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Bob Tullius Will Sign Autographs at Keeneland Concours
LEXINGTON, KY—Featured on this year’s Keeneland Concours d’Elegance schedule is an appearance and autograph signing by Bob Tullius, the legendary Jaguar racer. As a founder and former member of the Group 44 racing team, Tullius brought Jaguar racing cars to fame and success in the 1970s. Tullius’ team is credited with reintroducing Jaguar to racing…
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Defense with a Capital D
Eriksson’s paradise or penitentiary Last month’s “Legal Files” dealt with the now infamous Enzo crash. Stefan Eriksson’s Ferrari crashed into a power pole at 199 mph, and he escaped with only a cut lip. The Enzo was not as lucky; it broke in two, with pieces scattered down the road. But, as related in the…
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Hilton Head Announces its 2007 Honorary Chair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 15, 2007 Media Contact:Lindsey Brown(843) 785-7469lbrown@hhiconcours.com Hilton Head Announces its 2007 Honorary ChairA major collector attends the Concours Hilton Head Island, SC – The Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival announced today that J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., Chairman & CEO of Marriott International, Inc., one of the world’s largest lodging companies,…
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STEVE McQUEEN’S FERRARI TO BE SOLD AT CHRISTIE’S
**MEDIA ADVISORY**MEDIA ADVISORY** STEVE McQUEEN’S FERRARI TO BE SOLD AT CHRISTIE’S Monterey Jet Center300 Sky Park Drive, Monterey, CA 93940 Thursday, August 16 at 6.30pm Christie’s International Motor Cars will auction the 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso once owned, driven and raced by Steve McQueen, at its 2007 flagship auction at the Monterey Jet…
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Kruse International Hosts the Concorso Italiano
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 16, 2007 Monterey, CA – Kruse International will once again be returning to Monterey, California to host the renowned Concorso Italiano ~ A Celebration of Italian Style. This remarkable “select” event will be held at the beautiful Blackhorse Golf Course Friday, August 17th, 2007. Kruse International will be hosting the 4th Annual…
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From Loophole to Indy Pace Car: The 1972 Hurst/Olds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: The Branson Auction 800-335-3063 or email auctioninfo@bransonauction.com From Loophole to Indy Pace Car: The 1972 Hurst/Olds It all started in 1968 as a clever ploy to circumvent corporate policy. The higher-ups at GM had decreed that its divisions could only install engines larger than 400 cubic inches in cars with full-sized…
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Kruse Readies for 37th Fall Auburn Sale
Auburn, IN – Kruse International will present its 37th annual Auburn Labor Day Auction with a lineup of some of the most significant automobiles ever offered. One of the highlights of the six day extravaganza will be a 1933 Rolls-Royce originally purchased by Ernest Hemingway. In face, some of Hemingway’s most famous works were composed…
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Hilton Head Concours Will Be Bigger Than Ever
Hilton Head Island, SC – The Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival is back with new and exciting additions, November 1-4, 2007. Organizers are enthusiastic about the 6th annual show. Carolyn Vanagel, Executive Director of the Motoring Festival stated, “We are expecting record breaking crowds and are excited to introduce island residents and visitors…
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Goodwood Revival to Celebrate Cosworth DFV Engine
Goodwood is set to mark the long and distinguished racing career of the influential Cosworth DFV Engine in a series of special track parades at this year’s Goodwood Revival – to be held at the motor circuit from 31 August to 2 September – in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the most successful motor…
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Petersen Museum Gets Down with Lowriders
Los Angeles, CA – (August 20, 2007) – Modifying their suspension and dropping as close to the pavement as possible, The Petersen Automotive Museum will showcase one of the most famous and culturally significant kinds of vehicles of the past 50 years. On November 1, 2007, La Vida Lowrider: Cruising the City of Angels will…