A picture always makes a subject look better. To my trained eye, I can pull details out of a photograph such as defects as the misalignment of a bumper, grilles or doors, showing gaps, giving me a general idea how the sheet metal is fitting on the car. I have looked at a photo front shot and I will notice that one side is leaning down, the obvious result of a small fender bender that was not put back to its proper height and spacing. In many my many years as a classic car and…
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Added by Frank Nicodemus on March 20, 2012 at 9:46am —
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Classic Cadillac Grilles Bullet and Blades
1959 and 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Grilles Bullets and Blades.
How Do I Clean My Front Grille On My Car And Make The Shine Last?
This is one of the most frequent questions that I am asked by classic Cadillac owners. The front grille and bullets are…
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Added by Stephen Page on March 18, 2012 at 3:30am —
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For the first time since 1956, works-supported Jaguar C- and D-types will race again at venues including Goodwood and the Nurburgring as part of Jaguar Heritage Racing programme.
The Jaguar Heritage Racing will support numerous events on the historic motoring calendar, including the Mille Miglia,…
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Added by Stephen Page on March 14, 2012 at 5:15am —
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1937 Fiat 1500 Ghia
This is a 1 of 1 built by Ghia on Special order for the Italian Embassy in South Africa in 1937
The car was converted to RHD in the 1990's, it has a 1500cc 6 cylinder, 4 speed manual, it was restored over a period of about 8 years from 1992 to 1998.comes with 2 spare engines , gearbox ,front and rear axles , clutch and pressure plate ( should be enough parts to…
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Added by Paul Vidler on March 12, 2012 at 3:40am —
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Added by Stephen Page on February 29, 2012 at 9:50am —
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I first saw this beautiful car at the 2011 Concours d’Elegance Show in Greenwich, Connecticut. It is jaw dropping gorgeous! It has a 6.2-liter supercharged and intercool V8, which pumps 556 hp and 551 lb of torque.
I have restored many award winning Cadillac’s from the 1950's and 1960's and it is my passion, but…
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Added by Frank Nicodemus on February 25, 2012 at 9:52am —
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Written by Daniel Strohl
Source: www.hemmings.com
The groundhog was right – winter’s dragging on. We’ve very nearly forgotten what it’s like to open up the windows and let the breeze tumble in as we go for a nice long, tire-squealing drive in the country, but we can easily imagine how that drive would…
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Added by Stephen Page on February 24, 2012 at 10:49am —
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Photos courtesy RM Auctions
Written by Daniel Strohl
Source: www.hemmings.com
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Part of the Drendel Collection. Photo by Pawel Litwinski, copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company
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Added by Stephen Page on February 17, 2012 at 9:58am —
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Electric ignition system just one of 'Boss' Kettering’s enduring automotive inventions
By George Spaulding
Copyright © 1995 - 2012 Evening Post Publishing Co.
An article in Autoweek refreshed many memories of Charles “Boss” Kettering, recognized as the Thomas A. Edison of the automobile industry.
Kettering, known by many of our readers as a co-founder of the…
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Added by Stephen Page on February 16, 2012 at 11:00am —
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Written by Daniel Strohl, Hemmings
You’ve no doubt seen photos of…
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March 84C Indy Car Driven by Geoff Brabham 1984 season - Teammate to Micheal Andretti at KRACO Racing. We're accepting offers on this turn key racer as it's restoration process is nearly complete. Should you want…
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Added by ANDREW RIGGS on February 13, 2012 at 6:25pm —
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Taking Pictures of Cars
Dom Miliano
With the advent of the ubiquitous digital camera, just about everyone these days fashions himself or herself as the next Ansel Adams. But the rules about what makes a good picture and what constitutes “dreck” did not changed when we went from using light sensitive silver crystals to capture our images to using electrons. You still need good composition, good lighting, proper exposure, an interesting…
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Added by Dom Miliano on February 10, 2012 at 9:19am —
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For Immediate Release: 8 February 2012

Seventy-five years after their first UK appearance, the Silver Arrows racers are to return in action on British soil at the 2012 Goodwood Revival
- A once-in-lifetime opportunity to see at least 10 Silver Arrows together, including a high-speed demonstration, driven by top-level racing…
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Added by Stephen Page on February 8, 2012 at 12:53pm —
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Scottsdale, Arizona (January 26, 2012) With enough intensity and excitement to turn non-collectors into enthusiasts, the atmosphere at Russo and Steele’s Scottsdale 2012 auction block was downright palpable. An overflowing auction block, one-of-a-kind marvels and a record number of car-loving bidders led Russo and Steele to break 5 world records. From European sports to American muscle and hot rods to customs, this year’s auction event held an impressing line up of cars to…
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Added by Stephen Page on February 6, 2012 at 2:53pm —
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Photo courtesy Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Posted in Hemmings Daily
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Added by Stephen Page on February 6, 2012 at 11:10am —
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Track day at Donnington Park, visited the F.1. Tom Wheatcroft collection, had photos taken in front of the Senna & Fangio bronze memorial at the circuit entrance. My motoring jackets, Senna double CD, Morgan memorabilia etc.
Added by Geoffrey George Weiner on January 30, 2012 at 8:56am —
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