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This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo
“Well, son, it all started when your Mother parked her Lincoln next to the Batmobile in the garage at the local funeral parlor.” — Walt Bratten The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a…
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This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo
“You, too, can make your son or daughter’s senior prom a very special occasion.” — Erik Olson The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a chance to provide a new witty and provocative caption.…
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Jurassic Park, Oregon Style
When the old car thing bites, it bites hard. Those of us in search of of vehicles that turn ordinary trips into motoring adventures don’t stop with sports cars. We just spent a weekend with the SCM’s RHD 1984 Defender 90 200 tdi. Perhaps the Land Rover imprint happened while watching “The Gods Must Be Crazy” –…
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Keith’s Blog: How It All Began
SCM and the Alfa Market Letter In 1988, 26 years ago, I put an ad in Hemmings Motor News that said, “Subscribe Today to the Alfa Romeo Market Letter. Hundreds of Alfas for sale in every issue. One year, $33.” I had just left my job as a sales manager at Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo,…
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This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo
“I did not see that coming!” — Irene The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a chance to provide a new witty and provocative caption. Each week’s winner will be announced in the…
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Chad’s Blog: Parts Problems
Last September I attempted a month-long road trip in my ’67 Impala sport sedan. I was derailed twice, less than 30 miles outside of town each time, by sticking rear brakes. How bad was the problem? I blew up a tire the first time, came home on the hook, and rebuilt my brakes — all…
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Alex Graduates – A Gearhead from Day One
I had the proud-father satisfaction of watching my daughter, Alexandra Dorel Martin-Banzer, graduate from Oregon State University this past Saturday. She received a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship and a minor in writing. Two years ago, following a year studying in France, she earned a diploma in International Business from L’École…
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This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo
“Don’t worry son. Restoring this Ferrari should be a piece of cake.” — Bill Wreford The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a chance to provide a new witty and provocative caption. Each week’s…
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Keith Asks: What’s the Best First Collector Car?
“I’m thinking of getting into collector cars. What’s the best car to start with?” It’s a question we are asked all the time. There is no correct answer, just as there is no “right” choice for which pinot noir to pair with salmon, or which running shoes to wear for a marathon. There is a…
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This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo
“Robin, take the RobinMobile down to 500 feet and run silent!” — Serge The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a chance to provide a new witty and provocative caption. Each week’s winner will…