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You can’t take it with you… but Tubby tried!

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The Richard “Tubby” Houston Collection By: Yvette VanDerBrink You hear the saying all the time, “You can’t take it with you!” But for Richard “Tubby” Houston, he sure tried. Tubby was born in Oklahoma and was always a car guy. His first car was a ‘38 Chevrolet Coupe. That set of...

When you are staring at a crossroads

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Those around me know I am a wagon guy at heart. Although I have never owned any of the classics, I have always tended to gravitate towards the size and presence of a wagon. They just seem to “fit” my personality and needs. I own a 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T and...

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance 2016 recap

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LA JOLLA, Calif. – The 2016 La Jolla Concours presented by LPL Financial raised the bar for world class soirées and world class automobiles. This elite automotive inspired event transformed La Jolla into a weekend playground with a remarkable automobile showcase, fabulous shopping, five-star accommodations and unforgettable culinary experiences. The BMW...

It’s in the Movies…. “Cars are the Stars”

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Since their invention movies have always fascinated and entertained people. I grew up on a farm in South Dakota and one thing that our family did was go to movies. My Dad and Mom loved going to movies. Mom said that she got my name from the actress Yvette Minmew from...

Boyertown Museum to hold Cars, Cocktails & Candy event

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  The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles announced an exciting new event for 2016. Cars, Cocktails & Candy will be held Friday, January 22 from 4pm-7pm in the Museum gallery. Evoking the feeling of a happy hour, Cars, Cocktails & Candy will incorporate specialty cocktails and select wines into a trip...

12 ‘Gear Head’ Gift Ideas from Old Cars Weekly

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People say I’m horrible to shop for, and that’s true — most of the things I am looking for come from swap meets and junkyards, the places where mothers and wives usually don’t shop. Other gearheads are equally hard to shop for, but there are gift ideas available out there for...

What makes a car special?

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The other day I started to think about the underlying reasons I am drawn to cars. There are a million and one other hobbies I could gravitate towards. Don’t get me wrong, I have other interests besides cars, yet the draw to these metal machines pulls the strongest. Perhaps it is...

LVAR salvage yard parks Model T’s to street rods

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The pursuit of diversity has served Dan Barkley and his wife, Dee, well for 30 years as the operators of Little Valley Auto Ranch (LVAR) in Belton, Texas. The 10-acre property houses 500 vintage salvage vehicles, restoration shop and collector car sales outlet.