A special exhibit, in Washington, D.C. from September 12 – 26, will feature two historically significant vehicles: September 12 –...
There are a few coachbuilders whose art and workmanship is immediately identifiable, but none as obvious and flamboyant as that...
In the 1940s, Chrysler Corporation’s Dodge division had a reputation for building solid, dependable, conservatively styled cars. That was fine, however, Chrysler wanted to add some glamour and excitement to their cars. The American public was fascinated with the new jet-age technology that had developed after the war and car...
An elegant, pristinely conditioned 1933 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron CL earned “Best of Show” honors at the 64th annual Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, held...
Bentley has re-created a long-lost car from its illustrious past that provides a crucial link in the history of its...
This year’s Liège-Brescia-Liège Rally for Triumph TRs in July was a great success, with 26 TRs from 1953 to 1976 taking part. The rally closely follows its historic, original 1958 route, but split over 10 days instead of the original continuous 60 hours with just one 8-hour break. Still formulated...
Quintessential adjective quin·tes·sen·tial | \ ˌkwin-tə-ˈsen(t)-shəl :of the pure and essential essence of something :of or relating to the most perfect embodiment of something By the time the second world war came to an end, the...
Subscriber exclusive Photo Gallery from the Jul. 21, 2019, Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance. 1940 BMW 335 Cabriolet. Karra L Canum 1962...
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The inaugural Concours at Pasadera kicked off the now almost month-long festivities that comprise “Monterey Car Week.” This new concours...
After more than 40 years spent so well hidden that most believed it had been destroyed, the hero car from...
The ‘Evening with Aston Martin’ sale in Monterey, curated by auction house RM Sotheby’s as part of their annual Monterey sale, has sold one of the most iconic movie cars from the James Bond franchise for a record $6.385 million. This event to remember witnessed an incomparable list of the...
A 1931 Stutz DV 32 Convertible Victoria by Le Baron was awarded “Best of Show” out of more than 250...
Every August, the history of the automobile rolls onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where, this year,...
In the early ’50s Grand Prix regulations changed. Aurelio Lampredi was able to create for Ferrari a new, larger displacement, naturally aspirated V12 engine to do battle with the 1.5-liter supercharged powered Alfa Romeo Alfettas. This new motor was immediately successful in Ferrari’s 375 Grand Prix car. In 1952, the...
Photo Gallery from the July 28, 2019, Concours of America at The Inn at St. John’s, in Plymouth, MI....
The Silver Anniversary Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will honor the extraordinary contributions to automotive styling and design by GM’s — and...
The Inaugural Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week 2019, a four-day car extravaganza hosted by Newport, Rhode Island’s Audrain Automobile Museum is set to be the East Coast’s first true motor week. The event, set for October 3 -6, 2019, will be a celebration of all-things automotive, luxury, sport and history. The...
The Dutch name DAF—Van Doorne Automobielfabriek(Van Doorne’s Automobile Factory)—is world-famous for its beefy trucks. But some familiar with its massive...
Renowned GM stylist Harley Earl wanted to incorporate design elements inspired from post-war jet aircraft into the design language at...
A distinguished pair of coachbuilt Rolls-Royce and a stunning Ferrari, all with documented Royal provenance, will grace the manicured lawns of Blenheim Palace for this year’s spectacular Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance by Chubb Insurance which takes place on September 5th & 6th. The first and earliest of the two Rolls-Roycesis an...
Mecum’s recent collector car auction, held Aug. 15-17 in Monterey, California, brought $32.2 million in overall sales by auction close,...