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Arizona Car Week events for fun in the sun January 17-26

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Phoenix, Arizona – Kicking off January 17, Arizona Car Week will feature an event roster packed full of diverse automotive experiences designed for everyone with a passion for incredible cars. This inclusive celebration of everything automotive will once again bring car enthusiasts, collectors and fans from across the globe to the Valley of the Sun for a greatly expanded series of outstanding events. Throughout the week, residents and visitors to Arizona can expect the ultimate experience spotlighting … Read the rest

AACA Museum to hold live webcast on the development and history of the original Shelby G.T. 350 on January 18th

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Hershey, PA – Join the AACA Museum for a panel discussion with the owners of the three G.T. 350s now on display.

Glen Hill, the exhibit’s guest curator, has owned his 1967 G.T350 for 40+ years. Over that time, he restored the car to factory condition, which required locating a correct engine and a variety of additional parts.

Larry Schaffer purchased his 1965 new. It was stolen in the mid-1970s and returned to him approximately 35 years later through the

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Queen Maria of Yugoslavia Duesenberg Model J and renowned collection of William Alley announced for Gooding Christie’s 2025 Amelia Island Auction

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Santa Monica, Calif. — Gooding Christie’s will return to Amelia Island in March 2025 to host its first auction event following its recent acquisition by global luxury leader Christie’s. Early consignments for the sale include a 1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan of Paris Salon de l’Automobile and Queen Maria of Yugoslavia fame, as well as a selection of offerings from longtime collector, concours judge, and authority on early and classic automobiles, Mr. William Alley. The 15th annual Amelia Island … Read the rest

Car of the Week: ‘CordVette’ custom

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Marty Martino’s CordVette is based on a C5 Corvette with new body panels inspired by a 1937 Cord 812
Freeze Frame Image LLC

In 2013, Robert Martino pitched to his older brother, Marty, the idea of integrating the legendary design features of his two all-time favorite automobiles—the 1937 Cord 812 and the C5 Corvette—into one modern platform, thus creating his ultimate classic automobile.

“I wonder what it would look like?” Robert pondered.

It was not the first time Robert had … Read the rest

The Audrain celebrates the ‘Magic of Monaco’ in new exhibit

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NEWPORT, R.I. – The 35th exhibit at the Audrain Automobile Museum, titled “Magic of Monaco,” is set to open on Saturday, December 14, 2024, and run through March 9, 2025. This exhibit will showcase a stunning collection of rally and grand prix cars, along with original period race posters, medals, race programs, and advertising material covering the walls from the renowned collection of Murray Smith.

Visitors to the museum can expect to be transported into the glamorous … Read the rest

A look inside the new Stutz Museum

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The Stutz, located in downtown Indianapolis, was an automotive factory for less than 30 years, but it’s that period that is celebrated throughout the revitalized industrial building.
Chad Elmore

For a few decades in the first part of the 20th Century, Indianapolis was home to a cluster of automobile manufacturers that helped it rival Detroit. Some of the industry’s most respected makes once called the capital city home: American, Duesenberg, Marmon, National and Stutz.

Stutz is the focus of a … Read the rest