Tag Archives: Classics
Art Deco Mullin Automotive Museum set to open April 15
As if classic car fans in California weren’t spoiled enough with the annual festivities in Monterey, world-class concours in Palm Springs, La Jolla, Dana Point, Palos Verdes, and Pasadena, and first-rate museums like
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Kroyman’s Ferrari Collection Sold
Whoever thought that the recession will not affect luxury car dealers was dead wrong. Unfortunately, due to the sales drop, a lot of dealers from around the world were forced to close down their factories. Such a situation also occurred at Kroymans, a company that was founded in 1902 and was the exclusive Ferrari Distributor [...]
Full StoryMost Expensive Cars Auctioned – The Ten Million Dollar ClubMost Expensive Cars Auctioned – The Ten Million Dollar Club
The classic car auction has become so popular over the years that it is now officially a social event in some areas or at least merits around the clock televising on the Speed Channel. Part and parcel to this is the sheer value of the vehicles being sold. The idea that cars would sell in [...]
Full StoryTA22 Celica
The affectionately named “coke bottle” TA22 Celica and its ubiquitous twincam engines had all the hallmarks of a voluptuous design without the weight – a car that could weigh as little as 920kg and easily pack as much as 160 naturally aspirated horses under the hood.
I know this because my second car was a TA23 [...]
Close up: Roadster Garage Hakoste
Here’s a car that is certain to divide opinions. We mentioned it in a previous post but now, let’s have a little bit of a closer look at the controversial Nissan Hakoste
One end is square, the middle is rounded and then we are back to square again at the rear. It looks like a shocking [...]
Mustang air intake – boost the performance of a classic car
All around the world the name Ford is mentioned with respect among car manufacturers. Actually, they are one of the pioneers in the field. Mustang which has emanated from their establishment is considered a classic. For those who want ample power with style, this is the car.
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Collector Car Market Report: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 market has softened significantly in the last 12-18 months. The global recession is being felt in the collector car market. A few years ago a 1969 Camaro Z28, any Camaro really, looked to be a rocketship investment, regularly reaching six-figure bids. Now, good to great examples can be had for [...]
Full Story1968 Dodge Charger – short history
Sometimes there are those cars that stir such passion and favorable emotions that they immediately become an instant classic.
Such was the case with the 1968 Dodge Charger, with the car exploding onto the scene when its performance and popularity were cemented in movie Bullit. This propelled the 1968 Charger to immediate success; however it is [...]
Nissan Skyline GT-R Station Wagon
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a custom-made Nissan GT-R Station Wagon – check out this gem with the new R35 GT-R front-end and the M35 Stagea body- but it’s certainly one of the weirdest creations put together yet. Made by Japan’s Roadster Garage, which we first heard about with the MX-5 / Miata-based [...]
Full StoryTips For Cleaning Antique Car Interiors
Owning an antique car and lovingly restoring it to its former glory is a dream of many. Keeping that car clean on the inside, however, is task that takes a very gentle touch.
The materials used to construct the interior of an older car and the very passing of time combine to make for [...]
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