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Tickets are available for 2021 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week

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After having the museum gallery closed for over two months due to the COVID-19 outbreak, The Audrain Automobile Museum will open its doors to the public on Monday, June 8th.

As part of its mission to “Preserve, Celebrate and Share Automotive History”, the Audrain Automobile Museum announced today that the Nicholas Begovich Collection has been acquired for future display with the Museum’s collection in Newport.

It is not sufficient to see and to know the beauty of a work. We must feel and be affected by it. – Voltaire

When all think alike, then no one is thinking – Walter Lippman

The most beautiful car ever made – Enzo Ferrari

‘Every impatient, rich man wanted one’ – Giampaolo Dallara

“The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive.” – Sir William Lyons

Being the envy of your peers is standard issue if you can manage to get hold of a supercar. – Chris Raymond

“Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines” “I don’t sell cars; I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engines in.” – Enzo Ferrari

Style and luxury are usually sold at a premium. In the world of classic cars, you can still find something that will turn heads but not put you in the poor house

Dodge Caravan, a car that changed the world attracts little attention at a local car show.

According to the bible, it took God just seven days to create the world as we know it. Unfortunately, God doesn’t design cars, because the average time to develop a new car can be as long as four years. – Chris Raymond

Today we will take a look at some of the most obscure sport sedans of the past. You may recognize some, but I bet a few will be new.

The car chase is an art form unlike no other. These are some of the best chases ever put to film.

“The Future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” – Eleanor Roosevelt

It is our collective and individual responsibility

Billed as the longest lasting truck of its kind, the all new Chevy Silverado 2500HD for 2017 has some major changes and enhancements in store for diehard Chevy fans.

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I have always considered the “Golden Age” of car design to be the period of the 1920’s and 30’s. Sure, the 1950’s were great, but true custom car design was at its peak during the time of the great coachbuilders, and the most flamboyant of the lot were the French.

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower – Steve Jobs

This week, I found something more incredible than anything I have ever seen. It is called PreWarCar, and it is a classified listing of some of the rarest, most astonishing cars ever made.

I tried to give you consolation…When your old man had let you down. Like a fool, I fell in love with you, Turned my whole world upside down. – Eric Clapton

In the United States, the automobile is synonymous with one name, Ford. In the rest of the world, that name is Agnelli. – Chris Raymond

eBay and Craigslist are the best places to look at cars you have no intention of buying. – Chris Raymond

I have always hated Toyotas. When I see them on the road, there is an instant feeling of disgust that wells up inside of me, which is inevitably combined with feelings of pity and anger at the people behind the wheel. – Chris Raymond

Only fashion fades, style remains the same – Coco Chanel
Recently I was looking at one of those celebrity car sites, and was struck by the fact that none of the people listed were famous.

The Audrain Automobile Museum is too proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibition, “Small Wonders: Mini, Micro, Pedal, & Toy Cars”

Car shows in the age of Covid-19.

Just in time for Halloween, the world’s only jet powered street-legal Batmobile replica created by Genius Garage founder Casey Putsch is up for sale on ebay.

Both Ford and GMC deliver quality trucks. Most of these differences are fairly minor, so you’ll be in great hands either way.

You get the best out of others when you get the best out of yourself – Harvey S. Firestone

Classic cars represent something of an anomaly in the automotive industry, and not just because of their unique design features and fascinating history.

Investing in classic cars has never been more appealing or popular than it is today. Investment gurus across the nation are spinning stories of amazing returns and massive gains that can be had simply by purchasing a used car.

Billed as the longest lasting truck of its kind, the all new Chevy Silverado 2500HD for 2017 has some major changes and enhancements in store for diehard Chevy fans.

Year after year Ford’s F Series Trucks have been one of America’s bestselling trucks and again this year, the 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty XL tops the charts.

Keep reading to learn more about the ‘90s Dodge Ram phenomenon and how demand for this economical van has risen in an astounding manner

BigBoyToyz has gathered a collection of the finest whips in a mind blowing showroom

To celebrate the launch of their new website, Car Lister is introducing the 2016 Car Lister’s EPIC Giveaway.

Here is a list of some of the best cars built by US-based automakers this decade. – Chris Raymond

Have a look six of the greatest rides of the silver screen, which have become the stuff of every kid

“If she doesn’t scare the hell out of you a little, then she is not the one.” – Unknown

After years of driving your car, you have decided to get a new one, but do not want to simply throw your old one away.

Remember those times when your only hope of finding a car was heading down to the local dealership hoping that they would have something suitable?

A new era in automotive design is slipping by unnoticed. In a world where our technology changes on a daily basis, consumers and journalists alike have come to treat all advancements as ordinary.

Car chases have become action movie must-have scenes which can make or break the success of a film. Get it wrong and it looks like a worn out clich

Established in Hawaii, before expanding into the mainland, Wet Okole car seat covers are made from the same material used in wetsuits.

Braking Bar calls itself an adaptive brake light, designed to get distracted drivers’ attentions faster under urgent braking.

These photographs are part of the website and collection of Troy Paiva. His site, called “Lost America” is full of abandoned places, junk machines, and moonlit landscapes all photographed in striking colors. The effect is haunting, beautiful, and very eerie. I absolutely love it.

Dyson is cool. Their products are not just different; they are cutting edge and modern. For me they are the Apple of home appliances

Of course life is bizzare, the more bizzare it gets, the more interesting it is – David Gerrold

Forza Horizon is one of the best racing simulation games available, and the design studio allows you to create custom paint schemes and graphics. Heaven for anyone secretly wanting to be Chip Foose.

Our first new product review for Chris on Cars comes from a company called BooEnn.

With the sun shining and the temperature reaching 70 degrees, I decided to hop in my Miata and go run a few errands yesterday. “Running errands” is a great excuse to get out of the house – ahem, office – and get some fresh air. The only downside is other humans like fresh air, too. And many of them have crudely customized cars.

It seems that every five minutes there is another boring car commercial on TV.

Chris on Cars Merchandise

Gymkhana is a type of motorsport with timed events and/or speed events in an automobile. These can feature obstacles such as cones, tires, and barrels. This is better!

Collecting seems to bring out that primitive instinct for the hunt in some of its devotees, who stalk their prey with skill. – Alicia Craig Faxon

Car Photography is work. Taking a simple photograph of your car is much more difficult than you think, and getting the perfect shot seems to be as much about chance as it is skill.

Someone at Polyphony is a car lover, and one look at the new Gran Turismo 5 list will confirm it. This is Part II of my highlights from the GT5 cars, and it includes some amazing automobiles.

Ever wish you could create your own dream car garage? Most of us do, but very few of us have the money to make it a reality. Now, there is an alternative that will allow you to buy the cars of your dreams, and drive them on the best tracks in the world, all for around 50 bucks.

The king of driving games, Grand Turismo 5 may finally be coming to a store near you!

Casey Putsch from Genius Garage spends the day in a 1936 Packard 120b

“Art produces ugly things which frequently become more beautiful with time. Fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful things which always become ugly with time.” – Jean Cocteau

The Ford SVT Raptor was designed on a mountaintop, by secret disappearing ninjas using the greatest technologies known to man.

“And this is good old Boston, the home of the bean and the cod, where the Lowells talk only to Cabots, and the Cabots talk only to God. – John Collins Bossidy

“Neither love nor evil conquers all, but evil cheats more.” – Laurell K. Hamilton, Cerulean Sins

The summer night is like a perfection of thought – Wallace Stevens

This week, I have decided to post some photos from around the net showing the snowpocalypse that is making life difficult for most of the country. – Chris Raymond

“A car designer left to his own devices will produce a 1966 GTO. A car designer under the control of a committee will produce a 2006 GTO.” – Chris Raymond

Today I decided to finally add some of the pictures I had taken at local car shows. There seems to be a show every night of the week, and the pictures are starting to pile up.

“Nostalgia is a seductive liar.” – George Ball

“Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you.” – Jeremy Clarkson

At one point Bill Putman had 58 cars in his collection. All but one of them is red and all trimmed with “Minuteman Racing” decals, it’s come down to about 40 or so now though.

Beauty is fleeting, Ugly is forever – Anonymous

Another day, another cool set of cars from eBay!

“I will give you one car, free of charge, as long as its value is less than one million dollars, and you can’t sell it.” Which one would you choose?

One of the most important rules in selling any car is to include great photos. In fact, the better the photo, the more money you will get when it’s time for the cash to change hands.

I once tried to describe a local car show as a place where everyone is a friend, where car people gather to share their latest projects, and where history and beauty is literally “at your fingertips.”

“I’d rather live my life accepting that I’m not perfect, than spending my whole life pretending to be.” – James Garner

“How Nice – to feel nothing, and still get full credit for being alive.” – Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse Five

“Macie recently discovered she has a new magical power, the ability to create infinite food. On car rides, Macie has turned into a vomit-making perpetual motion machine. – Chris Raymond

This list is “The Worst Cars Sold in the US during the 1970’s,” a time of muscle cars, “Nimitz” class family sedans, and quick rusting steel.

Today we will take a look at some of the most obscure sport sedans of the past. You may recognize some, but I bet a few will be new.

Some cool photos for all the muscle car fans out there!

“Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.” – George Orwell

I dislike BMW

“Legend remains victorious in spite of history.” – Sarah Bernhardt

The Jensen Interceptor is a classic GT automobile, one that reeked of style, performance and luxury. It has always been one of my favorite cars, and I consider it an icon. In Britain, It is to the 1970

Mazda recently announced another automotive milestone for everyone’s favorite little roadster. The “Best selling two-seat sports car in the world” is again the Mazda MX-5 Miata.

The dramatic and futuristic Citroen SM was a revolutionary car and its recent anniversary is a significant milestone.

Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia. – Charles M. Schultz

Love of Beauty is taste; the creation of beauty is art

One man

“There is no better designer than nature” – Alexander McQueen. It seems that the designers at Nissan have heard this quote before, because nature has played a very large part in the new Nissan Cube.

Car Design: The best way to start on this subject is to have some fun and start at the bottom. One thing I learned early on about cars is that the worse the car is, the more famous it will become. Take the Yugo (Please)

Make a list of the best car designs in automotive history and I bet it will include the VW Beetle, the Land Rover and the Jaguar E-Type. One car that would be missing is the subject of today’s discussion.

The new Mulsanne is now the ultimate luxury flagship for the historic Bentley Motors, available in the US for about $285,000 dollars.

One day last week, a Challenger appeared at my door to stake its claim as king of the garage. In an instant, my tiny Mazda Miata became an outcast, losing its prime garage spot and being forever banished to the elements.

What type of car would James Bond buy for himself? The answer, if you have read the novels, is a Saab 900 called the Silver Beast.

Adolph Hitler and Dr. Ferdinand Porsche are usually credited with the development of the Volkswagen Beetle. But there is another designer who shares in the credit, one who is not only forgotten, but was only recognized for his achievement after he sued Porsche, and one.

Every designers’ dirty little secret is that they copy other designers’ work. They see work they like, and they imitate it. Rather cheekily, they call this inspiration. — Aaron Russell

I tried to give you consolation…When your old man had let you down. Like a fool, I fell in love with you, Turned my whole world upside down. – Eric Clapton

Pagani, the pantomime horse of supercar manufacturers has done it again. It has built a machine that pushes the boundaries of what a supercar can be.

You’ve probably heard by now that Mazda is building 20th Anniversary editions of the MX-5 Miata. There is one for Europe, Japan, the UK, but none for us here.

Looking for a way to spend that Wall Street bonus money? No? Well you’ve ruined my intro. Okay, let’s say you are. You’re in luck, because McLaren is making a new car. For about $244,000, you can be one of the gilded one-percenters to own the new McLaren MP4-12C.