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As We See Things
, Automotive Art
, Chrysler
by Philip Powell on March 30, 2009
Every so often I like to feature a beautiful piece of automotive fine art from the Car Art Inc. site. Because of the possible dissolution of Chrysler, this painting by Ken Eberts of a 1957 Chrysler 30...
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As We See Things
, Fun Events
, Vintage Racing
by Philip Powell on March 27, 2009
Tucked high on a mountain in Coquitlam BC, a Vancouver suburb, was a modest yet challenging race circuit named Westwood. Built in 1959 with financing by members of the Sports Car Club of British Colu...
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Alfa Romeo
, Cadillac
, Classic Rentals
, Ferrari
, Great Drives
by Philip Powell on March 25, 2009
Of all the places where I'd dreamt of someday driving, the one that fascinated me most was the Riviera. It had everything that appealed to my imagination: Winding mountain roads, spectacular scene...
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Automotive Art
, Design
, Rare Europeans
by Philip Powell on March 23, 2009
I've walked countless times through New York's Grand Central Station while on my way to the J. Walter Thompson ad agency next door. During those memorable years I observed many unusual things ...
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Concours
, Design
, Ferrari
, Italian Cars
by Philip Powell on March 20, 2009
My last visit to the Pebble Beach classics week was in 2006. I haven't returned because the cost of comfortable accommodation during that period is outrageous. It's a seller's market, as t...
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As We See Things
, Bentley
, BMW
, Classic Rentals
, Ferrari
by Philip Powell on March 18, 2009
Let's say you can easily afford to buy or lease a high-performance luxury car. Let's also say that you don't want the hassle of maintenance, insurance, and theft. And finally, let's ad...
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Design
, Ford
, Museums
, Station Wagons
by Philip Powell on March 16, 2009
Everybody loves a "Woodie," especially California auto dealer Nick Alexander. Nick has collected more than 35 examples of the iconic wood-panelled wagons, along with their coupe/convertible ...
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Concours
, German Cars
, Mercedes
by Philip Powell on March 13, 2009
It certainly wasn't the prettiest car to appear at the 2009 Palm Springs Desert Classic but it may have been the most unusual, especially if you think (as I did) that Mercedes-Benz never built a r...
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Cadillac
, Concours
, General Motors
by Philip Powell on March 12, 2009
Sometimes it takes a concours d'elegance to remind us of Cadillac's former greatness. Especially when two V-16s appear at the same show, as happened at the 2009 Desert Classic in Palm Springs....
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American Independents
, As We See Things
, Concours
, Design
by Philip Powell on March 11, 2009
Sometimes you really have to view a car in the metal to appreciate its true style and personality. I've seen Tuckers before but only in museums or on crowded auction floors. At the Palm Springs De...
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British Cars
, Concours
, Rolls-Royce
by Philip Powell on March 10, 2009
This is what you ride in when you're the head of an oil-rich country. The 1966 Rolls-Royce Phantom V State Landaulette, with body by Mulliner Park Ward, was owned by His Highness Sheik Issa Bin Su...
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Concours
, Rare Europeans
by Philip Powell on March 9, 2009
Classic cars in museums may be impressive but seeing them on the road, complete with vintage sound effects, is a real treat. That's one very good reason why the organisers of the 2009 Palm Springs...
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Alfa Romeo
, Concours
by Philip Powell on March 8, 2009
It isn't often that I overlook a great classic, especially when it's a sports car and even moreso when it's an Alfa-Romeo. Perhaps it was the 90-degree heat at the 2nd Annual Desert Classi...
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Concours
, Oddball Autos
by Philip Powell on March 6, 2009
The lady next to me screamed and grabbed my arm. Men gasped, women fainted (well, almost). We were part of a crowd attending the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance pre-show gala at the Palm Spring...
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Concours
, Famous Drivers
by Philip Powell on March 4, 2009
What makes the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance different is that the show features personalities as well as classic automobiles. Each year it invites famed racing drivers of the past to greet th...
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Chevrolet
, Fun Events
, Hot Rods
by Philip Powell on March 2, 2009
While the great concours of this world are a pleasure to attend they're rather formal and definitely hands-off. Local shows, on the other hand, can be more fun, with owners eager to chat and willi...
