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History of the car radio

 History of the car radio 1024 438 VEA 50 ans

Seems like cars have always had radios, but they didn’t. Here’s the story:
One evening, in 1929, two young men named William Lear and Elmer Wavering, drove their girlfriends to a lookout point high above the Mississippi River town of Quincy, Illinois, to watch the sunset. It was a romantic night to be sure, but one of the women observed that it would be even nicer if they could listen to music in the car.

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BOC Tour of Britain September-October 2018

 BOC Tour of Britain September-October 2018 1024 466 VEA 50 ans

Departing from London on Hammersmith Bridge This shows all the cars present at the beginning The three cars which will do the whole tour Parry Thomas’s world speed record car…

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Mercedes 250SL 1967

 Mercedes 250SL 1967 1024 576 VEA 50 ans

I bought this car in May 2012. The choice of this vehicle was based on a need to have a little more trunk space than my MGA. A search on the internet familiarized me a little more about the models 230sl-250sl-280sl and the market. Prices vary as much as the condition. But I was not looking for a show car to harvest trophies but rather a road car to enjoy.

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1972 BMW 2002tii – Restoration

 1972 BMW 2002tii – Restoration 1024 688 VEA 50 ans

BMW’s have always had a soft spot in my heart ever since my father bought his first BMW in the 1990s. I love the drive and something about their lines put a smile on my face.

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VEA – New director

 VEA – New director 495 372 VEA 50 ans

Two new Directors have joined our Board. At our Annual General Meeting Mr. Vincent Prager, a long time member and Mr. Mohib Zaclama were appointed to the Board and Mohib…

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Citroën 100th anniversary

 Citroën 100th anniversary 1024 364 VEA 50 ans

In 2019, the VEA marks the 100th anniversary of the Citroën brand. Participate in our activities in large numbers.

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Champagne Safari – Calling all

One of our valued members lent the rare NFB film CHAMPAGNE SAFARI to a member at a monthly dinner in Bordelais. For unknown reasons, the film did not return to its owner and it is impossible to obtain another copy.

Please, make an effort to make sure it is not in your possession and return it to a Board member, or call 514-697-9037.

Thank you in advance

 Champagne Safari – Calling all 1024 683 VEA 50 ans

VEA – New director of Regalia needed

 VEA – New director of Regalia needed 1024 364 VEA 50 ans

Dear member, After 15 years on the board of your VEA club as director of the Boutique, Jean-Baptiste Rosay recently told us that he was leaving the Board. You probably…

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