Great Things, Great Cars

I love Southwest Florida. It has things I really love. Great weather, great shopping, great beaches, great boating, and best of all great cars. As a listing agent, great cars are great. 

Here are my two latest listings:

1951 Custom Ford Business Coupe. Truly a work of love. A meticulous twenty year project, not a bolt or screw left untouched. To get the full impact of this car it's a need to see to believe. PPG Lacquer Paint "Winter Mint Green" ~ Frenched Headlights & Taillights ~ Shaved Door Handles ~ Hood & Deck Lid ~ No Exposed Wires ~ Air Compressor Lines Ran Through Inner Fender ~ New Radiator and Hoses ~ interior is White Roller & Tuck ~ Engine is 1979 302 bored 30 over ~ Headers ~ Carter Carb. 600 CFM ~ Cam ~ Transmission is C-4 ~ Rear End is 8" 300 Gear ~ Hanline Gauges ~ Pioneer Radio mounted in the trunk with Remote control ~ Vintage Air-Heat ~ Rack & Pinion ~ 2 1/2 Dropped Spendles ( Fat Man) ~ Ididit ~ Lokar Shifter ~ Moser Axels ~ This car is so beautiful, it is a true stunner!

Only $55,500 

And Then 

1936 Dodge DeSoto Airsteam~ Convertible ~ acrylic paint like new ~gorgeous cowhide leather interior ~ wood grain dashboard ~ new convertible top and boot ~ wide white wall new tires fronts 16x650 and rears 16x750~ working original Desoto radio ~ all mirrors, trim, windows, carpet, rubber running boards and rubber gasket are in next to new condition ~ all gauges except heater gauge are in working order~ 6cyl 242 DB ~ 3speed on the floor ~ 6volt system.... This car is like new and because of meticulous care of this owner is probably in better condition than when it came off the assembly line in Canada. There are only 12 known examples of these cars and this is the only Windsor ( Canadian ) known. This is Art Deco at its best. It might miss the # 1 mark but it is very very close. It belongs in a museum and when you buy it you are certain to draw a crowd anywhere you park it.

Only $65,000

If you find these great, like I find them great, you should come to my Facebook Page where you can learn more about these and others like them. 

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Who founded the Greatest Luxury Cars in America's history?

Henry Leland founded the Cadillac Motor Car Company, turning out his first automobile in 1903. In 1909, he sold the company to General Motors.

1909 Cadillac Model 30

He was turned down by GM to build Liberty aero engines during World War I. 

His favorite President had been Abraham Lincoln. Thus, in 1917, at the age of 74, Leland founded the Lincoln Motor Company to build those engines.  This was the birth of the second of America's greatest luxury cars. After World War I, Henry Leland resumed building cars. He had his first Lincoln model on the road by 1921.

1921 Lincoln Model L

Thus Cadillac and Lincoln were founded by the same man.

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Classic Car Buyers Beware!

6 indicted in Internet-based car-selling scheme

 This is off the Los Angeles AP 12/29/11

I found this article and wanted to share it with my Classic Car friends: 

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A federal grand jury indicted six foreign nationals on charges that they defrauded hundreds of customers out of more than $4 million in bogus Internet car sales, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

The 24-count indictment returned Wednesday alleges a scheme in which vehicles were offered for sale on legitimate websites that deal in auto trading, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney's office.

The six defendants — from Germany, Russia, Romania and Latvia — are accused of collecting payments from hundreds of would-be buyers nationwide, siphoning millions of dollars to Europe and never delivering a vehicle, the indictment said.

Authorities identified the alleged leaders of the scam as Corneliu Stefan Weikum, 37, a Romanian national, and Yulia Meshina-Heffron, 23, a native of Yekaterinberg, Russia. Both are in federal custody in Nevada on charges related to bulk cash smuggling.

Weikum monitored the fraudulent bank accounts to determine if funds had been deposited, the indictment said. The money was then withdrawn — primarily in cash — and delivered to Weikum and Mishina. The two then allegedly wired the money from the United States to other countries, mailed the funds in concealed packages to Berlin, or concealed the funds in personal carry-on luggage while traveling to Germany, according to the indictment.

At least 110 bank accounts were opened to fraudulently receive the funds, according to the indictment. From September 4, 2007 until October 5, 2010, victims deposited at least $4 million into the accounts.

"This case demonstrates our ability to track down even the most sophisticated fraud artist who attempted to hide behind false identities and the perceived anonymity of the Internet," said U.S. Atty. André Birotte Jr.

The defendants face charges including conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud and money laundering. If convicted, each could face sentences totaling hundreds of years in federal prison.

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Name That Vehicle

Guess the make and model year of this mystery car for a chance to win a free gift from the Historic Vehicle Association.

The rules are simple: All you have to do is head on over to the HVA’s Facebook page and log your best guess on the make and model year of the car featured in this photo.  Guess correctly and you have a chance to win a free HVA ballcap. This is the same cap available here, in our online store: basic black, fully adjustable to fit any sized melon, and featuring the HVA emblem on the front and the FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens) emblem on the back. One winner will be randomly drawn from the pool of correct Facebook responses on Friday, December 30.

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Saab, Saab, Saab

UrSaab

Saab 92

Saab Sonnet

Saab 99

Saab 900 Turbo

 

 

 

We will be singing "Where have all the Saab's gone, along time passing, Where have all the Saab's gone, a long long time ago"

Goodbye good little car it was nice knowing you. You will be missed. 

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The Jensen Revival

19 December 2011

A Bridge to Jensen: historic workshop acquisition consolidates the marque’s revival

Gama Cars Limited, the Oxfordshire-based company which has been playing a pivotal role in the resurgence of both the Jensen brand and one of its best known models, the Interceptor, has recently acquired Cropredy Bridge Garage.

The high standards of mechanical, bodywork, servicing and restoration work carried out by Gama Cars on the top-of-the-range Interceptor R model now apply to the whole Jensen range, thanks to Cropredy Bridge Garage’s forty years of specialist expertise, history and enthusiasm for the Jensen marque.

Whilst Gama Cars has been building a modern interpretation of Jensen’s grand tourer of the ‘70s by upgrading original Interceptors on behalf of Jensen International Automotive, Cropredy Bridge Garage has been the UK centre of excellence for straightforward restoration work on all Jensen cars (including Interceptors, C-V8s and 541s) since 1972.

‘We already had a close relationship with Cropredy Bridge Garage, because of the workshop’s facilities and skilled staff,’ says Matt Watts, Managing Director of Gama Cars Limited. ‘When the opportunity arose, it made sense to incorporate it into the business and offer the entire range of services, larger facilities and combined expertise to our Jensen customers.  We look forward to ensuring we are the marque’s beacon in the UK and abroad.’   

Cropredy Bridge Garage is well known to both Jensen owners and marque enthusiasts. Apart from catering for all mechanical, bodywork, servicing and parts needs, it also offers a selection of carefully maintained Jensen models for sale, as well as providing concierge service to those who wish to acquire a specific Jensen. Alternatively, one can be built to individual specifications, thanks to a close partnership with JIA, the company which launched the Interceptor R in January 2011.

Gama Cars Limited is a specialist in modernising and restoring prestige cars: skilled technicians carry out engine enhancement, brake and mechanical upgrades, bespoke bodywork and restoration services. Now with extra heritage.   

Photo credit: Mach V Photography  

For more information contact

 

Angie Voluti PR    Cropredy Bridge Garage The Studio  Riverside Works Forest Road, Hartwell  Cropredy, nr Banbury Oxfordshire                                                                                                                                                                      Ox17 1PQ NN7 2HE Tel. 01294 758159 Tel: 01604 863 044 Mob: 07415 095 543 E-mail: sales@cropredy-bridge.co.uk E-mail: angie@angievoluti.co.uk  www.copredy-bridge.co.uk www.angievoluti.co.uk

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Do you love Classic Cars? What about the Jaguar?



1953 Jaguar C Type

 The Jaguar C-Type was produced from 1951 to 1953 with an estimated 54 being produced. After a team of Jaguar XK 120C, the 'C' representing 'competition', vehicles had an excellent showing at LeMans, William Lyons commissioned a car to be built that could contend for the overall victory. Malcom Sayer designed the aerodynamic body and Bob Knight was responsible for the lightweight, multi-tubular, and triangulated frame. The body panels were constructed of aluminum. The mechanical components borrow heavily from the Jaguar XK120. Under the bonnet was a modified twin-cam, straight six engine. Horsepower had been increased from 160 to 205. All non-essential items were removed in an effort to reduce the overall weight. Nearly a thousand pounds was shed.

Later versions of the C-Type received extra modifications including disc brakes, reduced weight, and engine improvements. The engine was fitted with twin-choke Weber carburetors and high-lift camshafts.

The Jaguar C-Type made its LeMans debut in 1951. When the checkered flag dropped, it was a C-Type driven by Peter Walker and Peter Whitehead in first place. This is an astonishing accomplishment and a true testament to the capability of the car and drivers. The legendary Stirling Moss was also driving a C-Type but unfortunately was forced to retire prematurely due to mechanical difficulties.

In 1953 a modified C-Type repeated its accomplishment by winning again at LeMans. It was driven by Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt.

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How do I Export my Classic Car?

Classic Car Export Expands Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Leawood, KS

November 7, 2011

1948 Anglia English Ford

Classic Car Export is pleased to announce the expansion into import and export services for several major shipping lanes.  These lanes are scheduled to be available for booking on December 1st, 2011, to coincide with the opening of our Brazilian services.  Classic Car Export expects to offer container service for both importing and exporting through US ports to Jebel Ali, Rotterdam, Le Havre, Genoa, Bremerhaven, Paranagua, Santos, Tilbury, Durban and Melbourne.  DAP, DAT and Ex Works are available at all ports.

“It made sense for us to move in this direction,” said Bill Cunningham, Shipping Manager at Classic Car Export.  “We had years of experience working with many agencies world-wide, so bringing more of the import and export elements in-house as a forwarder was a natural development.”

Classic Car Export is a one-stop source for personal and business importing and exporting of motor vehicles.  For Exports from the US, we offer complete and insured door-to-door service to our clients, including ex works, customs, ocean freight and DAP.  For imports to the US, we manage ISF filing, DOT & EPA certification, ocean freight, import customs processing, dock fees and delivery anywhere in the US or Canada.

Classic Car Export offers multiple services that include locating, acquiring, transporting and exporting automobiles for our clients. Classic Car Export has over 27 years of experience, delivering five star services in the automotive industry, coupled with more than 18 years of that in the vehicle location-acquisition-brokerage industry.

GET A FREE DOMESTIC QUOTE  | GET A FREE INTERNATIONAL QUOTE

Joe Weinrich, Presidentjoew@classiccartransport.com


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Women's Spirit of Competition? You don't say.

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16 August 2011

Not just on the circuit: Brooklands celebrates speed in the sky

Women’s spirit of competition lives on at ‘100 years of Women in Aviation’ event      

The home of British motorsport hosts a weekend celebrating human endeavour and achievement with its ‘Women in Aviation’ weekend at Brooklands, on 20-21 August.

Fittingly, for a venue rich in both aviation and motoring competition history, Brooklands is the backdrop for the centenary of the first British woman, Hilda Hewlett, gaining a pilot’s licence: as well as being the most famous race circuit of the time, Brooklands also had the first Flying School (founded by Hilda Hewlett and Gustav Blondeau in 1910) and saw many exciting races taking place with women at the wheel of powerful machinery both in the air and on the circuit.

Hilda Hewlett



From those pioneering days to WWII and all the way to modern times, women have played their part, matching their talents to aircraft and race car speeds. It was indeed at Brooklands that both sexes built their impressive racing history: the very first person to drive on the brand new circuit was in fact a woman: Ethel Locke-King, in her Itala. Motor racing records, such as Gwenda Hawkes’ double-12 motorcycle endurance in 1922 and the Hon. Mrs Victor Bruce, who raced in Brooklands’ first women race in 1927 in an aluminium AC, achieving 17 world records overall in cars, boats and aeroplanes, were as eagerly sought-after as aviation firsts. Perhaps Hilda Hewlett could have competed with women such as Kay Petre and Gwenda Hawkes for the true "Brooklands Speed Queen" title.

In recognition of such records and achievement, the ‘Women in Aviation’ weekend hosts a new exhibition using original material from the Museum Archive, tracing some of the history surrounding those early days of flying at Brooklands.

Air Cadets’ and Astro-Sim’s state-of-the-art Flight Simulators will be there for those not brave enough to try the real skies. Inside the iconic Edwardian Clubhouse, the Blue Bird Room will host a display of career opportunities from the LAA (Light Aircraft Association), Brunel University, Air Cadets and ‘Red Letter Day’ charity Fly2Help. Automotive PR consultant Angie Voluti will be there with her brand new début novel, ‘Clay Ghosts in Sicily’, based on a true story about a Cypriot pilot and women’s contribution to the war in Sicily. Seminars and talks about flight and aerodynamics will be an added bonus.

ENDS

For more information and relevant photos, please contact:

Paul Stewart,                                                                                     Angie Voluti

Marketing and PR Manager                                                             Angie Voluti PR

Brooklands Museum                                                                        The Studio, Forest Road

Brooklands Rd, Weybridge                                                             Hartwell

Surrey                                                                                                Northants

KT13 0QN                                                                                          NN7 2HE

Tel: 01932 857 381 Ext 249                                                               Tel: 01604 863 044/07584 306014

Email: paulstewart@brooklandsmuseum.com                             Email: angie@angievoluti.co.uk

Note to editors: admission prices for either day are: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Children (5-16 yrs) £5.50, Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £27. For full details of events, directions and general Museum information, please visit http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ or telephone 01932 857381. The Museum is open daily from 10am – 5pm (4pm in winter).

Angie Voluti PR

The Studio

Forest Road

Hartwell

Nr Northampton

NN7 2HE

Tel. +44 (0) 1604 863 044

Mob. +44 (0) 7584 306 014

Website: http://www.angievoluti.co.uk/

Twitter: angievoluti

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What will you be driving when your are 101 years old?

Barbara Dunning, 101 years old,  from Plymouth Michigan is still driving her , 1930 Packard Straight 8 747. Join her here at New York Times video "Two Classic one Car". 

What Drives Tiger Woods?

We all know how well Tiger Woods drives but when he is not on the golf course what does he drive? 

It seems he is not on the course much these days and that has led to problems for him. Since his divorce, his less than sizzling performance in the recent tournaments and his physical problems has led up to Tiger having financial problems. Not our kind of problems, but problems on a grander scale. His golf earnings and his endorsements have gone south while the ex-wife has taken a large divot from his large green bank account.    

I, being an Exotic Car Broker, thought perhaps one of his cars from his collection might come up for sale. I did some research to see what ponies he may have in the garage. Turns out the most recent news I could find on the subject matter was before the divorce.

Tiger, the "family man" seemed to only have two vehicles at that time. The family car was a very conservative Buick Enclave that did not seem to be golf club proof. The other car though was a Porsche 2000 Carrera GT.

You might wonder, if he had been driving this that night, he may have been gone long before the ex-wife's back swing, avoided the trees and avoided the press coverage.

How different life could have been.
  



So the morale here is, always drive the Porsche when making a get away. On second thought, Always Drive The Porsche!

I'm not sure what Tiger is driving these days but I hope to see him driving a golf ball and a golf cart real soon. 

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The other side of the Pond again.

Brits abroad – in old cars

Posted on July 11, 2011 by weltchmedia

The British abroad may not enjoy the best of reputations, if tabloid tales of boozing and fighting are to be believed. But tours and rallies involving Brits and their classic cars really do earn the UK some kudos among our neighbours.


We were lucky enough to take part in one such recently -  the Tour de Bretagne is a two-day run in beautiful Brittany countryside, and the Weltch Media Nissan Pao relished the chance to join prestigious vehicles such as MGs, Triumphs, and even an Aston Martin.

We’ve blogged before about classic car events, including the MSA Classic run, as well as the appeal of classic micro-cars, but overseas events such as this do add an extra dimension.



As well as the chance for an envious close-up look at the other cars and to meet some fascinating people, tours in Europe enable classic car owners to show off their cars to a new audience.

We were delighted at the friendly waves from locals as we passed through villages, bringing back memories of the Liege-Brescia-Liege rally, which we entered in a Berkeley in 2008. This more ambitious and more competitive run is unique among classic car events – offering the option of competition, or just to use it as a non-competitive driving holiday through stunning mountain scenery.

The LBL continues as an annual event – generally still aimed at small cars, but with Jaguars eligible for the 2012 rally!

If you own a classic car, we’d recommend both these events – fantastic fun and your chance to do your bit for the reputation of Brits abroad.

If you’re enquiring about either of these events, please tell them we sent you. And, if you are involved in motoring or motor sport of any kind, please check out the expert communications services we offer.
 

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It’s great to have you here at my website enjoying the insightful articles, the stunning car photos, and the helpful car detailing tips. 

Here’s the cool part: When you shop through my blog’s Amazon links — whether it’s for my recommendations or anything else you need — Amazon sends a small commission my way at no extra cost to you. You’ll still get the same great prices, any current discounts, and all of your usual reward points. It’s truly for you just another door so to speak to go to your online Amazon account. 

Every purchase you make through my site helps cover the costs of creating and maintaining the blog — and keeps this community rolling.

So come by, enjoy the cars, explore the gear, and if you’re planning an Amazon purchase on any sort, start from my site. It’s a small click that makes a big difference.