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National Motor Museum Vintage Cars Collection
France's National Motor Museum (Cité de l'Automobile - Schlumpf Collection) in Mulhouse is a great vintage car collection with the world's largest display of Bugattis.
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Thailand Vintage Car Parade
Every year in December the oldest and most historical beach resort in Thailand hosts a vintage car parade commencing in Bangkok and ending in Hua Hin.
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Best Automobile Manufacturer Museums in Germany
Mercedes Benz, Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen have official automobile museums in Germany with great collections of vintage cars and historic motor vehicles.
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40th Birthday Party Ideas for Car Lovers
For a 40-year-old who loves automobiles, a car party theme can be the perfect choice.
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Collector Car Uses: What to do with it when you’ve got one
Here is an introductory article to the hobby of car collecting. A little planning can go a long way. This article might offer you some options you have not yet considered. Especially if you have not yet decided on what to collect, how to start, or where to look for answers. And of course, if you already have your collector car, then what to do with it is the next logical question.
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French National Motor Museum Visitor Information
Getting to the Schlumpf vintage car collection of the French National Motor Museum at the Cité de l'Automobile in Mulhouse in Alsace near Basel is easy by car or train.
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Older books: Past sources worth another look
Here is an invitation to seek out the older books on old cars and the automotive industry. Some are well worth a look, but you may have some trouble finding them. Look here for some ideas on how to find the hard-to-find books.
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One Wedding and a Soccer Funeral
Spring weddings and the demise of a Shropshire Football Club among many Spring events.
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Packard: The Cormorant, and Goddess of Speed
Here is a brief description of two of the more prized automotive mascots in the history of motoring, the Cormorant and the Goddess of Speed on Packard automobiles.
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Restoration of Old Cars: Too Much Expectation
Restoration will not give fifty year old technology modern reliability. A restored vehicle will still need the same level of maintenance as it would have when new.
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Uruguay – Colonial Towns Along Río de la Plata
Enjoy Uruguay's feeling of tranquillity in the colonial, quaint villages of Carmelo and Conchillas - with tiny churches, shady plazas and a "mate" along the waterfront.
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American Iron: The Cars That Defined American Mobility
Here is a rationale for what may be termed the American automotive heartbeat, and a brief history of the American automotive industry. Our cars continue to define our lives in very special ways. Presented here is an explanation of perhaps the two foremost reasons in the mindset of American culture, for our continuing interest in automobiles. Viewing different manufacturers and different time periods, we can still see a common thread running through our cultural perspective. Two criteria seem to appear in most every case, pointing to the difference between the ordinary and the exceptional examples of the automobile. What is our attachment to these machines? And how can it be the same despite the apparently dissimilar vehicles of yesteryear and today? Our attachment is the same despite the differences between a 1904 Stoddard-Dayton and a 2004 SUV.
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Automotive Mascots: Brief History of the 1930-1950 Car Hood Ornament Era
The automotive mascot, usually a hood ornament, captured the imaginations of motorists for two decades, and still exists in a few remaining examples today. How and why they came about, and some resources for finding out more about these interesting artifacts, comprise the subjects of this article.
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Beautiful Beaulieu, the Palace in the New Forest
Beaulieu Palace and Abbey is one of the New Forest's special places and the all inclusive entry allows freedom to roam the grounds, Palace, Abbey and the Motor Museum.
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Beauty on Wheels: Automobile Body Design
The aesthetic appeal of the automobile has its roots in the horse drawn carriage industry, and in the custom-body era builders of the finest coachwork ever created.
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Ferrari: The Italian Stallion
The name, Ferrari, elicits an emotional response that few others can match.
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Gremlin facts and lore: Birth of the Gremlich
The AMC Gremlin was certainly one of a kind, and it left a legacy that remains one of American automotive history's most interesting. Read about how the car developed and blossomed, and about the origins of the peculiar name. Also find a new and distinctive name for the car, one which has never before seen the light of common knowledge.
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How to Get Cheap Auto Insurance
Many of the factors that affect auto insurance rates are within the control of the driver. Knowing the effect of each can lead to lower auto insurance costs.
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Mascots: Additional notes and references
Here is an addendum to the previous article on hood ornaments and automotive mascots, including a more thorough list of further references for continued research.
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Nash, Hudson and American Motors: Demise of the Independent Automakers
Read part one in a two-part series on the demise of the so-called independent automakers in America. The industry developed into the haves and the have-nots, and the big boys grew as the others faded into oblivion. The last of the independents is now gone, leaving us only the big three of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. The story of the decline of the independents can be told in the story of the decline of American Motors Corporation, and of the companies that went into the makeup of American Motors.
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Visit Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg in Alsace
Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg is one of the best medieval castles to visit in France. This German-French fortress is a top sight on the Alsace wine route near Strasbourg.
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Autumn and Holiday Excursion Trains in Minnesota
Vintage rail lines offer scenic excursions on historic tracks, recalling the era of romantic train travel on autumn color rides and Christmas Holiday Trains in Minnesota.
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Boutique Hotels in Taormina, Sicily's East Coast
After a day on a crowded beach, there's no better place to escape than a luxurious boutique hotel on the slopes of Taormina.
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How to Find Vintage Thrift Store Bargains
Thrift stores are a great way to save money on clothing and household items. However, there is a time factor involved. Here are some thrift store alternatives.
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Megève Part 2 of 3
Megève, travel article offers many attractions for the visitor during winter and summer trips.
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Planning A Vintage Wedding
Not everything new or in fashion will suit an engaged couple's choice of theme. They could consider something more classic.
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The Ukrainian Village Near Edmonton, Canada
50 km outside of Edmonton, Alberta is a Ukrainian village with heritage buildings, costumed staff and the feeling of a living history museum.
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Argentina – Difunta Correa's Shrine in Vallecito
Visit the pilgrimage shrine dedicated to the saint Difunta Correa near San Juan, where festivals are held and where worshippers offer personal belongings in gratitude.
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Art Deco on Display in Hawkes Bay Wine Country
Napier, a highlight of New Zealand's Hawkes Bay Wine Country, is home to perhaps the most complete and significant grouping of Art Deco buildings in the world.
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Black Country Museum Displays Vintage Motorbikes
Motorcycle enthusiasts with a passion for 1920s and 1930s British bikes can indulge themselves at the Black Country Museum, a few miles outside of Birmingham, England.
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Calgary's Best Historical Events, Parks & Venues
Places in & around Calgary where family visitors can have pleasant authentic western Canadian historical experiences without mobs, noise & hucksterism.
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Enjoy the Quiet Charms of Disneyland
Disneyland's big rides bring in millions of visitors each year - but the park's musical acts, vintage vehicles and low-key nooks spark lasting memories.
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Extracurricular Activities Colleges Want to See
Ideas for extracurricular activities for university and college admissions that will show leadership, uniqueness, and dedication and will impress recruiters the most.
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Free Family Fun in Orlando Florida
A family vacation to Orlando Florida doesn't require taking out a second mortgage. Add these nine free family friendly attractions to your vacation itinerary.
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Helen Keller's Birthplace in Tuscumbia
On the National Register of Historic Places, Helen Keller's Birthplace, Ivy Green, is in the small town of Tuscumbia in the northwest corner of Alabama.
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Huge LeMay Museum a Must for Classic Car Lovers
The LeMay Museum, located in Tacoma, Washington, shows off hundreds of vintage Chevrolets, Fords, Cadillacs, Pierce-Arrows, LaSalles, Duesenbergs and other fabulous cars.
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Lone Pine's Western Movie Museum
The mint-condition memorabilia, housed in the purpose-built Beverly and Jim Rogers Museum of Lone Pine Film History, make it one the finest small museums in the US West.
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Napier and Hawke's Bay New Zealand, Overview
Levelled by an earthquake in 1931 Napier was rebuilt in the architectural style of the time. Napier's blend of Art Deco and coastal chic lends the city a unique charm.
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Pet Friendly Hotels in Reno, NV
Reno, Nevada, in the Sierra Nevadas, is a popular vacation destination. Pet friendly hotels allow you to bring your pet on vacation.
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Robert Pattinson Biography
Thanks to the Twilight film series, Robert Pattinson has achieved a sudden extreme rise in fame, but he still has time for other pursuits.
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Teardrop Travel Trailers Pros and Cons
Teardrop travel trailers (caravans) represent a growing market niche. They're small and offer few amenities - but they're light, comfortable, easy to tow, and save money.
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The 1960-1963 Ford Falcon: Classic, Affordable
Pleasant styling, easy maintenance and economical operation made Ford's Falcon popular in its time. Today, those same features look good to restorers and collectors.
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The New Yorker Cartoons of Charles Addams
Charles Addams' art blended surrealistic wit and technical skill. One of The New Yorker's most famous cartoonists, his influence endures in art museums and pop culture.
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Touring Lisbon Portugal on a Budget
Even the luxury hotels in Lisbon cost less than other major European cities, and Portugal's capital is filled with free experiences and low-cost sights for travelers.
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A Boler Trailer Timeline
From 1968 to 1988, the Canadian Boler ultralight fiberglass trailer sold thousands of units on both sides of the US border. Many of these "eggs" are still on the road.
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Agatha Christie's Marple on ITV1 – Review
The Queen of Crime is unfashionable but her popularity never dims, which is why ITV1 has lavished a stellar cast on Jane Marple's return in A Pocket Full of Rye.
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Clickity Clack – Traveling On The Track
Vacations on trains.
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Cornwall's Boconnoc Steam Fair
The Boconnoc estate, steeped in the colourful and dramatic history of England's westernmost county, hosts a gathering of vintage steam engines for three days each summer.
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Haunted Hollywood Homes
Although the homes of departed celebrities are now owned by the living, occupants claim to see the spirits of movie stars who are still attached to their residences.
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Historic Route 66 in Arizona
Arizona has the longest remaining section of the original Mother Road. Stay in a wigwam, drink in a roadhouse or eat in a diner full of mementoes from Historic Route 66.
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