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Sole Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider to race the Targa Florio heads to Monterey

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BLENHEIM, Ontario – RM Sotheby’s announced the offering of the sole 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti to compete in period at the legendary Targa Florio. This remarkable Ferrari, known for its racing pedigree and unmatched elegance, presents an extraordinary opportunity for passionate collectors and automotive enthusiasts to own a piece of motoring history at RM Sotheby’s 26th Monterey sale.

Established in 1906, the legendary Targa Florio is celebrated as one of the most exciting endurance sports … Read the rest

Young hobbyist dies in crash of 70-year-old car

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A single-vehicle crash in Lincoln, Neb., claimed the life of a promising automotive restoration student on June 17.

Authorities said 20-year-old Alexander Schoneweis was alone driving his 1953 Chevrolet, which was upgraded with a V-8 engine, near the southwest edge of the city when the car went out of control, through a ditch and struck a wooden utility pole. The victim, who was wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Schoneweis had completed two … Read the rest

Intricacies of the Tucker story 75 years later

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Posed for photos in front of The AACA Museum are, left to right, Tuckers No. 1044, No. 1050, No. 1026 and No. 1015.
Bob Tomaine

The Tucker 48 by any measure is an intriguing and almost irresistible subject, but to focus on the car itself might be overlooking an equally interesting aspect of the Tucker narrative.

“The story’s really about Tucker, the man, his personality and how that got displayed in the product he was trying to bring to the

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum acquires a 1966 Cord 8/10ths

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AUBURN – The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum (ACDAM) announced that a rare 1966 Cord 8/10ths was donated to the museum by Martin J. Gallagher III in memory of Marty Gallagher. This model was essentially a scaled down 1936 Cord 810, and built to 80 percent the size of the original, or 8/10.

This Cord has an interesting history. In 1964 Glenn Pray, a schoolteacher from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, founded the Cord Automobile Company to … Read the rest

The Savoy is dropping the tops and laying the rubber in two new exhibits

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CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – Rev your engines, car enthusiasts! Savoy Automobile Museum announced the grand opening of not one, but two brand-new exhibits for summer. First up, we have Wind in Your Hair for those who prefer to cruise with the top down and feel the wind in their hair. Featuring stylish and iconic convertibles, this exhibit celebrates the joy of driving with the top down. Explore a variety of convertibles from the Savoy Collection. Wind in Your Hair opens July … Read the rest

Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas achieves $30.8 million in sales, raises $865,000 for charity

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On Saturday, Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman walked on stage and rocked the house as she helped sell a one-of-one Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 for charity.
Barrett-Jackson

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson hosted the ultimate automotive lifestyle experience that included elite collectible vehicles, world-class athletes, celebrities including Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman on stage to support the sale of a charity car and new attractions during this year’s Las Vegas Auction, June 22-24, inside the West Hall of the Las … Read the rest