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Clay’s Classics: Classic Car Rentals

May 12, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

It’s the Hertz of antiques!  Classic Car Collector Walter Gefrom is excited to have discovered Clay’s Classics: a Joplin, MO gem that offers customers the chance to rent old school cars.

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Few drivers are offered the chance to enjoy the wonder of driving a classic car. And when they do, it’s either a jalopy or it costs an arm and a leg to pull into the driveway! But what if you’re not a collector? If you’re a classic car enthusiast who dreams of driving (before owning) a classic car, you’re in luck! You can rent an antique automobile at Clay’s Classics!

The following cars are available for rent:

  • 1959 Ford F-100
  • 1964 Ford Mustang
  • 1964 Buick Skylark
  • 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
  • 1966 Ford Mustang

All rental rides are straight from the owner’s personal collection.  This is a unique opportunity that you certainly won’t find at your run of the mill vehicle rental service.

Filed Under: Classic Cars Tagged With: Classic Cars for Rent, Clay's Classics, Walter Gefrom

New Medication for Treating EBV Shows Promise

April 27, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

Recently, Walter Gefrom discussed the announcement from scientists and researchers that the Epstein-Barr Virus could be to blame for triggering or even causing Multiple Sclerosis. With this in mind, doctors are now setting their focus on ways to treat EBV directly; one such treatment is already showing great promise for patients.

Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. is entering Phase 2 of a clinical trial of an experimental new T-cell immunotherapy treatment, ATA118.  This new medication specifically targets Epstein-Barr Virus in people with MS.  Among the 24 volunteers involved in the clinical trial, 20 have already shown signs of improvement with their MS symptoms and/or major indication of a halt in disease progression after a year of treatment with ATA118.

This is incredibly exciting news for the MS warrior community!  A longtime advocate for the advancement of research and treatment accessibility for individuals living with MS, Walter Gefrom is ecstatic to learn of this glimmering beacon of light in the community.  Here’s to more positive news in the development of how the treatment of EBV could impact how so many people experience multiple sclerosis.

Filed Under: Multiple Sclerosis Tagged With: ATA118, EBV, Epstein-Barr Virus, medical treatment, medicine, MS, MS awareness, Walter Gefrom

Placerville woman celebrates 100 with 100 classic cars

April 13, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

A Placerville woman named Betty Colbert celebrated her 100th birthday in a big way on March 26, 2022. Walter Gefrom shares the unique story:

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Turning 100 years old is no small feat.  Looking as healthy and lively as Betty Colbert does at this age is another victory, to say the least!  And for her big day, Betty wanted to celebrate with her own classic car show.  She and her late husband, Eugene, had both loved enjoying these wonderful automobiles together for so many years.  Happy to show their support for a member of the community, classic car collectors in Placerville arranged a cruise car show for Betty.  The birthday party was a smashing success with well over 75 classic car enthusiasts showing up in support of Betty’s big day.  Talk about wholesome!

Filed Under: Classic Cars Tagged With: 100 years, classic car cruise, classic car parade, Placerville, Walter Gefrom

Chris Wright is the first NBA player with MS

March 30, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

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A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) never comes easily for anyone. But for NBA player Chris Wright, the symptoms of his first MS episode sought out to take his livelihood away — but he’s fighting back. MS Awareness Advocate, Walter Gefrom shares the story:

To say there isn’t an ‘MS stereotype’ would be untrue.  Having supported numerous efforts that shine the spotlight on multiple sclerosis, Walter Gefrom knows this all too well.  Most people assume, or rather expect, a person with a recent MS diagnosis to be a middle-aged woman.  No one expects this individual to be a young person and even more rarely do they expect the diagnosed person to be a man.  But the reality is, it happens — all the time.  Even though it is not as often discussed, men are diagnosed with MS. And unfortunately, the prospects tend to be a lot worse for men.  That’s why when NBA player Chris Wright found himself diagnosed with MS, he was encouraged to embark on an aggressive form of treatment:  Tysabri.

Walter Gefrom encourages you to check out Chris Wright’s full diagnosis story on ESPN.  It’s truly inspiring and worth the read — especially in the matter of raising awareness of the fact that men can have MS, too. 

Filed Under: Multiple Sclerosis Tagged With: Basketball, Chris Wright, ESPN, Men with MS, MS, Walter Gefrom

Retrofitting EV Systems into Classic Cars

March 16, 2022 by Walter Gefrom Leave a Comment

It can be done! At the Moment Motor Company in Austin, Texas, turning your classic car into an electric vehicle is a project taken on every single day. Walter Gefrom discusses this weird mashup:

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EVs are growing in popularity each year.  And it’s no surprise why, especially with the way these gas prices are only continuing to soar!  But what about retrofitting a classic car for an EV battery install?  It can be done, and at the Moment Motor Company, it’s done every day.  But should it be?  As a classic car connoisseur, Walter Gefrom is a bit torn on this one.  While it’s certainly cool and very interesting, it does take away key components of what makes a classic… well, a classic!  Will retrofitting these vehicles for EV engines make them last longer?  Possibly.  But the ride that’s so beloved by so many collectors simply will not be the same — for better, or for worse.  Walter can definitely see a lot of purists having issues with this one.  How do you feel?

Filed Under: Classic Cars Tagged With: classic car, electric vehicle, EV, Walter Gefrom

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