Nostalgia Highway

Historic vehicle restoration course moving to new location

(May 19, 2016) OXFORDSHIRE, England — An innovative historic vehicle restoration course and apprenticeship program is moving to Bicester Heritage, the centre for automotive excellence based in Oxfordshire. The course, run by Active Learning and Banbury and Bicester College, equips students with the skills they need to go on to a career in the historic motoring industry.

History revisited: Walter P. Chrysler Museum reopens

(May 18, 2016) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — “The grille on the 1934 Chrysler Airflow is beautiful to look at, but it sure does rip up my California Car Duster,” said Jim Harp. Harp has been volunteering at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum for seven years. Part of his responsibilities include dusting the more than 60 classic cars housed inside the museum’s historical halls. However, Harp doesn’t just dust; he waxes poetically about the history of the vehicles inside.

What is a million-mile Toyota Tundra worth?

(May 11, 2016) BATON ROUGE, La. — Toyota customer Victor Sheppard was so satisfied with his Toyota Tundra, even after he had safely driven 1 million miles, he continued driving it. When Toyota saw the well-kept truck, they asked: What is a Toyota Tundra with more than a million miles worth?

Mopar dream cars roar into Mecum's 2016 Indianapolis auction

(May 10, 2016) INDIANAPOLIS — Mopar fans are a dedicated group of enthusiasts who have helped drive incredible demand for vintage Plymouth and Dodge muscle cars throughout the past few years. Lovers of Mopar muscle will be like kids in a candy store at Dana Mecum’s 29th annual Original Spring Classic in Indianapolis.

Motorsport at the Palace brings 'The Italian Job' back to Crystal Palace

(May 10, 2016) LONDON — Motorsport at the Palace is bringing The Italian Job back to Crystal Palace as the red, white and blue trio of Minis used in the film will be in action at this year’s event on Sunday and Monday, May 29-30.

Rare Subaru Impreza to be sold at Silverstone Auctions in UK

(May 9, 2016) LONDON — A rare 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi, one of the most sought after Japanese performance cars in existence, will be auctioned by Silverstone Auctions at the May Sale, at Silverstone race circuit on Friday, May 20.

Side-by-side Mustangs showcase 50 years of innovation

(May 6, 2016) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford and the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum (NIHF) have unveiled a one-of-a-kind Mustang that marries a 1965 model to a 2015 model in a unique side-by-side display for the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum.  

After 30 years, Chevy Suburban heavier, more expensive, hauls less

(May 4, 2016) A new comparison from GMPartsOnline.net shows that the 2016 Chevy Suburban is nearly twice the price of the 1986 Chevy Suburban, even after adjusting for inflation. The 2016 Suburban is also 1,200 pounds heavier, seats one fewer passenger, and has a lower payload rating than the 1986 model. However, the 2016 Suburban does outperform the 1986 model in terms of engine power and fuel economy.

Big time GM muscle available at Indianapolis auction May 17-21

(May 2, 2016) Fans of the General — General Motors that is — will not be disappointed by the dizzying array of GM muscle available for bid at Dana Mecum’s 29th annual Original Spring Classic at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Ind., May 17-21. The auction will feature at least 41 Chevrolet Chevelles, 26 Pontiac GTOs, 13 Oldsmobile 442s, eight Buick GSs as well as a huge number of Chevrolet’s sportiest models with 56 Camaros and an amazing 94 Corvettes.

Almost as good as the real thing

By Christopher A Sawyer
The Virtual Driver

(April 28, 2016) Here’s something you don’t see everyday. Silverstone Auctions is hosting Denmark’s Classic Race Aarhus Auction May 28-29, and will be selling a recreation of the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. It is best recognized as the car that took Stirling Moss and Dennis Jenkinson to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia, and Mercedes built nine in period, of which only six still exist. This makes these cars extremely rare, and recreations quite valuable.

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