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1952 Ferrari 342 America
In the early ’50s Grand Prix regulations changed. Aurelio Lampredi was able to create for Ferrari a new, larger displacement, naturally aspirated V12 engine to… Read More...
1931 Bentley 8 Liter Named Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours
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…
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,…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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… Read More...
Art Deco Narwahl—1947 Delahaye 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Narval Cabriolet
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…
1948 Tucker to be Sold for Mayo Clinic
Worldwide is gearing up for its 12th annual Auburn Auction this Labor Day Weekend, with a stunning 1948 Tucker Model 48 Sedan among the highlights. Spectacularly…
Roadster Guide to Classic Car Museums
Roadster Guide to Classic Car Museums By Michael Milne Author Michael Milne has done all the work for the classic car enthusiast by assembling a…