by Mike - How would you like to take a track tour with Phil Hill and Dan Gurney around Watkins Glen? Me too - read on. I was introduced to the interesting history of George Tilp by one of his nephews, Geoffrey Horton. Geoffrey introduced me to … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
The Ferrari 750 Monza Spider Sold In Paris
February 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - A Ferrari 750 Monza Spider race car raced by Phil Hill was up for auction at the RM auction in Paris on 5 February 2014. It is the Ferrari Monza that George Tilp once owned. In another Ferrari he installed the custom made Offenhauser … [Read more...]
I Want To Drive In The California Mille – Don’t You?
February 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - Don't we all feel frustration like this sometimes? (click for a larger image). Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. … [Read more...]
Some Auction Results From Paris
February 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - Here are results from a few of my favorite classic cars that were at the RM Auction in Paris this week. 1957 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina The estimate was €225.000 - €275.000. - Sold for €308,000 ($418,624) … [Read more...]
No One Makes Cars Like This Anymore – The 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS By Ghia
February 6, 2014 By 6 Comments
by Mike - When I was a kid the only Ghia car I had seen was a Karmann Ghia Volkswagen and I was not overly impressed. But as I have matured I have been exposed to Ghia designs like the Dual Ghia and the Chrysler Ghia styles. This one-off Alfa … [Read more...]
Drifting A Toyota 2000GT – Worth About $1 Million
February 5, 2014 By 5 Comments
by Mike - A lot of classic car owners will, quite understandably, treat their prized possession like it’s their baby – they will wrap it up and keep it safe from the world. In this protective mindset, it’s all too easy to forget that it’s still a … [Read more...]
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