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The Mystery Of The 1935 Austin Seven Special At Wheels Through Time

A mysterious 1935 supercharged Austin Seven Special, restored by collector Dick Greene, caught our attention at Wheels Through Time Museum. With its striking green bodywork and largely unknown history, this little British

Sebring 1955: Twelve Hours, Two Winners, And A Controversial Finish

On a former bomber base in central Florida, Jaguar and Ferrari fought for 12 hours in one of the closest and most confusing endurance races of the 1950s.

The Gentleman’s Guide To Round Top: Best Venues For Vintage Finds And Design Inspiration

Round Top isn’t just for girls’ weekends. This guide highlights four must-see venues every man should visit, whether you're hunting vintage signs or high-end furniture.

Visiting The Studebaker National Museum

by Chris Mulvihill – 05/04/2022 Most folks remember the ‘Big Three’ automakers with few recalling the fourth, Studebaker. Founded in 1852, brothers Henry and Clement opened the H. & C. Studebaker blacksmith shop

by Chris Mulvihill

4 years ago

Day Trip: The Corvette Museum

by Chris Mulvihill – 04/14/2022 As I made my way home from a great 12 Hours of Sebring race, it was appropriate to stop at the National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Bowling

by Chris Mulvihill

5 years ago

Soap Box Derby: 90 Years of Racing

by Michael Satterfield – 04/07/2022 One of the earliest recordings of derby racing was in Charlie Chaplin’s 1914 film ‘Kid Auto Races at Venice’ where Chaplin is seen attending what was called

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Day Trip: The BMW Zentrum Spartanburg

If you happen to be in Spartanburg, South Carolina, make sure to carve out some time to visit the only BMW museum in North America, the BMW Zentrum. Located on the grounds

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Motorcycle Style 1935

TGR Staff – 2/10/2022 Pictures from a moment in time, in this case, 1935. An unknown photographer captured men on their racing motorcycles in Sydney, Australia. It is most likely that the

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

1922 vs 2022 | There is Nothing New Under the Sun

by Michael Satterfield– 02/9/2022 I was recently having a conversation with a friend who spends far too much time watching cable news, he was obviously upset. “We are living in crazy times,”

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Jimmy Doolittle the Real Life Rocketeer

by Michael Satterfield -1/20/2022 Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, The Rocketeer was one of my favorite comic books and eventually one of my favorite movies, our family ranch was just

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

It is mid-January and there is no better way to begin thinking about the 2022 racing season than with a trip to the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Opened in April 1976,

by Chris Mulvihill

5 years ago

Everything You Need To Know About The 240z

by Michael Satterfield – Updated 12/30/2021 The 240Z is one of the most popular classic Japanese sports cars in the classic car market and with its sporty looks, great performance, and motorsports history

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Vasek Polak Collection

TGR Staff – 11/29/2021 Vasek Polak, was a racing driver, car collector, team owner, and the first exclusive Porsche dealer in North America, He was also the master mechanic behind famed motorsports

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

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