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On the Road–What bugs you
As I travel about the US this summer I am finding some pretty amazing car museums for sure, but there are always those things that you come across that you really didn’t expect to find or see. I was pumping… Continue reading
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Darlington
As I pulled into Petty Boulevard I could see the immense track beyond. I had made it to this legendary track to see the raceway’s museum. Darlington is probably the toughest of the high banked raceways on the NASCAR circuit. … Continue reading
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International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen
I pulled into the town of Watkins Glen late in the afternoon, but that didn’t matter. It was a hot day. The temperatures hit 93 degrees and most people were busy trying to take their window air-conditioning units out of… Continue reading
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The Rolls-Royce Foundation
While the name of Ferrari will bring to mind the melodious howl of a V-12 engine encapsulated by red bodywork that will certainly turn heads, the name Rolls-Royce will turn heads in a very different manner. With model names such… Continue reading
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Norwich, NY and the Northeast Classic Car Museum
Between Syracuse and Albany and south of Utica just off route 23 in Norwich, NY is one of the finest collections of automobiles that you will find in the country. I rolled up in the P71 just as it was… Continue reading
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No its not a bottling plant–the Saratoga Automobile Museum
Some of you may remember the era when art was part of racing cars. The bodies of cars were not just real estate for generating sponsorship dollars. They were canvas for some of the most creative artists of the day… Continue reading
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Hemmings Motor News–a visit to VT
I was in Vermont visiting a cousin and his wife and thought it would be an opportune time to see the actual Hemmings Motor News site in Bennington, VT. It was a little less than a three hour drive from… Continue reading
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P71–Some breathing for the Road Trip car
Chris at ADTR.net has been extremely helpful in terms of guidance and as a source for parts to improve the car that I purchased from CM AutoWerkz. The car itself has been great and the preparation work done by the… Continue reading
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Factory Five 818–Coming Alive
The Wareham, Massachusetts company has built success upon quality and integrity of design that has resulted in it being the most prolific kit car maker in the history of kit cars. Calling their product a kit car hardly does justice… Continue reading
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More Roadside Gems
As I continue my travels around the US this summer finding out about more car museums and facilities I also continue to come across these gems from time to time: This was a beauty of a Studebaker pickup truck sitting… Continue reading
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