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Claiming a place in classic car history, Salon Privé became the first event of its kind to run two completely...
Alfa Romeo is celebrating half a century since the debut of the legendary 33 Stradale, a historic model renowned for its blend of cutting-edge technology, racing mechanics and timeless beauty. A special exhibition is now open at the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in Arese, Milan, showcasing the 33 Stradale and...
Prelude to Excellence There is a story that the Coventry car company name Alvis originated by taking “Al” from the...
The Korean War went on from 1950 through 1953 and is often referred to as the “forgotten war.” It is little...
Where were you when the engine died? Sudden death of a close friend or a high profile celebrity is always a galvanizing event. Oftentimes the shock and disbelief burns the memory of the moment into one’s mind forever. For instance, people of a certain age can still remember every detail...
London Fashion Designer, Car Enthusiast London fashion designer Simon Carter spends his work days designing all types of sophisticated, high...
• Mecum Auctions was in Portland at the end of June with an impressive lineup of 461 classic and collector...
La Leggenda di Bassano is a historic racing event on the calendars of the international FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Vèhicules Anciens) and the ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano) that is unique because it is run for Sport-Barchetta racing cars built until 1960. This year’s event, run over the weekend of June...
I had dinner with Carroll Shelby in 1997. Among the dozens of things I remember him telling me, the most poignant...
Lancia was famous for their engineering innovations; they were famous for their craftsmanship. And they were famous for turning a blind eye to what this all cost. As a business model, not so good, but in terms of creating amazing automobiles, Esecuzione domestica, great! The Fulvia was Lancia’s official re-entry...
San Marino, California June 11, 2017 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa owned by John Yardum A rare Type 34 VW Karmann Ghia Aaron and Valerie Weiss’s 1936 Mercedes Cab A The 1903 Thomas Model 18 of Ron and Sandy Hansen Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About...
Scuderia “Fibra di Carbonio” Café Racer Watch This new line of Café Racer timepieces, from Scuderia, combine Italian design with Swiss manufacturing. The “Fibra di Carbonio” watch features a 42-mm or 44-mm diameter face, sapphire crystal, automatic chronograph movement and color-coded, stopwatch-like activation near the screw-down crown. Water resistant to...
Last Sunday, August 20, 204 of the most prized collector cars in the world rolled onto what is often called...
More than $325 million worth of collector cars were hammered sold over the Monterey Car Week Auction Season, with 70...
A 1954 Maserati A6GCS/53 Berlinetta by Pinin Farina, from the Monaco-based Destriero Collection (above, photo courtesy of Peninsula Classics), was named winner of the prestigious second-annual The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award during Monterey Classic Car Week. Only four Berlinetta-bodied sports cars from Pinin Farina were ever produced,...
The 2017 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance
will feature cars from the marques Packard and Porsche to exemplify this year’s theme...
A 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona once owned by Sir Elton John was sold by Silverstone Auctions for £551,250, including...
I spotted Phil Jelinek’s beautiful ’53 Kaiser Traveler Deluxe from across the Huntington Beach Concours show field. That is because this elegant, sporty looking automobile is even more distinctive today than it was when it was first introduced nearly 70 years ago. Its elegant design stands out when positioned next...
Cadillac’s Fabulous 1930 V16 Dual Cowl Sports Phaeton In the wild and wooly 1920s, custom-bodied cars were all the rage...
What if you could change cars as frequently as your wardrobe? Since I’m currently single-handedly underwriting the University of Southern...
Andy Bell: Pre-War Aston Martin Expert For the past 20-25 years, mention of pre-war Aston Martin brings your name to the head of the conversation. Where did your association and love of these cars originate? Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access...
In an age of cell phones, disposable appliances, laptops thinner and smaller than LIFE magazine, it’s hard to remember that...
What an amazing difference a decade makes! I hadn’t long before jumped out of a 1976 Ford Escort Mexico, before I sat behind the wheel of a 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo. Smooth! Cultured! Modern! Three words that came to mind as both cars were poles apart and while the Escort...
