Back in 1979, when I was engaged to my wife, Bobbi, she was looking to get rid of her 1966 Thunderbird that was giving her trouble. We were going to be moving away from her parents, and she wanted a reliable and economical car to drive when we visited them. I tried to convince Bobbi to buy a midsize Ford Futura, but she wanted a Chevrolet … Read the rest
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Hot Rod Power Tour rolling through the Midwest in 2025
Los Angeles, California — The 31st Annual HOT ROD Power Tour is gearing up to hit five Midwest venues this June, including stops at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
America’s largest traveling car show brings more than 6,000 cars and trucks of all years, makes, and models on display for tens of thousands of automotive enthusiasts during this incredible event.
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General Motors auctioning first retail production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 VIN 001 to benefit American Red Cross during Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson and General Motors have teamed up to sell the first retail production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 VIN 001 during the Scottsdale Auction, January 18-26, 2025, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Offering the most power ever from a factory Corvette, the 2025 ZR1 will be auctioned on Saturday, January 25, at approximately 5:30pm with 100 percent of the hammer price from the sale benefiting the American Red Cross in support of hurricane relief.
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Barrett-Jackson to offering up over 1,000 pieces of authentic automobilia, including rare 1940-’50s Cadillac Oldsmobile neon sign
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson will sell more than 1,000 pieces of authentic automotive collectibles and Americana during the 2025 Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 18-26 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The Automobilia Auction, which is held each morning preceding the Collector Car Auction, will include original neon signs, restored gas pumps, kiddie rides and soda-related collectibles, each crossing the block with No Reserve. Among the most notable pieces of neon porcelain signs to be sold is a rare 1940-50s Cadillac Oldsmobile single-sided … Read the rest
Arizona Car Week events for fun in the sun January 17-26
Phoenix, Arizona – Kicking off January 17, Arizona Car Week will feature an event roster packed full of diverse automotive experiences designed for everyone with a passion for incredible cars. This inclusive celebration of everything automotive will once again bring car enthusiasts, collectors and fans from across the globe to the Valley of the Sun for a greatly expanded series of outstanding events. Throughout the week, residents and visitors to Arizona can expect the ultimate experience spotlighting … Read the rest
AACA Museum to hold live webcast on the development and history of the original Shelby G.T. 350 on January 18th
Hershey, PA – Join the AACA Museum for a panel discussion with the owners of the three G.T. 350s now on display.
- Glen Hill, the exhibit’s guest curator, has owned his 1967 G.T350 for 40+ years. Over that time, he restored the car to factory condition, which required locating a correct engine and a variety of additional parts.
- Larry Schaffer purchased his 1965 new. It was stolen in the mid-1970s and returned to him approximately 35 years later through the