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  • V.I.S.I.T. – Let's Get Cheesy Edition

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    I got a call from my wife on Friday with an interesting question about a convertible VW bus in front of her store. Needless to say, I was intrigued. What she sent me were some pictures of this short, weird, orange bus with roll bars. Interested as I was? Take the jump to see more.

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  • For Sale – 1967 Pontiac Beaumont Sport Deluxe

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      One of the cars I saw this past Saturday at the Big Rock car show was this 1967 Pontiac Beaumont Sport Deluxe. Here are some of the specs the seller wants you to know: Big block Chevrolet 454 Holley 4-barrel carburetor Edelbrock intakes 3-speed automatic with a Turbo 400 transmission 3-inch headers, Magnaflow mufflers,…

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  • The Big Rock Classic Car & Cycle Show

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      This Saturday, I found myself at another car show, and this time there was no rain, the people were even friendlier, and the variety was even more impressive. I was in Duvall, WA to celebrate the town’s centennial, which included a great parade, frog jumping contest, kiddie rides, and a pancake breakfast at the…

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  • V.I.S.I.T. – 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 Super

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    While I was out and about on a sunny Saturday afternoon – all too rare around here – I looked across the parking lot and saw this unusual car. Sitting calmly in a parking lot full of SUV’s, crossover SUV’s, midsize SUV’s, and the odd pickup, I could immediately make it out as an Alfa…

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  • V.I.S.I.T. – Teslas on a Truck

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    I showed up to work early this morning because the sun is coming up earlier and earlier, and I figure there’s no point in sleeping when that big yellow ball has been up working since 5:30. When I sat down at my desk, my boss told me a car hauler was parked across the street.…

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  • Cruzin to Colby, or Everett Knows How to Do a Car Show

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      As I mentioned a previous post, I was fortunate enough to attend the Cruzin’ to Colby car show & cruise on Monday. Located on Colby Avenue in downtown Everett, WA, this event proved to be more than I could have imagined. Take the jump to see what I mean.

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  • Fastback Friday: 1941 Cadillac Fastback Coupe drips with style

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    For your Fastback Friday enjoyment, I invite you to take a stroll down memory lane. Put on your 3-piece suit, don your chapeau, get ready to take a grad, luxurious ride. [Source: Hemming Classifieds]

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  • V.I.S.I.T. – 1966 Ford F-100 is Ready for Action

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    On Monday, I attended a huge car show in Everett, WA called Cruzin to Colby, hosted by the fine folks at Seattle Rod-Tiques. When I first heard about it last week, I thought it would be worth checking out, but likely a small event. Then I heard that registration for the car show was limited…

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  • Hoon's Day Out: LeMay Museum – The Indy Cars

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    This post comes to you just in time for the greatest spectacle in racing, the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500. The latest installment, of what I’m calling Hoon’s Day Out, is by far my favorite and one I’ve been looking forward to sharing for some time. Being a big racing fan, I spent a…

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  • Craigslist Find – 1959 Morris Minor Traveller

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      If you want to combine your love of British motoring with your need to move small loads, then keep reading.

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