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Amelia Earhart’s 1937 Cord Phaeton under glass at the National Mall

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ELKHART, IN — The fully-restored 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton Convertible originally owned by American aviator Amelia Earhart—now a part of The JBS Collection, represented by Laura and Jack Boyd Smith Jr. of Elkhart, Indiana—is under glass and on public display, through Sept. 5, at Washington D.C.’s National Mall as part of the Cars at the Capital event.

The honor, presented in conjunction with the the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, recognizes the Cord’s induction earlier this year … Read the rest

Richard Hammond’s restored 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale to cross the block at Bonhams|Cars’ Goodwood Revival Sale

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Richard Hammond with the 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale.
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Bonhams|Cars – Well-known television personality and petrolhead Richard Hammond will be an attendee of Bonhams|Cars’ forthcoming sale at the Goodwood Revival on Saturday, September 9th in Chichester, Goodwood, UK.

With a film crew in tow, Hammond will be following ardently the sale of a beautifully presented 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale. The restoration of this classic eighties icon has been carried out by The Smallest Cog, the classic car restoration business … Read the rest

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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