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125th Anniversary of the Automobile: Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler put the world on wheels



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Added by Stephen Page on February 1, 2011 at 10:10am — No Comments

1924 Kissel Model 6-55 Speedster

1924 Kissel Model 6-55 Speedster: All the Buzz



a 1924 Kissel Model 6-55 Speedster JAN TEGLER…
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Added by Stephen Page on February 1, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Augie Pabst receives 2010 Bob Akin Award

Augie Pabst receives 2010 Bob Akin Award

BRAD CONSTANT 11:45 am, January 28, 2011

Augie Pabst on Wednesday received the 2010 Bob Akin Award from the Road Racing Drivers Club in Daytona Beach, Fla. Pabst drove a Meister Brauser Scarab to the 1959 USAC Road Racing Championship and the SCCA B-Modified Championship in 1960. He also won the Road America…

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Added by Stephen Page on February 1, 2011 at 9:57am — No Comments

The 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will enter in its

The 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will enter in its next round this weekend at the Oak-Alameda City Stadium - Oakland, CA.  The round is expected be a great adventure as the third round of the season ended with the victory of Monster Energy Kawasaki racer but the win was not without controversy.  A tough battle that took place between Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto and San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart and ended at the victory of RV. This is RV’s second victory of… Continue

Added by sara john on January 31, 2011 at 12:13pm — No Comments

The Drivers - new Ridley and Tony Scott TV series set in the world of sports-car racing of the 1950s and ’60s.

The Drivers - new  Ridley and Tony Scott TV series set in the world of sports-car racing of the 1950s and ’60s.

British movie directors Ridley and Tony Scott are set to produce a TV drama series set in the world of sports-car racing of the 1950s and ’60s.

The Drivers is based on the book Shelby: The Man, the Cars, the…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 28, 2011 at 9:39am — No Comments

Mercedes-Benz - celebrating the 125th anniversary of the automobile - January 29, 1886

 

Mercedes-Benz will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the January 29, 1886, filing of Karl Benz’s patent on his three-wheel “gas engine-powered vehicle,” which has been historically considered as the very first practical automobile. The two companies that would combine in 1926 to become Mercedes-Benz – Benz & Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft –…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 27, 2011 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Goodwood 2011 Breakfast Club

 

Goodwood - 2011 Breakfast Club

Goodwood Breakfast Club returns!

At 8am on Sunday 5th March 2006, the Goodwood Motor Circuit opened its gates for the inaugural, free-of-charge Breakfast Club meeting.  Not being totally sure if anyone would turn up, Lord March and his team were delighted when around 500 motoring enthusiasts braved…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 25, 2011 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Motor Sport Fans Devour the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival - and look forward to 2011

Motor Sport Fans Devour the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival 

With the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival now distant but happy memories for us all, we thought we would share some highlights and statistics from this year’s amazing events. 

For example, at the Goodwood Revival did you know that…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 25, 2011 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Arizona auctions: Scottsdale sales net an estimated $157 million

 

Arizona auctions poised for record year

By DAVE KINNEY on 1/23/2011

Gooding & Co. finished its second and final day of auctions on Saturday, and as has become the norm, beat last year's totals. Closing out its week at an estimated $34.9 million, eight lots made it into the million-dollar club.

Last year's results posted $33.9 million; the estimated $1 million gain closes out the week second…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 25, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

Pebble Beach or Woodward Dream Cruise? The debate rages anew in 2011

 

Aw, c'mon guys and guys !

By counterprogramming two world-class car-guy events--the Motorsports Reunion/Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Woodward Dream Cruise--you make it difficult, again, for us to choose. Enthusiasts are gluttons for…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 23, 2011 at 3:30am — No Comments

Arizona auctions week gets optimistic start

 

A customized 1948 Cadillac from customizer Drew's Garage in Tempe, Ariz., is on display at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz.



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Added by Stephen Page on January 22, 2011 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

2011 UK automotive events

2011 UK automotive events

 

http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/default.aspx

http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/Information.aspx

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Added by Stephen Page on January 21, 2011 at 5:44pm — No Comments

Road Racing - Drivers of the 60's and 70's - A great book by Linda Weldon

Road Racing - Drivers of the 60's and 70's

When discussing this book, the most relevant issues is that it proves how deep and strong the bench was when it came to American road racing during the period…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 21, 2011 at 4:25pm — No Comments

The Wankel-engined Mercedes-Benz C111 - Texas-based GWA-Tuning 2011 version

  

Back in the 1970s, the Wankel-engined Mercedes-Benz C111 experimental prototype stunned the world. Now, Texas-based GWA-Tuning has created its own version of the masterpiece.…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 21, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

The 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed will take place over the weekend of 1-3 July, 1-3

2011 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival dates released!

The Earl of March, patron of the UK’s most celebrated motor sport meetings – the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival – has today announced the 2011 dates for these hugely popular annual events.

The Festival of…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 20, 2011 at 8:43pm — No Comments

2011 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival dates released!

 

2011 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival dates released!

The Earl of…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 20, 2011 at 8:04pm — No Comments

2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance - Featured marques and classes - August 21, 2011

2011 Features

Featured marques and classes for the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance have been determined, and the crucial process of selecting the 200 cars and motorcycles that will compete on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links on August 21 is now underway.



“The success of everything we do really hinges on this one… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on January 18, 2011 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Jaguar is the featured marque of the 2011 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 19-21.

1961 Olton Park Salvadori and Hill

We are pleased to announce that Jaguar is the featured marque of the 2011 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 19-21. Attached is the release, heritage photo and photo caption.

 

Please contact me directly if you have any…

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Added by Stephen Page on January 18, 2011 at 2:58pm — No Comments

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