Tag: Gram Spina
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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.
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Jun 15 2024
InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 1— Old 16
Peter Helck was not only an eye-catching canvas painter of historic automotive events, but his artwork was also commissioned by companies to be created for magazine ads. this new series of articles will highlight these advertisements that were painted by Peter Helck.
