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Barrett Jackson plans to wow at their inaugural New Orleans Auction

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson is bringing a docket filled with a spectacular array of collectible vehicles for the inaugural New Orleans Auction, September 28-30, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. From mid-engine exotics like a 2005 Ford GT Hennessey 1000 to a custom 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible from the golden era of American Muscle, the inaugural New Orleans Auction will be the perfect bookend to another remarkable auction year for Barrett-Jackson. Click here to view the select preview for … Read the rest

John Gunnell, former Old Cars editor and accomplished author, dead at 76

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Renowned automotive journalist and historian John. A. “Gunner” Gunnell, of Iola, Wis., died suddenly following a medical procedure on Aug. 24 in Marshfield, Wis. He was 76.

John Gunnell in 2018 during one of the weekly gatherings of Old Cars editors and other local gear heads.
George Cuhaj photo

Gunnell grew up in Staten Island, N.Y., and despite moving to Iola in 1978 with his young family packed into a ’54 Pontiac to join the Old Cars staff as its … Read the rest

What to look forward to at the Simeone

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Watkins Glen: On The Road! Demo Day

Saturday, August 26 – 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Step into a world where history meets horsepower at the Simeone Museum’s “Watkins Glen: On the Road” Demo Day event. The legendary Watkins Glen, nestled amidst the serene landscapes of upstate New York, has left an indelible mark on the world of motorsports. This event is a tribute to its rich legacy.

The Simeone Museum is passionate about preserving and showcasing the awe-inspiring stories of automotive … Read the rest

Car of the Week: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air

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Duane “Dewey” Stromberg’s 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air is just one of those “feel good” cars. It’s really hard not to smile when you see it. A 1950s beauty queen if ever there was one.

For Stromberg, a retired resident of Green Bay, Wis., the car came along at just the right time and has helped him get over a mourning period.

“A year and a half ago I had just got my ‘72 Chevelle redone. It was really nice,” he

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Old Cars out and about: 1958 De Soto Adventurer hardtop

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We stumbled upon this fine DeSoto at the 2023 Iola Car Show. They don’t get much nicer than this. The color combo is impressive as well! Check it out below…

IOLA ’23 1958 DeSoto Adventurer Hardtop (; 2:39)

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Legendary 1962 Ferrari GTO going under the hammer November 13th

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RM Sotheby’s will be auctioning off arguably one of the most sought after Ferraris in the world at their November 13th Modern and Contemporary Art sale in New York. Factory-owned Series I GTOs don’t hit the market very often!

The One – 1962 Ferrari GTO

This is the moment. The only factory-owned Series I GTO to be raced by the Scuderia Ferrari. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to purchase the 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO—chassis 3765—after nearly four decades in … Read the rest