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From Rootes Review Vol 9, #8, 1984 by Bruce Johnson We have all heard those ridiculous and corny stories about finding Dusenbergs in barns, haven’t we? How about the old lady who advertised her deceased son’s ’53 Corvette in the local paper as a ’53 Chevy with an asking price of $100? There is also (more…)
Niagara Falls, NY 1984 TE/AE – SSOCC joint event is a big success by Bruce Johnson United VIII is now history. It was covered by both television and newspaper, and it will also be the subject of an upcoming full color article in “Car Collector” magazine. It was the largest Sunbeam event ever held on (more…)
Gatlanville, TN 1983 United Concours Here we are again Beamers; at the end of another year of meets, shows, and part swaps. United VII has come and gone leaving fond memories of both renewed and newfound friendships, beautiful cars, and in general a great weekend. Alpines East/Tigers East Uniteds are a treat for everyone I’m (more…)
Savannah, GA 1981 United V was a success, many thanks to everyone. by Dave Lawler Speaking for myself and my family, I would like to express the sincere appreciation we feel for all those who arranged personal time and planning in order to be a part of this year’s United. It seems as though it (more…)
Remember Columbus Day weekend 1980? Were you at the United East event in Washington, D.C. that weekend? You should have been!! For those of you who did not make it, we want you to know that fond memories still linger. For without these memories, we would be without this United Issue. Like fine wine–our good (more…)
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From Rootes Review Vol. 5, #5, May 1980 by Jim Anderson There’s going to be a celebration at our house. Nothing big, just a few friends to note a landmark. The reliable friend in the garage is turning 99,999, to be born again as the odometer slips back to 00000 and we start out with (more…)
From Rootes Review Vol. 5, #4, April 1980 by Alex Gabbard Reprinted by permission from The Shelby American Shelby had built his prototype Tiger so well that little was changed when it went into production. Even with extensive testing and drubbing of all sorts, it showed itself to be amazingly reliable and smooth. The production (more…)
From Rootes Review Vol. 5, #4, April 1980 by Alex Gabbard Reprinted by permission from The Shelby American Well, we know the Tiger is dead. No more do the factories at Conventry roll out those superb GT cars. Gone are the sleek lines of real sports cars. Dead are the roadsters that performed like no (more…)