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Joe Mondello “Mr. Oldsmobile” has died

April 6, 2011

I am sad to report that a good friend of mine, Joe Mondello “Mr. Oldsmobile”, passed on from this world this morning at 9:21AM on April 6th, 2011. A viewing will be held at Hood’s Funeral Home at 2371 Highway 127 (Exit 317 from I-40) (Also known as Main Street) Crossville, TN. 38572 /931-456-4663. I […]

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Mike Guarise Nickey Collection to be sold at Mecum Indy Spring Classic

April 6, 2011

MARENGO, Ill. – Mecum Auction is proud to offer renowned muscle car collector Mike Guarise’s Nickey Collection – featuring seven of the finest and rarest Nickey cars ever built by the iconic Chicago dealer – during the 24th Original Spring Classic Auction, May 17-22, 2011, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind. Mike Guarise 1968 […]

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The Quest Documentary features Lance Miller’s ’60 Le Mans Cunningham Corvette

February 28, 2011

A new feature-length documentary from Texas filmmaker Michael Brown, weaves together the stories that led to an emotional reunion in LeMans, France. A historic car that was condemned to decades of obscurity was found after years of searching, restored and ultimately re-united with its 92 year old former driver. And in doing so, completes the […]

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Back From the Past

January 31, 2011

1968 Corvette L89 Restoration Article The 1968 Corvette was a completely new animal in comparison to the 1967 version. This new Corvette featured a completely new exterior and interior. Although the wheelbase and much of the chassis was maintained, the new car featured for the first time removable roof panels (coupe) and a removable rear […]

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X(RAM) Marked The Spot

January 31, 2011

1969 Z/28 CROSSRAM RESTORATION The 1969 Z/28 Camaro has quite a history. It all started in the winter of 1966 when a man named Vince Piggins had a vision of creating a race car with some odds and ends lying around the parts bin. He hoped to sell enough to the general public to qualify […]

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Feature Articles

Joe Mondello “Mr. Oldsmobile” has died

Mike Guarise Nickey Collection to be sold at Mecum Indy Spring Classic

The Quest Documentary features Lance Miller’s ’60 Le Mans Cunningham Corvette

Back From the Past

X(RAM) Marked The Spot

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