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...
The Inaugural Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week 2019, a four-day car extravaganza hosted by Newport, Rhode Island’s Audrain Automobile Museum...
The Silver Anniversary Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will honor the extraordinary contributions to automotive styling and design by GM’s — and the industry’s — first styling chief, Harley Earl. A special class of the cars he created during his four-decade reign as Vice President of GM styling will feature the designs...
Photo Gallery from the July 28, 2019, Concours of America at The Inn at St. John’s, in Plymouth, MI....
In the early ’50s Grand Prix regulations changed. Aurelio Lampredi was able to create for Ferrari a new, larger displacement,...
Every August, the history of the automobile rolls onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where, this year, 216 classic cars from 17 countries and 31 states represented the evolution of the automotive dream. Among the cars chosen to participate in this premier automotive pageant of elegance and...
A 1931 Stutz DV 32 Convertible Victoria by Le Baron was awarded “Best of Show” out of more than 250...
The ‘Evening with Aston Martin’ sale in Monterey, curated by auction house RM Sotheby’s as part of their annual Monterey...
After more than 40 years spent so well hidden that most believed it had been destroyed, the hero car from the Warner Bros. movie “Bullitt” reemerged in January 2018 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and it’s now slated to cross the Mecum auction block at the...
The inaugural Concours at Pasadera kicked off the now almost month-long festivities that comprise “Monterey Car Week.” This new concours...
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Subscriber exclusive Photo Gallery from the Jul. 21, 2019, Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance. 1940 BMW 335 Cabriolet. Karra L Canum 1962 Ferrari 250GT Nembo Spyder. Tim Koogle 1959 Ford Skyliner. Richard Napier 1967 Fiat Dino. Bruce Addis 1958 Porsche 356. Original owner from new. 1932 Duesenberg Model SJ. Academy of Art...
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...
This year’s Liège-Brescia-Liège Rally for Triumph TRs in July was a great success, with 26 TRs from 1953 to 1976...
Bentley has re-created a long-lost car from its illustrious past that provides a crucial link in the history of its most important models. The ground-up rebuild of the only 1939 Corniche ever made highlights the marque’s pedigree of design and technological innovation, the breadth of skills within Mulliner’s bespoke division,...
An elegant, pristinely conditioned 1933 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron CL earned “Best of Show” honors at the 64th annual Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, held...
In the 1940s, Chrysler Corporation’s Dodge division had a reputation for building solid, dependable, conservatively styled cars. That was fine,...
There are a few coachbuilders whose art and workmanship is immediately identifiable, but none as obvious and flamboyant as that of the Paris firm of Giuseppe Figoni et Ovidio Falaschi. When a true classic car enthusiast sees a Figoni et Falaschi body, the coachbuilder’s iconic styling becomes evident and the...
A special exhibit, in Washington, D.C. from September 12 – 26, will feature two historically significant vehicles: September 12 –...
Worldwide is gearing up for its 12th annual Auburn Auction this Labor Day Weekend, with a stunning 1948 Tucker Model 48...
Photo Gallery from the June 1, 2019, Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show in Chino Hills, California....
An all-time record of 474 Jaguars made Beaulieu’sSimply Jaguar the biggest and best yet, with luxury and sports cars from...
Roadster Guide to Classic Car Museums By Michael Milne Author Michael Milne has done all the work for the classic...
Today, I’m going to confess two of my most deeply held, darkest secrets: 1) For the past two decades, I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time at my local bagel shop; and 2) I’ve never been a fan of the Corvette. I know! I know! It’s not right. How could...
Warwickshire-based car manufacturer The Alvis Car Company is extending its range of road-legal, pre-and post-War continuation cars, using key components...
In the early 20th century, the motor car was considered a killer. The culprit was the 1903 Paris to Madrid road race...
Alongside friend and Alfa specialist Dave Vegher, I drove my 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce, in the 2019 California Mille. It was the first time I have done the California Mille and the second rally I’ve done in my Spider Veloce. Over the past eight months, I’ve totaled over...
1000 Miglia opened registrations for the 2019 Warm Up USA training and USA championship race that will take place in...
Photo Gallery from the June 16, 2019, British Car Field Day in Sussex, WI....
Designed by Edward Turner, in 1958, the Daimler Dart was debuted at the 1959 New York Auto Show where it was savaged by the press for being the most unattractive car at the show. Adding insult to injury, when officials at Chrysler saw the car, they duly notified Daimler that...
