Marque of the Year: Big news: the 2014 Marque of the Year is MINI! The pint-sized powerhouse held the title in 2003, and has continued to set a high standard in the automotive world. The marque will be celebrated with a special MINI tent at Schenley Park and MINI races each weekend. For the fourth year in a row, the MINI Track Rides program will also take to the track. Vince Longo Jr. and his trained drivers can take you for an unmatched trip in one of three new , custom-wrapped to reflect the sponsors for the year, to raise money for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix’s charities. With the Track Rides, races, car shows, and parades, you won’t miss MINI this year!

Platinum Status On the Cover: Classic Collector A leader in the Pittsburgh auto industry, Bobby Rahal Automotive For Debbie Flaherty, a vintage car is not an automobile, “it’s a work Group has been involved with the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix for of art.” As president and owner of Day Automotive Group, a sponsor 14 years. As a Platinum Sponsor and the Pace Car Sponsor, the group of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Flaherty has been selling new looks forward to the event — which Corporate Manager Bob Swetkis vehicles and collecting vintage classics for years. Two of her favorites calls “the premier automotive event in the tri-state area” — every include a 1966 Ford Mustang (on the guide’s cover!) and a 1968 Ford year. In addition to donating a Children’s Mercedes-Benz Galaxy 500. “The Galaxy was actually built for a member of the Ford for the Black Tie & Tailpipe’s silent auction, the group also hosts a family, but he never took the delivery,” Flaherty says. “So, my dad tent that shows more than 22 vehicles from its multiple brands and bought it.” While she only gets behind the wheel of these baby blue serves lunch to its 2,000-plus customers. “Our customers love the and red hot rides on occasion, Flaherty prefers admiring vintage cars event,” Swetkis says. “It doesn’t matter if you like looking at new for their intricate details. “There are only so many that are available cars or vintage cars; racing cars; watching racing; or just walking in good condition, and they’re just beautiful,” Flaherty says. “The around the beautiful area. This event has it all, and it gives wonderful Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is just a sea of beautiful cars, and I love support to the charities. What more could you ask for?” Bobby Rahal checking them all out. The event has really grown over the years, and Automotive Group, bobbyrahal.com. it’s great to see such a fun event support such a great cause.” Day Automotive Group, dayauto.com.

Dashing Décor 1. 3. Bring your love of vintage cars home with pieces from Crown Antiques Mall. Located inside the Washington Crown Center, this store sells toy cars, automotive artifacts, and racing memorabilia from years gone by. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Franklin Mint 1953 Cadillac Eldorado in 1:24 scale, $55. 2. Exxon Turbo Oil Can, 1 Quart, $25. 3. 1950s Grand Champion Motor Oil Can, 2 Gallons, $119. 2.

Crown Antique Mall, 1500 W. Chestnut St., Washington. 724.993.4395.

4 2014 Vintage Grand Prix Guide Photographs from Crown antique Mall Whirl /