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July 25th, 2011

LeMons Law

Time was when any town worth its salt had a dirt track race course. Aspiring young drivers, especially those who would never become Ralph dePalma or Russ Snowberger, could buy a junkyard special, probably a Ford or Chevy coupe, weld in a roll cage and go Saturday night racing, with and against their friends. Jalopy….
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Filed under: American cars, British cars, Family cars, French cars, German cars, Italian cars, Japanese cars, Motor sports, Muscle cars, Race cars, Swedish cars
February 3rd, 2011

Rétromobile, Short and Sweet

Rétromobile, Europe’s largest indoor old car event, began its 36th year yesterday with a new format. Previously a ten-day show encompassing two weekends, this edition has been downsized to a five-day run, with just a single weekend. But as is often the case, less is more. More, this year, means more exhibitors. Over the past….
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Filed under: Auctions, Automobile accessories, Automobilia, British cars, Events, French cars, German cars, Japanese cars, Model cars, Race cars

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