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Bubbletop Cars: Futuristic cars from the past

August 07, 2012

Aircraft and spacecraft have influenced automobile design since the debut of the Flash Gordon serials in 1936. After WWII, designers incorporated jet fighter styling into the automobiles of tomorrow. Bubbletops, similar to those covering cockpits of fighter jets and spaceships, were used on concept, custom, and production cars from major manufacturers to customizers such as Darryl Starbird ...
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By The Numbers: Woodward Dream Cruise

August 07, 2012

The Woodward Dream Cruise, the world’s largest one day automotive event, draws millions of spectators and historic vehicle enthusiasts to the city of Detroit every August. Check out some interesting Dream Cruise statistics and find out why—thanks to new Michigan legislation—the entire month of August now means worry-free driving for anyone with antique or historic plates.
August also means its Dream Cruise time ...
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This Car Matters Videos

July 18, 2012

The Historic Vehicle Association is collecting stories and creating an oral history of the automobile within our collective culture for its This Car Matters movement. These stories are presented in two formats: videos the HVA films at various events, and photos submitted by members. Check out three new videos in the series right here, and see below for more information about how you can get involved ...
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Curious Collectibles

July 18, 2012

In the body of every car lover beats the heart of a collector — and we’re not just talking old automobiles. What about old oil cans, suicide knobs, and spark plugs? Check out this shortlist of what’s big in the world of “oddly popular” automotive collectibles.
Old spark plugs, rusty oil cans, dented and pitted automotive signs: to the right person, any one of these items can be seen as infinitely collectible and therefore worth preserving ...
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Follies and Photos: The Great Race 2012

July 18, 2012

What your daddy never told you about long-distance travel in a seriously old car. After driving for more than 10 days, through two countries, 19 cities, and over 2,300 miles, the team from the Historic Vehicle Association has put together this shortlist of “road rules” that anyone who wants to attempt a cross-country trip should follow.
Would they do it again? Are you kidding? Yes ...
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