Author Archives: Angelo Van Bogart

Corky Coker stars in new TV show ‘Backroad Gold’ on Travel Channel

Angelo Van Bogart | February 5, 2014

Promotional poster for "Backroad Gold" featuring Corky Coker.

Corky Coker and family will hunt hidden treasures in ‘Backroad Gold’ show For decades, Corky Coker and his family have been putting collectors on the road with the authentic tires they make. Now, collectors and the world at large can … More »

Categories: Under the Hood | Tags: 1934 Packard, 1934 Pierce-Arrow, 1939 Ford Standard, Backroad Gold, Backroads Gold, Car TV show, classic car TV show, Corky Coker, Harold Coker, Travel Channel | Leave a comment

New Jersey bill would expand use of historic vehicles

Angelo Van Bogart | February 4, 2014

New Jersey Reintroduces Bill to Expand Use of Historic Vehicles SEMA Action Network legislative update: Legislation (A.B. 2199) that would amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles to permit their use for pleasure driving one day per week … More »

Categories: Under the Hood | Tags: A.B. 2199, AB 2199, collector car bill, collector car law, historic vehicles, New Jersey, SAN, SEMA, SEMA Action Network | Leave a comment

Chrysler La Comtesse show car and Packard concepts to appear at 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Angelo Van Bogart | January 27, 2014

At the exterior, the La Comtesse further featured a rear spare tire carrier and wire wheels.

10 Packard concept cars and Chrysler La Comtesse add dream factor to Amelia Island concours Of late, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has been a hot spot for postwar concept cars, and the momentum is continuing for the 2014. On … More »

Categories: 50's Cars, Car Show News, Under the Hood | Tags: 1953 Packard Balboa, 1953 Packard Pan American, 1954 Chrysler La Comtesse, 1955 Packard Request, Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Chrysler Concept Car, Packard concept car, Packard Request | Leave a comment

Shelby Cobra Daytona coupe first automobile to be recorded for Library of Congress

Angelo Van Bogart | January 22, 2014

CSX 2287, one of six Shelby Cobra Daytona coupes, will be the first automobile to be documented by the HVA.

1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe (CSX2287) Makes History Again CSX2287 Becomes First Automobile Recorded Under U.S. Heritage Documentation Standards Historic Vehicle Association and U.S. Department of the Interior to Document America’s Automotive Treasures WASHINGTON — The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) … More »

Categories: Old Car News, Under the Hood | Tags: CSX2287, Historic Vehicle Association, HVA, Library of Congress, Shelby Cobra Daytona coupe, Simeone Collection | Leave a comment

Kansas considers anti-hobbyist ‘nuisance car’ bill

Angelo Van Bogart | January 21, 2014

If the bill passes, cars such as this Cadillac would be considered a 'nuisance' and could be removed from the owner's property by government agents.

Kansas considers anti-hobbyist ‘nuisance car’ bill SEMA Action Network Alert Anti-Hobbyist Inoperable Vehicle Bill to be Considered by Committee on Jan. 21, 2014 Legislation (H.B. 2247) to provide counties with the authority to remove from private property motor vehicles deemed … More »

Categories: Under the Hood | Tags: H.B. 2247, inoperable cars, Kansas bill, SEMA Action Network | Leave a comment

Virginia Mopar stash and Chevy hoard to go up for sale January 18

Angelo Van Bogart | January 6, 2014

There are apparently several Chevrolets in the sale, including this 1963 Impala.

On Jan. 18, a Virginia seller is offering a Mopar stash and Chevy hoard with a 1970 Challenger, 1967 & ’70 GTXes, a ’68 Road Runner and Tri-Five Chevys. More »

Categories: Features, Hobby News | Tags: 1955 Chevrolet, 1956 Chevrolet, 1957 Chevrolet, 1967 Plymouth GTX, 1968 Chevelle, 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, 1969 Chevelle, 1970 Dodge Challenger, 1970 GTX, Craigslist ad, craigslist.org, Farmville, project car, Virginia barn find | Leave a comment

Beloved Cars & Parts editor Bob Stevens dies

Angelo Van Bogart | January 6, 2014

Bob Stevens (left) and his sister Carol (right) had a good time talking to Ford historian David Lewis at the St. Ignace car show in June 2002.

By John Gunnell Former Cars & Parts magazine editor Robert J. Stevens, 68, passed away Jan. 1, 2014, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. Best known as Bob Stevens to thousands of old car hobbyists, he was a resident … More »

Categories: Hobby News | Tags: Bob Stevens, Cars & Parts, obituary, Robert Stevens | Leave a comment

Unveiled: 1953 Buick Wildcat pre-production model in 1:18 scale

Angelo Van Bogart | December 4, 2013

A rear view of the Minichamps 1:18 model if the 1953 Buick Wildcat I.

Just in time for Joe Bortz‘s birthday today, Minichamps sent the famous concept car collector this pre-production 1:18 mockup of his 1953 Buick Wildcat dream car. Bortz received this mockup of the forthcoming model so that it could be edited … More »

Categories: Under the Hood | Tags: 1953 Buick Wildcat, 1:18 model, Buick Wildcat I, concept car, dream car, Minichamps | Leave a comment

Mecum Auctions expands into motorcycles with MidAmerica Auctions partnership

Angelo Van Bogart | December 3, 2013

Mecum Auctions has taken a financial and marketing stake in MidAmerica Auctions beginning with the 23rd annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction & Races. As Mecum Auctions continues to grow, the company will expand into the motorcycle auction market via the … More »

Categories: Auction News | Tags: collector car auction, Mecum Auctions, MidAmerica Auctions, motorcycle auction | Leave a comment

VanDerBrink holds Lambrecht Chevrolet Collection second-chance auction

Angelo Van Bogart | November 13, 2013

Kicking yourself for not bidding on the Lambrecht car of your dreams? During the next 10 days, you’ll have one final chance to buy a car or truck at no reserve from the highly publicized auction in Pierce, Neb. According … More »