The Used Marketplace
When Joe M sent us this shot of this gorgeous Nova we were floored. When we read that it was Yenko we were green with envy. Bitchin’ was the word that came to mind.
“Titles reveal the following Chevrolet sold to Yenko Chevrolet in 1970 title was signed by late Donna Mae Mims (Yenko racecar driver) to Scher Chevrolet in Brocton Mass (Yenko distributor).
… Read the rest“The Car was raced at New England Dragway in Epping NH. I acquired it in 1993
Kidston Group
Geneva, Switzerland – A century ago, a Bentley 3 Litre would become the first British car and the first Bentley to compete at the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours race in its debut year. Today, as this iconic race – a 24-hour full- throttle test of man and machine – celebrates its centenary, that very first Bentley has been sold to a British enthusiast for in excess of £3m.
Brokered by Kidston SA, a company founded by … Read the rest
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.– Barrett-Jackson heads to the Entertainment Capital of the World for its annual Las Vegas Auction, June 22-24, 2023. Hosted in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center spanning 1.4 million square feet under one roof, this year’s three-day Las Vegas Auction will feature a docket filled with a diverse offering of collectible vehicles and automobilia, as well as dozens of interactive sponsor and exhibitor displays. Among the early consignments is the actual 1972 De Tomaso … Read the rest
Unser Racing Museum
Lincoln, Neb – The Unser Racing Museum and the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed announced their plans for a merger.
“The Unser family is one of the most storied families in automotive and racing history,” said Carson Smith, Director, Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed. “We’ve had racing partnerships with members of the Unser family for over 38 years and are honored to welcome the Unser collection to our museum.”
Located in Los … Read the rest
Full disclosure: We love Ford Pintos. We love them more than is probably healthy. Blame it on some childhood trauma, or just the residual effects of growing up in the 1970s, but we have a soft spot for all of Ford’s long-running Pinto lineup. Especially wagons with paneling on them.
And Village Green, all-original wagons with the full woodwork treatment are right at the top of our Pinto Wish List.
This amazing specimen has just 84,000 original miles. It’s one … Read the rest
RM Sotheby’s
RM Sotheby’s – RM Sotheby’s will be presenting 100 lots of automotive accoutrements from the estate of Hollywood’s “Cool Hand,” racing legend Paul Newman, and his beloved wife, award-winning actress Joanne Woodward, all to be offered without reserve. Many of Newman’s greatest victories on-track can be relived through race-worn fire suits, custom helmets, and championship rings. Also included are two race-inspired vehicles, including the famous Corvette-powered Volvo V90 “Volvette”, custom-made for Mr. Newman by his race team.
Bidding … Read the rest