Tjolöholm Classic 2014

Ska man till Tjolöholm Classic, ska man antingen vara ute i god tid eller släntra in efter tolv. Jag gjorde som alla andra och fick sitta i kö en timme. Jag var ändå glad att jag inte satt i en av antikviteterna. Inte mindre än fyra av de gamla raringarna fick köra åt sidan efter att ha drabbats av motorproblem i kön.

Att komma ut tog bara trekvart. Jag hade tre herrar som gick i gåsmarsch bredvid bilen. Efter en kvart inså jag att de höll jämna steg med mig!

Nåja, väl på plats glömmer man allt det där, och inte minst när man inser hur användbar den nya vidvinkelzoomen är.

Mercedes måsvinge

Den här hade de ställt på scenen under oranget ljus, vet inte om det är en 300 SL, eller om det fanns andra modellbeteckningar. Min favorit är det i varje fall.

Mercedes 28/50 PS 1912

Självklart skulle det stå en Mercedes byggd samma år som familjen Sixt började hyra ut bilar, nämligen 1912 i lobbyn på hotellet.

Den här modellen hade fyra cylindrar och kunde komma upp i 80 km i timmen. Ganska mycket tycker jag, tror inte jag hade vågat trycka plattan i botten med den här kärran. Den kostade 16 500 Mark då. Minns jag rätt motsvarade det en halv miljon Euro i dagens penningvärde.

På femte våningen i Imperial Palace, LV

Den här lättviktaren skapades av en av världens äldsta biltillverkare; Panhard som integrerades med Citroën i mitten på 50-talet. Nu livnär de sig på militär utrustning. Pris 29.500$

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"The best reproduction of a SSK Mercedes. The real one would cost you $10,000,000 - $12,000,000! Over $4 million just in development costs! In 1977, a large Japanese Clothing owner, who recently had his original Mercedes-Benz SSK restored, wanted a replica SSK built for daily use. They commissioned Paul Weldon of Church Green Engineering to do the work. Former F1 designer Len Terry engineered the project and in 1978 when finished the owner was so delighted with the car that he ordered another ten to be built. The Gozzy SSK replica had a purpose built chassis with the front and rear axles from the BMC range of cars. The wheels and hubs were taken from a Jaguar, and the engine and transmission were from the Mercedes-Benz 280 Series, producing roughly the same horsepower as the original 7-liter SSK monster. The ash frame and body were all hand built by English craftsmen. The outcome is a remarkable copy of the famous SSK car."

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"42 shows entered – 41 First Place Awards!
This mint restored example was originally sold new in Livermore, California. The original owner had the car until 1986, then sold it to Don Mettes of San Ramon, California. The car was then sold to Ralph Engelstad of the Imperial Palace in 1996. In 1998, the car was purchased by the Blackhawk Collection in Danville, California. The car then went to Bill Jacobs of Joliet, Illinois in 1998. This exceptional example has won over 40 first place awards including 3 first place awards at the Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance, 2 first place awards at the Lafayette Concours d’Elegance, 1st place at the St. Mary’s Concours d’Elegance and Best of Show in Los Angeles,
Seattle, San Francisco, Good Guys Bug Bash and most recently was an Elite winner at a VW show here in Las Vegas. It has been featured in over 12 magazines including Hot VWs, VW Trends and Las Vegas Weekly. Here’s your chance to own one of the finest examples anywhere!"

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"Unlike the other Bizzarinis that followed this prototype example, the chassis was made out of pressed steel, welded into box tubes similar to a front engine car. This was a more costly and complicated procedure only used on the P538 in Italian it’s called a “telaio profilato”. This absolutely beautiful example won 2nd Place at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1990. Ownership history: In 1968, Hans-Uli Buechli purchased the car from the Bizzarini Facility. The car was then sold to Steven Langton Limited, England. In 1987, the car was sold to Oliver Kuttner of Charlottesville, Virginia. In 1995, the car was sold to Todd Morici of Morici Motorsports in New Jersey. In 1996, the car was sold to a private collection and in 2001 the car was acquired by the Blackhawk Collection in Danville, California."

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"S677288 was last registered in the USA in Ohio in 1977. Previous history is unknown. The car was purchased by a Swiss collector and exported to Switzerland, and he campaigned the car extensively in club road events for many years until he stored the car approximately five years ago. Purchased by Jurg Street in Berne Switzerland and sold to present owner who re-imported the car into California in early 2010. Car needed fuel system restoration and complete brake job including new lines and master and slave cylinders. Engine has strong compression on all cylinders and runs well. New Excelsior Stahl Sport Radial tires fitted all round and wire wheels restored. Excellent top, No side curtains. After market bonnet strap. Alloy sump."

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"The Thunderbird was revised for 1957 with a reshaped front bumper, a larger grille and tailfins, and larger tail lamps. The 312 cu in V8 became the Thunderbird's standard engine, and now produced 245 horsepower. Though Ford was pleased to see sales of the Thunderbird rise to a record-breaking 21,380 units for 1957, company executives felt the car could do even better, leading to a substantial redesign of the car for 1958. This particular car has had a 100 point, nut and bolt restoration and is optioned with power steering, power windows, power seats, fender skirts, Holley carburetor and aftermarket air conditioning."

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"1 of 2 Built!
Jaques Saoutchik is probably most notable for his flamboyant coach designs for the Delahaye auto company. After World War II Saoutchik built two custom ordered Cadillacs for the American Market, one specifically for film star Delores Del Rio and this one for Paul Kassoff but quickly made it into the hands of Louis Ritter. When the Series 62 chassis arrived in Paris, Saoutchik probably looked at it as an opportunity to try new ideas and expose his work to America. So, he borrowed styling cues from the Cadillac line and used them in a distinctly French way with hopes that the car would gain attention from some of America's major players.
This 1948 Cadillac Series 62 Saoutchik Cabriolet is extremely breathtaking, probably the most intensely beautiful Caddies ever made."

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"A ground-up restored camper with rare factory cargo doors on both sides. Has new paint, glass, chrome, rubber, upholstery, woodwork, brakes and 12-volt system. Also features a rebuilt motor and transmission. This outstanding 1961 VW Micro Bus came from the German factory with the very rare option of double cargo doors on both sides. The Oregon-based Caravelle Camper company, which was one of the first camper conversion companies in the U.S, installed the original camper equipment. After 35 years of storage, the camper has undergone a complete professional ground-up restoration to like new condition. On the exterior there's new two tone white and blue paint with front Safari windows, new white wall tires and all new glass, chrome and rubber throughout. Included is a new canvas awning and roof luggage rack. The undercarriage and suspension have been fully detailed. The interior has new dark blue upholstery and new flooring, tables and curtains. The new cabinetry, paneling and headliner are all done in beautiful maple wood. An icebox, water storage tank and pump, fold-out bed and vintage gas heater round out the camper's interior. The brake and 12-volt systems are new. Both the dual port 1600cc motor and transmission are rebuilt."

Byggd 1996 av en oberoende custom tillverkare "Vintage 550 Spyder", pris 75.000$. Det sitter en fyrcylindrig motor från Porsche i på 1600cc. Mycket bil för pengarna som det brukar heta.

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible

Börjar du le okontrollerat när du ser den här bilen, beror det på att den var med i filmen Baksmällan (Hangover). Om du inte ler; se filmen!

Sten & Stanley - Wiggy Woogie, 1963

Här har vi en instrumentalhit med Sten & Stanley innan dom blev ett dansband. Min favoritkärra Mercedes-Benz 300 SL skymtar förbi.

Transformers 3

Om du vill se en riktigt bra film, så fattar du väl att du inte skall välja den här rullen. Men vill du ha en pop corn-rulle, massa coola effekter, spektakulära scener och en rejäl genomkörare för samtliga högtalare i hemmabiosystemet, då har du hittat rätt. Ettan var helt okej, tvåan tyckte jag var olidlig, och denna var som ettan, helt okej. Det finns väldigt mycket att titta på och jag rekommenderar att man ser den i HD om man kan, för det är många snygga, detaljerade scener. 3D däremot, det är väl inte så kul längre...

Och visst går tankarna till 1500-tals konstnären Arcimboldo när man ser dessa Transformers...