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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance - 2010

August 15th, 2010

Once each year, on the third Sunday in August, 175 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles in the world roll onto what is often called the best finishing h*** in golf — the famed eighteenth fairway at Pebble Beach. Tire meets turf and transformation occurs: the stage is set for one of the most competitive events in the automotive world. The occasion is the… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on January 19, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The Goodwood Revival - 2010

The Goodwood Revival is the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged in the romantic time capsule of the Fifties and Sixties. As well as recreating the golden era of motor sport, the Revival offers exceptional wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic circuit, untouched by the modern world.

The… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on January 19, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The VRL works

Just to say thank you to the VRL.

I am restoring a 1957 Mercedes 300 SL Roadster and have been looking for a rotary dail light switch, flasher switch and parking light choice switch for over 6 months. I search on Google, Ebay, Mercedes Club sites, went to swap meets, asked my contacts in Europe all without any luck of finding my parts.

By signing up to the VRL and the different Groups it took me less then 1 day to find the parts I needed. Todd Jenkins referred me to Dave at Lyco who… Continue

Added by Wilbert Grinsven on January 17, 2010 at 5:54am — No Comments

GOODING & COMPANY ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST-EVER AMELIA ISLAND AUCTION

1931 Voisin Amelia 2009 Best of Show car

GOODING & COMPANY ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST-EVER AMELIA ISLAND AUCTION

Concours-Winning ‘Best of Show’ 1931 Voisin Demi-Berline

Headlines the Sale on Friday, March 12, 2010

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (November 13, 2009) – Gooding & Company, the internationally-recognized auction house, is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting its first-ever auction at Amelia… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on November 13, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Goodwood Revival - 2009 Report

Once again the Earl of March - and his incredible team, have staged the world's best Automotive and Entertainment event!I

Each year I go, I reel out of Goodwood muttering to myself, that's it, it can't get any better than that.

I'm delighted to say that the 2009 Revival built upon and surpassed all previous years - and yes, it is the best ever!!!!.

The sensory and emotive overload as you stroll through the brilliantly staged event… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on September 20, 2009 at 4:00am — No Comments

Mr Bean to make 'live' World Debut at Goodwood Revival

Mr Bean to make 'live' World Debut at Goodwood Revival

Goodwood Revival regular Rowan Atkinson to make his first ever live public appearance in character as Mr Bean.

Mr Bean’s live appearance will be part of Goodwood’s celebration of 50 years of the Mini – Britain’s best-loved car – plus 20 years since the Mr Bean character was created.

Mr Bean to drive from the roof… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on August 31, 2009 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

Vintage racing - miscellaneous ramnbling

With the fall season of our area Vintage racing series about to start back up I

started thinking about the term "Vintage Racing" and what it really signifies,

at least to my warped way of thinking.

The last two or three weekends saw a fairly good amount of time spent in my hot

and steamy garage working to get the 61 ready for the upcoming September race at

Texas World Speedway.

Fortunately the work required was mostly of a maintenance nature as opposed… Continue

Added by Al Brussich on August 26, 2009 at 1:20pm — 2 Comments

Goodwood Festival of Speed Report

Once again, Lord March and his Festival of Speed organization have proven their ability to stage the best motorsports events on the planet.

Book now for the Goodwood Revival, www.goodwood.co.uk

Please find below photos of the event and a world class source of information about the event from Sports Car Digest:… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on July 8, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Perfection - The Goodwood Revival - Book now for 2009

The Earl of March achieved Perfection with his staging of the 10th Goodwood Revival in West Sussex, England.

150,000 people attended this three day celebration of auto racing and vintage, historic and classic cars as there were raced @ Goodwood, primarily in the 1950's and 60's.

The event is billed "as the world's most authentic motor racing meeting".

It is so much more than that!

The event is staged in 3000 acres of glorious… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on September 21, 2008 at 4:00am — 6 Comments

Bentley and Bugatti Featured Marques at 2009 Pebble Beach Concours

No descriptions do justice to the majestry of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance - you have to see it for yourself!

Staged on the 18th Fairway @ Pebble Beach, the Concours d'Elegance is the cream topping on the best car weekend on the planet.

The 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will feature Bentley and Bugatti.

Bugatti will doubtless introduce a special limited version of one of its models, now two-strong, and we hope, a… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on August 4, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments