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Ultra-Rare 1953 Corvette confirmed for the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction

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Who will go home with #100, an amazing 70-year-old piece of automotive history? The 1953 Corvette is sure to be a coveted prize!

Carlisle, PA – 300! That’s how many 1953 Corvettes were produced when what’s now known as the C1 was originally produced. Fast forward to late April in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and one of those original 300 (serial #100 to be exact), will cross the auction block on Friday, April 21. That’s right, a 1953 Corvette, one of the … Read the rest

Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1949 Ford Tudor Custom

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James Ballad has a sweet ’49 Ford Tudor custom. Best of all, it’s a tribute to his father.

Here’s what James had to add about his Ford…

“This car should be in a museum. It currently has 14,877 original miles. It sports a 95 horse Flathead 6-cylinder engine. It’s all original and only repainted once. This is a tribute to my father. His favorite hot rod! It even has the original spare in trunk.”

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Whatcha got under the hood? ‘Hoods Up! Engines on Display’ at the Gilmore

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Now through March 20th The Gilmore Car Museum is giving you a look under the hood.

Hickory Corners, Mich. – It’s time for the annual event that serious gearheads won’t want to miss. For two special weeks in March, the hoods will be raised on all the vehicles inside the Gilmore Car Museum to showcase their engines! Whether 1960s big block muscle, inline fours, vintage V8s, or early air-cooled engines, they’ll all be on display for certified gearheads to explore … Read the rest

Brumos Collection and Brumos Racing return to Pikes Peak in 2023 with David Donohue seeking to break division record

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The Brumos Collection and Brumos Racing announced that they will compete for the second straight year at the 101st running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 25, 2023.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Brumos Collection and Brumos Racing announced that they will compete for the second straight year at the 101st running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, on June 25, 2023. Also known as The Race to the … Read the rest

Special program at Savoy Automobile Museum: An Evening with the GM Archives

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Savoy Automobile Museum has announced “An Evening with the GM Archives” on Thursday, March 9 at 7:00 pm with special guest speaker Christo Datani, Manager of General Motors Design Archive & Special Collections.

CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – Savoy Automobile Museum has announced An Evening with the GM Archives on Thursday, March 9 at 7:00 pm. From Fabulous Fins to cars Built for a Crisis, this discussion will cover them all. Join the Savoy as Christo Datini, Manager of the General … Read the rest

The British are coming to the Savoy

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The Savoy Automobile Museum has announced the opening of its latest temporary exhibit, British Invasion.

CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – The Savoy Automobile Museum has announced the opening of its latest temporary exhibit, British Invasion. The automobiles will be on display until July 9, 2023.

While serving during WWII, millions of American troops became enamored with British automobiles. Following the War, it became a necessity for Great Britain to restore its economy, and one way to do so was through exportation. … Read the rest