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British Car Day 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by admin

Returning this year as one of Larz Anderson Auto Museum’s best attended events, British Car Day on June 24th brought together an impressive collection of rare machinery from England. Located in beautiful Larz Anderson Park in the Boston suburb of … Continue reading →

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German Car Day 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by admin

If you live in the northeast and have been diagnosed as a gearhead, chances are you’ve been to Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, MA, more than a few times. If you havent, the museum is situated in scenic Larz … Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Corvette Rondine by Pininfarina

Posted on June 14, 2012 by admin

One of my top 10 faves from the 2012 edition of the Greenwich Concours was this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Rondine prototype by Pininfarina. Built for the 1963 Paris Motor Show, the steel Rondine sits on a Corvette C2 chassis. Corvette … Continue reading →

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When Was The Last Time You Saw One: Momo Mirage 2+2, 1973

Posted on June 9, 2012 by admin

Once gracing the cover of Road & Track (remember that period publication?) the Momo Mirage is a car not often seen in public, to put it mildly. The result of Peter Kalikow’s collaboration with Alfred Momo and Gene Garfinkel, the … Continue reading →

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Greenwich Concours 2012 In Review

Posted on June 6, 2012 by admin

If you live on the east coast and generally consider yourself an aficionado of all things with four wheels or two, then you may have heard of the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. If you haven’t, the Concours is a 2-day judged … Continue reading →

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Horch 853 Special Roadster from 1938 Takes Best in Show at Greenwich Concours – International Day

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

Sunday’s Best in Show award for foreign automobiles went to Judge Joseph Cassini’s 1938 Horch 853 Special Roadster. The Horch 853 premiered in 1937 and utilized a number of engineering advancements that came out of Auto-Union’s racing experience. This example … Continue reading →

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Packard Panther Concept from 1954 Takes Best in Show at Greenwich Concours – Americana Day

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

Best in Show for American cars on Saturday went to Ralph and Adeline Marano’s 1954 Packard Panther. One of four originally built, and one of two that remain, the Panther is a low-slung coupe that features an unmistakably Packard front … Continue reading →

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Greenwich Concours 2011 in Review

Posted on May 23, 2012 by admin

If there is one classic car event on the right coast that cannot be missed, under any circumstances, it’s the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. There’s a reason it’s listed in the book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. It’s that … Continue reading →

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MG Metro Turbo, 1986

Posted on May 23, 2012 by admin

This 1986 example is one of only a handful of Metros in the US. If memory serves, there are at least a couple more red hatches, one in Washington state and the other in Ohio, in addition to a pickup … Continue reading →

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Only One On Our Shores: Renault Fuego Turbodiesel, 1982

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

A rare sight in the states to begin with, this 1982 Renault Fuego was converted by its owner to a turbodiesel engine, which was not available on the Fuegos that were sold in the US. The owner, who drove it … Continue reading →

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Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals 2011 in Review

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

The 2011 Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals, set in Carlisle PA, featured an impressive array of foreign, mostly post-war cars. The largest foreign car event in the northeast, Carlisle IKN features over a thousand cars from many different manufacturers. It’s … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck Spring Dustoff 2012

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

Rhinebeck’s annual spring show featured two days of classic cars, with hot rods and customs on Saturday, and unmodified classic cars on Sunday. This year’s show featured an impressive field of domestic and foreign vehicles, ranging from a Wolseley Hornet … Continue reading →

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Citroen Spring Meet 2012

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

The year’s first event was a small gathering of Citroens in scenic Old Lyme, CT, on April 21, as a season-opening precursor to Citroen Rendezvous. The event brought together Citroens and Peugeots from around Connecticut. Cars ranged from a wonderfully … Continue reading →

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