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Your Fire Pit Maintenance Guide
“My Fire Pit is brand new, why should I be worried about maintenance?” It is accurate, we could totally ignore it and our fire pit will work just fine for a long time to come. But with just a few easy maintenance ideas in mind, we can easily extend our fire pits life well beyond the manufactures warranty, producing certain we get the maximum number of years of enjoyment from it. And, like anything, if we maintain our fire bowl regularly, the job will be quick and straightforward! … Read entire article »
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Keep Your Rolls Royce in Mint Condition With a Custom Car Cover
Man has always had a fascination with automobiles and the power they have. Right now, for most folks a automobile is a necessity and not a luxury. Vehicles bought today are a main investment and we want to maintain them in the very greatest shape for as lengthy as feasible. To do this you will need to make sure you do regular maintenance on the vehicle and wash it regularly. When your vehicle is not in use you should protect the paint finish with a custom car cover. You might be surprised to find out that Rolls and Royce were actual people. Frederick Royce built the very first Royce vehicles in 1904. He was a British electrical equipment manufacturer. The 3 two cylinder cars that Royce had built are what attracted … Read entire article »
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American Automotive Artists
Considering that automotive design is basically an artistic endeavor, art has constantly been a part of automotive life. However, for several years automotive art was the product of style studies, design departments of automobile manufacturers, or aligned with automotive advertising. Automotive fine art did not exist as a separate art genre. Even so there were a few vehicle lovers who happened to be artists and enjoyed painting cars just since they loved the subject matter. But for an artist to be successful, there need to be a marketplace. And there were automotive enthusiasts who had been interested in buying art. So in 1983, a group of six artists received invitations to display their works at the Meadowbrook Concours in Detroit. In the course of this exhibition, these artists decided to form … Read entire article »
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10 Great Collector Cars – Issue #1
This issue highlights ten exceptional collector cars, such as a 1974 BMW 2002 Tii Touring ALPINA, a 1946 Buick Roadmaster Sedanette, a 1940 Cadillac Series 60 Sedan, a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, a 1969 Dodge Dart GTS Convertible, a 1949 Ford Woodie Custom Station Wagon, a 1965 Jaguar XKE 4.2 Roadster Series I, a 1954 Lancia Aurelia B-52 Coupe Custom by Ghia – Barn Uncover, a 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power and a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster. 1974 BMW 2002 Tii Touring ALPINA Extremely rare, specially in the U.S. Reportedly, there are only about 15 surviving nowadays. Engine, transmission and suspension are all solid. The throttle bodies make for a raucous chorus as they gulp in air. Interior is in good condition as well, with Sheel seats. In short, this is an … Read entire article »
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