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

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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

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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.

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

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Audrain Automobile Museum

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.

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