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Mercedes-Benz 540K Leads Academy of Art Collection Sale
Richard A. Stephens, former Academy of Art University president, always had a penchant for cars, a sentiment that has been passed down to his daughter and current president of the Academy, Dr. Elisa Stephens. Desiring to offer automotive design at the Academy, Mr. Stephens wanted to give students a design perspective that they would not be able to receive anywhere else. With access to a museum of rare and classic vehicles, students could study exquisite design and apply that sense of craftsmanship to their own artistic pursuits. The school’s automobile museum preserves and pays homage to these classic fixtures of international…
British Car Field Day Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery from the June 17, 2018 British Car Field Day in Sussex, Wisconsin.
Pebble to Host Japanese Automotive Invitational
Pebble Beach will host the inaugural Japanese Automotive Invitational during this year’s Monterey Automotive Week, on Aug. 25 and 26. This brand-new event aims to bring even more diversity to the premier celebration of classic, vintage automobiles and demonstrate the prowess Japan brings to the industry. The two-day Japanese Automotive Invitational will display Japanese automobiles in a festive and relaxed atmosphere along with presentations from top experts in the category. The vehicles, such as the 1964 Datsun 1500 Roadster, 1966 Toyota 2000GT, 1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport, and 1994 INFINITI J30, exemplify Japanese innovation, design and performance that originate from a…
Aston Martin Celebrating 60 Years of the DB4
Aston Martin stunned the world when it first unveiled DB4 in 1958 and now, on its 60th anniversary, an exclusive display will take place at the Concours of Elegance, hosted at Hampton Court Palace, from the August 31 until September 2, 2018. Assembled by the Aston Martin Owners Club, the line-up will include a DB4 prototype, an example of DB4 Series 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 plus an original DB4 GT, DB4 GT Zagato and DB4 Bertone Jet. The newly launched DB4 GT Continuation will also form part of the display. Joining this exquisite line-up will be the latest Aston…
Scaglione & the SS
Franco Scaglione was a truly remarkable man, even by the standards of most Italian car designers. From drawings of the Lancia Aurelia B50/1 for the Carrozzeria Balbo in 1951 to the Intermeccanica Indra of 1972 and the immortal Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale—which has every right to arguably be described as the most beautiful car...
Designs That Endure
Quintessential designs of the 20th century are all around us. These items are so familiar we often take their shape, color and ease of use for granted. Some of the best examples of design quintessence include the Coke bottle, the Monte Blanc fat black pen, the VW Beetle and the GE soft white light bulb, to...
Milwaukee Concours Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery from the August 5, 2018, Milwaukee Concours d’Elegance.
Ferrari Dino to be Honored at Salon Privé
This year marks the 50th anniversary of what must surely be regarded as one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever made—the Dino. Named in honor of Enzo’s son who designed the V6 engine used in the car and who sadly died at the age of just 24, it was designed to be a more affordable sports car capable of taking on the Porsche 911. Produced between 1968 – 1976, it was branded as ‘Dino’ to differentiate it from the more expensive V12 and flat 12 models, however in 1976, the term “Dino” was retired in favor of full Ferrari branding. Designed…
1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D
Just how good a racecar was Porsche’s 356? Since the model’s introduction, Porsche 356s of all types (77,895 cars built) recorded victories throughout the world. While an SL Gmund Coupe scored the earliest, important 356 victory (class win at Le Mans in 1951), it was the Speedster (4,144 cars built) that made the 356 a...
Pebble to Showcase Dream Convertibles
The 1950s in America were a time of unapologetic optimism, excess, and seemingly unlimited prosperity. This mindset was mirrored in everything and anything—but quite literally in the chrome-covered Michigan-made dream convertibles that defined an era. This August, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will showcase these uniquely American masterpieces in a first-time special class: Eisenhower Era Dream Convertibles. John H. White was just 13 when he saw the first of these dream convertibles at the New York Auto Show. “GM was unveiling something that had never really been seen before,” said White, who is bringing a Buick Skylark, much like the…
Steele Pontiac Collection to be Sold
Worldwide Auctioneers has announced that it will be selling, with no-reserve, The Jack & Donna Steele Pontiac Collection at its 11th annual The Auburn Auction in Indiana, on Saturday, September 1st. Showcasing 24 exceptional cars, each exemplifying the best of its kind, Principal & Auctioneer John Kruse, remarked, “This expertly curated collection is simply incredible; a decades long labor of love dedicated to assembling the greatest examples possible. From the finest ’62 Super Duty to the very best ’73 Super Duty, every car is genuinely special and each possesses unique and desirable qualities.” Among the many remarkable Pontiacs on offer is one…