Posts in Motoring
Speeding to Success

Just imagine racing down a track at 120mph with the wind at your back and adrenaline pumping through your veins. That’s what 20-year-old St. Louis native Spike Kohlbecker does with panache. He is a rising star in motor sports. He never shies away from boasting his local pride, with a “STLMade” sticker and the logos of several St. Louis-based sponsors adorning his car and gear. Read on to find out how this young man is taking the world by storm.

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Eureka!

Truth be told, no one needs to own a McLaren, but at the end of the day, getting from point A to B is entirely more exhilarating for those wanting to squeeze every last drop out of life. Read here how you may very well want to own a McLaren Artura, the all-new, next-generation, high-performance hybrid supercar. Sophisticated Living put the vehicle through its paces in on a 50-mile journey through California's wine country to show how it can make you feel the power.

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Obsessed By Cars

I have known Mark Hyman since the 1980s when I first wanted to find an old MGB to restore. He already had a reputation for restoring many classic cars, but at the time, he was in the commercial real estate business. So, I had to wait until Mark had the time to look at a few cars with me and eventually tow one back to St. Louis. We found a few in St. Louis and as far south as Sullivan, Missouri. While all looked good to me, Mark had a keen eye for original cars. I bought the one Mark recommended which was all original and in running condition, but in desperate need of a restoration.

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