Tag: Gram Spina
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Oct 07 2025
Marty Himes Estate Auction Featured Item: #52 Frankie Cal 220 Offenhauser Sprint Car
Among the late Marty Himes' most treasured possessions was the 1946 #52 Frankie Cal 220 Offenhauser Sprint Car.
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Oct 06 2025
Marty Himes Estate Auction: Two special midget racers
Profiles of two special midget racers from the Marty Himes Collection up for auction.
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Aug 30 2025
InstaGRAM report: Bridgehampton Race Circuit (1957-1999)
The history of Long Island's once famous road racing track of Bridgehampton.
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Aug 09 2025
Restoration Update #6: The 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 is on the road to the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
A quick look at the Kroplick Collection’s 1930 Duesenberg ahead of its debut at Pebble Beach.
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Jul 23 2025
InstaGRAM Report: Bridgehampton Street Circuit History
A history of the Bridgehampton Street Circuit - the years before the well known race track was built.
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Jul 09 2025
InstaGRAM Report: Long Island’s Race Track History, An Introduction
Introduction to a new series deep diving on all the race tracks that once were located on Long Island.
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Jun 28 2025
Restoration Update #5: Pilot Test Drive of the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 (6/25/2025)
The restoration of the 1930 Duesenberg is in its final days of its mechanical overhaul and gets its first drive under its own power in many years.
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Nov 23 2024
InstaGRAM Report: Exploring the Motor Parkway with my dad Part 2
When I was younger, my dad and I often ventured out to portions of the Long Island Motor Parkway. These are my memories of exploring the Motor Parkway.
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Nov 09 2024
InstaGRAM Report: My story on how the Black Beast influenced my life path Part 1
My passion for automotive history traces back to when I was a young kid and got to sit and ride in Howard’s Black Beast. It gives me chills to think that those moments of influence as a kid eventually led to my current job with Howard.
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Jun 29 2024
InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 2 — Chevrolet Trucks
A behind the scenes look at how Chevrolet truck advertisements from the 1950's were artistically crafted by Peter Helck.
