Excerpts taken from world famous ‘Hemmings Auto Blog’
Small-block Chevrolet-powered 1974 FMC 2900R motorhome for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: from 2006 to 2010. Restoration was all inclusive, from under the hood to the interior of the motor coach. ONLY 700 miles accrued since restoration!! Current owner has leisurely driven from Carmel to Monterey since obtaining Read more
1959 Cadillac Broadmoor Skyview. Photos courtesy of Bonhams. Opened by founder Spencer Penrose in 1918, the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was intended to be one of the finest luxury hotels in the world. In 1937, the facility purchased a fleet of customized Cadillacs to take its guests on sightseeing Read more
Artist rendering courtesy Aussie Invader on Facebook. After more than four months, Australia’s Taxation Office has canceled its effort to reclaim a six-figure tax incentive from the Aussie Invader land-speed project, thus clearing the way for project lead Rosco McGlashan to continue his quest to become the first man to Read more
With five cars shown on the box – four caught in dramatic mid-jump – Topper Toys didn’t want any confusion as to what was provided, so the wording plainly states, “This set includes one Johnny Lightning car.” Photography by author. Many of our early affirmative experiences with cars came about Read more
With five cars shown on the box – four caught in dramatic mid-jump – Topper Toys didn’t want any confusion as to what was provided, so the wording plainly states, “This set includes one Johnny Lightning car.” Photography by author. Many of our early affirmative experiences with cars came about Read more
Date: April 1977 Location: Texas State Route 71 / Ben White Boulevard, Austin, Texas Source: TexasFreeway.com What do you see here?
Offenhauser-powered Indy-raced 1965 Gerhardt for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: The 1965 Gerhardt Indy chassis was almost a direct copy of the highly successful Lotus 29 Formula one car, well know for their outright speed and excellent handling characteristics. Chassis 001 was originally purchased by team owner Ernie Read more
Photo by Steven Harris. Land-speed racers frustrated with the federal Bureau of Land Management’s oversight of the shrinking and thinning Bonneville Salt Flats may no longer have to deal with the bureau under a new proposal working its way through the Utah legislature that would put control of the salt Read more
With auctions, seminars, tours, test drives and car shows leading up to the main event, there is no shortage of activities on Amelia Island in the days before Sunday’s concours d’elegance, this year taking place on March 12. For 2017, thanks to Popcorn Octane Productions, there’s one more event to Read more
1975 Datsun 280Z for sale. From the seller’s description: This is it! A true survivor! Under 50,000 original miles. Everything is original, and most components still work: antannae, a/c, guages (except oil pressure gauge) This car has upgraded aluminum “cyclone” wheels and an aftermarket radio/tape player. Steely Dan and Fleetwood Read more