John Fitch’s archives donated to International Motor Racing Research Center
Watkins Glen, N.Y. - Folks in the world of cars knew, admired and respected the late John Fitch. He was a racer, a patriot, a fighter pilot, a track designer,…
Sam Posey Collection takes home Motor Press Guild Award
Los Angeles, CA- As renowned a career as Sam Posey made for himself as a race car driver, he’s spent far more time as a motorsports observer, albeit a highly…
Holiday Gift for Truck Lovers: New Book on the Complete History of International Harvester Trucks
Milford, CT - Get the entire history of the best trucks on the road just in time for holiday giving. The International Truck and Engine Corporation have built the trucks…
1st Experimental Safety Vehicle Built in Branford, Connecticut in 1957
Branford, Conn. - Dubbed by quite a few writers as one of the ugliest cars ever built, the 1957 Aurora prototype was designed by Father Alfred Juliano, a Catholic priest,…
First Connecticut Auto Race: 1899 or 1900? Historians Disagree
New Haven, Conn. - There seems to be general agreement among auto historians that the first closed course auto race in Connecticut was held at Branford Park in New Haven,…
Watkins Glen Motor Racing Research Center looks toward future growth
WATKINS GLEN, NY --The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) is looking to the future with expansion and growth in mind. Center President J.C. Argetsinger said while the governing board…
The Fina Sport, Mid-Century Italo-American Hybrid Built in New York City – Part 3
Part III: Fina Motors, Move to Norwalk, Connecticut in 1957 Norwalk, Conn. - After the success of the Fina Sport at Madison Square Garden in 1954, and at successive car…
The Fina Sport, Mid-Century Italo-American Hybrid Built in New York City – Part 2
Part II: Perry Fina, Master Mechanic and Car Builder for over 50 Years Our Cover “Pictured on our cover is the exclusive “Fina Sport”, the car which was awarded the…
The Fina Sport, Mid-Century Italo-American Hybrid Built in New York City – Part 1
Part I: The Inspiration and the Cars Norwalk, Conn. - Perry Fina was an American born, Italian-trained master mechanic who opened an imported car dealership and service center on West…
1968 Concept Car Exemplar I Developed in Connecticut by Bridgeport Brass Co.
Bridgeport, CT – Designed by Mario Revelli, a leading automotive designer in the day, and built by Coggiola Carrozziere as a prototype in Turin, Italy, Exemplar I was commissioned by…