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After conversation drifted toward the Warshawsky catalogs in Kurt’s piece on Oscar Koveleski’s AutoWorld the other day, I recalled that I had a copy of a 1974 Warshawsky catalog on my desk, waiting for just this moment to entertain with Read more

Pretty much every time an older car converted from six-volt to 12-volt electrics comes up around here, plenty of people argue that such a conversion is totally unnecessary and that the six-volt systems work just fine. Those who make such Read more

Parking a piece of Volkswagen history. Photos courtesy Volkswagen AG. Introduced to the world in 1950, the Volkswagen microbus has enjoyed a decades-long cult following the world over, a testament to both its versatility and robust (yet simple) design. Now, Read more

1962 Imperial by Asahi. Photos courtesy Bonhams. When it comes to collectible toys, rarity, condition, and the presence of original packaging are generally the three biggest factors affecting value. Combine a rare model, appraised in “very good” condition, with its Read more

Ferdinand Porsche’s first race vehicle, the electric P1. Photos courtesy Porsche AG. Though never lost, perhaps one of the most significant vehicles in Porsche history has remained out of the public eye for more than a century, but as the Read more