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Mecum returns to Denver with muscle cars, classics, hot rods, resto mods


1957 Chevrolet Nomad

(June 5, 2018) Mecum Auctions will return to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver June 8-9 with an estimated 600 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, Hot Rods, Resto Mods and more to cross the auction block.

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Nissan supports two Japanese car culture exhibits at Petersen museum


1937 Datsun Model 16 Coupe

(May 29, 2018) LOS ANGELES — Nissan has announced its support of two new exhibits at the Petersen Automotive Museum that celebrate and explore the intersection of American and Japanese car culture. Both opened to the public on May 26.

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Mecum's Indianapolis auction brings in $69.4 million in sales


Corvette pace car collection sells for $1.76 million

(May 28, 2018) INDIANAPOLIS — Dana Mecum’s 31st Original Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis outdid itself once again with a 24-percent growth in overall sales from just last year, earning it a place in the books as the highest-grossing Spring Classic auction in its 31-year history. The six-day classic and collector car auction brought in $69.4 million in total sales as 1,406 vehicles changed hands for a strong sell-through rate of 76 percent.

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From subcompact to sedan — How the Honda Civic has changed


1995 Honda Civic Coupe

(May 25, 2018) A new, downloadable ebook shares more than 40 years of Honda Civic history covering the evolution of the Civic through 10 generations, from the affordable, subcompact of the early 1970s to the current high-performance trim level. The team at HondaPartsOnline.net researched and developed this free download to celebrate the enduring popularity of Honda’s economical and reliable Civic.

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ClassicCars launches 'Collecting Cars, Collecting Memories' celebration

(May 23, 2018) PHOENIX — ClassicCars.com has announced the launch of “Collecting Cars, Collecting Memories,” a Father’s Day celebration that invites enthusiasts to share personal memories and photos of dads, their kids and their mutual passion for automobiles.   

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Morgan to show iconic Routemaster bus at events throughout year


Morgan Routemaster bus and Morgan Plus 8

(May 22, 2018) LONDON — Morgan Motor Company will bring an iconic Routemaster bus — the second-to-last edition to have been withdrawn from service — back to the British public at events throughout 2018.

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LA Roadster Show and Swap Meet showcases rare parts for classics

(May 17, 2018) POMONA, Calif. — The LA Roadster Show and Swap Meet, America’s premier event for pre-1936 roadster and hot rod enthusiasts put on by the LA Roadsters car club, returns to the Fairplex in Pomona on Father’s Day weekend, June 15-16. The event’s historic on-site swap meet will feature everything from rare classic automotive parts and memorabilia to project cars ready for restoration and customization.

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American icons on Rodeo Drive


1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

(May 16, 2018) LOS ANGELES — The annual Father’s Day Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will host dozens of domestics, from pre-war Fords to the latest Teslas and everything in-between. The Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance has accepted the first round of applicants for its 25th annual Father’s Day show.

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Atlanta Concours boasts return of famed car collections


Cars from the Evergreen Collection will be on display again this year

(May 10, 2018) ATLANTA, Ga. — Having made a significant mark within the automotive community during its first two seasons and proving itself as a bona fide Concours recognized for highlighting a distinguished field of entries that include collectible vehicles of national merit, the Atlanta Concours d’Elegance takes on an additional feat in its third year by adding a non-profit status to both its mission and its outreach.

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Two exhibits on Japanese car culture to open at Petersen museum


1967 Toyota 2000GT

(May 9, 2018) LOS ANGELES — The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced plans for its upcoming exhibits set to debut on May 26. The first part of the exhibit, titled “The Roots of Monozukuri: Creative Spirit in Japanese Automaking” will illuminate key elements of Japanese design philosophy in the years preceding its climb to market dominance in the 1970s.

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