Nostalgia Highway

'Brand new' 1980 Lotus Sunbeam to be sold — Just 193 miles on clock

(October 24, 2014) LONDON — Silverstone Auctions is offering the chance to own a "brand new" hot hatch icon, a 1980 Talbot Lotus Sunbeam, in its auction at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show. The car is presented in immaculate, as new condition, has never been registered and has covered just 193 miles in its lifetime.

Sixth annual Collector Car Appreciation Day set for July 10

(October 23, 2014) The SEMA Action Network (SAN) has announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day will be celebrated on July 10, 2015. The date will mark the sixth consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

'Captain America' chopper from 'Easy Rider' sells for record $1.35 million

(October 23, 2014) CALABASSAS, Calif. — The famous "Captain America" Harley-Davidson panhead chopper from the movie "Easy Rider" was sold here this past weekend at the Profiles in History auction for an astounding $1.35 million.

Extremely rare Bentley to headline Silverstone Auctions final 2014 sale

(October 22, 2014) BIRMINGHAM, England — An incredibly rare and special 1954 Bentley R Type Continental Fastback, one of just three right-hand drive automatic examples produced, is set to headline Silverstone Auctions’ final sale of the year at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show on Nov. 15 and 16.

Grand Prix legend takes a more gentle pace in 1904 car

(October 21, 2014) LONDON — Grand Prix legend takes life at a more gentle pace as he attempts the Bonhams London to Brighton Run in his 1904 veteran car. Motor racing star Ross Brawn OBE, has swapped the high-octane world of Formula 1 for a rather more leisurely form of transport.

Chevrolet kicks off the 1964 model year focusing on Route 66

(October 16, 2014) — The iconic Route 66 was made famous in the early 1960s by the hit television show "Route 66" in which two young men traveled across America — some of the time, we presume, on Route 66 — in a Chevrolet Corvette.

There were 116 episodes from October 1960 through March 1964 and Chevrolet capitalized on the show's success with numerous Route 66 television ads.

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival to feature cars of rich and famous

(October 6, 2014) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing automotive and motorsports enthusiast event weeks, takes a more glamorous approach with its annual “Life” exhibit and presents Life of the Rich & Famous sponsored by Marriott Vacation Club.

1950 Oldsmobile led in performance and fashion

(October 3, 2014) Oldsmobile introduced its Rocket engine in 1949, an overhead valve V8 design the took the place of the aging flathead straight-8, which was popular in the 1940s. The engine produced considerably more power than the flathead engines putting Oldsmobile at the forefront in performance.

Remebering the Chevrolet Chevette

By Casey Williams
MyCarData

(October 1, 2014) The first car I ever drove was my grandfather’s Chevy Chevette. I wasn’t even 10 when he took me into his field and moved to the passenger seat. I thought I was really something romping around the “bottom 10” in that little beige two-door ‘Vette with vinyl seats, automatic transmission, and AM radio. It didn’t have power steering or brakes.

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