Nostalgia Highway

1967 Chevrolet C10 powered by the new Chevrolet Performance L8P crate engine

(January 2, 2025) DETROIT — General Motors and Chevrolet have been committed to the performance market for more than 60 years, beginning with the development of engine blocks, engines, transmissions, and other performance parts for enthusiast, hobbyist, and motorsports customers.

Courtney McAlpine, Ford Senior Digital Archivist

(December 29, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford vehicles have a long history of being a preferred brand by law enforcement around the country. In 1915, the Oakland, California Police Force was so impressed with Ford vehicles for police work they standardized their fleet of light cars to all Ford models.

1969 Pontiac Firebird

(December 19, 2024) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson is amping up its docket with some of the world’s top Resto-Mod and customs set to cross the block at No Reserve during the Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 18-26 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Past Barrett-Jackson Cup champions including the 1969 Pontiac Firebird that was crowned the "2023 Ultimate Best in Show," will take center stage as an award-winning Resto-Mod and cross the block in January.

Analysis reveals upward trend
for vehicles from post-1980s

(December 12, 2024) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Hagerty, an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, has announced its 2025 U.S. Bull Market list, the eighth annual selection of enthusiast vehicles the company expects to increase in value over the next year. Hagerty Automotive Intelligence analyzed data from public and private sales, along with historic trends and insurance valuations to narrow down the list to 11 special vehicles.

Charlene Johnson purchased the
1987 convertible in the Netherlands

(December 10, 2024) RESTON, Va. — Nearly four decades ago, U.S. citizen Charlene Johnson was hired for a teaching role in the Netherlands. To celebrate, Johnson purchased her first new car, a 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet through Volkswagen’s Tourist Automobile Shipping Program (TASP). At the time, this was a purchase option that allowed customers to purchase select Volkswagen vehicles in Europe, and then have them delivered to the U.S. — typically after touring Germany and neighboring countries. Johnson chose the compact and affordable Golf convertible with plans to ship it “home” after a teaching opportunity abroad.

(November 27, 2024) LOS ANGELES  — The Petersen Automotive Museum's final exhibit of the year, “Cars Are Beautiful: Mr Brainwash @ the Petersen," is now open in the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery. The installation transforms the gallery into a fully immersive celebration of the automobile through the lens of contemporary artist Mr Brainwash, including imaginative interpretations of iconic cars, engaging hands-on pieces, and an explosion of colors and unique creations.
 


2017 Mustang Convertible ArtCar

(November 27, 2024)  Mecum Auctions will hold its long-running annual classic and collector car auction in Kansas City, Dec. 5-7 at the Kansas City Convention Center. Celebrating 31 consecutive years in the city and featuring an expected 850 vehicles on offer, the auction will include classic muscle and sports cars, Hot Rods, exotics, antique autos and more, highlighted by a selection of headline-worthy machines that boast fascinating backstories and charitable goals.

Custom build features twin-turbocharged
3.8-liter Duttweiler Performance V6

(November 7, 2024) SPRING GREEN, Wis. —  Ringbrothers, the custom car builder and parts manufacturer, has unveiled its latest creation, a custom-built 1987 Buick Grand National known as “INVADR.” The twin-turbocharged Buick produces 1,246 horsepower and 1,000 foot-pounds of torque to the rear wheels and was engineered from the ground up.

First of 12 Speed Six Continuation
Series cars has been completed
    
(November 6, 2024) CREWE, England — The first customer Speed Six Continuation Series car has been completed, and is soon to be dispatched to the USA — marking the first delivery of a new Bentley Speed Six since 1930. Existing Mulliner customer John Breslow will be the first person to receive his Speed Six as a racing companion to his Blower Continuation Series.

Rudi Klein’s Collection sells for
$12 million over pre-sale estimate

(October 29, 2024) BLENHEIM, Ontario — RM Sotheby’s hosted The Junkyard: The Rudi Klein Collection auction this past weekend in Los Angeles. This legendary assemblage, long the subject of rumors and intrigue, offered collectors and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to acquire some of the world’s most sought-after cars.