Let me set the stage. You are looking at the car you always dreamed of owning, let’s say, just for example, it is an Austin Healey 3000 and it seems to be a solid example of the model. You have always wanted a Healey 3000 and this specific example will need […]
Auburn Speedster strikes again as Worldwide reports top auction sales
Labor Day was a big weekend for Auburns in Auburn, with the two major auction companies holding sales in the Indiana burg reporting Auburn Boattail Speedsters as their highest-selling collector cars.
Newport reports youth movement in museum attendance
Since re-opening in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, the Newport Car Museum in Rhode Island reports a change in its visitors. While those traveling long distances, including internationally, have declined, there has been an increase in the number of visitors from within a 200-mile radius.
Video of the Day: 1980s Group B rally cars in action
Casual Car Guy has compiled a 12-minute, 47-second video of Group B rally cars from the 1980s in action.
Pick of the Day: 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria named Buck
Meet Buck, the 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria named after its two-tone paint scheme of Buckskin Brown and Snowshoe White. The Pick of the Day, Buck is offered for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Dallas, Texas.
Check out this teeny custom-built Honda N600
G-Wiz who? This is the micro car you never knew you needed
American classics lead RM’s Auburn auction, with $17.6 million total sales
A pair of great American pre-war classics led the results for RM Auctions’ sale this past week at Auburn Auction Park in Indiana, with total sales of $17.6 million and a 91 percent sell-through rate. More than 500 collector cars and 400 pieces of memorabilia were offered.
Reader Custom Projects: 1956 Olds 88/Nomad Wagon
Editor’s note: When we announced our September focus on restoration and customization, we asked the community to share its stories. And that’s what Mark Wojcik has done. We trust you’ll find it as interesting as we have. Mr. Wojcik’s pictures and captions follow the text.
Project Geländewagen: Blending art and automobile
As if the Mercedes-Benz G-wagon didn’t stand out enough in the world of sport utility vehicles, Project Geländewagen has taken the vehicle into another realm.
Racer/Rocker Mitch Perry releases new album
Famed journeyman guitar player and ‘80s metal star Mitch Perry sometimes laments on his career: “I chose two of the most difficult professions: motor racing and rock and roll.” The good news is he that has been mighty successful in both.