No Convicts South Australia was established by English entrepreneurs who sold land around its capital Adelaide to upper and middle class Englishmen. Unlike most other Australia states, convicts from England’s over-crowded prisons were never brought to South Australia. As a consequence South Australians consider themselves somewhat better bred than other […]
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The Climb to the Eagle
Between 1985 and 1996, Adelaide, the capital of the South Australia, hosted a round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The Grand Prix races were held in the eastern parklands and streets of the city but there were fringe events for sports car fans who wanted to do more […]
Mille Miglia: Dreams Never End
“The Mille Miglia Event is an Italian historic Motoring Event, as well as the Coliseum and Michelangelo’s Pietà. Our purpose is to bring out this historic motoring event, not only from an agonistic-sporting point of view, butrather giving prominence to Brescia and Rome cities, as well as to all the […]
One of the World’s Largest Auctions
Bridgeport, NE –Bill Seaworth and Arnold Harimon of Gary Implements Inc. in Bridgeport Nebraska announced today that the date of the Largest Antique Agriculture Equipment auction in the world has been set by the owner’s. Approximately 20,000 pieces of equipment to be auctioned April 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, […]
Vintage European Road and Race Cars at the Worldwide Group Auction In Houston
February 15, 2008 –The Worldwide Group, auctioneers of some of the world’s finest automobiles, has announced the procurement of an array of stunning vintage European road and race cars, set to join the exclusive line up of vehicles to be sold at the Houston Classic Auction, on May 3rd, 2008. […]
Hot Temperatures and Cool Cars In Southern Florida
Fort Lauderdale,FL. February 20, 2008 –-A magnificent inventory of classic cars and warm temperatures drove motoring enthusiasts to Southern Florida last weekend for RM Auctions’ annual Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale auction event. Held February 15 to 17 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward County Convention Center, the annual three-day […]
Barrington Concours d’Elegance Set for October 3-5, 2008
Barrington, IL. February 19, 2008 –- The second annual Barrington Concours d’Elegance, Legends & Legacies, will be held on October 3-5, 2008. The event is hosted by Barrington Area Conservation Trust and Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, with one hundred percent of the net proceeds benefiting these two organizations. Legends and […]
“Fun Run” Anything But
Ever borrow a friend’s valuable car and worry that something bad might happen? Here’s a case where it did. As usual after the completion of the competitive runs at a recent SCCA Solo autocross event held in the paddock at Portland International Raceway, the course was opened up for “fun […]
Porsche Recalls Some Cayenne Models for Fuel Line Realignment
Atlanta, GA. February 18, 2008 –Porsche today announced a voluntary recall of Porsche Cayenne SUVs for a potentially misaligned fuel line. The recall involves V6 Cayenne’s built between the start of 2008 model year production through January 18, 2008, of which 5573 units were sold in the United States and […]
Artist Bill Neale to Salute the Competitive Spirit at Amelia Island
Amelia Island, Fla. February 15, 2008 –-Bill Neale, a founding member of the renowned Automotive Fine Arts Society, will rekindle the competitive spirit of road racing’s golden age when he unveils “Parnelli Jones” at the 2008 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 7-9, 2008, in Amelia Island, Fla. The 24” […]