Carlisle, PA – The Mustang is considered one of the most iconic Muscle Cars of all time, and annually at the Carlisle Ford Nationals, thousands of them are showcased on the National Parts Depot Showfield. For 2024, not only will Ford Nationals weekend (May 31-June 2) celebrate 50 years of Carlisle Events, but it’ll also be showcasing 60 years of the Mustang. As such, guests can expect a variety of Mustang-themed displays, including a … Read the rest
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The 1955 Chevrolet design story – Part 1
In this first part of a three-part series on the innovative 1955 Chevrolet, David Temple looks at the development of the small-block V-8 engine that was engineered for the all-new ’55 Chevrolet — and went on to power more than 100 million Chevrolets in total.
Chevrolet took the number-one sales position from Ford in 1927, and for the majority of the succeeding years, Chevy stayed at number one via continuous innovation and keeping up with market trends (and … Read the rest
Scandinavia gets a Concours – The Aurora will take place July 5-7
Bjärehalvön peninsula, Sweden – “Scandinavia has a vast collection of hidden automotive treasures; iconic classics and modern hypercars that deserve to be exhibited in the international arena. We want to create a world-class lifestyle event that highlights the best Scandinavia has to offer, with entertainment both day and night”, says Filip Larsson of MOTIKON, one of the key initiators behind The Aurora.
Sponsored by BMW, with Koenigsegg as the Hypercar Partner and MOTIKON as the Classic Car Partner, … Read the rest
A few tasty preview offerings in advance of Bonhams|Cars’ Goodwood Members’ Meeting sale taking place April 14th
Chichester, Sussex – Commencing the much-anticipated 2024 UK auction season, Bonhams|Cars will return to the prestigious Goodwood Members’ Meeting for its annual sale scheduled for 14 April 2024. The event promises an exciting lineup featuring revered British marques such as Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Jaguar with timeless treasures from Lagonda and MG presented throughout. Offerings from Ferrari, Mercedes, and Porsche will be featured in this year’s lineup with their legendary performance and undeniable prestige.
… Read the restCar of the Week: 1972 Mercury Montego GT
Jim Speath, of Mount Clemens, Mich., comes from a Ford family. His mother worked at a Ford dealership, and his grandfather worked for Lincoln-Mercury corporate. His family helped create and sell vehicles from “Ford’s Family of Fine Cars,” so it’s only natural that Speath’s interest lies in “Blue Oval” products. And he knows the exact two points in which Ford products left their heavy imprint on him.
During the ’60s and ’70s, Speath’s mother, Janis Gabriel, … Read the rest
Celebration Exotic Car Festival draws spectacular vehicles and iconic celebrities to Orlando area for a great cause
Celebration, Fla – The Celebration Exotic Car Festival, one of the largest exotic car charity events in the world, will be hosting this year’s 21st annual event on April 5-9, 2024, hosting exotic, racing, and Hollywood movie cars, as well as iconic actors and celebrities to raise money to help children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Since its inception, the Celebration Exotic Car Festival has donated over $ 5 million to children’s charities, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation… Read the rest