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Resto-mods gain on stockers at RKM Auction

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Report and photos by Charles H. Farley The RKM Inaugural Classic Car Auction was held on May 4 at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst, N.C. This was held in conjuction with the concours d’elegance also debuting at this prestigious location. … More »

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Auburn presents a complete collector car weekend

1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe. Photo Credit: Teddy Pieper (c) 2013 Courtesy of Auctions America.

As its highly anticipated annual Auburn Spring sale draws closer, Auctions America has announced additional car-related attractions for the multi-day event. More »

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Q&A with Kit Foster: May 9, 2013

Q. I realize that you are concerned with problems with older cars, but I’m hoping you would let some of your experts give advice on my current problem. I now drive a 2004 Lincoln Town Car. I have a minor … More »

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Show highlights road trip adventures

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Web series takes classics out of the garage and out onto the open road on your favorite road trips. More »

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Liz Taylor’s 1956 Continental Mark II wows crowd

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Custom-Taylored Story and photos by John Bellah The annual LA Auto Show takes place late in the calendar year and allows those in the Los Angeles area to see the latest and greatest in automotive technology — smart cars, “green” … More »

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Rescuing the Avanti #1001

Avanti #1001 Rescue Project. Photo Credit: Renee Crist

LeMay-America’s Car Museum continues to make progress on the Avanti #1001 Rescue Project. More »

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Historic Detroit Model T Plant Museum re-opens

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Birthplace to the legendary Model T, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant museum and education center in Detroit have re-opened. More »

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Q&A with Kit Foster: May 2, 2013

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Q. A friend has this badge, but we have had no luck with its identification. Is it possibly from an old auto, truck or fire truck radiator shell? It measures about 2-1/2 inches high and 1-1/2 inches across. The background … More »

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The Winning Field: 2012 Golden Quill Awards

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The Golden Quill Award is issued by the staff of Old Cars Weekly to provide special recognition of literary achievement that boosts the hobby. And the 2012 winners are… More »

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Q&A with Kit Foster: April 25, 2013

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Q. I have set of old wooden spoke wheels that I cannot identify. I have looked at hundreds of pictures of old wheels and cannot find a match. I’m just wondering if anyone here would be able to identify them. … More »

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