Nostalgia Highway

Acura to showcase 1993 Legend owned by Ludacris at SEMA

(October 13, 2015) TORRANCE, Calif.  — Acura's 2015 SEMA showcase will be highlighted by a custom-restored 1993 Acura Legend sedan owned by actor and rap artist Ludacris. Stepping up its game from the 2014 SEMA (Speciality Equipment Marketing Association) Show — where the performance-oriented Galpin Auto Sports Acura TLX was unveiled — the luxury brand will also feature a wide variety of vehicles showcasing its performance heritage and its products' customization potential at the 2015 show in Las Vegas.

1983 Ferrari 400i once owned by tennis icon McEnroe offered on Ebay

(October 11, 2015) LOS ANGELES — Beverly Hills Car Club has launched the eBay sale of an original 1983 Ferrari 400i once owned by world-renowned tennis icon John McEnroe. The highly collectible classic will be offered for sale online to the highest bidder starting Saturday, Oct.10.  

It's been 30 years since the Volvo 240 Turbo reigned over race tracks

(October 6, 2015) 1985 was a golden year for Volvo in motor sport.  “The flying brick” — the Volvo 240 Turbo— won the European Touring Car Championship (ETC) and the German equivalent, the Deutsche Touringwagen Meisterschaft (DTM).

Australian auction of rare 1916 Stutz Model 4C Bearcat Roadster

(October 6, 2015) MELBOURNE, Australia — Harry C. Stutz and Hugh Guthrie never met, separated by age and geography. Yet the vision of one became the passion of the other. Now someone, somewhere will benefit from that remarkable bond when they purchase a museum-quality 1916 Stutz Model 4C Bearcat Roadster in Mossgreen's auction of Collectors' Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia on Oct. 18.

First and last Porsche 'Flatnose' for UK market to be auctioned

(October 5, 2015) LONDON — Silverstone Auctions has presented the first and last of the 50 Porsche 930 Turbo SE "Flatnoses" made for the UK market in its inaugural Porsche Sale at Silverstone Circuit Oct. 25 in conjunction with Porsche Club GB.

The production of the 930 Turbo SE "Flatnose" otherwise known as ‘Flachbau’ ran from 1986 to 1989. The bespoke factory-fitted option cost over twice as much as the standard Porsche 930.

We pick the 10 most undervalued classic cars

By Jim Prueter

(October 4, 2015) January in Scottsdale, Ariz., is the place to be for the vintage, classic and collector car spectacle known as Scottsdale Collector Car Auction Week. Buyers, sellers and spectators flock from around the world to attend the half-dozen events that this year broke multiple records and over $228 million in sales.

Muscle cars, Corvettes and more at Mecum's Chicago auction

(October 1, 2015) CHICAGO — The return of the Mecum Chicago auction Oct. 8-10 to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center will feature an estimated 1,000 collector cars headlined by American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, hot rods, Resto Mods and more.

Restored Porsche 917K is example of new Porsche restoration effort

(September 25, 2015) STUTTGART, Germany — Historic Porsche race cars represent many victories at the 24-hour classics of Le Mans and Daytona. And they have also celebrated memorable successes at 1,000-kilometre events on storied circuits such as the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps. To ensure that these vehicles can still be admired at race tracks today, Porsche now also offers customers a comprehensive service for historic motor racing in Germany and the USA.

Petty’s Garage Custom Mustang leads sales at Texas auction

(September 24, 2015) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions’ sale this past weekend in Dallas achieved an overall total of $24,809,893 sold with the auction’s highest hammer price claimed by a 2015 Mustang GT customized by Petty’s Garage and benefiting Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Mazda to showcase five historic cars at Japanese Classic Car Show

(September 17, 2015) IRVINE, Calif. — Sometimes, the best way to look forward is to take a step back to remember from where you came. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will be doing just that as it heads to the 11th annual Japanese Classic Car Show this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Long Beach, Calif., with five vintage cars and its two newest vehicles on display.

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