Nostalgia Highway

(November 4, 2015) STUTTGART, Germany — Many technical features that are taken for granted in today's automobiles were only introduced as standard equipment because of the determined efforts of valiant pioneers. Carl F. W. Borgward (1890-1963) was one of them. The direction indicator was one of the trendsetting technical innovations that made the post-war 1949 Borgward Hansa 1500 (pictured above) a milestone of automotive history.

(November 3, 2015) LAS VEGAS — Chevrolet Performance is showing off the new LT4 crate engine in the most attractive way possible — under the hood of a classic 1970 Camaro RS. The concept vehicle was introduced today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

(November 2, 2015) LAS VEGAS — Demonstrating the evolution of high-performance and the latest in crate-engine technology, Chevrolet’s turbocharged 1967 Nova 2.0 is a contemporary hot rod with timeless style.

(October 30, 2015) CYPRESS, Calif. — Clarion Corporation of America announced today that its Clarion Builds 1974 BMW 2002, a completely restored and tastefully modified example of an iconic Bavarian classic, has been awarded with the Petersen Automotive Museum's "Petersen Perfection" Award during their Oktoberfest event in Los Angeles, which took place on Oct. 25.

(October 26, 2015) COVENTRY, England — Classic Car Auctions (CCA) will be offering a special 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible owned by legendary British actor and Game of Thrones star Charles Dance, in its auction on Dec. 5 at The Warwickshire Exhibition Centre.  

(October 25, 2015) NEW YORK — Loyal James Bond fans will have more to view in November than just the newest 007 film, as the Keno Brothers present their Rolling Sculpture Fine Automobile Auction on Nov.18-19 at Skylight Clarkson square in Soho, New York City, including two of the most stunning and recognizable Aston Martin vehicles — the 1965 Aston Martin DB5, pictured above, and 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage — within the Auction’s collection of 40 significant vehicles.  

From Bold Ride via Yahoo Autos

(October 24, 2015) There’s something truly special about opening up the doors to an old barn and revealing a trove of vintage cars that haven’t seen the light of day in years. Known colloquially as the “barn find,” it’s an experience that most classic car fans can only dream about having.

(October 15, 2015) WALWORTH, Wis. — The Mecum Chicago 2015 auction held this past weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center achieved $13,267,564 in total sales as 494 cars changed hands over three days, Oct. 8-10.

(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.

(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.