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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.

US Sub Lost During Cold War Discovered

by Michael Satterfield The “Lost 52 Project” created by veteran ocean explorer and Tiburon Subsea CEO Tim Taylor has found the wreckage of the USS Stickleback (SS 415). The Stickleback was lost

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Tips for Hunting Cool Vintage Treasures

by Michael Satterfield I love vintage stuff, from cool vintage signs to the perfect well-worn leather jacket, I have been hunting old treasure for as long as I can remember. Reproductions just

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

The Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker

by Michael Satterfield His first car was a 1939 Ford coupe the cost him $200, but it was the car that Hubert Platt would learn to drive in. Later he would hone

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Mussolini’s Alfa Romeo 6C

TGR Staff Thornley Kelham, renowned automotive restoration shop, is tackling their most challenging project yet; a Concours-correct restoration of a rare 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS, what makes this car even

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Rare Rolex Shows Up on Antiques Roadshow

by Michael Satterfield – 01/29/2020 The popular PBS series Antiques Roadshow made a stop in Bonanzaville, North Dakota last year, as always the usual collections of folk art, antique furniture, and collectibles showed

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Connie Kreski And Her Lost Shelby GT500

In 1964 Playboy Magazine started a tradition of gifting the 'Playmate of the Year' a car; from 1964-1975 those cars were painted in the magazine's signature color Playboy Pink. Some of the

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

NOLA Christmas Eve Bonfire Festival

by Michael Satterfield – 11/26/2019 If you are looking for a unique holiday experience, consider a road trip down to Cajun Country for what is sure to be a Christmas you will never

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

BMW-Veritas SP90 By Spohn: The Bizarre German Roadster Inspired By America’s Jet Age

Part German racing car, part American Jet Age fantasy, the one-of-a-kind BMW-Veritas SP90 by Spohn is among the strangest sports cars ever built. From its extravagant tailfins to decades hidden in an

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Meadowdale International Raceway Motorsports and Memories Car Show

A beautiful sunny 80-degree day set the stage for the 11th annual Meadowdale Raceway Car Show. Held on the abandoned Meadowdale Racetrack, this event drew over 300 cars. The 3.27-mile race

by Chris Mulvihill

7 years ago

Lotus Evora GT410 Sport Jim Clark Edition

A very special Lotus Evora was unveiled at the Bo'ness Revival Hillclimb paying homage to one of the greatest racing drivers of all time, Jim Clark. In 1959, Clark piloted the same

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

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