Hemmings Auto Blog

Every time we came across this photo online, whether on Paul Malon’s Flickrstream or on the various other sites that have since reposted it, we saw no contextual information, so we thought we’d go digging. Jefferson Lincoln-Mercury seems a generic-enough name, and indeed we see mentions of dealerships with that Read more

Today, the thought of an affordable mid-engine, rear-drive sport coupe from a domestic manufacturer seems like the stuff of science fiction, but in the mid-1980s Pontiac was selling such a car (or at least trying to sell such a car) from its dealerships. Early examples had a poor reputation for Read more

Photos by Jeremy Cliff, courtesy RM Sotheby’s. Sure, Howard Hughes once owned the 1956 Ford Thunderbird that will head to auction in Michigan later this month, but Howard Hughes owned a lot of cars. What sets this one apart from other ‘Birds, rather, is its unique role as a “crash Read more

A Ford GT40 runs at the inaugural Classic 24 at Daytona. Photos by Chris Brewer. IMSA, the sanctioning body of the current TUDOR United SportCar series, has raced for the better part of five decades at tracks like Watkins Glen, Lime Rock, Road America, Sebring and Daytona. That means the Read more

1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Springfield Riviera Town Car. Photos by Dan Savinelli. We have an update of the whereabouts and history of the Silver Ghost Town Car that was featured in “From the Archives” last June. Stefan Weijola contacted us and let us know that his boss, Dennis Nicotra, a Read more

If you have kids in school, chances are good they’re staying up late, sleeping late and looking for things to do around the house in their down time. Each of the candidates in this week’s $5,000 Challenge would make a good father-son (or mother-daughter) project to fill a summer vacation Read more

In 1969, Italian motorcycle manufacturer Benelli introduced a new parallel twin, the Tornado 650, specifically designed for the U.S. and U.K markets. Though never a high-volume motorcycle (at least by Honda, Triumph or Norton standards), the Benelli sold well enough to keep in production until 1976, and ultimately developed a Read more

Photos courtesy National Auto and Truck Museum. The famous Futurliners might have served as centerpieces of the Parade of Progress with their towering height, awe-inducing exhibits, and shimmering polished flanks. Yet they wouldn’t have successfully criss-crossed the country without an extensive support system, a support system that has gone entirely Read more

Peter Clifford. Photo courtesy NHRA. One of the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning bodies, the National Hot Rod Association, has named longtime executive vice president Peter Clifford as the organization’s new president, succeeding Tom Compton, who had earlier announced plans to retire after a 15-year tenure. During his time with the Read more

A 1953 Turner 1.5-liter sports racing car. Photos courtesy Silverstone Auctions. Each July, the Silverstone Classic draws car fans from throughout Europe to Britain’s Silverstone circuit for three days of car shows, vintage racing and live music. That makes it the perfect venue for a classic car auction, and this Read more