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Stutz DV 32 Convertible Victoria Named “Best of Show” at 2019 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
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 fairways of Quail Lodge & Golf Club for the show’s culminating awards ceremony. In addition to “Best of Show” and the top honors given in each of the 12 classes, the following awards were announced: Spirit of The Quail 1957 Ferrari 335S Owner: Cavallino Investments – Ohio Octane Choice 1952…
James Bond Aston Martin DB5 Sells for $6.3 million
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 most significant Aston Martin models go under the hammer, with bidders from around the world vying for ownership of some of the jewels in the British sports car brand’s heritage crown. A highlight of the evening came as a 1965 Aston Martin James Bond DB5 – originally commissioned and…
McQueen’s Original “Bullitt” Mustang to be Sold
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 world’s largest collector car auction this coming January in Kissimmee, Florida. Known simply as “Bullitt” after its namesake motion picture, the original Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT was driven by the “King of Cool” Steve McQueen at dangerously high speeds through the busy streets of San Francisco as the hero…
New Concours at Pasadera Kicks Off Monterey Car Week
The inaugural Concours at Pasadera kicked off the now almost month-long festivities that comprise “Monterey Car Week.” This new concours event was held August 9, at the luxurious Monterey country club, The Club at Pasadera. “In 1979 I attended my first Concours at Pebble Beach. Ever since, Car Week has been a part of our family’s life,” said Rick Barnett, collector and Pasadera member. “This year was exciting as the ‘Launch’ to Car Week kicked off at Pasadera. Friends gathered to see the cars and enjoy the food. It was amazing — can’t wait for next year!” Participating as the panel…
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Porsche Speedster—The Quintessential Sports Car
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 fit that description perfectly. However, when post-war sports cars emerged in the early ’50s, the ideal sports car was not only radically different, every company had their own way of approaching it. But Porsche changed everything. It might not seem like it today, but when the 356 Speedster came to…
Liège-Brescia-Liège 2019 Report & Photo Gallery
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 as a navigational endurance challenge, with three circuit tests, the rally can optionally be driven as a tour – but none of the TR owners were interested in that option, all battling to find the route controls and win at least a class award, if not win overall. The spectacular…
Bentley Resurrects the 1939 Corniche
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, and connects the fabled Embiricos 4¼ Litre and R Type Continental. The Original 1939 Corniche In the late-1930s, Greek racer André Embiricos commissioned a sporting Bentley, based on the old 4¼ Litre chassis. It was styled by talented designer Georges Paulin, and built by French coachbuilder Pourtout. Although privately commissioned,…
Chrysler Imperial Claims Best of Show at Hillsborough Concours
An elegant, pristinely conditioned 1933 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron CL earned “Best of Show” honors at the 64th annual Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, held July 21st. Showcasing excellence in automotive design and engineering, the event was highlighted by record attendance and the display of more than 200 treasured vintage and classic cars and motorcycles. “This year’s concours featured the most diverse selection of exceptionally rare, priceless and unique vehicles in our event’s history,” said Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance Chairman Richard Kelaita. “With competition at its peak, our judges determined that this beautiful Chrysler truly represented the very finest from an extraordinary field of entries.” Founded…
The Dodge Firearrow—Taking Aim at Concept Cars
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 companies where eager to capitalize...