Ah, yes, what can I add to the accolades regarding Jaguar's E-Type, including the glamorous coupe seen here? Barons of the UK suggests it might be an ideal gift for one's spouse. Or a perfect...
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The first production Ford Thunderbird is to be sold at no reserve during the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 11-18, 2009. Barrett-Jackson refers to it as a "sports...
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November's Octane magazine has revealed that sprint racing may return to the old Crystal Palace circuit, near London, in 2009. The article got my attention because I saw my very first vintage...
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As Christmas approaches I'll be adding more blogs featuring gifts for car enthusiasts, willingly exceeding my required three blogs per week on your behalf. Several automobile artists have their...
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Every year around this time I start dreaming about attending next year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. For classic car fans Pebble Beach, together with the associated Monterey events and...
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Italians know fast. They also appreciate beautiful design. Put them together and you get the A.G.V., a new type of train slated to go into service in 2011 with an Italian fast-rail company, N.T.V. But...
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So today I'm strolling down Sidney's main street and I spot my friend Chris who, when not adding performance upgrades to his 2007 Mustang, tends to the gardens that are a feature of our...
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For this Canadian, a dedicated F1 fan since the 50s, the news that the Canadian Grand Prix is no longer on the calendar is sad, indeed. Montreal's mayor has announced that a sponsor could not be...
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Long before there was a motel in every town folks who traveled by car had to make do with whatever comforts they could carry in the primitive automobiles of the day. Normally that meant sleeping on...
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At the foot of the St. Lawrence River, where it flows into Lake Ontario, is the historic city of Kingston, Ontario. I know it well as an entry point from the US when shortcutting Montreal-Toronto...
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We're still in the early days of November and already the January 2009 Scottsdale auction calendar is heating up as sellers submit their cars for bidding. Russo & Steele have carved out a...
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Too many times over the last dozen years I've looked at new cars and thought they were less attractive than the the previous year's model. It seems I'm not alone, for The Winding Road...
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The New York Times Wheels section has an excellent story on its Web site about the Wankel rotary engine. This revolutionary power plant was lighter, smaller, smoother, and delivered more power for its...
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Several cars in history have been labeled "the poor man's Porsche" but only one has the proper genes: the Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Type 34. It's a rare day when you'll see one in...
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