Author Archives: Angelo Van Bogart

Jim Grundy is behind the wheel of Grundy Worldwide again

Jim Grundy is Back “Behind the Wheel” Horsham, PA- Jim Grundy, a pioneer in the collector insurance field and President of Grundy Insurance, announced the return of the Grundy Worldwide Collector Vehicle Program. After Philadelphia Insurance Co. assumed administrative control … More »

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Massachusetts Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Law Nears Critical Deadline

SEMA Action Network Update Massachusetts Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Law Nears Critical Deadline In 2010, Massachusetts enacted into law a version of SEMA model legislation to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially … More »

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Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Registration Rights Bill Signed Into Law

SEMA Action Network Update Wisconsin ‘Registration Rights’ bill amended to only help former military vehicles Legislation (S.B. 462) that originally sought to provide legal registration to hobby vehicles with a clear title, required safety equipment and in good working order … More »

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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill to Benefit Vehicle Restoration Projects

SEMA Action Network Update Legislation (H.B. 878) that originally threatened to provide localities with the authority to raise from $100 to $500 the amount charged for an annual license tax for vehicles that do not display current license plates was … More »

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After 53 years, a Chrysler’s Chrysler moves to new home

The e-newsletter from the Vanderbilt Cup Races website is one of the numerous e-newsletters I immediately open when it lands in my inbox. Although the newsletter and website focus on the Vanderbilt Cup Races — an event that hasn’t been … More »

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Mercury XM-800 concept car to appear at 2012 Iola Old Car Show

The 1954 Mercury XM-800 today, owned by Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage.

Stephen Murphy, curator and restoration specialist at Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage, today confirmed the 1954 Mercury XM-800 concept car from The Richard H. Driehaus Collection would appear at the Iola Old Car Show from July 12-15 in Iola, Wis. According … More »

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Carlisle adds new event and location to its roster of shows

Carlisle Events to add August event in Bloomsburg, Pa., in conjunction with the Dream Machines Motor Club Spring Carlisle is weeks away (April 25), yet Carlisle Events is already making news. For the first time in 10 years, the event … More »

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Junior Johnson’s ‘Mystery Motor’ 1963 Impala added to RK Motors Charlotte collection

RK Motors Charlotte, one of the nation’s premier restorers, re-sellers and builders of classic, muscle and high-performance cars, has added “Junior” Johnson’s 1963 Chevrolet Holly Farms Impala No. 3 NASCAR to its private collection in a partnership with the Johnson … More »

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Committee hearing rescheduled for California bill exempting pre-1981 vehicles from emissions inspection

SEMA Action Network Update Committee Hearing Rescheduled for California Bill to Exempt pre-1981 Vehicles From Emissions Inspection Requirement The hearing scheduled for March 27, 2012 on California Senate Bill (S.B. 1224) has been postponed until April 10, 2012.  As you … More »

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Committee approves Connecticut bill limiting access to vintage vehicle registrations, property tax increase

SEMA Action Network update Connecticut Committee on Planning and Development Approves Bill to Limit Access to Antique/Rare/Special Interest Motor Vehicle Registration, Increase Property Taxes Legislation (H.B. 5405) to increase the age requirement for vehicles eligible for registration as “antique, rare … More »

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