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Automobilia
, Buick
, Catalogs
by Philip Powell on February 27, 2009
These days few automakers are willing to use the term "station wagon" to describe their vehicles, at least not in the North American market. Instead they go by meaningless words like "c...
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Alfa Romeo
, Concours
, Italian Cars
by Philip Powell on February 25, 2009
2009 is only the second year for the Palm Springs Desert Classic but already this concours d'elegance is securing a place among North America's best. Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised for ...
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As We See Things
, Photographs
by Philip Powell on February 23, 2009
If you enjoy looking at historical photos you have to love V like Vintage. It advertises itself as an "interactive photo community and search engine for historical photos taken before 1970" ...
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As We See Things
, Design
, French Cars
by Philip Powell on February 20, 2009
When it comes to style, car designers know more than you and me. So when Ian Callum (famous for his Jaguar and Aston Martins), Leonardo Fioravanti (of Pininfarina/Ferrari fame), ItalDesign founder Gio...
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As We See Things
, Oldsmobile
by Philip Powell on February 17, 2009
If you're writing television commercials beware of attacks by special interest groups who see sinister things in humble concepts. GM was forced to delete scenes in its 2008 Super Bowl commercial w...
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American Independents
, As We See Things
by Philip Powell on February 12, 2009
It wasn't very pretty and it didn't make waves as a popular compact, but give the Henry J credit for being a few decades ahead of itself. This stepchild of the Kaiser Fraser group was created ...
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American Independents
, Concours
, Design
, Electric Cars
by Philip Powell on February 10, 2009
Back in the early thirties (you remember them, don't you?) a Concours d' Elegance was a beauty contest for new cars and feminine fashion. Today a Concours is mostly about classic automobiles f...
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Auctions
, French Cars
, Rare Europeans
by Philip Powell on February 9, 2009
In a January ClassicalDrives blog I related the tale the tale of a 1937 Type 57S Atalante that the nephews and nieces of Dr. Harold Carr discovered when they opened the doors of an old garage left to ...
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Design
, German Cars
by Philip Powell on February 6, 2009
Here, in all its black-and-white glory, is one of my favorite classic sedans, the BMW 1800, also known in Europe as the Neue Klasse. It made a huge impression on me during my young years as a Canadian...
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As We See Things
, Great Drives
by Philip Powell on February 4, 2009
I'll admit to having frightened a few friends and acquaintances while driving over winding mountain roads with blind corners and terrifying drops into the valleys below. Not that I ever put them a...
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Auctions
by Philip Powell on February 2, 2009
After reading the optimistic press releases from the various auction firms that participated in the 2009 Scottsdale extravaganza, I'm pleased to deliver the truth, thanks to our contributor Nigel ...
