Ultra-Rare 1953 Corvette confirmed for the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction

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Who will go home with #100, an amazing 70-year-old piece of automotive history? The 1953 Corvette is sure to be a coveted prize!

Carlisle, PA – 300! That’s how many 1953 Corvettes were produced when what’s now known as the C1 was originally produced. Fast forward to late April in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and one of those original 300 (serial #100 to be exact), will cross the auction block on Friday, April 21. That’s right, a 1953 Corvette, one of the … Read the rest

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Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1949 Ford Tudor Custom

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James Ballad has a sweet ’49 Ford Tudor custom. Best of all, it’s a tribute to his father.

Here’s what James had to add about his Ford…

“This car should be in a museum. It currently has 14,877 original miles. It sports a 95 horse Flathead 6-cylinder engine. It’s all original and only repainted once. This is a tribute to my father. His favorite hot rod! It even has the original spare in trunk.”

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Harley Offers $8,000 Crate Motor With 2,212cc and 130 Rear-Wheel Horsepower for Touring Models (News)

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Is your late-model Harley tourer too slow for your liking? Just get your credit card out and fork over $ 8,000 to Harley-Davidson for their new 2,212cc crate motor. In addition to the 130 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, you can enjoy 143 pound/feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. Harley says both of those numbers are measured […]
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Whatcha got under the hood? ‘Hoods Up! Engines on Display’ at the Gilmore

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Now through March 20th The Gilmore Car Museum is giving you a look under the hood.

Hickory Corners, Mich. – It’s time for the annual event that serious gearheads won’t want to miss. For two special weeks in March, the hoods will be raised on all the vehicles inside the Gilmore Car Museum to showcase their engines! Whether 1960s big block muscle, inline fours, vintage V8s, or early air-cooled engines, they’ll all be on display for certified gearheads to explore … Read the rest

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Global Smartphone Shipments Expect to Fall -1% YoY in 2023

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TechInsights has bumped up 2023 smartphone shipments forecast numbers in its latest report, considering the reopening of China, the slowing interest rate increase by the Fed, and the better-than-expected economy outlook in Europe.

In 2023, Global smartphone shipment is expected to fall slightly at -1% YoY, followed by a rebound of +3% YoY in 2024. Handset worldwide shipment will decline -4% YoY in 2023 and rebound at +2% YoY in 2024.

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