We all have a favorite classic car or motorcycle that we can't get out of our systems. As an experiment I would like you to send an e-mail to bizsite@hotmail.com and tell me your favorite classic. Maybe it is one that you own, one that you have owned or one that you would like to own.
One word in the subject line: "FAVORITE" and the year, make and model in the text body. A couple of weeks down the road I will mention the winner or if there is a large response I can shoot for the top five. Not even 30 seconds of your time. Enjoy your Easter holiday.
Sunday
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
REPLICA
Ultra rare factory built Intermeccanica Convertible D Roadster made in Canada in 1987. Tubular steel frame chassis design. Brand new tan carpet and seats. Roll up windows, custom factory 7 inch rear wheels, taller windshield and custom Haartz Stayfast convertible top make this replica different than the many Speedsters in the market place. Chrome luggage rack, Nardi wood steering wheel, carpeted trunk and under dash stereo make this a fully optioned replica ready for Spring top down touring. (1776cc, flat 4 engine, 4 speed)
Located in California........1-619-232-6864
photo credit: © 2013 hemmings.com
text credit: © hemmings.com
Thursday
MOTOR ART........LARRY GROSSMAN
In 1981 the Disney Studios enticed Larry back to L.A. to work as a designer on their landmark first computerized film, “TRON”. Freelancing in the 80’s and 90’s he created many logos, illustrations, and merchandise designs for major studios including Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. He also illustrated three album covers for legendary musician Frank Zappa, and one for Hank Williams Jr.. Through his firm "Art Attack" Larry also designed and sold innovative giftware, furniture, and other interior decor.
In the early '90’s Larry became enthralled with the creative potential of the computer, and as a result put his airbrush and paints aside. His current digital work combines his love of architecture, design, and photography with his passion for the styles of the 1920’s-50’s (he drives a '32 Ford hot rod and a self-restored '61 Nash Metro convertible, and collects vintage clothes). Over the years he has amassed an extensive catalog of his own photos, which he is now using (exclusively) to create his art in an entirely new and imaginative way. Combining these photos with state of the art digital painting techniques, he has created a look and style which is uniquely his own.
Larry’s artwork is distributed through his company “RetroVisions” and is becoming quite collectable. It is currently exhibited at galleries and museums worldwide, including the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Museum in Pomona California, and the famed Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. His images are also being published as calendars, puzzles, mouse pads, and much more.
RetroVisions
1-818-907-8626
photo credit: © 2013 Google
edited text: © 2013 retrovisions.com
Monday
INDYCAR IN FLORIDA
photo credit: © 2013 indycar.com
video credit: © IndyCar via © 2013 youtube.com
Sunday
FORMULA ONE IN MALAYSIA
WEBBER - VETTEL - HAMILTON
Do you see any smiles here? Shouldn't they be smiling since they are on the podium? Are the fans smiling? Doubt it very much. I probably shouldn't say anything since I am biased toward Webber....on the good side. Webber has been my favorite driver for a few years now. Anyway, they are not smiling because none of them are in the place they should be in.
Let's start with Sebastian Vettel, last years World Champion, the sniveling, whining, little boy who has the great gift of being able to drive. He kept asking the team to let him pass Webber claiming that Webber was too slow. Not the case. If they had done that they would have had to ask Webber to back off and let Vettel through. In their wisdom they did not fall for that.tactic. Thirteen laps out from the end Webber had to make a pit stop and when he came out he was neck n' neck with Vettel. The team, not wanting to risk an accident (which has happened before), asked both drivers to start shutting down to preserve the engine and tires and finish the way they were. Which would have had Webber the winner, which he deserved since leading most of the race. Vettel decided to ignore orders and challenged Webber who was already shutting down. While is was exciting to watch, everyone knew this was not cool. I think Vettel has been hanging around with Michael Schumacher too much.
Mark Webber, well, what can I say. He got pimped and he has been getting pimped right along. He is very vocal and while Vettel wanted nothing said publicly Webber made sure the fans and the world knew what happened. Webber will probably pay the price for being outspoken....I am sure he can live with it.
Lewis Hamilton, who was asked to conserve fuel, had to slow down and his teammate, Nico Rosberg, was faster and asked to pass, but was refused. I think this was a mistake on Mercedes part, but they are paying Hamilton the big money and want results....on paper anyway. A bitter pill for both to swallow since they have raced together since they were kids.....and genuinely like each other. Hamilton acknowledged that the spot belonged to Rosberg.
It ended up with Vettel - 1st, Webber - 2nd, Hamilton - 3rd. It should have been Webber - 1st, Vettel - 2nd and Rosberg - 3rd. Next race is in China....I hope they get this stuff sorted out.
photo credit: © 2013 formula1online.com
Thursday
FLORIDA ON THE 23RD
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
by Harry Stampler
1914 Tigertail Boulevard
Dania, Florida
1-954-921-8888
TENNESSEE ON THE 23RD
1967 CORVETTE
CORVETTE EXPO
by Corvette Expo
Seiverville Events Center
Seiverville, Tennessee
1-865-687-3976
photo credit: © 2013 Corvette Expo
PENNSYLVANIA ON THE 23RD
1955 THUNDERBIRD
PRIVATE FORD COLLECTION
by Maurerail
Third Street Gallery
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
1-610-970-7588
photo credit: Maurerail
TEXAS ON THE 23RD
1950 FORD
SAN ANTONIO
by Dan Kruse
Exposition Hall
Joe Freeman Colliseum
San Antonio, Texas
1-866-495-8111
photo credit: © 2013 kruseclassics.com
COLORADO ON THE 23RD
1955 FORD
ISLAND GROVE PARK AUCTION
by SAAAS
The Events Center
Island Grove Regional Park
421 North 14th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado
1-800-901-0022
photo credit: © 2013 SAAAS Inc.
Tuesday
FLORIDA ON THE 22ND
THE PALM BEACH AUCTION
by Hollywood Wheels
The Palm Beach Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, Florida
1-800-237-8954
FLORIDA ON THE 22ND
1959 CORVETTE
FORT LAUDERDALE COLLECTOR CARS
by Auctions America
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1-800-980-7635
photo credit: © 2013 Auctions America
CALIFORNIA ON THE 21ST
1965 CJ5 JEEP
NORTH STATE AUCTIONS
by North State
4801 Feather River Blvd.
Oroville, California
1-530-534-9956
video credit: © 2013 North State Auctions
ENGLAND ON THE 21ST
1036 HUDSON
SPRING AUCTION
by DVCA
The Gartell Light Railway
Common Lane
Yenston, Templecombe, Somerset
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1963 363 353
photo credit: © 2013 DVCA
Sunday
FINALLY FINISHED
IndyCar has finally confirmed its drivers for 2013. The hold up was Dale Coyne racing, but 10 days ago he confirmed his picks for 2013.
Team Penske
A.J. Allmendinger
Helio Castroneves
Will Power
Andretti Autosport
Marco Andretti
James Hinchcliffe
Ryan Hunter-Reay
E.J. Viso
Dragon Racing
Sebastien Bourdias
Sebastian Saavedra
Ed Carpenter Racing
Ed Carpenter
Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan Racing
Mike Conway
James Jakes
Graham Rahal
KV Racing Technology Racing
Simona de Silvestro
Tony Kanaan
Target Chip Canassi Racing
Scott Dixon
Dario Franchitti
Panther Racing
J.R. Hildebrand
Novo Nordisk Chip Canassi Racing
Charlie Kimball
Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing
Josef Newgarden
Schmidt Hamilton HP Motorsports
Simon Pagenaud
A.J. Foyt Enterprises
Takuma Sato
Panther DRR
Oriol Servia
Barracuda Racing
Alex Tagliani
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
Tristan Vautier
Dale Coyne Racing
Justin Wilson
Stefan Wilson shared with Ana Beatriz
Team Penske
A.J. Allmendinger
Helio Castroneves
Will Power
Andretti Autosport
Marco Andretti
James Hinchcliffe
Ryan Hunter-Reay
E.J. Viso
Dragon Racing
Sebastien Bourdias
Sebastian Saavedra
Ed Carpenter Racing
Ed Carpenter
Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan Racing
Mike Conway
James Jakes
Graham Rahal
KV Racing Technology Racing
Simona de Silvestro
Tony Kanaan
Target Chip Canassi Racing
Scott Dixon
Dario Franchitti
Panther Racing
J.R. Hildebrand
Novo Nordisk Chip Canassi Racing
Charlie Kimball
Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing
Josef Newgarden
Schmidt Hamilton HP Motorsports
Simon Pagenaud
A.J. Foyt Enterprises
Takuma Sato
Panther DRR
Oriol Servia
Barracuda Racing
Alex Tagliani
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
Tristan Vautier
Dale Coyne Racing
Justin Wilson
Stefan Wilson shared with Ana Beatriz
FORMULA ONE IN AUSTRALIA
KIMI RAIKKONEN
Race Day, 2013. I think most of us that are interested in open-wheeled racing were waiting for today. A hard day for me because the 12 Hours of Sebring was broadcast until 5 AM and then the opener of Formula One started at 8 AM in my time-zone. Ouch, but I was happy to see it and reasonablely happy with the outcome. It was a long day for these guys because they had to qualify in the morning due to heavy rains on Saturday.
Former World Champion, Kimi Raikkonen, who last year I said it would be just a matter of time, won today's race. A two-stop strategy was the clincher because Alonso's car was faster and closing in at the end. Fernando Alonso glided into second. Sebastian Vettel, who started out on the pole position, came in third. Three former World Champions on the podium. I hope that Raikkonen stays in the mix all season.
They started the race one driver short, well, three actually if you count the missing HRT team. Nico Hulkenberg from Sauber was unable to start due of problems with the car that were uncorrectable before the race.
Drivers of note for this race are Felipi Massa and Adrian Sutil. Massa drove a steady race and ended up in 4th. Kind of picking up where he left off last year as his year got better and better. Sutil, who had missed the 2012 season, started in 11th and ended up in first a couple of times. Still having another pitstop knocked him out of that. After that stop he appeared to be having tire trouble and everyone was passing him. He ended up in 7th, but if the race had been longer he would have been out of the points. He was one of the last to get a seat this year and I am glad that Force India saw fit to bring him back.
On to Malaysia next week and the start of IndyCar in Florida.
photo credit: © 2013 autosport.com
Wednesday
FRANCE ON THE 17TH
1950 HOTCHKISS
CARS OF COLLECTION
by Osenat
5 rue Royale
Fontainebleau
Paris, France
+33 (0) 1 64 22 27 62
photo credit: © 2013 Osenat
TENNESSEE ON THE 16TH
MUSIC CITY SPRING CLASSIC
by Classic Productions
ADESA Nashville
631 Burnett Road
Nashville, Tennessee
1-615-847-7400
FLORIDA ON THE 16TH
ANTIQUE CAR AUCTION
by D.E. Foeller
The Bradenton Area Convention Center
Bradenton, Florida
1-239-571-5274
OHIO ON THE 16TH
1954 CORVETTE
OHIO SPRING CLASSIC
by Classic Motorcar
John S. Knight Center
77 Mill Street
Akron, Ohio
1-866-653-8900
photo credit: Classic Motorcar Auctions
Tuesday
ARIZONA ON THE 15TH
1948 STUDEBAKER
ARIZONA IN THE SPRING
by Silver
Fort McDowell Resort and Casino
Fort McDowell, Arizona
1-800-255-4485
photo credit: © 2013 Silver Auctions
CANADA ON THE 15TH
1947 CHEVY
RED DEER COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
by Electric Garage
Westerner Park
Red Deer, Alberta
Canada
1-888-296-0528
photo credit: © 2013 The Electric Garage
MOTOR ART........DAVID COAX
Though I do have a considerable background in art - instruction at the university level - mechanical and architectural drawing/drafting, my primary area of study was literature. Here in Germany, though, my focus has been on painting.
CONTACT:
David Coax
Filderweg 3
72631 Aichtal
Germany
+49 (0) 7127 811506
photo credit for 1 and 2: AmeriCar.de
photo credit for 3: © 2013 Google
text credit: © 2013 davidcoax.com
Monday
ENGLAND ON THE 12TH
1935 BMW
SPRING CLASSIC
by COYS
The Royal Horticultural Society
Lindley Hall, Vincent Square, Westminster,
Lindley Hall, Vincent Square, Westminster,
London
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 208 614 7888
photo credit: © 2013 COYS
Saturday
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
1964 JAGUAR XKE
This 1964 Jaguar XKE fixed-head coupe is black with a red interior. Automatic transmission and converted to an American V-8. Looks good and is ready to roll.
Located in California........1-310-975-0272
photo credit: © 2013 Beverly Hills Car Club
Friday
NEW ZEALAND ON THE 10TH
1970 VELOCETTE VENOM THRUXTON 500
VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES
by Webb's
Webb's Sales Room
18 Manukau Road
New Market
Auckland, New Zealand
+64 (0) 9 524 6804
photo credit: © 2013 Webb's
IF YOU ARE TRAVELING....
50TH DETROIT AUTORAMA
Cobo Center
1 Washington Blvd.
Downtown Detroit
photo credit: © Michael Wayland via © 2013 mlive.com
Tuesday
GERMANY ON THE 9TH
1938 RILEY
RETRO CLASSICS
by The Swiss Auctioneers
Retro Classics
Stuttgart, Germany
+49 (0) 178 375 42 31
photo credit: The Swiss Auctioneers
ENGLAND ON THE 9TH
1961 WARWICK GT
HISTORICS AT BROOKLAND
by Historics
Brookland Museum
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 800 988 3838
photo credit: © 2013 Historics at Brookland
FLORIDA ON THE 9TH
AMELIA ISLAND
by RM
Ritz Hotel
Amelia Island, Florida
1-519-352-4575
video credit: © 2013 RM via © 2013 youtube.com
Sunday
MISSOURI ON THE 9TH
1981 JEEP CJ7
CAPE GIRARDEAU SPRING COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
by Sherman Smith
The Show Me Center
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
1-800-200-2030
photo credit: © 2013 Smiths Auction Company
FLORIDA ON THE 8TH
1957 ALFA ROMEO
THE AMELIA ISLAND AUCTION
by Gooding and Company
Racquet Park
Omni Amelia Island Plantation
6800 First Coast Highway
Amelia Island, Florida
1-310-899-1960
photo credit: © 2013 Gooding and Company
NORTH CAROLINA ON THE 7TH
1967 CAMERO
CLASSICS AT THE PALACE
by GAA
The Palace
301 Norwalk Street
Greenboro, North Carolina
1-855-862-2257
photo credit: © 2013 GAA Classic Cars
ENGLAND ON THE 6TH
1933 MG J
CLASSIC & VINTAGE CARS
by Brightwells
Easters Court
Leominster, Herefordshire
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1568 611122
photo credit: Brightwells
Saturday
UP TO THE LAST MINUTE
Force India finally made its decision on the second driver. It was Adrian Sutil who had been with them from the beginning until sitting out 2012. A good choice on their part, I think. He had to test against the Force India test driver, Jules Bianchi. It turned out to be Bianchi's lucky day...losing out with Force India and then getting picked up to replace Luiz Razia on the Marussia team. Razia had been signed a contract with Marussia only a month ago. I guess we will hear what really happened some where down the line. Season starts in Australia on March 17th.
1. Sebastian Vettel
2. Mark Webber
McLaren
3. Jenson Button
4. Sergio Perez
Ferrari
5. Fernando Alonso
6. Felipe Massa
Mercedes
7. Lewis Hamilton
8. Nico Rosberg
Lotus
9. Kimi Raikkonen
10. Romain Grosjean
Force India
11. Paul di Resta
12. Adrian Sutil
Sauber
13. Nico Hulkenberg
14. Esteban Gutierrez
Toro Rosso
15. Daniel Ricciardo
16. Jean-Eric Vergne
Williams
17. Pastor Maldonado
18. Valtteri Bottas
Caterham
19. Charles Pic
20. Giedo van der Garde
Marussia
21. Max Chilton
22. Jules Bianchi
HRT - PULLED FROM THE 2013 LIST OF PLAYERS
FOR THE 2013 FORMULA ONE SEASON
Red Bull
1. Sebastian Vettel
2. Mark Webber
McLaren
3. Jenson Button
4. Sergio Perez
Ferrari
5. Fernando Alonso
6. Felipe Massa
Mercedes
7. Lewis Hamilton
8. Nico Rosberg
Lotus
9. Kimi Raikkonen
10. Romain Grosjean
Force India
11. Paul di Resta
12. Adrian Sutil
Sauber
13. Nico Hulkenberg
14. Esteban Gutierrez
Toro Rosso
15. Daniel Ricciardo
16. Jean-Eric Vergne
Williams
17. Pastor Maldonado
18. Valtteri Bottas
Caterham
19. Charles Pic
20. Giedo van der Garde
Marussia
21. Max Chilton
22. Jules Bianchi
HRT - PULLED FROM THE 2013 LIST OF PLAYERS
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