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2014

Tribute to the Mustang

All About Detail's tribute to the Mustang. These are the Stangs that I have found in my travels that their owners have been kind enough to allow me to list for sale.

2014

Pinky Randall

Pinky Randall, 84, is one of Chevrolet's biggest fans. But unlike most enthusiasts who limit their holdings to cars and a few bits of memorabilia, he has collected cars, trucks and…

2014

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow-Birds

Well the secret is out. Forbes Magazine has told the rest of the world that Venice Florida is one of the best place in the world to live.

2014

FOS ~ Festivals of Speed

I hope you you have made plans to attend the most exciting car events of the year. And the best part is they are happening in sunny, snowless Florida in two of the nicest locations possible.

2014

Car Rodeo on Rodeo Drive, a Real Round Up!

Rodeo Drive is a wonderful street in Lakewood Ranch. It is lined with wonderful boutiques, shops, coffee depots and restaurants.

2014

Steady Special ~ A Love Story

What is new from the other side of the Pond? My good friend submitted this Love Story

2014

Classic Cars North and South

I had some business to do, so I went South to go North. North Port that is. I'd been told that some car nuts, coffee and doughnuts could be found. Best of all though, were the cars.

2014

What value do you put on the 1984 Ferrari 512BBi?

Investing in cars can be as perplexing as investing in the StockMarket.

2014

What is the difference between a Restoration and a Resto-Mod?

Resto-Mod (restoration + modern parts/technology) draws from all the amazing advancements in automobile technology over the past 40+ years to enhance the performance, comfort and safety of…

2014

Yum Yum Again

A week had gone by and it was time for another trip to the bakery. So I forced myself to go get a great cup of coffee and doughnut.

2014

1963 Corvette Convertible

Five decades after its introduction, the 1963 Corvette remains one of the most startling, engrossing and completely thrilling automotive designs of all time.

2014

Steering Us Right

Consider this a contest. Who ever steers us right and names the most steering wheels correct gets a free coffee and donut at Simply Yum Yums Bakery.

2014

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.

2014

Yum Yum Cars

I went out this morning for hot cup of coffee and donut. What I found were Hot Cars! Hot cars, hot coffee and donuts, well it doesn't get much better than that.

2014

All About Detail

On the first Saturday of every month Dearborn Street, Englewood Florida opens up its street to cars and visitors. Cars stared showing up by early Saturday but by 6 PM it started to rain.

2013

ALLARD PALM BEACH AT CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW

British car manufacturer Allard Sports Cars completes restoration of original Palm Beach Mk2

2013

What is the driving force behind a good car sale?

I have recently joined the team at WeBe Autos www.webeautos.com as a Media Sales Listing Agent working out of my home in beautiful Southwest Florida.

2012

Would you like to be able to Fold Up your car?

A tiny revolutionary fold-up car designed in Spain's Basque country as the answer to urban stress and pollution was unveiled Tuesday before hitting European cities in 2013.

2012

V3 Report

Second issue of the most flexible compendium of UK classic car auction activities is out

2011

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.

2011

Classic Car Buyers Beware!

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

2011

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.

2011

American Classic by Stan Smith

We recently reviewed a great new book on an American Classic that was worthy of having it’s story told.

2011

Saab, Saab, Saab

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"

2011

The Jensen Revival

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

2011

What has Audi been up to!

After two and a half years of development Donkervoort Automobielen in Lelystad - in close collaboration with Audi Quattro GmbH - has presented the next generation of open sports cars: the…

2011

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.

2011

Most Expensive Cars 2012

Do you love Classic Cars like we love Classic Cars? www.all-about-detail.com or http://www.facebook.com/AllAboutDetail.ClassicCarBrokers

2011

Ferarri Pile Up!

Police officers investigate damaged Ferrari cars at the site of a traffic accident on the Chugoku Expressway in Shimonoseki, southwestern Japan, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.

2011

Do you love Classic Car Pictures?

Do you love Classic Car like we love Classic Cars? www.all-about-detail.com

2011

Do you still believe in the Horse?

Mercedes 300 SL For Sale 675,0000 www-all-about-detail.com Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay1K23Gzil0&feature=relmfu

2011

Ferrari 458 Italia in Rosso Corsa - The 458 Cooperider Special!

2011

All About Detail - Classic Car Brokers

We are now a Classic Car Broker (purveyors of fine automobiles). We are selling cars to discriminate buyers.

2011

How do I Export my Classic Car?

Classic Car Export is pleased to announce the expansion into import and export services for several major shipping lanes.

2011

Goodings Auction Pebbles Beach

Ferrari Auctioned For Record $16.4 Million Sale Topped $12 Million Sale Of Another 1957 Testa Rossa read more

2011

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

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

2011

Chasing Classic Cars VI

While scouring the area for Classic Cars, I stopped at Shrock Brothers Studebaker, Coalport PA. It doesn’t get much further out in the countryside than Coalport, PA yet, in the middle of…

2011

Where are the Best Salvage Yards in America?

Wondering where you can find a salvage yard that might have the parts you’re looking for? With Registered membership in the HVA comes the benefit of having your own historic vehicle “answer…

2011

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".

2011

SWISS ARTIST DANTE TO BRING ICONIC SPORTS CAR SERIES OF SCULPTURES TO UNITED STATES

SWISS ARTIST DANTE TO BRING ICONIC SPORTS CAR SERIES OF SCULPTURES TO UNITED STATES

2011

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?

2011

The other side of the Pond again.

The British abroad may not enjoy the best of reputations, if tabloid tales of boozing and fighting are to be believed.

2011

Indexing Wheels & Tires: The Detail That Wins Classic Car Shows

This cool little Porsche is one example. It looks like it would be right at home delivering some flowers or at least posing like it’s working to take some pictures.

2011

The World’s Most Expensive Classic Cars (As of 2011): A Look Back at Automotive Royalty

We thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane and revisit a blog post from June 21, 2011, where we explored the most expensive cars in the world at the time.

2011

What do women know about cars?

A while back I posed a question that caused a bit of a stir. Do Women have a place in the Classic Car Business?

2011

While Chasing Classic Cars IV

A Rainy Day, a Hidden Gem, and a Classic Car Legend at the AACA Museum

2011

Top 10 worst car names of all time

Some car names just make sense. The curvy Volkswagen Beetle, the devilishly powerful Lamborghini Diablo and the superfast Ford Mustang were given monikers designed to call attention to each…

2011

Final V-12 Beauty: Restoring the Last of a Legendary 1940s Lincoln Zephyr Collection

A Labor of Love: Restoring the Last of a 1940s V-12 Lincoln Zephyr Collection

2011

Amelia Island’s Preservation Trophy Winner

Rare Duesenberg Wins FIVA/HVA Preservation Trophy at Amelia Island Concours.

2011

Operation Ignite!

In a recent video on Jay Leno’s classic car website, Jay’s Garage, Jay had a chat with Hagerty CEO McKeel Hagerty about our youth program, Operation Ignite!, and our Youth Reporter Contest.

2011

Upholstery Artist restores masterpieces

Dressed in jeans and sandals with longish hair under beret-like cap, Nick Petcu looks more like an artist than an artisan.

2011

Who invented the automobile? Was it Henry Ford?

Although Ford certainly had an impact on the automobile’s history, the invention of the automobile pre-dates Mr. Ford’s birth.

2011

An Article for Classic Car "Women"

I found this article on the internet and Mr. Edwards was kind and let me re-run it here on my blog.