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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.

Book: Rapid Response

TGR Staff Originally published to great acclaim in 2006, Dr. Stephen Olvey’s memoir Rapid Response makes a long-awaited return to print — complete with new text and a new afterword by Dario

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Winning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous At The Petersen Automotive Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum opened its newest exhibit featuring 10 groundbreaking race cars, each with a unique story of triumph and victory. Titled “Winning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous,” the

by TGR Staff

8 years ago

Oak Alley: A Surprising Retreat

While road-tripping through The River Parishes outside of New Orleans, it is easy to fall in love with the antebellum mansions that grace the shores of the Mississippi River. Each house is full

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Datsun 240Z Rally Legacy: The Z Car That Conquered Safari And Monte Carlo

We stopped in to visit the Datsun 240Z Rally Cars at the Nissan Heritage Center in Japan; for more from our visit to Japan. In the early 70s, Nissan wanted to make

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

The REC PT879 is a Watch Made from a WWII Spitfire

TGR Staff – 01/09/2019 In the Spring of 1945, a Spitfire aircraft crashed on the Russian tundra during a dogfight. Her incredible story is captivated in the RJM mechanical timepiece. The RJM

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

R.A.C Tourist Trophy 1929

by Michael Satterfield The Ards Peninsula in Northern Ireland was home to the 1929 Royal Auto Club Tourist Trophy, a course that took racers over 478 miles through the villages of Comber,

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Historic Firearms and Militaria to be Auctioned January 19 in Ohio

TGR Staff Some of the highest-quality firearms and most important historical relics ever to pass through Milestone Auctions‘ doors will be presented in a January 19 sale comprising 800+ lots. Many of

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Green Cars 1973

by Michael Satterfield The oil crisis began in October 1973 when the members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries proclaimed an oil embargo, overnight automotive manufacturers and the US Government

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Edmonton International Speedway

by Michael Satterfield Edmonton International Speedway started life in 1940 as a dirt track called Breckenridge Oval, just over a decade later the track would be paved and the 1/2 mile asphalt

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Bugatti 1928

TGR Staff From the very first day of the car manufacturer from Molsheim, the Bugatti myth was created mainly by motorsports. In this respect, 1928 was a special year for Bugatti. The

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

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