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As We See Things
, Bentley
, British Cars
, Great Drives
by Philip Powell on June 29, 2009
Some classic car owners are content to leave their charges in museums or humidity-controlled garages. Others believe the cars should be driven and even exposed to the same hazards they faced when new....
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As We See Things
, Concours
by Philip Powell on June 26, 2009
It had to happen eventually: Classic cars being auctioned on the Internet by professionals. And who better to do it than Canada's RM Auctions, widely regarded as the best in the business. "We...
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Concours
, General Motors
, Pontiac
by Philip Powell on June 24, 2009
Pontiac, soon to become one of the Lost Marques of America. Just this day I read that GM would shortly discontinue the Solstice and the Vibe. Mind you, the former was a niche car whose image was dimin...
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As We See Things
, Buick
, Concours
by Philip Powell on June 22, 2009
Of all the vintage Buicks that I admire, perhaps none are as close to my heart as the immediate pre-war Roadmasters. The long hood, sweeping fenders and chrome-bedecked grilles do it for me, especial...
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As We See Things
, Fun Events
, Porsche
by Philip Powell on June 19, 2009
Sometimes great cars get overlooked because they are forced to compete with a more powerful sibling. That was certainly true of the Porsche 912. Essentially a 4-cylinder version of the 911 it never ha...
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As We See Things
, Auto Shows
, Automotive Art
, Concours
, Design
by Philip Powell on June 17, 2009
If I could give myself a Fathers Day gift it would be an all-expenses paid trip to Detroit to see the annual Eyes on Design concours d'elegance. I'd do so because this event is attended by man...
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Bentley
, Concours
, Famous Drivers
, Great Drives
, Racers
by Philip Powell on June 15, 2009
The cars at Pebble Beach are always spectacular but the 59th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will present something truly special. On August 16th it promises to "showcase the most impressive...
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British Cars
, Fun Events
by Philip Powell on June 12, 2009
It isn't often that I participate in so-called "lucky draws," especially those where the first prize is a brand-new million dollar+ home. What would I, a bachelor of considerable years, ...
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As We See Things
, Vintage Racing
by Philip Powell on June 10, 2009
If you love vintage cars and if, like many of us, you're also a motor racing fan, you have to appreciate The Vintage Racing League. It advertises itself as "the world's largest online com...
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As We See Things
by Philip Powell on June 8, 2009
Summer, for those of us who live up north, is special. It raises hopes for the future, gets us outdoors, even encourages a change of wardrobe. It's also the beginning of the sunroof season. Thus I...
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Books
, French Cars
, Rare Europeans
by Philip Powell on June 5, 2009
Though I've seen few such cars in person I've always admired France's Delahaye for its beautiful bodies. Award-winning artist Michael Furman obviously feels the same. Delahaye Styling and ...
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Auctions
, Chrysler
, Design
by Philip Powell on June 3, 2009
It's not unusual to spot a Chrysler Airflow (or its DeSoto sibling) at an auction. Normally these would be 4-door sedans, much maligned for their unpopular "streamlined design." Often fo...
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Auctions
, Vintage Racing
by Philip Powell on June 1, 2009
As Pebble Beach 2009 approaches, the great classic car show looks more and more like a competition between auctions and special events. Gooding & Company is on the pole with the Don Lyons Collecti...
