Excerpts taken from world famous ‘Hemmings Auto Blog’
When it comes to cars and driving, each of us dream differently. For some, bliss is a winding mountain road and an agile sports car, while for others it’s a plush, family-sized station wagon and a stretch of open road. For those who like to compete, it may involve a Read more
1935 Georges Irat 6CV for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: Rare pre-war french sports car. This is one of approximately 1488 examples produced and introduced at the Paris Salon. It is powered by an “M” type 4 cyl. 964 cc “Ruby” motor. This is the Ruby motor which Read more
While researching the story on the Holden collection auction earlier this week, we came across this short video on the design and engineering of the first Holden. It’s a story pretty much every Australian car fan has heard many times over, but the visuals help spice it up. * The Read more
From the seller’s description: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible Part of a private collection. Finished in Cameo Ivory with red interior. Only two owners from new with known ownership history from new. Purchased new at Mt. Laurel Motors in Latrobe, PA. Car was purchased by the current owner from the niece Read more
One has to wonder how so many carmakers get away with appropriating reusing existing names in the automotive pantheon. By dint of their size and access to lawyers, probably. As we ponder that, the Historic Vehicle Association put together more pairings of names that took a second swing on the Read more
Photos by Richard Lentinello. It’s one of the prettiest sports cars ever made. Blessed with delicate, flowing lines, the MGA’s persuasive form is the reason behind its magnetic appeal. In production from 1955 to 1962, the first MGA model was the 1500 roadster, followed by the 1500 coupe for 1956; Read more
Date: August 1968 Location: Superior Avenue, Crystal Falls, Michigan Source: found photo via Mark Susina on Flickr What do you see here?
From the seller’s description: 1966 Ford Ranchero Deluxe. Fully restored original special order California pickup. In original Candyapple Red, with Black deluxe Interior. All in original pattern and factory correct colors. Original 289 A Code, replaced with built 302. Original rebuilt C-4 Transmission. Power ‘Steering. Completely restored, bumper to bumper Read more
“Jungle Jim” Chevrolet Monza funny car. Photo courtesy NHRA. While the Automobile Driving Museum has historically focused on American cars and the on-road driving experience essential to those cars, this weekend it will branch out from that concentration with the first of a planned series of exhibits on cars built Read more
2005 Acura NSX. Photo by Linhbergh LLC; all photos courtesy Auctions America. Once largely ignored by collectors, Japanese cars are growing in both demand and price, with clean examples of desirable cars commanding sums that would have been unthinkable a year ago. By way of example, consider this well-preserved and Read more