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| Bonneville Salt Flats wins IHMA's lifetime achievement award 
Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo by Mr. Nixter. Typically it's a flesh-and-blood living person who takes home a lifetime achievement award, but the judges for the International Historic Motoring Awards, perhaps acknowledging the seemingly limited lifespan left for the Bonneville Salt Flats, decided this year to hand this year's lifetime achievement award to that barren place. According to Louise Ann Noeth, the decision came after Noeth had nominated Bonneville Speedweek to the IHMA's Motorsport Event of the Year category. While the judg... Read More |  | Hemmings Find of the Day - 1967 Tatra T603 Posted by Daniel Strohl - Restored 1967 Tatra T603 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: The T603 is the last of the Tatra streamliners that started with the T77 in 1933. Tatra was very innovative in those days and, with the T77, produced a modern-bodied streamlined car when other manufacturers were still making cars with external fenders and running boards. The car for sale is a 1967 T603. It has a 2.5 Liter air-cooled hemi V8 in the back. It is an older restoration that still shows well. The seats are original, so th...Read More | Continuation Jaguar XKSS debuts at Petersen Museum Posted by Kurt Ernst - Photos courtesy Jaguar Land Rover Classic. In March of this year, Jaguar announced it would complete production of its legendary XKSS model, assembling the nine cars destroyed by a February 1957 fire at its Browns Lane factory. Eight months later, the "pilot car" XKSS was revealed during a media event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, held in conjunction with the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Finished in Sherwood Green, the pre-production XKSS is identical in almost every way to t...Read More |  | This or That: 1967 Buick GS 340 versus 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Posted by Matt Litwin - We've all had that "if money was no object" dream; a foggy utopia where we gleefully theorize amassing a collection of vintage cars, trucks and motorcyclesbased on visual appeal, power, styling, comfort, rarity - or any combination thereof - all housed in a climate controlled complex complete with car lifts, workshop and 2,000-sq.ft. of living space above. Sounds better if it were a reality, but what if someone threw a monkey wrench into that dream, limiting you to adding just one vehicle a week from amatchup co...Read More | Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 1970s, part 2 Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa early 1970s at the latest Location: Brown Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Source: Jeff Ohlson, used with permission What do you see here? ...Read More |  | THIS DAY IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY | 11/18/1906: | Alec Issigonis born, Smyrna, Ottoman Empire | | 11/18/1940: | Buick builds its four-millionth car |
| UPCOMING EVENTS 4th annual AmeriCarna Live Car Show hosted by Ray Evernham
November 26, 2016 - Davidson, NC
Huffarama Rockabilly Car Show
November 26, 2016 - Ontario, CA
Portage Foundation Corvette Raffle Drawing
November 30, 2016 - Kent, OH
Classic Car Show Fund Raiser
December 3, 2016 - Beaufort, SC
Motorcycle Swap Meet & Expo - Gibraltar Trade Center
December 3, 2016 - Mount Clemens, MI
Gateway Classic Cars Christmas Party
December 3, 2016 - O'Fallon, IL
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WEEK IN REVIEW | | Thursday, November 17, 2016 | A coachbuilder's own custom - Ralph Roberts' 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial dual-windshield phaeton Posted by Kurt Ernst - Photos by Erik Fuller, courtesy RM Sotheby's. As a partner in coachbuilder LeBaron, Ralph Roberts had ample experience in styling standout automobile bodies and predicting industry trends. When it came time to order a Chrysler CL Imperial as a gift for his wife, Roberts put considerable effort into accenting the CL's already sizeable length, highlighting future styling trends in the process. Restored in 2012, the Roberts-designed 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial dual-windshield phaeton that RM Sotheby's is calling "Chry...Read More | Hemmings Find of the Day - 1967 Volvo 122S Posted by Daniel Strohl - Hot-rodded 1967 Volvo 122S for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: Very clean rust free , accident free Volvo 122S Amazon. original Black plate CA car. This car was built for performance. Under the hood it has a very powerful B-20 built by an ex swedish rally racer. Includes dual delorto side draft carbs. cam, stahl headers, TWM intake manifold, dual master cylinder, custom short shift linkage, electric cooling fan, IPD valve cover. It handles like a go cart with all IPD springs, Sway bars and bush...Read More | Chevrolet brothers to get gravesite memorial after decades of neglect Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photos courtesy Indiana Racing Memorial Association. For a man whose legacy includes one of the largest and most well known car brands in the world, Louis Chevrolet's Indianapolis gravesite remains fairly humble decades after his death. His brother's headstone towers over his own, and apart from fan-added decorations, neither include any indication of the family's place in automotive history. That stands to change this weekend, however, when a new memorial to the Chevrolet brothers will be unveiled. "It's such...Read More | By the Light of the North Star: 1993 Cadillac Northstar Series brochure Posted by Mark J. McCourt - Images are from the brochure collection of the author Cadillac embraced the future in 1992 when it debuted the Northstar V-8. This all-aluminum engine was as sophisticated as any offered bya premium European automaker, and included dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and direct ignition. Displacing 279 cubic inches/4.6 liters and sporting an impressive10.3:1 compression ratio, it made 295 hp and 290-lbs.ft. of torque (270 hp/300-lbs.ft. in the Eldorado Sport Coupe), and offered a 100,000-mile tu...Read More | Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 1970s Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa early 1970s at the latest Location: Brown Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Source: Jeff Ohlson, used with permission What do you see here?...Read More | | Wednesday, November 16, 2016 | Part art museum, part classic car - the "Phantom of Love" Rolls-Royce heads to auction in London Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Bougham de Ville. Photos courtesy of Bonhams. For over a century, the name Rolls-Royce has been synonymous with luxury. That's not to say that all Rolls-Royce models are equally opulent, as demonstrated by a 1926 Phantom I with a Brougham de Ville body crafted by coachbuilder Charles Clark and Sons. Ordered new by Clarence W. Gasque for his wife (and Woolworth heiress) Maude, the "Phantom of Love" boasts a Louis XVI-style interior that may well be the most extravagant ever designed for ...Read More | Hemmings Find of the Day - 1951 Dodge Kingsway two-door fastback Posted by Kurt Ernst - >From the seller's description: 1951 Dodge Kingsway FastBack 2dr Sedan - RARE Canadian model of the Plymouth Savoy. 6 cylinder Chrysler engine with standard trans. All new mechanics on motor this year including a full thorough tune up and ALL NEW radiator, hoses, water pump, fuel pump, oil pan, brakes, lines and wheel cylinders. Car runs and drives very well. New original style interior installed last year. Paint is old lacquer and shows some small issues but still very presentable condition. All chrome and stainles...Read More | The British Sports Car Hall of Fame announces its inaugural inductees Posted by Kurt Ernst - Photos courtesy British Sports Car Hall of Fame. In 2016, replacement parts supplier Moss Motors established the British Sports Car Hall of Fame "to preserve and perpetuate the legacy and impact of these legendary vehicles and to honor the men and women responsible for their success." Sharing a physical location with Moss' Petersburg, Virginia, warehouse, the Hall of Fame currently includes a selection of iconic British sports cars, and on June 2, 2017, will induct its first 23 members. As Just British exp...Read More | The Great Mall holds a great Ford secret Posted by Hemmings contributor - Building Fords in the new San Jose plant, 1955. Black and white photos courtesy Ford Motor Company archives. A complete transformation can sometimes eclipse a lifetime of significance. Some people only know Clint Eastwood as a director, MTV used to be Music Television, and few realize some of the most iconic Fords came from where people now buy Grand Theft Auto. Ford's San Jose Plant is now a shopping center known as The Great Mall. It was the birthplace of the Skyliner hardtop convertible, entry-level Eds...Read More | New York City, 1979, part 4 Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: April 1979 Location: somewhere near Chinatown, New York City, New York Source: Terry Dwyer on Flickr (with permission) What do you see here?...Read More | | Tuesday, November 15, 2016 | One man's hoard of dozens of Buick Rivieras to disperse at auction Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photos courtesy Klein Realty and Auction. Blame a 1965 Chevrolet for Terry Hodgen's fascination with the Buick Riviera. "As the story goes, he bought that Chevrolet new, and the transmission went after just a day, so he took it back and bought his first Riv," Terry's son, Mike, explained. Over the next 50 years, that one sport luxury coupe led Hodgen to amass dozens more, along with plenty of parts and assorted Buick parts cars, and this weekend that collection will scatter to the four winds as Hodgen's fam...Read More | Hemmings Find of the Day - 1972 Toyota FJ55 Land Cruiser Posted by Kurt Ernst - >From the seller's description: 1972 Toyota fj 55 frame off restoration focused on the mechanical aspect of the vehicle. Chassis cleaned and repainted, new suspension bushings, new shocks, original steering box refurbished, front and rear axles inspected and new seals, new brake cylinders, new brake pads and refurbished brake drums, gear box and transfer case inspected and new seals.The 6 cylinder F engine was fully rebuilt. This vehicle wears a drive train from a 1974 fj 55 donor vehicle so it is 4 speed + reverse....Read More | Jaguar Land Rover demurs on Silverstone circuit lease Posted by Jim Donnelly - Photo courtesy Silverstone Circuit. A would-be financial rescue for the historic Silverstone circuit in Great Britain has apparently fizzled now that Jaguar Land Rover has backed away from a bid to either buy or lease the track as the home of a new heritage center to showcase its luxury vehicles. Automotive News Europe reported in April that the British Racing Drivers Club, which owns Silverstone, was in negotiations with the automaker on a possible purchase or lease of the property for a proposed project that...Read More | Open Diff: What are your favorite automotive conspiracy theories? Posted by Daniel Strohl - Pogue carburetor patent design. Or is it? Though we gearheads are enlightened animals, able to rationally troubleshoot the squeaks, groans, misfires and other glitches in the machines we operate, we're just as prone as anybody else to the magical thinking behind your common conspiracy theory. After all, the mechanics of an automobile - or, more often, of the culture around automobiles - can sometimes prove too complex for us to fully comprehend, so we rely on bits of gleaned information combined with our own i...Read More | New York City, 1979, part 3 Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: April 1979 Location: Canal and Centre streets, New York City, New York Source: Terry Dwyer on Flickr (with permission) What do you see here?...Read More | | Monday, November 14, 2016 | Raced by Phil Hill and Fireball Roberts, this Ferrari 250 GTO could become the world's most expensive car Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. Photos courtesy Tallacrest, unless otherwise noted. Including the Series I, Series II and larger-engine 330 GTO variants, Ferrari only assembled 39 examples of its storied 250 GTO from 1962 - '64, making them among the most coveted of postwar sports and racing cars. The first 250 GTO to be driven in competition, chassis 3387GT, has been owned by Bernard Carl since 1997, but it's recently been advertised for sale by specialist dealer Talacrest. The asking price? A reported 45 million British ...Read More | Hemmings Find of the Day - 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible Posted by Daniel Strohl - One-owner 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: Consider the features of this well-maintained example: - Purchased new at Fidelity Oldsmobile, Berkeley, Ca. in 1967 - Regularly serviced by Orinda Motors for years, complete maintenance records - Originally "Black Plate" car - Numbers matching Original V-8 engine & driveline - Factory correct exterior & interior color combination - Received the benefit of a repaint, new convertible top - Totally ...Read More | B-body muscle invades AACA Museum Posted by Jim Donnelly - 1968 Dodge Super Bee. Photo by Thomas Aman, courtesy AACA Museum. The Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is preparing to host a mini-gathering of some truly fearsome cars, the midsize B-body muscle cars from Mopar. You know them as being minimalist hardtops with monumental horsepower designed to go fast in a straight line and little else. As demonstrated by public interest - and auction sale prices - they remain among the most revered Chrysler Corporation products of the postwar...Read More | All (still) in the family - a half-century with a Mercury Comet Caliente convertible Posted by Don Homuth - Sandi Hartley in her 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente convertible today. Photos by Don Homuth, unless otherwise noted. Original-owner cars of 20 years are notable. Of 30 years, exceptional. At 40 years, those get special mention. But 50 years -- half a century? At 20 years old, a young woman buying her first new car would never have imagined that over 50 years later, she'd still have it, that it would last that long, or become a part of the family that wasn't even really a thought in 1964. For Sandi Hartley,...Read More | New York City, 1979, part 2 Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: April 1979 Location: Times Square, New York City, New York Source: Terry Dwyer on Flickr (with permission) What do you see here?...Read More | | Sunday, November 13, 2016 | Hemmings Sunday Cinema Winter grands prix, papercraft rotary engine, million-mile Porsche 356, The Living Daylights chase Posted by David Conwill - Whenever we see images of Mel Stultz and Bobby Green's Frozen Few vintage-motorcycle ice racing, we are reminded of the Swedish Winter Grand Prix (and wonder why we don't get invited to race old hot rods on ice!). Until somebody creates a vintage ice-racing event for four wheels, we'll have to be content with watching old newsreel footage of the original contests with a mixture of big European Grand Prix cars and U.S.-based specials going full tilt over the ice and snow on and around Lake Ramen. Th...Read More | Hemmings Find of the Day - 1961 Dodge Seneca Posted by Daniel Strohl - Slant Six-powered 1961 Dodge Seneca four-door family sedan for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: This classic unique car has spent its entirety in Wallowa county Oregon and was driven to central Oregon over 300 miles in its current condition by the 3rd owner who has owned it since the early 90s and was the family sedan it does in fact need a full restoration but the great part is there is very little rust issues to deal with the driver floor pan has rust from the weeds were it was parked for some...Read More | Four LinksTotally tagged Rambler, hot rod art of Stefan Marjoram, vintage filling stations, reviving a rusty Ranchero, and direct-injection flatheads Posted by David Conwill - >From Curbside Classic comes the interesting tale of an old-car owner who put his or her neighborhood vandals street artists to work preserving a '61 Rambler American. Apparently the unidentified owner has gone through several avant garde paint jobs on the pedestrian little compact and this is just the latest one. Even if it's not your cup of tea, you've got to admit that it's a pretty good rust deterrent. The photography and artwork of British artist Stefan Marjoram has been featured here before. We t...Read More | Hemmings Find of the Day - 1949 Triumph 2000 roadster Posted by Kurt Ernst - >From the seller's description: Presented for sale here is the finest 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster in existence. Just completed. This 7 year frame-off, and to original specification motorcar is finished to the highest concours standards. It is fast and everything works as it should. A stunning vehicle. The Model 2000, which sports the larger engine than the previous Model 1800 is quite quick and a pleasure to drive. There is imply nothing left to do except enjoy it. This is as near to a flawless car as one can get....Read More | LAST WEEK'S BEST DISCUSSION Holden Monaro GTS becomes first Australian car to win a concours d'elegance Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo courtesy Motorclassica. American cars have done it. Italian cars, British cars, German cars, French cars, they've all done it. Even Belgian and Spanish cars have done it. But no Australian car has ever won a major concours d'elegance, not even in Oz, at least not until a 1969 Holden HT Monaro GTS took Best of Show at the Australian International Concours d'Elegance last month. "For a Holden of any type to win an International Concours event is certainly unexpected," said Paul Mathers, director of Motorcl...Read More | LAST WEEK'S MOST READ FCA to close Walter P. Chrysler Museum, convert to office space Posted by Kurt Ernst - Walter P. Chrysler Museum. Image courtesy FCA. Those hoping to visit the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, located on the automaker's Auburn Hills campus, have a very narrow window to do so. Late Thursday, the automaker announced that December 18, 2016, would be the last date the Michigan museum is open to the public; afterward, the facility will be converted to office space for FCA employees and the 67 vehicles within scattered to other company-owned facilities. Last May we reported that the museum would be re-openi...Read More |
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