Nostalgia Highway

1914 Stutz 4E Bearcat

Collection includes 50 prewar
rarities offered at no reserve

(August 31, 2024) WALWORTH, Wis. — Headlining an estimated 1,500 vehicles to be auctioned at Mecum’s upcoming Dallas 2024 classic and collector car auction is a group of highly elusive prewar rarities and more from moguls of the classic tire industry dubbed The Paul L. Kelsey, Kelsey Antique Auto Museum collection.

(August 30, 2024) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Hagerty Drivers Foundation is hosting its annual “Cars at the Capital” exhibition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 19-24. Displayed in an eye-catching brilliantly lit glass enclosure will be the 35th and 36th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register.

1957 Cheveolet Bel Air convertible

24 restored GM vehicles selling
with no reserve in Scottsdale
 
(August 26, 2024) SCOTTSDALE, Az. — Barrett-Jackson is featuring the Laymon Family Collection of 24 custom and beautifully restored vehicles with No Reserve during the 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Oct. 10-13 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Largely comprised of General Motors vehicles from the 1960s and 1970s, the collection represents the Laymon family’s unique passion for history, restoration and custom innovation.

Kate Martin, wife of Aston Martin founder Lionel Martin, in Coal Scuttle, with mechanic Jack Addis.

‘Coal Scuttle’ was sold by the firm
 in 1924 and later disappeared
    
(August 23, 2024) GAYDON, England — The search is on for a priceless piece of British luxury car brand Aston Martin’s earliest history. A1 was the very first car to be built by Bamford & Martin Ltd, the company that would quickly become Aston Martin. Nicknamed "Coal Scuttle" because of its simple styling that was, to many, redolent of the ubiquitous fuel container that almost every home in the nation would have had a century ago, the car was created in the summer of 1914 and, over the course of the next 10 years, helped the company’s founders publicize their business.

Porsche Speedster collector
Luca Trazzi realizes his dream

(August 17, 2024) MONTEREY, Calif. — Since 1954, Speedster variants have been part of the Porsche company history. They combine open driving pleasure with particularly expressive driving dynamics. The car is characterized by a two-seat layout, a unique cowl and shortened windshield. But there is a gap in the model history of the 911.

Fully electric vintage Bronco features
402 HP dual-motor and all-wheel drive
    
(August 13, 2024) MONTEREY, Calif. — Bay Area producer of modernized vintage vehicles, Kindred Motorworks, kicked off Monterey Car Week by unveiling its long-awaited EV Bronco at Hagerty’s prestigious Motorlux event. The Kindred EV Bronco joins the conventionally powered Kindred Bronco Heritage and Trail editions, and is the first fully electric Kindred vehicle that will be delivered to customers.

1969 Ford GT40 Lightweight

Mecum Monterey auction to be held
Aug. 15-17 on Del Monte Golf Course
    
(August 7, 2024) For 15 consecutive years, Mecum Auctions has been shaking up the famed Monterey Car Week with its exceptionally diverse, exciting and welcoming auction on Del Monte Golf Course at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey, Calif.

(August 6, 2024) LOS ANGELES — The Petersen Automotive Museum launched four new exhibits this month, marking the largest simultaneous exhibit launch in its 30-year history. Each exhibit features a variety of automotive innovations, ranging from historical concept vehicles to rare hypercars to futuristic prototypes.
 


Biggest festival ever welcomed
over 2,000 'unexceptional' cars

(July 29, 2024) BICESTER HERITAGE, England — The 10th Anniversary Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional event enjoyed another sell-out success at Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday, with a record attendance of over 2,000 cars and more than 4,000 guests enjoying the Lincolnshire sunshine.

1953 Chevrolet Corvette Kindig-It CF1 Roadster

Estimated 1,200 classic and
collector cars expected in Harrisburg

(July 22, 2024) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Since its inaugural iteration in 2014 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, the annual Mecum Harrisburg collector car auction has attracted motivated consignors, eager bidders and enthusiastic spectators from across the nation, and the 2024 event, set to take place starting Wednesday (July 24), will continue the tradition with an estimated 1,200 vehicles to be auctioned and live broadcasts to air on MotorTrendTV and MAX.