle Show 2015 -March 28, 2015 in Lawrenceville, GA  10a to 4pm Gwinnett Count Fairgrounds   http://southeastwheelsevents.com/events/new-lawrenceville-car-bike-show-lawrenceville-ga

www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com has worked providing a car & motorcycle show for the…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 16, 2015 at 1:00pm — 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

Jim Beard's Passing

I received this letter via Dik Wesson of the ROMEOs. Another loss in our extended family of vehicle enthusiasts. Please pray for the family. Mike

"Dear All,

I am so terribly sad to report that we lost our dear friend, father and husband, Jim Beard yesterday afternoon.  He handled his six year battle with cancer with grace and fortitude and no complaint.  He was busy making…

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Added by Michael Thies on February 19, 2015 at 12:24pm — No Comments

"Big Red" is For Sale!!

I have had a number of calls regarding our plans for "Big Red", our 959 Tribute Porsche. Our friend Rich Adams has it as a consigned vehicle in his collection in Flowery Branch, GA. We are very humbled to have it part of his very high end collection. He is such a great guy and dear friend. Check it our along with his collection. For those who have been considering it,please contact Rich directly. …

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Added by Michael Thies on February 10, 2015 at 5:30pm — No Comments

AutoInfluence - Top Corvettes!

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

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Since the…
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Added by Michael Thies on January 5, 2015 at 6:30am — No Comments

Barn Find Autos: Surprising Treasures

Here is a particular aspect of our hobby and industry that is intriguing to just about everybody; from the kids to the elders, to the racers to Motorama! -The "BARN FINDS". I, personally, have consistently been surprised on how many continue to be located.  How many could be possibly left?  Here is a great website, if it prevails, that covers this subject wonderfully! Give it a go; and let us know what you think. 

"Rescuing Automotive…

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Added by Michael Thies on January 1, 2015 at 5:30am — 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

One Of Our Favorite Photographers Has Died - Dave Williams

Our friend Dave Williams (one of our favorite car photographers) passed away Saturday of a heart attack. I thought you all would be interested in the many photos he has posted on www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com. I have been friends with Dave for at least a decade.  I am very saddened with his passing.

"Obituary for Dave Williams

David Williams, 63, of Braselton, passed away…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 17, 2014 at 1:22pm — 4 Comments

ANNOUNCEMENT! - Carlisle Events to Relocate Shows to Lakeland Beginning in the Fall of 2015 from Mike Garland

FROM MIKE GARLAND OF CARLISLE EVENTS 

On the Move – Annual Fall and Winter AutoFest Events Moving

Carlisle Events to Relocate Shows to Lakeland Beginning in the Fall of 2015

 

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Events, based in Pennsylvania, has been promoting some of the largest…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 13, 2014 at 8:38am — 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

Al Capone's Car.... I Am Told This Is a True Story!

Al Capone's Car.... I Am Told This Is a True Story! 



I got this email recently from a friend:

"A BIT OF HISTORY I BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW……………



Hours after Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941, the Secret Service found themselves in a bind. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was to give his Day of Infamy speech to Congress on…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 8, 2014 at 9:06am — No Comments

The New Formula E Racing Series Starts in China in 8 days!

INSIGHT: China Racing – the hometown heroes

BEIJING|01 SEP 14

When the 10 teams roll their cars out onto the purpose-built Beijing street track for the inaugural Formula E race, there is one outfit…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 4, 2014 at 2:17am — No Comments

Heritage - Reprint from SEMA 2014 http://www.sema.org/sema-news

HERITAGE

By Drew Hardin 

Photo Courtesy Petersen Archives

The Great California Street Rod Civil War

At the 1973 Street Rod Nationals (or so the story goes), rod builders Andy Brizio and Lil’ John Buttera got into a, shall we say, friendly discussion about which end of the Golden State produced the best street rods. Southern Californian Buttera ribbed Brizio, who was from South San Francisco, about how the Bay Area cars were “average” mechanically but were topped by outstanding paint jobs to make them seem more special. Brizio, in turn, said L.A. turned out trick show cars that couldn’t be driven very far. One thing led to another and (so the story goes) the discussion devolved into a “my new car will be better than your new car” challenge. At the 1973 Street Rod Nationals (or so the story goes), rod builders Andy Brizio and Lil’ John Buttera got into a, shall we say, friendly discussion about which end of the Golden State produced the best street rods. Southern Californian Buttera ribbed Brizio, who was from South San Francisco, about how the Bay Area…

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Added by Michael Thies on July 17, 2014 at 6:38pm — No Comments

HENRY’S “T” & EDSEL’S “A”

  HENRY’S “T” & EDSEL’S “A”   CLICK ON THE PICTURES!

 

A major number of polls and surveys have agreed the Ford Model T was clearly the world's most influential car of the 20th Century.  Henry Ford has often been credited as the pioneer but actually the real pioneers were in Europe and the “automobile” had existed for decades. It was true, though, that their public adoption had been limited, and they were mostly scarce and expensive. What Henry really did is put…

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Added by Michael Thies on June 21, 2014 at 4:11pm — No Comments

“The Voice” & His Vehicles

“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…

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Added by Michael Thies on February 13, 2014 at 5:00pm — No Comments

“Jim Stark”* – You Were A Big Hit! by Mike Thies

*James Dean’s role in Rebel Without A Cause    "Dream as if you'll live forever, and live as if you'll die today." – James Dean

James Byron Dean was born on February 8, 1931, in Marion, IN.  He went to school for a time in Santa Monica, but went back to Indiana after his mother died, where he finished high school.  Myth…

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Added by Michael Thies on January 28, 2014 at 12:00pm — No Comments

In Memory of Rob Farley and Davis Gregor NASA-SE

We are deeply saddened by the news that we lost two close friends this last Friday who were part of the NASA-SE family,  Rob Farley was a top notch NASA instructor and a very qualified mechanic. He was always helping folks go faster on track and off and would be eager 

to assist anyone in need.

Davis Gregor was only 19 and had just…

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Added by Michael Thies on January 27, 2014 at 5:21am — No Comments

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