classic cars
1960 Ferrari 250 California Spyder SWB 1:8 Scale Model Gets Exotic Price Tag
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Well, you can’t afford the real thing, and chances are, you can’t afford the replica either. We’d all like to get behind the wheel of a 1960 Ferrari 250 California Spyder SWB, but let’s face it – unless a magic lamp falls out of the sky to grant us three wishes, there’s no way we…
Steve McQueen’s Husqvarna Dirt Bike Up For Auction
The Steve McQueen nostalgia binge rolls on, with the news that legendary London auction house Bonham’s is putting up the King of Cool’s 1971 Husqvarna 400 for auction. The “Husky” took American off-road riding by storm—after McQueen ditched his own Triumph for a Husky in the classic motocross film On Any Sunday, popularity of…
1958 Chevrolet Pickup EV Built By Toronto Brewery
However, given the current high profile of environmental issues, it has been converted to run on pure electric power as part of the brewery’s Green initiatives program.
Caracalla Luggage Collection Salutes Sir Stirling Moss And His 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB
When it comes to fashion, it’s important to make sure that your bag matches your car (it’s more important than remembering not to wear white after Labour Day). So when racing driver Sir Stirling Moss is out cruising around in his iconic 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB, he’ll be styling with a handbag designed just for…
Rare Shelby Mustang Found During Storage Cleaning
Fair had been asked by the Texas attorney general’s office to supervise the cleaning out of some storage units; imagine to his surprise when, amid all the junk found in one of them, he came across a 1966 Shelby G.T.350!
Ty Pennington to Auction 1968 Shelby GT500KR for Carroll Shelby Children’s Charity
As a condition of the sale, part of the proceeds from the winning bid will go to the foundation which Carroll Shelby himself established in 1991 to help support children with life threatening diseases.
Austrian Builder Combines Volkswagen Beetle with Porsche Boxster for One Amazing Result
Nowadays we can’t toss the term hybrid around without people thinking electric-first rather than one vehicle’s powertrain in another vehicle’s body. Back before Prii and Insights were all the rage, the term hybrids was used to describe a vehicle that received an engine transplant from another vehicle. While these engine swaps date back to the…
Rare GT40 Roadster To Be Auctioned Off
In 2006, the car, chassis GT/111 re-surfaced once again and was restored the following year. Since then it has made various appearances at vintage racing events around the world, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Burn More Than Rubber on the 1939 Dodge Pickup BBQ
Summer is right around the corner and you can almost smell all those burgers you’re going to be cooking up on the grill. Now, imagine how much better they’d taste after being cooked on the Hot Rod Grill. This masterpiece, crafted from the front end of a 1939 Dodge Pickup by Willie Elder from Greeley,…
Britain’s Royal Mail Celebrates Jaguar E-Type 50th Birthday with Commemorative Stamps
Now, as part of the car’s birthday celebrations, the Royal Mail service in Britain, is a special sheet of commemorative stamps.
Shoot Some Stick on the Shelby 1965 GT350 Pool Table
Are you a bit of a pool shark who has a thing for classic cars? Then have we got a pool table for you. Shoot some stick on the classic 1965 Shelby GT 350 replica pool table. Not only will you have the coolest rec room in the neighborhood, this pool table is a true…
19th Summer Euroclassic Poised To Be Best Ever
In addition, drivers are also invited to give their cars a good workout on the track, thanks to sessions at the Anneau du Rhin, Autodromo d’Franciacorta, Adria, Autodromo Dell’Umbria Magione and Varano circuits.
Collector Car App Allows You to Buy and Sell On The Go
Other features of the app include photos of particular vehicles and up to 20 years worth of reference material and articles from Sports Car Market on the type of car or truck in question.
Ferrari 340 Mexico Sells for $4.3 Million at RM Amelia Island Auction
Pre-estimates had this car going for between $2,750,000 to $3.500,000), but when the gavel went down for the final time, the price was listed at a staggering $4,290,000!
Former US F1 Camaro Pace Car Up for Grabs
It’s also equipped with some desirable options, namely an L78 396 cubic inch big-block V-8 with solid lifter rectangular port heads.
Mecum To Sell Eclectic Dehnert Collection At Spring Classic
Among the machines likely to attract the most attention are a pair of Corvettes, a pristine, restored 1969 Stingray coupe powered by the infamous L88 427 engine (shown above), plus a 1993 Lingenfelter twin-turbo ZR1.
Steve McQueen’s Porsche 911 Heading to the Auction Block in Monterey
If you’ve seen Le Mans, you’ll remember the opening sequence with a lovely slate-grey Porsche 911 that Steve McQueen drives through the countryside. Now, here’s the chance to own that same car. McQueen liked the 1970 Porsche 911S so much that he bought it after the movie was completed and shipped it to California, where…
Nissan Heritage Car Collection: An Automotive History in Pictures
If you think an S13 Silvia is a classic Nissan, then here’s a history lesson for you. The Japanese automaker has just released a huge selection of ‘heritage’ models, which we’ve compiled, dating all the way back to the 1933 Datsun 12 Phaeton. Other incredible machines include an original 1957 Skyline Deluxe, powered by a…
AACA Opens Special Shelby Exhibit
Mowrey and a group of his friends designed the exhibit and what makes this one stand out is the fact that it covers each era and facet of Shelby’s career.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Peugeot 504 Sells For $2.5 Million
Iranian dictator Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sold his 1977 Peugeot 504 at a chairty auction for $2.5 million, according to MSNBC. Ahamdinejad will use the proceeds to fund a low-income housing project meant for families. “President Ahmadinejad’s Peugeot 504 was sold for 2.5 billion tomans ($2.5 million) to an Iranian who took part in the auction,” ISNA…
Volvo P1800 Turns 50 This Year, Still A Looker
When most people think of Volvo, they think of boxy designs, however, that has not always been the case, and current Volvo’s are as sleek and curvy as cars get. While Volvo has produced some attractive cars in its lifetime, perhaps the most loved and admired is the P1800. While first prototypes of this car…
Guns ‘N’ Roses Slash’s 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Harley on the Auction Block
You’ve always wanted to be a rock star, but you could never get the hang of playing the guitar and those tight, shiny pants tend to chafe. But now, you can get the next best thing – Gun ‘N’ Roses guitarist Slash’s Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. It seems like Slash is starting his…
50th Anniversary Shelby Cobra Sells Out in Just 48 Hours
All of the special edition cars feature a stronger frame, standard disc brakes, wire wheels and Wilton Carpeting. All will be painted Shelby black and will feature wine leather interiors.
Pontiac Museum is a Go, But Not in Michigan
The museum will be located in downtown Pontiac, IL in the town square on North Mill Street. Dye will be loaning some of the cars from his own collection, while others are likey to come from other collections or individual enthusiasts.
