A look back at the 1980-1982 Ford Mustang CABRIO
Forty-three years ago, there was much excitement surrounding the debut of … Read the rest
The return of the Mustang convertible
Category: Used Autos
Car of the Week: 1964 Pontiac Catalina convertible
It might have been difficult restoring this beautiful ’64 Catalina with seven kids and a one-stall garage, but the end result was more than worth it.
Jon Morrison probably had a few more obstacles than most guys when he decided he wanted to buy and restore a hobby car more than 30 years ago. For starters, he had six kids (and another kid on the way, eventually), a busy full-time job, and no real place to do a restoration.
Oh, … Read the rest
So you have $142 million and change burning a hole in your pocket…That could get you the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé has been sold at auction for a record price of €135 million ($ 142,594,425) to a private collector.
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London – A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé from 1955 has been sold at auction for a record price of €135,000,000($ 142,594,425) to a private collector. The car, which is one of two created in 1955, has always been regarded as one of the great jewels of motoring history, but few … Read the rest
Gilmore Garage Works announces new summer apprenticeships for recent high school grads pursuing auto restoration careers
RPM Foundation grant supports intensive apprenticeships with guest pro instructors at the Gilmore Garage in the summer of 2022.
Gilmore Garage Works
Hickory Corners, Mich. – As a new extension of its established Gilmore Garage Works technical education program, The Gilmore Car Museum announced a series of Gilmore Garage Works Summer Apprenticeships available for recent high school graduates (ages 18-22) who are committed to pursuing a hands-on technical career in collector vehicle restoration, customization, fabrication, automotive technology, and engine … Read the rest
XM-Turnpike Cruiser: Assembly begins
Tom Maruska takes us along the restoration process of the 1956 Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser concept car. This is part 9 of the restoration process.
Story and photos By Tom Maruska
The 1956 Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser concept car is getting more colorful as the restoration progresses. Here’s what I’ve been up to the past few months:
After getting … Read the rest
Lyn St. James selected as Grand Marshal for third annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Oct. 14-16, 2022
Lyn St. James Selected as Grand Marshal for Third Annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Oct. 14-16, 2022. Racing champion Brian Redman returns as Grand Ambassador, Corky Coker named Grand Marshal Emeritus.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Racing driver Lyn St. James, the 1992 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, a member of the ACCUS board on the FIA Women Motorsports Commission, and most recently inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2022 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. The … Read the rest