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Classic car clubs already number 100 for Silverstone Classic

(February 22, 2016) SILVERSTONE, UK — Already, more than 100 car clubs have registered – in record time – to be part of spectacular infield displays at this summer’s Silverstone Classic July 29-31 ensuring the massive three-day festival is once again the UK’s biggest celebration of motoring history.  

Two Aston Martin barn finds to be auctioned in England

(February 17, 2016) COVENTRY, England — Two Aston Martin barn finds will be auctioned by Classic Car Auctions at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on Saturday March 19. The two sleeping classics have been kept in dry storage for the past few years waiting for new owners to restore them back to their former glory.

Dodge Viper named to Hagerty’s Hot List of future collectibles

(February 9, 2016) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Since its inception in 1992, the Dodge Viper has proven to be a truly exotic and distinctive American supercar, proudly carrying its title as the flagship high-performance machine of the Dodge brand.

Sweet Pea — The story of a beloved Datsun truck

(February 7, 2016) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Marvin Askew bought his Datsun 1600 truck on Nov. 30, 1971, at Hippodrome Datsun in Nashville for about $2000.

Barrett-Jackson auction has total sales of more than $105 million

(February 2, 2016) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson kicked off its 45th anniversary year with its biggest event of 2016, achieving record car sales and charity auctions, as well as delivering star-studded entertainment from Jan. 23-31 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. During the event, 1,469 vehicles sold for over $102 million at a 99% sell-through rate and over 1,400 pieces of automobilia sold for nearly $3 million bringing the total sales to over $105 million.

DeLorean going back into production

By Casey Williams
MyCarData

(February 1, 2016) After a 34-year hiatus, the DeLorean Motor Company announced it is putting its famous stainless steel gull-winged sports car back into production.  Between January 1981 and December 1982, about 9,200 were built.  The company plans an additional 300 units, beginning in 2017.  Want one?  Prepare to spend $100,000.

Mecum Kissimmee auction closing in on $93 million sales

(January 28, 2016) KISSIMMEE, Fla.. — The Mecum Kissimmee Auction, the world’s largest classic and collector car auction, held Jan. 15-24, was a powerful force to be reckoned with claiming the title of highest-grossing sale ever hosted by Mecum. Overall sales totals topped $91 million and are quickly closing in on $93 million with post-auction sales.

1948 Oldsmobile: 'The last word in luxury'

(January 27, 2016) Oldsmobile called the 1948 model the "Car of Tomorrow." Although it didn't have a new engine, the Futuramic 98 carried a sleek, new style. The flathead straight 8-cylinder engine did get a slight gain in horsepower from 110 to 115.

New online tool decodes classic Chevy VINs

(January 19, 2015) H&H Classic Parts has developed a classic Chevy VIN decoder that, unlike traditional VIN decoders, takes the guesswork out of decoding. Tri-Five, Impala, and Chevy II/Nova owners can simply plug in their vehicle's VIN and the decoder will provide information such as year, assembly plant, engine type, and more.

General Motors galore at Mecum Kissimmee auction this month


1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

(January 12, 2016) As the world’s largest collector-car auction featuring 3,000 vehicles, Mecum Kissimmee is unequaled in its variety of makes and models being offered this year. An auction historically dominated by “The Big Three,” for 2016, more than one-third of the cars set to cross the auction block hail from the factories of General Motors, including more than 200 Corvettes, more than 100 Camaros, nearly 100 Chevelles, Bel Airs, Impalas, Trans Ams, GTOs and more.

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