classic cars
Bidding for Ahmadinajad’s Old Peugeot Tops $1 Million
Looking for a used car with an interesting previous owner? Have we got the car for you. No we aren’t talking about a DeTomaso Pantera owned by Elvis Presley or a MG SV-R owned by Rowan Atkinson, but instead about the current Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinajad, who is selling his 1977 Peugeot 504. The outspoken…
Very First Dodge Charger Headed to Auction
In 1999 it was acquired by noted dream car collector Joe Bortz who had it restored at no expense. In fact Bortz went a step further and had one of the original, hand built Hemi engines installed, thus creating the car’s ‘should have been’ original configuration.
JFK Ambulance to be Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson
It’s the very 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Naval Ambulance that carried President John Fitzgerald Kennedy from Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland, following his assassination in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963.
Smithsonian Wants You to Decide What Cars It Will Put on Display
However, it will shortly be putting two of them on display as part of the National Museum of American History Collection from January 22 to February 21, 2011. The only problem is, deciding which ones should qualify.
Sub Lime 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Stroked to 8.1-Liters; And It Could Be Yours
Other neat options on this car include the A833 four-speed manual gearbox, stout Dana 60 rear end with 4.10 gears, power brakes with front discs, 26-inch radiator, black hood stripes, tie-down pins and a luggage rack.
John Lennon’s ’72 Chrysler Station Wagon Goes Up for Auction
Battered and bruised from a life on Manhattan streets, the car was sold by Yoko after John’s death and since 1996 it’s had just a single owner.
Designer Flasks Styled After Classic Car Grilles
Christmas is creeping up on us, and if you’re scrambling to find a special gift for the car enthusiast, we think we can help you out. Craftsman Nicholas Brawer has designed a set of decanters made out of radiators of famous luxury cars. The set of five are styled after the grilles of classic Rolls…
Carroll Shelby’s 1965 Cobra S/C 427 Headed to the Auction Block
Built using an original AC body from Britain, it was completed for Carroll Shelby personally and along with the car the winning bidder will receive original paperwork verifying ol’ Shel as the car’s original owner.
Ralph Lauren’s Bugatti Watch Styled After His 1938 Atlantic
Embodying sophistication and style, there’s only one designer up to the task of creating a signature Bugatti timepiece, and that’s Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren may be best known as being an upscale clothing designer, but the man behind the legend is also the proud owner of one of the finest classic car collections around, which…
Demand for Mercury Models Rising in Collector Car Circles
And prices seem to reflect a growing demand for Mercurys on the auction circuit. Not too long ago, a 1969 Cougar (an XR7, not an Eliminator), went under the gavel for almost $100,000.
Restomod ’67 Shelby GT500 Mustang is an Automotive Work of Art
Inside is a period looking cabin, with modern gauges tastefully integrated into the dash and a rather cool looking center console.
Iranian President Sells His Peugeot 504 For Charity
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is set to auction off his 1977 Peugeot 504 to help raise funds for a new low-income housing project. A statement released by the Iranian government said that, “In order to help the Mehr housing project, as an act of charity yesterday (Sunday) Mr Ahmadinejad put his car up for sale.”…
Five Tips for Safe Holiday Road Trips From the Expert
With the holidays quickly approaching, now’s the time to starting planning for all those road trips you’ll be making to see friends and family. And nobody knows the benefits of planning for a road tip like Irv Gordon. Gordon, a 70-year old retired science teacher from Long Island, is known for his 1966 Volvo P1800…
Mecum Sells McDorman Collection for $7 Million
Not only is that impressive in itself, but so was the collection of cars he amassed, some 150 prime machines, including a fistful of Corvettes.
Russo and Steele Moves to Different Site for Scottsdale 2011
For it’s 2011 auction, slated to take place on January 9-23 2011; Russo and Steele will also incorporate a Losberger structure – a German manufactured clear span ‘aluminum’ hall; designed to provide greater protection than a traditional tent.
SEMA 2010: Team Need for Speed 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X Unveiled
Ford crammed literally dozens of cars and trucks into its booth at the SEMA Show this year, but of the group there was one definitive showstopper. During the press conference, only one car remained under wraps and that was the Team Need for Speed 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X, built with input by Ford driver Vaughn…
BMW’s Unscripted Video Shows That It’s Not All Douchebag M3 Owners
Most people’s perception of BMW owners is likely rooted in negative stereotypes; the inattentive soccer mom driving her X5 while on the phone or a douchey, sunglasses wearing M3 driver, blasting techno while holding the wheel with one hand. BMW is hoping to conquer this by releasing a video called “BMW Unscripted”. The video shows…
The Green Hornet’s ‘Black Beauty’ Heading to SEMA
This year, it will be on display at the SEMA show, as part of Royal Purple’s display, along with Courtney Hansen, of Overhaulin’ fame.
RM Auctions to Sell-Off One of the World’s Largest Muscle Car Collections
Now, 55 cars in the collection are to be sold at auction, RM putting together a single vendor sale in Gainsville, GA on November 13.
James Bond’s Famous Aston DB5 to be Joined by ‘Die Another Day’ Jaguar XKR and More
This was one of three such cars prepared for filming that featured all-wheel drive and an onboard weapons system and until recently was the property of the Jaguar Heritage Trust.
Rare 1964 Pontiac Banshee Concept Heading to the Auction Block
In an unusual turn for an experimental car, both Banshee prototypes survived the crusher, winding up in the hands of GM employees and subsequently private collectors.
Leake Family Sells Commercial Vehicle Collection
Although despite the state of economy, Leake Auctions expects a fairly healthy number of buyers.
Nebraska Car Collector Up on Tax Evasion Charges
According to an informant in the case; Pieloch “went out of his way to evade paying taxes.”
Custom Right-Hand Drive ’59 Cadillac Heading to Kustoms of Motorama Show
The car features a custom built chassis by local fabricator Terry “TJ” Wood and is powered by a 454 cubic inch (7.4-liter) Chevrolet big-block V-8.
