The Used Marketplace
As a teenager, I loved cars. All cars; it didn’t matter what it was, as long as you turned a key and it moved forward. My secret passion was for sports cars. Most likely this was the result of having read “The Red Car” by Don Stanford (1954), a tale of a teenage boy who discovers a non-running MG TC, restores and then drives it with the help of Frenchy Lascelle, a local mechanic. I was hooked. No idea how … Read the rest
Freeze Frame Image LLC
In June 1977, an excited 6-year-old John Pontius left Auburn, Ind., with his father, Lee, and family friend, John Stoops, on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip to Buffalo, N.Y., to pick up a 1932 Auburn 8-100A that Lee had recently purchased. John recalls stopping along the interstate at what seemed like every 10 minutes for rest room breaks. The excitement of picking up an … Read the rest
Michael Petti
Before my children became adults, my wife and I would take them to Wildwood, N.J., aka “Doo-Wop City” due to its mid-century motel names such as Bel Aire (Chevrolet) and Park Lane (Mercury). Ironically posed against those modern hotels’ kidney-shaped pools, zigzag balconies and jutted roof angles were old hucksters that would park nearby to sell fruit from under the … Read the rest
Story by Al Rogers and Joe Tonietto; Photos by Al Rogers
Freeze Frame Image LLC
For more than a decade I served on the Eyes on Design car show vehicle selection committee alongside Joe Tonietto, among others. During one of our monthly meetings, Joe pulled me aside to share pictures of his current restoration project, a rough 1958 Buick Century Caballero station wagon that he’d rescued. The previous owner … Read the rest
Saratoga Automobile Museum
Saratoga Automobile Museum
Sarasota Springs, NY – Get ready to experience the dynamic fusion of art and automobiles in the Saratoga Automobile Museum’s newest exhibition. Lyn Hiner, a celebrated artist known for her evocative and visionary depictions of classic cars, is bringing her stunning works to the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Each painting captures the timeless allure of automobiles, transforming them into emotive masterpieces that resonate with both car enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
Whether you’re … Read the rest
Barrett-Jackson
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson is amping up its docket with some of the world’s top Resto-Mod and customs set to cross the block at No Reserve during the Scottsdale Auction, January 18-26, 2025, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Past Barrett-Jackson Cup champions including the 1969 Pontiac Firebird that was crowned the ‘2023 Ultimate Best in Show’, will take center stage as an award-winning Resto-Mod and cross the block in January.
… Read the rest“Professionally-built Resto-Mods and custom collectible vehicles have experienced a meteoric