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Hosting a Car Show?

Hosting a Car Show?

There are several considerations to make when hosting a car show: JUDGING Most folks who participate in a car show do so for the chance at an award. When structuring your show you need to consider whether to do a participant judged show or a standard judged show....
Car Show and Cruise Etiquette

Car Show and Cruise Etiquette

With The Coming Car Show and Cruise Season, Its time to brush up on and share Car Show Etiquette with New Attendees! By fondly reflecting on our former days and uniting us over our common bond, we frequent car cruises and shows, a great activity to escape the rapidly...
Motorama 2025

Motorama 2025

Motorama 2025 Exceeds Previous Records Whether you attended or missed it this year, the overall quality of the cars entered increased this year. Spaces sold out weeks in advance!  Also, despite snowy and icy winter weather, there was a record attendance this past...
Glossary Of Car Show Terms

Glossary Of Car Show Terms

DAY TWO Refers to modifications performed on a new car on or after the second day of ownership. These include wheels, appearance modifications or bolt-on performance components that might preserve the integrity of the factory warranty,…or not SHOW BOARD Also...
Successful Restoration For Your Collector Car

Successful Restoration For Your Collector Car

How to Achieve a Successful Restoration For Your Collector Car The most common complaint we hear from restoration shop managers about so-called “restored” vehicles is that often they were not correctly restored when problems arise. Vehicle owners are dismayed after...
What is a Ceramic Coating?

What is a Ceramic Coating?

What is a Ceramic Coating? A buzzword loosely applied by the consumer detailing industry to hype new waxes and polymers, their “ceramics” do not compare in terms of gloss or durability to professional applications. Brand name waxes and wax hybrid products...
Buying and Selling Automotive Collections

Buying and Selling Automotive Collections

Looking to buy or sell a car collection? Very similar to real estate or any investment valuation, choosing the “right” person to represent you is critical. In real estate, it’s location, location, location. For automotive collections, portfolios or even single cars,...
Racing Legend: Andy Pilgrim of Corvette Racing

Racing Legend: Andy Pilgrim of Corvette Racing

Andy Pilgrim’s resume includes wins at the 12 hours of Sebring, Petit Le Mans, the Rolex 24, GT races on 5 continents, the Pikes Peak Hill-climb, NASCAR and 6 finishes (with 5 podiums) at the 24 hours of Le Mans. He is best known for his days racing with Team...
Indoor Storage Preserves Your Collector Vehicle

Indoor Storage Preserves Your Collector Vehicle

Looking to protect your collector car investment? Indoor storage preserves your classic or even modern vehicle by far. Otherwise, outdoor weather leads to accelerated depreciation (and not just it’s monetary value).  For example, faster deterioration occurs...
Beware: Thieves Use Tracking Devices to Steal Collector Cars!

Beware: Thieves Use Tracking Devices to Steal Collector Cars!

With the advent of new technology that creates societal benefits, many times there are unintended consequences and abuses.  In this case, the same tracking devices that you can place on your children, pets and property are also being used by organized thieves to...