classic cars
Students to Race Across Canada in Electric VW Beetle
On your mark, get set, drive green! A few determined students from the University of British Columbia are aiming to set a record for the fastest coast-to-coast drive across Canada in an electric vehicle. And not just any electric vehicle – they’re making the trek in a homemade electrified classic Volkswagen Beetle. Their journey began…
Car Crazy Host Barry Meguiar Upgraded to Stable Condition; Remains in Monterey Hospital
Car Crazy TV host and enthusiast Barry Meguiar is reported to be in stable condition in hospital in Monterey, according to a statement issued by Meguiar’s Inc. yesterday. Meguiar, who took his family’s car detailing product business and turned into into a multi-million dollar operation; was attending the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance when he fell…
GM Gears Up for Woodward Dream Cruise
Since then WDC has grown to become the world’s largest car party, with annual attendance of more than 1 million people.
Gooding & Co. Monterey Auction Nets $64.6 Million in Sales
The highest priced sale of the weekend went to a 1959 Ferrari 250 Long Wheelbase California Spider, a Competizione racer that sold for a whopping $7, 260,000.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum Cars on Display at Pebble Beach
Amidst all the other impressive classics on display at Pebble Beach, many of the most interesting belong to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. The car are part of a larger collaboration between the race track and the Concours as next year the Brickyard will celebrate its racing centennial. Notable vehicles on display…
Restored 1965 Indy 500 Winner to Debut at Pebble Beach
More recently, the historically significant Lotus has been invited to the 201o Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance ,where at the exclusive Club XIX it will be unveiled by three time Indy 500 winners Bobby Unser and Johnny Rutherford
The Great Ferraris: On Display at The Quail Motorsports Gathering
With too many classics and legendary vehicles to list, on display at this year’s The Quail Motorsports Gathering in Monterey, CA we simply can’t ignore the incredible selection of Ferrari models. Running under the banner of “The Great Ferraris” the models on display did not disappoint in celebrating the Prancing Horse’s iconic history. One can’t…
The Quail Celebrates 45 Years of the Shelby Mustang [Gallery]
Amidst the classic Ferraris and the typical antique pre-war models on display at “The Quail Motorsports Gathering,” this year’s event featured a wide selection of American muscle, all thanks to Carroll Shelby. The Quail has increasingly become a popular spot for high-end automakers to display their wares in the week-long run-up to the Pebble Beach…
Mecum to Offer Prized Collection of 150 Chevrolets at No Reserve
McDorman; a long time car collector, enthusiast and Chevrolet dealer, amassed a collection of more than 150 cars over the years, including a number of highly prized Corvettes.
Jay Leno to Receive Lee Iacocca Award
Leno is also an avid supporter of the collector car hobby and in recognition of his dedication, will be presented with the Lee Iacocca Award.
Nissan to Display Four Historic Race Cars, Two New Zs at Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Nissan will display its proud motorsports heritage as well as its current sports car offerings with a six car display at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion – a part of the week-long Pebble Beach festivities. Historic racers include the Brock Racing Datsun 240Z, the Bob Sharp Racing Datsun 240Z, the Bob Sharp Racing Datsun 240Z…
MINI Takes The States Tour, Day 2: Philadelphia And Baltimore
The second day of the MINI Takes The States Tour was a busy one and I’m thrilled to report that I now have a proper camera and no longer have to subject you to pictures taken with my Blackberry. With a drive in an electric MINI and a visit to one of America’s best vintage…
Alfa Romeo Celebrating 100th Anniversary at Pebble Beach
This year mark’s Alfa’s centennial and the event will include a display of some of the most rare and significant Alfa Romeo automobiles produced in the last 100 years.
1902 Mercedes to Drive 1,500 Miles to Attend Pebble Beach Concours
This particular car, will be driven approximately 1500 miles as part of the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic.
Mecum Auction in Des Moines Proved Collectibles Can be Affordable
While Des Moines might not have the glamor of the big Scottsdale and Monterey auctions, it proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that there’s still a budget for just about everybody in the classic car hobby
RM Purchases Former Kruse Auction Park
The purchase is also significant, because the 1974 running of the A-C-D festival represented the very first time that Myers himself attended a collector car auction.
Barrett-Jackson Orange County Brings in More Realistic Prices
The top selling cars struggled to fetch much more than a quarter million dollars – the best performer being a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 convertible (similar to the car pictured above).
Lamborghini Miura S to Star at Gooding Auction in Pebble Beach
The car up for grabs at the Gooding Auction is said to be worth between $500,000-$650,000 in it’s current condition.
Rolls-Royce Watch Brings Back ‘70s Style
If you’re a true collector of fine timepieces and Rolls-Royce memorabilia, you won’t want to let this watch get away. Excalibur is offering the Corum’s Rolls-Royce Watch that was released back in 1976. Known for their unique and stunning timepieces, Swiss watchmaker Corum designed this work of wrist art featuring an exact replica of the…
Bing Crosby’s Aston Martin DB6 Up for Grabs at Mecum Monterey
he DB6 is an original left-hand drive example and sports its original interior, but has been the subject of a major refurbishment, including new wire wheels and tires.
Euro Hot Rod is Distinctly American With Cadillac CTS-V Power
Power on this concept rod will come from a 6.2-liter 556 hp small block GM V-8 as found in the Caddy CTS-V, allowing it to likely blow the doors off most things with wheels.
Rare Trans Am Mustang Up for Grabs at Russo and Steele in Monterey
It’s also significant in being the only 1969 Trans Am Mustang to be raced both by Bud Moore and Team Shelby.
RM Pulls in $6.9 Million at San Diego Auction With 100% Sell Through
It was interesting to note that out of the top highest selling cars, no fewer than five were Corvettes and two were Mustangs, both Boss 429s.
Rare LeMans Ferrari to Headline at Mecum Monterey
It will be interesting to see how 25o GT Tour de France (chassis# 1321) will fare, especially given that high profile vintage Ferraris (especially those with significant racing pedigree) tend to go for serious money at the Monterey auctions.
