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The Tampa Bay Auto Museum – A Tribute to Creativity and Imagination
During a visit to St. Petersburg we made an all-too-brief side trip to the Tampa Bay Auto Museum in the northern suburb of Pinellas Park.
This amazing facility was opened in 2005 by Mr. Alain Cerf, the founder of privately-owned PolyPack, a manufacturer of highly-engineered automated packaging equipment for consumer products that was started in 1962 and whose headquarters is located directly next door.
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A First Timer at the North American International Auto Show
We’re currently in the thick of International Auto show season along with all of the great concepts and premieres they bring. I recently had a chance to attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit – Let’s take a look at what Detroit had to offer this year.
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The First Car
This is about my first car, and your first car. Everyone’s first car is special. Everyone remembers their first car.
When someone asks, “what was your first car?” you’ll be able to answer right away, year, make, and model. Your first car marks a significant shift in your life. It marks the acquiring of a new freedom.
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Collector Car Showcase on Display
Even those who never lived the years of free standing gas pumps and artistically designed hanging neon signs, can experience them fully in the beautiful front room of Collector Car Showcase.
Before even registering the utterly breathtaking collection of Porsches, all of which are owned by David Jacobson and makes up the current exhibit, 60 Years of Porsche, patrons are met by the sight of thousands of individual pieces of petroliana, everything from neon signs, to Coney Island boardwalk games, to antique motor oil cans. Each piece has a story, and each story is a slice of history.
read moreThe Cars That Made Chris Barner a Car Guy
I’ll check out pretty much any car-related event I can make it to, from the smallest local cruise-ins to the big international auto shows and concours events.
Here’s just a small sample of some of my personal favorite cars I’ve seen over the years:
read moreNew England International Auto Show Overview
So what does the New England auto show have – A sweeping array of consumer facing, enthusiast focused, brand new, coach built custom, entry level, rare exotics, and everything in between.
read moreWorking on Cars Made Me a Stronger Woman in These 5 Ways
Afraid to open your hood because you might break a nail? Lots of women know the feeling, but don’t be afraid. Working on cars is an empowering experience. Click ahead to discover five ways working on cars changed my life.
read moreRico Abreu, the Chili Bowl, and Unbridled Enthusiasm
A year ago we wrote of how enthusiastic the spectators were when Rico Abreu won the Chili Bowl, the uniquely American indoor dirt track race that draws over 300 participants.
This year, Abreu became only the second driver in the 30-year history of the Chili Bowl to win it a second consecutive time,
read more5 Car Ads That History’s Proven Wrong
There are some instances where the car companies might not even have known they were lying – some cars where only the test of time can truly highlight just how ridiculous the claims are.
Check out some of history’s funniest attempts at selling cars, with all the knowledge of what actually happened to them.
read moreBlack Noon, a Somewhat Personal Book Review
I approached the reading of Black Noon with both anticipation and apprehension. It would be, after all, a story about a double fatality in a sport where many non-fans of racing think death is both expected and dismissed. As it turned out, my anticipation was rewarded and my apprehension was unfounded.
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Editorial
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Since ancient times, change of command ceremonies have marked the formal transfer of authority from one leader to another. In the military, time-honored symbolism is integral to the ceremonial aspects of a change of command, including an inspection and review of personnel, gun salutes, and accompaniment by a military band.
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Cars and airplanes have been photographed together in advertisements almost since the birth of their respective technologies.
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This accompanying article to the 2025 Guide to Monterey contains images of each of the winners of the ultimate prize at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in descending order since the event’s inception in 1950.
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Golfers of any ability or duration instantly recognize Pebble Beach Golf Links’ par-5 18th hole due to its history as one of the top finishing holes in golf. However, since 1950, a large number of non-golfers know it as the location of the climactic end of Monterey Car Week, where each August the award of Best Of Show for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance takes place.
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This year’s Guide to Monterey contains a list of Best Of Show winners and the analyses generated from that information. As accompaniment to that history, this article contains illustrations and narrative concerning several marques who do not yet have examples that have won the show’s top award.
Motorama
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Since ancient times, change of command ceremonies have marked the formal transfer of authority from one leader to another. In the military, time-honored symbolism is integral to the ceremonial aspects of a change of command, including an inspection and review of personnel, gun salutes, and accompaniment by a military band.
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Cars and airplanes have been photographed together in advertisements almost since the birth of their respective technologies.
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This accompanying article to the 2025 Guide to Monterey contains images of each of the winners of the ultimate prize at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in descending order since the event’s inception in 1950.
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Golfers of any ability or duration instantly recognize Pebble Beach Golf Links’ par-5 18th hole due to its history as one of the top finishing holes in golf. However, since 1950, a large number of non-golfers know it as the location of the climactic end of Monterey Car Week, where each August the award of Best Of Show for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance takes place.
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This year’s Guide to Monterey contains a list of Best Of Show winners and the analyses generated from that information. As accompaniment to that history, this article contains illustrations and narrative concerning several marques who do not yet have examples that have won the show’s top award.
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