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| Porsche Unveils Plans For 4-Seater |
| 07.29.05 (2:04 am) [edit] |
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Panamera Should Hit Showrooms In 2009 POSTED: 5:42 am CDT July 28, 2005 Porsche and four-doors aren't usually used in the same sentence, but the German car builder is planning to change that with its Panamera sports coupe. Porsche officials gave the go-ahead for the new four-seater that will blend the high-performance of its classic 911 and the interior roominess of its Cayenne model, according to an online news release. The Porsche Web site also said the name comes from the legendary Carrera Panamericana long-distance race held in Mexico. The Panamera is expected in showrooms in 2009. |
| On the road to cheaper fuel |
| 07.27.05 (1:41 am) [edit] |
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Auction of hybrid, CNG vehicles proves attractive to city officials By Shirley Hsu , Staff Writer ALHAMBRA -- Richard Calvin came to the Southern California Clean Cities Coalition car auction Thursday with a goal in mind - to leave with a truck that runs on compressed natural gas. "They're about 25 to 30 percent cheaper (with the lower fuel cost),' said Calvin, who was looking for a truck for the Malibu's Public Works Department. When the bidding ended, he left with a natural gas-powered 2004 Ford F-150, worth about $30,000, he said. He got it for $21,000. "I just made a very, very good deal,' he said. More... http://www.sgvtribune.com/Stories/0" title="http://www.sgvtribune.com/Stories/0" target="_blank"http://www.sgvtribune.com/Sto...,1413,205~12220~2976476,0 0.html |
| On the road to cheaper fuel |
| 07.27.05 (1:36 am) [edit] |
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Auction of hybrid, CNG vehicles proves attractive to city officials By Shirley Hsu , Staff Writer ALHAMBRA -- Richard Calvin came to the Southern California Clean Cities Coalition car auction Thursday with a goal in mind - to leave with a truck that runs on compressed natural gas. "They're about 25 to 30 percent cheaper (with the lower fuel cost),' said Calvin, who was looking for a truck for the Malibu's Public Works Department. When the bidding ended, he left with a natural gas-powered 2004 Ford F-150, worth about $30,000, he said. He got it for $21,000. "I just made a very, very good deal,' he said. More... http://www.sgvtribune.com/Stories/0" title="http://www.sgvtribune.com/Stories/0" target="_blank"http://www.sgvtribune.com/Sto...,1413,205~12220~2976476,0 0.html |
| Downtown North Attleboro to hold Block Party |
| 07.24.05 (5:29 pm) [edit] |
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Downtown North Attleboro's Block Party, Beach Volleyball and Cruise Night will be held on Thursday, July 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown North Attleboro. As always an exciting evening is planned for everyone to enjoy no matter what your age including a great variety of food provided by local restaurants and food vendors, crafters, dunk tank, Jump-a-roo, rock climbing, train rides, square dancers, Karate and dance demonstrations and an inflatable "water lagoon. The Classic Car Show will also feature an old fashioned "drive-in" movie. They will also have the music of the Dixieland All Stars and at the gazebo they will have Treelyne for your listening pleasure. The "Bedard House" will be located in the BankAmerica parking lot with Sound Stream and DJ Paul taking care of the demonstrations as well as featuring a two-hour "live" show with some famous entertainers Beach Volleyball is back better than ever. Get your teams together and give Dawn a call at 508-695-7001, ext. 270. They have added more slots, but call soon space is limited. For more information about the Downtown North Attleboro Block Party and Cruise Night, contact Barbara at the DANA office 508-695-1814 or Carol at 508-695-5142 (days) or 508-699-8762 (after 5 p.m.). All proceeds will help DANA continue to maintain the vitality of "downtown." |
| It''s time for Lancaster''s largest drag event |
| 07.21.05 (4:50 pm) [edit] |
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Nostalgia drag racing is very popular not only with drag racing enthusiasts but also classic-car and hot-rod buffs. These two worlds of automotive interest - drag racing and show cars - will combine this weekend at Lancaster Raceway Park for the annual Sunday Niagara Nostalgia Drags and Car Show. Lancaster's largest annual drag race event, formerly a Sunday-only show, has expanded to Saturday and Sunday this year. One of the many featured vehicles this weekend will be the 1965 Cornet Grand-Spaulding Dodge owned by local businessman Carmen Russo and driven by veteran area drag racer Don "D.J." Raiser of Lancaster. More... http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20050721/30 20290.asp" title="http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20050721/30 20290.asp" target="_blank"http://www.buffalonews.com/ed... |
| Epic trip for classic British car |
| 07.20.05 (1:46 am) [edit] |
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By Caroline Wyatt BBC correspondent in Paris Very little manages to stop the traffic which roars The penultimate pit stop in Paris ceaselessly around the Arc de Triomphe but 50-year old Florence certainly did, with her sleek body and black-and-white top attracting curious and admiring stares from normally blasé Parisian drivers and world-weary pedestrians. Florence is, of course, a car - a very British Morris Oxford, with a sporty black-and-white-checked roof, now on the final leg of a 20,000-mile epic fund-raising journey from Oxford, England, to Oxford, New Zealand, and back, by British Red Cross volunteers Joanne Bowlt and Tim Nicholson. Chartered surveyor Tim Nicholson, 37, and PR consultant Joanne Bowlt, 36, gave up their jobs last year, put their possessions in storage and set out on their trans-continental motoring odyssey in May 2004. More... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/o xfordshire/4694379.stm" title="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/o xfordshire/4694379.stm" target="_blank"http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk... |
| Linwood Pickle Festival Car Show |
| 07.18.05 (2:17 am) [edit] |
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Linwood Pickle Festival Car Show, Saturday - August 20, 2005, Roger McIntosh Chevrolet, M-13 at the Light, Linwood, Michigan 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Registration 8:00 to 11:00 am, Trophies/Awards presented @ 2:00 pm. Winners must be present to accept trophies/awards and door prizes. Registration $12.00, Pre-registration Deadline August 1, 2005 $10.00. 3 Trophies per class/Dash Plaques to the 1st 125 registrants. Classes 1900-39, 1940-54, 1955-59, 1960-68, 1969-75, 1976-Present Original/Restored (O/R), Custom w/3 Modifications, Truck or Van O/R all years, Truck or Van Modified all years, Mini Truck all years, 4x4 Truck all years, Street Machine 1949-75, Street Machine 1976-Present, Factory Muscle 1962-1972 O/R, Street Rods 1900-1934, 1935-1948, Sports Cars all 2 seats O/R, Pro Street, Low Rider, Motorcycle, Special Interest, & Best of Show Awards, Best Convertible, Longest Distance, Club w/Most Car Show Participants, MMCCC Memorial Award. Mail Payment and Pre-registration to Mid Michigan Classic Chevy Club, 122 S. Burgess, West Branch, MI 48661. For more information call: 989-345-2536 or e-mail to: gavitt@i-star.com Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily |
| Classic car run to end at Bermagui |
| 07.15.05 (1:56 am) [edit] |
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Friday, 15 July 2005 THE Classic and Vintage Motor Club of Eurobodalla will be hosting the inaugural Bay to Bermagui run on July 23 and 24, 2005. Members of nine clubs from the South East region of NSW and the ACT will be participating with 62 vehicles entered. Entrants will begin gathering with their vintage and classic cars or motorcycles at Batemans Bay on Saturday, July 23. A number of activities and tours have been arranged for the afternoon culminating in a dinner at the Batemans Bay Bowling Club. From 8am Sunday, July 24 the entrants will assemble in the carpark of the Batemans Bay Bowling Club where the cars and motorcycles will be on display until the start time at 9.30am. Members of the public are welcome to the Batemans Bay Bowling Club carpark during that time to view the range of British, American, Continental and Australian vehicles from the late 1920s to the 1980s that will be on display. More... http://bega.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=sport&subclass= local&category=general" title="http://bega.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=sport&subclass= local&category=general" target="_blank"http://bega.yourguide.com.au/...%20sport&story_id=409085& y=2005&m=7 |
| Revving up for classic car show |
| 07.13.05 (6:02 pm) [edit] |
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Revving up for classic car show Published on 13/07/2005 classic cars THE 17th Cumbria Classic Car Show, which is being run by Wigton Motor Club, will feature a varied line-up of attractions at Dalemain, near Penrith, on the weekend of August 21-22. H & H King will hold its annual classic car and memorabilia auction during the show, when tractors and all types of motoring-related items up for grabs. And for motor sport fans, M Sport will bring along a Ford Focus rally car simulator so members of the public can test their skills over World Rally Championship stages. Another new feature is orienteering and archery, while there will also be action on the hillside from the North Lakes 4x4 Club and the Northern Sporting Trials Club. The arena will host autotests as well as parades of cars. Motor bikes will again be able to take part in a 30-mile tour during the morning, There will also be a large autojumble and trade area, with a marquee from the West Lakes Craftsmen. More details are available from the following people as follows: Pennine Tour - Andrew Armstrong 01228 534885; Vehicle entries - John Graham 01228 534483; Club and trade stands - Graeme Forrester 01900 825642. Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily |
| Final Thunderbird comes off Assembly Line |
| 07.13.05 (1:47 am) [edit] |
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It was a bittersweet moment last week as the last Thunderbird was driven off the assembly line at Wixom Assembly Plant. “We’re sad to see this car go,” said Larry Fisher, Dealer Relations manager at Wixom Assembly Plant. “But I, along with all the other employees here at the plant, am tremendously proud to have been part of the revival of this icon.” The Thunderbird has come full circle since it was first introduced in 1955. Back then, it was a two-seater designed to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette. In 1958, the T-Bird was reconfigured to seat four people; it remained that way until production ended with the 1997 model year. In 2002, the Thunderbird was reborn with a retro look that harkened back to the early days of the automotive classic. More than 4 million Thunderbirds have been sold in the last 50 years. The last T-Bird was the 1,160,827th one to roll off the line at Wixom. Fisher said that the Thunderbird will always be a car that touches an emotional chord with people. The car elicits memories of the ‘50s and the movie “American Graffiti,” which featured the classic automobile. More... http://caymannetnews.com/2005/07/877/auto/fina l.shtml" title="http://caymannetnews.com/2005/07/877/auto/fina l.shtml" target="_blank"http://caymannetnews.com/2005... Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily |
| Car Tunes On Parade In Detroit And Windsor |
| 07.12.05 (1:24 am) [edit] |
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Why CarTunes? Detroit and Windsor are well-known for being at the forefront of the automotive industry and music world. Now these two cities have teamed up and paved the way for an international public art exhibition — CarTunes On Parade — celebrating this area's passion for cars and music. Over 100 CarTunes on Parade sculptures bring art, color and fun to the public on both sides of the border. http://www.clickondetroit.com/download/2005/0615/46 13478.pdf" title="http://www.clickondetroit.com/download/2005/0615/46 13478.pdf" target="_blank"http://www.clickondetroit.com... http://www.clickondetroit.com/download/2005/0615/46 13435.pdf" title="http://www.clickondetroit.com/download/2005/0615/46 13435.pdf" target="_blank"http://www.clickondetroit.com... Print and take this handy guide with you as you drive the area in search of your favorite sculptures. But don't delay! Plan your route around this international public art exhibition today, because the sculptures will only be parked around Detroit and Windsor from June 1 through September 30, 2005. More... http://www.clickondetroit.com/station/4700855/detai l.html" title="http://www.clickondetroit.com/station/4700855/detai l.html" target="_blank"http://www.clickondetroit.com... Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily |
| Ann Arbor's yearly car show rolls on despite the rain |
| 07.11.05 (2:19 am) [edit] |
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Restored city fire truck from 1924 among the over 400 'sculptures' Saturday, July 9, 2005 BY ART AISNER News Staff Reporter Engine No. 5, the first gas-powered fire apparatus purchased by the city of Ann Arbor, in 1924, was on city streets again after decades of dormancy and 40 years after it was officially retired by the city. It was one of more than 400 antique, exotic, classic, concept and art vehicles on display during 11th annual show, which converts the heart of downtown Ann Arbor into a walking auto show for eight hours. And just like the vintage roadsters and classic muscle cars featured in the show each year, the American LaFrance fire truck drew continual crowds of curious onlookers and history buffs. "It caught her eye more than any other car here and it is quite a sight,'' said Vania Rasche, referring to her granddaughter Isabella, 3, who climbed into the driver's seat to ring the truck's 75-pound, nickel-plated warning bell. More... http://www.mlive.com/news/aanews/index.ssf?/base/news-13/1120903 891145450.xml" title="http://www.mlive.com/news/aanews/index.ssf?/base/news-13/1120903 891145450.xml" target="_blank"http://www.mlive.com/news/aan... Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily Hobby Wheels Deals Online Automotive Auction |
| 2nd Annual Pasadena Classic Car Show |
| 07.08.05 (2:02 am) [edit] |
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2nd Annual CLASSIC CAR SHOW Funded by a Grant From the California Integrated Waste Management Board Zero Waste – You Make It Happen Brought to You By City of Pasadena Department of Public Works Team Chevrolet in Pasadena Saturday, August 6 th 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Brookside Park, Parking Lot I, Just south of the World Famous ROSE BOWL CLASSES Antiques • Convertibles Stock Cars • Modified • Street Rods NO LOW RIDERS! Awards for Winning Classes! Winning Certificates Products and Services Worth $500 from Team Chevrolet in Pasadena! Win Raffle Prizes Valued Up to $250 from Pep Boys, Kragens and Auto Zone! Giveaways Re-refined Motor Oil • Oil Buckets • T-shirts (one per entry) Food by J& J Catering • “Music For More Information Carolyn Meredith, Recycling Coordinator, 626-744-4721 • Mike Lara, Outreach Consultant, 626-744-7168 Or e-mail us at recycle@cityofpasadena.net FROM THE SOUTHWEST LOS ANGELES AREA: Los Angeles Area/ Including Monterey Park, Bell Gardens South Gate Golden State FWY (5) North to the Glendale FWY (2) -Glendale FWY (2) North to the Foothill FWY (210). (210) FWY east exit Arroyo/Windsor, Mountain/Seco. Follow signs. West Los Angeles Area/Including Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Culver City Santa Monica FWY 10 east to the Harbor FWY 110 north To the Golden State FWY 5 north, to the Glendale FWY 2 north, to the Foothill FWY 210 east Exit Arroyo/Windsor or Mountain/Seco. Follow signs. Orange County/Beach Cities Interstate 405 north - 605 FWY north from Long Beach 210 FWY Pasadena west towards San Fernando exit Mountain/Seco, Lincoln, Arroyo Blvd/Windsor Follow signs. FROM THE EAST: West Covina/Pomona Area Interstate 10 west towards Los Angeles - 605 FWY north 210 FWY north 210 FWY west towards Pasadena 210 FWY West towards San Fernando exit Mountain/Seco, Lincoln, Arroyo Blvd/Windsor. Follow signs. Duarte/Monrovia/Arcadia/E ast San Gabriel Valley 210 FWY west towards Pasadena - 210 FWY west towards San Fernando exit Mountain/Seco, Lincoln, Arroyo Blvd/Windsor. Follow signs Classic Car Show Parking Lot I 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. Corner of Seco St. and Arroyo Blvd Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily |
| Restoring and showing cars a hobby at OMTD |
| 07.07.05 (1:43 am) [edit] |
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By Todd G. Higdon / Daily News Staff Writer GRANBY - One of the biggest attractions for the 22nd annual Old Mining Town Days was the Highway 60 Car Show, held last Saturday. More than 75 cars and trucks ranging from the early 1900s to today were on hand at the show. Owners of the vehicles started showing up at 8 a.m. at the Dick Smith Park. As they parked their vehicles, the fist thing they did was to clean up their vehicles and await for spectators to view the vehicles. "There is a lot of hard work that go into these cars," said Hershel Tanner of Granby, who was sporting a black 1951 Kaiser car. Tanner has had his 1951 Kaiser for about 15 years. "I worked for Kaiser Steel in Eagle Mountain, Calif. for 12 years," Tanner said. "Now the town is a ghost town." One day, after moving back to Granby, he went looking around at yard sales. More... http://www.neoshodailynews.com/articles/2005/07/05/n ews/news09.txt" title="http://www.neoshodailynews.com/articles/2005/07/05/n ews/news09.txt" target="_blank"http://www.neoshodailynews.co... Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily |
| Iola Wisconson gears up for tens of thousands of car buffs |
| 07.06.05 (2:53 am) [edit] |
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By Andrew Dowd For the Marshfield News-Herald IOLA - It's the wood, not steel, that made featured cars at this year's Iola Old Car Show good in their heyday. Collector vehicles with wooden parts and accents, and antique wagons are the featured autos at the 33rd annual Iola Old Car Show and Swap Meet, which will bring thousands of people to the small village this weekend. About 156,000 people attended last year's show, and Mary Schwartz expects even more this year if the weather is nice. An administrative assistant with Iola Old Car Show Inc., Schwartz helps coordinate 3,000 volunteers from 110 service organizations who work at the show. With a population of 1,300 people, Iola alone cannot accommodate the influx of visitors. So cities within a 60-mile radius will see extra business at their restaurants and hotels, Schwartz said. • What: 33rd annual Iola Old Car Show and Swap Meet - Thousands of classic cars, vendors and spectators will come to the small community of Iola for the show, which covers 309 acres with collector cars on display, a swap meet, auction and sale for autos that are 20 years or older. • When: Begins 6 a.m. Thursday and ends 5 p.m. Sunday • Where: Off Highway 161, on the east side of Iola • Cost: $8 daily, $15 for the weekend and free for children 10 and under More... http://www.wisinfo.com/newsherald/mnhlocal/2 92701132226789.shtml" title="http://www.wisinfo.com/newsherald/mnhlocal/2 92701132226789.shtml" target="_blank"http://www.wisinfo.com/newshe... Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily Hobby Wheels Deals Online Automotive Auction |
| Vintage Grand Prix truly a classic |
| 07.05.05 (2:36 am) [edit] |
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By Thomas Zuck FOR THE TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, July 4, 2005 The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is one of the best vintage events in the country. It is unique because it is the only one that runs on public streets, and the race has grown since the early 1980s to include car shows all over Allegheny County. The event is completely staffed by volunteers and has donated more than $1.75 million to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Valley School since 1983. The 2005 version of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will start Friday with a test and tune session at BeaveRun Motorsports Complex in Big Beaver Borough. There will also be vintage races from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at BeaveRun. More... http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/spor ts/racing/s_349927.html" title="http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/spor ts/racing/s_349927.html" target="_blank"http://pittsburghlive.com/x/t... Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily |
| The Historic Rally Car Register has won the contract |
| 07.04.05 (2:50 am) [edit] |
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The Historic Rally Car Register has won the contract to promote the MSA British Historic Rally Championship for a further three years. The new deal follows an extensive evaluation by the MSA of all major rally championships in the UK. The HRCR has managed the championship for the last five years and has developed the BHRC into a highly successful series, contested by cars spanning 20 years of rallying history, and regularly attracting entries of around 60 cars to each event. More... http://www.crash.net/uk/en/news_view.asp?cid=15&nid=113986" title="http://www.crash.net/uk/en/news_view.asp?cid=15&nid=113986" target="_blank"http://www.crash.net/uk/en/ne... Classic Car News from The Classic Car Daily |
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