Excerpts taken from world famous ‘Hemmings Auto Blog’
We probably should’ve run these closer to this year’s 100th running of the Indy 500, but today’s close enough. From Jim and Chester’s Garage come these two photos of a parking lot at the 1965 Indianapolis 500, including a couple of the high-performance cars one would expect to be in Read more
Dubbed the Venetian by its builder, John D’Agostino, this 1964 Oldsmobile 88 for sale on Hemmings.com takes the subtle approach to customizing, with noticeable changes, though nothing that would spoil the car’s original lines. Instead, it’s clean and professional, with a slick fade to the paint, and looks completely stock Read more
Dr. George Vassos’s 1932 Studebaker President convertible sedan. Photo by Gregg Merksamer, courtesy Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. Most major concours d’elegance events run in a single day, which can be a bit overwhelming for attendees trying to take in hundreds of classic automobiles. Likewise, those passionate about American cars can be Read more
1950 Tatra T87 sedan. Photos courtesy Bonhams. Though produced for 15 years, Czechoslovakian automaker Tatra built less than 3,100 examples of its futuristic T87 sedan before the model’s run ended in 1950. That makes it something of a rarity among collectors, especially in North America, and bidding for well-preserved examples Read more
This week’s mystery tool selection comes to us from reader Randy Rundle, who sent in a trio of vintage tool photos that we’ll be featuring in the coming weeks. First up is this strange-looking set of pliers, which seem to measure just over 15-inches in length. Judging by the tape Read more
1931 Ford Model AA tanker. Photography by author. Ford’s handsome little Model A was one of the most successful and popular automobiles of all time. It had the right look, was the perfect size, and priced so the majority of American could afford one. Although the Model A was only Read more
Over on our Facebook page, reader Larry Gaddis sent along today’s carspotting photo depicting Sherwood Plaza in Gainesville, Georgia. Larry initially thought perhaps the photo could date to the Seventies or Eighties, but on a quick scan we don’t see any vehicles from later than the Sixties in the parking Read more
Ford rolled out the Mustang’s Mach 1 package in 1969 as well as the thundering 428 Cobra Jet engine offering buyers what reviewers back then hailed as the ultimate performance Mustang. The Mach 1 goods were available only on “fastback” SportsRoof Mustangs and included low-gloss black paint on the hood, Read more
Photo via High On Life SundayFundayz on Facebook. A group of Canadians who caused outrage last month after entering restricted spaces at Yellowstone have come under fire again after a stunt of theirs – posted to social media – left the Bonneville Salt Flats damaged. The stunt, which involved members Read more
TROG East 2016, day one: Jeff Bloedorn’s ’32 coupe gets a jump on Scott Sheehan’s ’30 roadster Jeff Brock’s ’21 roadster. Photos by author. Kevin Carlson, Race of Gentlemen regular, owner of the Sassafras Special and friend of Hemmings, passed on a bit of wisdom about the now bi-coastal event. Read more