The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, celebrated a weekend of motoring royalty on September 7–8, welcoming...
Beverly Rae Kimes has been called the “First Lady of Automotive History” for good reason. She has written histories of...
Mecum’s recent collector car auction, held Aug. 15-17 in Monterey, California, brought $32.2 million in overall sales by auction close, and totals have since reached $38 million with the addition of successful post-auction Bid Goes On deals and sales of vehicles within the Blackhawk Exposition offering. As negotiations continue, Monterey...
A distinguished pair of coachbuilt Rolls-Royce and a stunning Ferrari, all with documented Royal provenance, will grace the manicured lawns...
Renowned GM stylist Harley Earl wanted to incorporate design elements inspired from post-war jet aircraft into the design language at...
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 long-haul semis might be surprised to learn that DAF produced compact and small family cars from 1959 to 1974. Two points to remember about these DAF cars are that they...
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,...
A 1931 Stutz DV 32 Convertible Victoria by Le Baron was awarded “Best of Show” out of more than 250 entrants today at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. More than 6,000 spectators, including automotive industry leaders, motorsports legends, celebrities and a wide variety of automotive enthusiasts, assembled on the scenic...
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...
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 quintessential sports car featured a long rectangular hood, suspended headlights, flowing separate fenders, a flat wooden dashboard and wire wheels. For motoring enthusiasts, the SS Jaguar, Morgan, or vintage MG...
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...
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...
There are a few coachbuilders whose art and workmanship is immediately identifiable, but none as obvious and flamboyant as that...
Worldwide is gearing up for its 12th annual Auburn Auction this Labor Day Weekend, with a stunning 1948 Tucker Model 48...
An all-time record of 474 Jaguars made Beaulieu’sSimply Jaguar the biggest and best yet, with luxury and sports cars from the British motoring legend roaring into the grounds of the National Motor Museum. With an extra 59 cars more than last year’s event, the fourth Simply Jaguar on Sunday, July...
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...
Warwickshire-based car manufacturer The Alvis Car Company is extending its range of road-legal, pre-and post-War continuation cars, using key components such as chassis that have been stored for over 50 years. Remaining firmly faithful to Alvis’ original spirit and design focus a century after it was founded, the Continuation Series...
In the early 20th century, the motor car was considered a killer. The culprit was the 1903 Paris to Madrid road race...
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...
The winners of the 2019 “La Leggenda di Bassano–Giannino Marzotto Trophy”were Andrea Giacoppo and Daniela Grillone Tecioiu, from Vicenza in...
Photo Gallery from the June 15, 2019, Alfa Revival Cup held at Monza, Italy. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our...
Growing up in Southern California offered a great deal of advantages. Nearby beaches, lots of sunny days and a constant...
Subscriber exclusive Photo Gallery form the June 21–23, 2019, Heveningham Concours & Tour, in Suffolk, UK. Become a Member &...
The 7th edition of one of the last, great endurance motor challenges, that follows in the wheel tracks of its pioneers, reaches its conclusion. After 8500 miles (13680 km) of driving adventure the greatest of Peking to Paris rally has reached its terminus in Paris for the 7th time. Australians Gerry Crown...
