Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’

Fuelfed Swap Returns to TL

March 6, 2023

It felt good to be back The Last Detail with the 10th annual Fuelfed Parts & Memorabilia event. 32 vendors and over 600 attendees made it through Saturday morning. So good to see everyone after a few months of winter dullness.
Lots of wheeling and dealing happened and we’re seeing a change in what sells and what doesn’t. Each year we tweak our recommendations to our vendors so everyone is happy.
As always these large events would not be possible with out the great support of our volunteers who put their time in to do what ever it takes to get tasks done. Thank you to all of them.

10th Annual Fuelfed Swap Meet

February 10, 2023

We are just a week out from our 10th annual Fuelfed Parts & Petroliana Event.

We are very excited for this years’ vendors. From Automodello and their insane model cars to Liverpool Motorworks and coming all the way from Pennsylvania with their high-end vintage tool tools and rally lighting. Four slots of Ferrari literature, parts, etc. Tons of Porsche signage and 911 parts to vintage posters and tools.

Motorcultura will be there with Three Pedal Bourbon, Canaffeine coffee, Motorivet driving gloves, aluminum signs and Fuelfed t-shirts.

Least we not forget what Tom and The Last Detail have on display.

Saturday, February 18th

10:00am to 1:00PM.

The Last Detail

2900 N. US 41 (Edens),North Chicago, IL

1967 Lancia Fulvia

July 3, 2022

1967 LANCIA FULVIA RALLYE COUPE

Those who have been attending Fuelfed events will recognize this little italian gem. Chicagoland Fuelfed member Lancia enthusiast owner.

Owners Words:

Rare Original American Market Series One car, NOT an import.

Mileage 98,601 believed to be genuine.

Numbers matching car.

Chassis No. 818 * 330-006978    Engine No. 818.302.9949 (original engine).

Aluminum, hood, doors, and trunk lid.

English gauges & American Market bumpers + overriders, front turn signals, also rare.

Restored carefully & sympathetically over 8 years to original condition.

Interior in Black, completely original and in very good condition. Small hole in headliner.

Body complete stripped and ALL RUST removed from the car. 12 panels total replaced.

Beautiful Bianco Saratoga (white) paint, original color (not perfect, but very nice).

1300 cc Engine professionally rebuilt to original spec. Less than 3000 miles on it.

Carburetors restored and rebuilt.

Custom red crinkle cam cover. Looks very proper, and very Italian.

Original fender mirror re-chromed.

New and correct Pirelli Cinturato tires (2018).

Stainless Steel Trim rings on wheels.

All in all, a Unique & Delightful little Italian car to drive and enjoy. 

It is sure to put a smile on ones face each time behind the wheel. 

The build quality and engineering sophistication of the car for 1967 is simply amazing.

ITEMS TO ATTEND TO:

Dash wood needs attention.

Clock does not work.

Hood releases a little tricky

Horn not working presently, but have the parts to repair

Some rubber mats & seals still need to be fitted but have in stock.

Long brake pedal right now.

Asking $24,500 or best reasonable offer, motivated seller.

Inquire about the Fulvia.

The Fuelfed OPEN this Sunday

June 18, 2022

Any father who knows the difference between a box & cresent wrench will be at the Fuelfed OPEN this Sunday.
Vintage European cars with children as passengers get preferred parking to celebrate dads on their special day.

This Sunday August 14th, Coffee & Classics Barrington

August 8, 2016

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Fuelfed Coffee & Classics Barrington has brought out a whole different crop of stunning European classics not seen at the Winnetka C&C.

9:00am to 11:00am, August 14th, 2016
The Foundry of Barrington, IL
710 West Northwest Highway (Route 14)

Ambrosia served the coffee & pastry crowd, while Epicure Bistro offered full-on brunch options like the seasoned pros they are.

View Parking Map.

Display Cards

We ask drivers to download windshield display cards and fill out their car’s vitals. This will allow the rest of us to appreciate the classic even if the driver isn’t nearby to chat. Click on image below to enlarge and fill in your data, then print it out.

C&C Display Card

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Fuelfed Pride Continued…

February 28, 2014

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Preparing the blue beast for the long drive (ok, trailering) down to Amelia Island. Unrestored companion to Fangio’s steed below.

 Look close at the windscreen for that special black FFG100 sticker.

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Chicago Outlaws 1964

November 16, 2010

In this new Fuelfed category called Vintage Motor Culture, we’re paying homage to the roots of motor culture. We’ll be posting weekly vintage shots from eras that helped define the Fuelfed spirit.

All the below shots are by Danny Lyon in Chicago 1964.

The Outlaws Motorcycle Club was established in 1935 at Matilda’s Bar on old Route 66 in McCook, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.

By the 1960’s the club had established the Outlaw Nation, growing new chapters in several surrounding states. Today, the Outlaws are one of the biggest motorcycles clubs in the world with Chicago as the Mother Chapter.

 

 

In Honor of Joe Sterling

November 9, 2010

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A good friend of my father and famous editorial photographer, Joe Sterling, passed this Sunday at 74 years young. Joe has known me since the day I was born.

In recent years, Joe came back into my life for various reasons. He was an early  pioneer at capturing the youth culture in Chicago back in the early 1960’s. Today his works have permanent places in MOMA and Getty.

Joe may not have been a car guy, but he definitely had the Fuelfed spirit and certainly knew how to capture it.

God’s speed, Joe, may you rest in peace.

 

More on Joe click here.

 

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