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Projects to be displayed among the polished at Grand National Roadster Show

HOT RODS & HOBBIES TO PROVIDE SNEAK PEEK OF ONE-OFF PROJECTS AT THE GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW The Grand National Roadster Show is known for top-quality pearl and candy-colored hot rods and customs, but Scott Bonowski of Hot Rods & … More »

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President’s 2005 Chrysler 300C listed on eBay… again

You’ve got to know the right people to sit in the Oval Office, but if you have a million greenbacks, you can sit in the current president’s former Chrysler 300C. The 2005 Chrysler 300C originally owned by President Obama has … More »

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‘Elegance at Hershey’ examples at Pennsylvania Auto Show Jan. 26-29

HARRISBURG, PA (January 25, 2012) – Three rare vehicles will be part of a special display of vintage cars in the new Luxury Hall at the  PA Auto Show Jan. 26-29 at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. The … More »

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Russo and Steele sizzles in Scottsdale

1958 Dodge Sweptside sold for $44,000.

Russo and Steele invited quality consignments to its 2012 Scottsdale, Ariz., sale — and it fetched approximately 700 of them for the Jan. 18-22 event. The muscle cars, sports cars, hot rods, trucks and race machines consigned to the Russo … More »

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Dan Kruse to offer Texas museum treasures

In an announcement that includes a country music legend, a billionaire, a countess and a few racing trophies, Dan Kruse Classics  will offer 87 vehicles at auction, many without reserves and many with ties to  some of the world’s most … More »

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Russo and Steele Scottsdale updates available on Facebook

We’ve been updating several of the notable sales from Russo and Steele’s Scottsdale sale on our Facebook page while I’m covering the sale. Be sure to look up the Old Cars Weekly page on Facebook for pictures and sales results!

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New 427 Corvette convert to mark 60 years of fiberglass fun

Chevrolet today unveiled the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition – the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette’s history – as well as a 60th Anniversary Package that will be available on all 2013 Corvette models. “The 2013 model year … More »

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Righteous Reo heads to Russo and Steele

Russo and Steele has some mighty iron crossing the block, including a triumverate of 1970 Chevelles (the first LS6 delivered in the U.S., the latest known LS6 in existance, and a Motion Performance LS6), but the vehicle I am most … More »

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Coincidental club publications

Last Friday, two different vintage car clubs sent similar items to my mailbox for similar reasons. Although loaded with coincidence, the approach these clubs took at honoring their respective anniversaries was slightly different from one to the other, and altogether … More »

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John M. O’Quinn Estate and Foundation Announce Lawsuit Settlement

 OCW readers will recall the fierce collecting habits of the late John O’Quinn, the famous Houston trial lawyer that quickly built a 2,000-plus  car collection, many of which were purchased at auction from such houses as RM Auctions sales.  O’Quinn’s … More »

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