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The American V8 — Undisputed master of inexpensive power


© Motorcar Classics

By William G. Sawyer
Editor at Large
The Virtual Driver

(February  19, 2017) DETROIT — Ever since Henry Ford popularized the V8 engine in 1932 it’s been the power plant of choice for everyone from bank robbers to teens drag racing on Woodward Avenue, and professional racers. Once Chevrolet introduced their 265 cubic inch small block engine in 1955 the floodgates opened and the American V8 took its place as the undisputed master of inexpensive but explosive power in a variety of applications.

Why park when you can play? Classics meant for winter driving


1984 Toyota 4 Runner

(February 17, 2017) PHOENIX, Ariz. — For most classic car owners, when the temperatures drop it’s time to tuck away and protect their classic cars. However, knowing which classics are best suited for blustery winter months can help lower storage costs and provide year-round enjoyment rain or shine.  

Subaru celebrating its 50th year of sales in U.S.


1978 Subaru advertisement

(February 16, 2017) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru today announced its year of 50th celebrations, leading up to its 50th anniversary on Feb. 15, 2018. In keeping with a company known for supporting good causes, the automaker is marking its 50th anniversary with a special donation of “50 cars for 50 years” to benefit a national charity to be announced at a later date.

Reborn 1978 Range Rover will debut in France this week

(February 6, 2017) OXFORD ROAD, Coventry, UK — Salon Rétromobile 2017 will see the world debut presentation of the next in the "Reborn" series of expertly sourced and comprehensively restored Classic Land Rovers.

Heavily modified 1936 Packard wins top prize at 68th annual roadster show

(January 31, 2017) RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — The Grand National Roadster Show has recognized the top vehicles of its 68th annual show where over 400 individual awards were given out during the closing ceremony on Jan. 29. The prestigious America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) was awarded to Troy Ladd, Ken Reister took America’s Most Beautiful Motorcycle, the Al Slonaker Memorial Award was presented to Ron Manier and the inaugural Pete Chapouris Memorial Award was given to Matt Gordon.

1984 MG Metro Turbo to star at Silverstone auction

(January 27, 2017) WARWICKSHIRE, England — A remarkably original 1984 MG Metro Turbo with just 7,317 miles on the clock has been consigned by Silverstone Auctions to its Race Retro Classic Car Sale taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on Feb. 25 and 26.

Second year of Atlantic Concours creates traditions, new additions


1953 Jaguar XK120

(January 27, 2017) ATLANTA, Ga. — As the Atlanta Concours d’Elegance enters its second year within the highly competitive and globally recognized collector car realm within the U.S. market, the Sept 30-Oct. 1 weekend’s premier automotive showcase takes on a broader format with a larger range of entries already in place.  

Barrett-Jackson breaks 40 vehicle sales records at Scottsdale auction


1964 Aston Martin DB5 sells for $1,485,000

(January 24, 2017) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson kicked off its 46th year by breaking more than 40 vehicle auction sales records (as verified by Hagerty Data) during the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, held Jan. 14-22 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. During the automotive lifestyle event, 1,719 vehicles were consigned, the most at one auction in the company’s history, with vehicle sales totaling approximately $100 million at a 99.5-percent sell-through rate.

Mecum exceeds $86 million at Kissimmee auction


1967 Corvette convertible sells for 775,000

(January 21, 2017) Mecum Kissimmee 2017, the world’s largest collector-car auction held Jan. 6-15, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla., achieved more than $86 million in total sales. Of the nearly 2,700 vehicles to cross the auction block throughout the 10-day auction, a total of 1,981 vehicles were sold, accounting for a 75-percent sell-through rate, an astonishing accomplishment for a reserve-based auction platform.

Mecum to debut Los Angeles collector-car auction

(January 20, 2017) LOS ANGELES — Mecum Auctions will join the long and historic list of car-related events at the Fairplex, Feb. 17-18, with an estimated 600 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, Hot Rods, Resto Mods and more to cross the auction block.

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