Bugatti among the pioneers in auto records, longest car, first production car to 100mph

Longest Wheelbase - Bugatti Royale 4.57 m (180 in)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automotive_superlatives

the world’s first 100 mph production car
http://driven.urbandaddy.com/2011/06/20/behind-the-wheel-jean-bugatti/
and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Type_49 credits the Type 43 of 1927-31

Baskin Robbins ice cream says "Burt Baskin owned a 1931 Rolls Royce Phantom II, the world's first 100 mph passenger car" http://www.baskinrobbins.com/about/funfacts.aspx of course, the catch is that they call the Rolls a "Passenger" car, and not a "Production" car, of which the Bugatti is barely a production car, being hand built, race cars by design

And contending the record is a Gobron-Brillie

On July 21, 1904 in Ostend, Belgium Louis Rigolly stepped into his Gobron-Brillié ready to drive down the Ostend-Newport road.

This was no ordinary drive however, as Louis Rigolly pushed his 15-liter Gobron-Brillié  to an unheard of 103.56 MPH.

http://thelongestlistofthelongeststuffatthelongestdomainnameatlonglast.com/first381.html
And who or what measured that speed in 1904 Belgium? Down to 2 decimal places even!

But that is backed up by http://glostransporthistory.visit-gloucestershire.co.uk/WLSR_Gloucestershire.html which details the date and engine size
On 21 July 1904, a 13 1/2 litre opposed piston Gobron-Brillie

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What would New Years Eve be without Levi Lavalee jumping? This time, it will be in San DIego

EVENT INFORMATION
Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. will air live from San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, December 31 at approximately 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on ESPN, ESPNHD and ESPN3, immediately following the Chick-Fil-A Bowl.

LaVallee, a seven-time Winter X Games Medalist and champion snowcross racer, will jump his snowmobile alongside Robbie Maddison, who will pilot his motorcycle, as both athletes simultaneously jump over 300 feet of water from the North park to the South park at the Embarcadero Marina Park in the downtown area of San Diego Bay. LaVallee will attempt to break his own record of 361 feet and Maddison will be aiming to eclipse the current record of 391 feet.


From last years jumps:

http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Event/red-bull-new-year-no-limits-2011-021243123493790

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Smart alternative to drinking and driving in Canada were just posted on Autos.ca

Rather than wonder if it's okay to drive when you've had some alcohol, take other measures. The best course of action is either to put a completely sober driver behind the wheel, or spend the night wherever you are.

 If you know you’re going to be drinking at your destination, leave the car at home and find another way to get to the party. That way, you won’t be tempted to try to get your vehicle home.


Across Canada

Operation Red Nose – This service operates in select communities in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan. Find your community on its website and carry the phone number with you when you go out. When you call, a team of volunteers will come to you – whether you’re at a bar or a private party – and will drive both you and your vehicle either to your home, or to your final destination for the night. It’s free, but if you give a donation, it will go to a local charity.

Taxi Guy – Call one number – 1-888-TAXIGUY – and you’re connected to a national network of 425 taxicab companies, for a total of 17,500 cabs in over 700 cities and towns. You can buy “Taxi Dollars” through the website that you can tuck in your wallet for emergencies or give as gifts, redeemable only for cab fare. Smartphone apps are available through the website.

#TAXI – Use your cell phone to call #TAXI – that’s #-8-2-9-4 – anywhere in Canada, give your location, and you’ll be immediately connected to either the first available taxi company or one of your choice in the area. There are smartphone applications available through the website, too.

Arrive Alive – An iPhone app that lets you enter people you can call to get you home, your favourite taxi company, or a direct line to Taxi Guy. Get it through iTunes. Visit ArriveAlive.org for tips on hosting a party and getting your guests home safely.

For the specific Canadian provinces, and more ideas: http://www.autos.ca/health-and-safety/feature-drinking-and-driving-alternatives

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the Grand National Roadster Show is in one month, in Pomona, on Jan 27-29th

This year the GNRS is celebrating the 1932 Ford, of course, the GNRS is typically celebrating the 32 Ford, not exclusively, but it's the favorite car among Roadster Show attendees.

In honor of the 80th Anniversary, there will be eighty driven Deuces on display beginning January 27th - 29th at the Grand National Roadster Show.

In addition, the following pedal car builders will be displaying their work in Building 9:

Gene Winfield-Rod & Custom

Rolling Bones-Hot Rod Shop

Steve's Auto Restorations

Hollywood Hot Rods

So-Cal Speed Shop

Rad Rides by Troy

Fastlane Rod Shop

McPherson College

H&H Flatheads

For a look at the map of the different buildings and their parking lots,

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1911 Hispano Suiza "Alphonso XIII" 45 CR Voiturette, a race car with patina that has cracked in the past 100 years

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from the company known for making taxis in France in the 1910-1930's... this terrific race car came, the 1924 Chenard and Walker roadster

 I love to find cool new gauges, and these are unlike any I've seen before

 A barometer, or an altimeter? To adjust the carbs for rich or lean?

 The speedo, tach, and gas gauges are incredible...

 Litres d' Essence wow, what a great language!

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1946 Delage D6 factory Grand Prix race car that consistantly placed 2nd from 1947-1949 in various Gran Prix and 24 hours of LeMans

I ran out of time, and just grabbed these two shots when they announced they were closing, and I still had the entire upper floor to look at... the Mullin Museum closes at 3 in the afternoon... be sure to get there when they open so you have as much time as possible.. they have so much to look at, and if you are as slow and methodical at drooling over cool old cars as I am, you need the whole day.

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