Excerpts taken from world famous ‘Hemmings Auto Blog’
On May 1, 1954, the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and the Hudson Motor Car Company officially merge. The newly combined firm, created in what was at that time the largest merger in U.S. history, becomes the American Motors Corporation. Image: George Mason, center, became AMC’s chairman and president. A.E. Barit, left, retired Read more
One of the absolute best automotive books published in the last 20 years is Gordon Eliot White’s history of Offenhauser. From the first page through to the 200th, each and every paragraph is filled with worthwhile, insightful information that shows not only the years of thorough research the author performed Read more
For its new web video series, American Detours, American Collectors Insurance recruited Jeff Glucker, editor of Hooniverse, and SyFy Channel regular Jael de Pardo to travel the country in search of roads to pair up with ACI policyholders’ collector cars. The first two episodes, out now, take a 1963-1/2 Ford Read more
Because these photos from the UCLA Library’s Digital Collections aren’t all that big or densely populated with carspotting opportunities, we thought we’d round up a few photos from the collections all focusing on what is perhaps L.A.’s most iconic feature – its freeway system – throughout the years. Above, an Read more
Being able to trace the ownership and service history of a classic car makes justifying its purchase that much easier, which is why this 1967 Dodge Polara Convertible for sale on Hemmings.com caught our attention. The car has been in the same family since 1968, and was a daily driver Read more
Photos by Darin Schnabel, courtesy RM Auctions. Dual-quad 409, four-speed, Posi, tach, and power steering. That’s about all the original owner of the 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe optioned onto his car, and that’s exactly the configuration in which it remains today, a configuration good for $110,000 at this Read more
Photo courtesy American Motorcyclist Association. For its inaugural Legends of the Sport award, this year’s fifth annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering will honor three-time world champion factory rider Wayne Rainey. Rainey, an American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Famer who won three consecutive 500cc world championships from 1990-1992 for Yamaha as well Read more
Mario Andretti, circa 2012. All photos courtesy Mario Andretti’s Facebook page. Race car drivers in the United States rarely enjoy the same name recognition as other professional athletes. While most Americans know the names Derek Jeter or Tony Romo, there’s far less familiarity with names like Ryan Hunter-Reay or Brad Read more
The ultimate intermediate – that’s the ideal way to describe Ford’s fearsome 427 Fairlane! Flip open the June 2013 issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines for the lowdown on this competition-pedigreed steed. But wait! There’s more! From a buyer’s guide on the stylish 1961 Chrysler 300G to a look inside the Read more
On April 29, 2004, the last Oldsmobile came off the line in Lansing. The car was a cherry metallic Alero, signed by all the employees at the Lansing plant. During its long history, dating back to 1897, Oldsmobile produced 35.2 million cars. Photo courtesy of Al Goldis/AP