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Carlisle adds Jeeps as ‘show within a show’

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CARLISLE, Pa. – The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals have held court at the Carlisle, Pa., Fairgrounds since 1991. 50 years before that, the first Willys rolled off the assembly line and since then, generations have enjoyed a very special lifestyle with … More »

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See ‘Sensuous Steel’ for an automotive Art Deco treat

1936 Delahaye 135M Figoni and Falaschi Competition Coupe. Jim Patterson/The Patterson Collection, Louisville, KY. Photograph © 2013 Peter Harholdt

The new “Sensuous Steel” exhibit features spectacular automobiles from the 1930s and 1940s that exemplify the classic elegance, luxurious materials, and iconography of motion that characterizes vehicles influenced by the Art Deco style. More »

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Lambrecht Collection auction to offer 1950s Chevys with less than 10 miles

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New Old Chevys UPDATE: Find the complete list of cars from the Lambrecht Collection here.Inventory_Preliminary-2 By Ron Kowalke Pierce, Neb., will have the feel of the past Sept. 28, when fall meant the arrival of the eagerly anticipated launch of … More »

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Honeymoon continues for 1956 Olds 88

Phyllis Teague are still enjoying the 1956 Olds that Phyllis’ parents bought new in Muncie, Ind., in April of 1956.

The 1956 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday sedan proudly driven to car shows and parades by Norris and Phyllis Teague is the same car they drove during their honeymoon in the summer of 1963. More »

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Back to the 50’s celebrates 40th anniversary

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The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s “Back to the ’50s” show will celebrate its 40th anniversary the weekend of June 21-23, hosting more than 11,700 street rods, customs, classics and restored vehicles, all dating from 1964 and earlier. Visitors also can … More »

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Time capsule of Chevys to cross the auction block

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A former Nebraska Chevy dealer’s collection of 500+ true survivor vehicles will by sold this fall by VanDerBrink Auctions, LLC. Our own Ron Kowalke has been chasing this story for years. Read on to see Jeannie Lambrecht Stillwell’s answers to his questions about her father’s lifelong collection. More »

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Florida Hot Spot: Dezer Collection Museum comes to North Miami

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The Dezer Collection Museum in North Miami, Fla., transports guests back to the inception of one of mankind’s greatest inventions — the automobile. Featuring cars spanning back to the turn of the 20th century, the museum’s American Classics exhibition highlights … More »

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New coin commemorates Henry Ford’s 150th

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The Early Ford V-8 Foundation has been licensed by the Ford Motor Company to offer a Commemorative Coin that celebrates the 150th birth date of Henry Ford (1863-1947). More »

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Barn-find Jag E-Type to be restored

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A 1961 Jaguar E-Type “Flat Floor” Roadster which has sat dormant in a garage for more than 30 years will be restored by British restorers Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth (CMC). This car was the 60th to leave the production … More »

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Record-setting Mustangs top all sales at large muscle car auction

Top: 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake (Lot F203) Bottom: 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Super Car (Lot S135)

“Go Baby Go” was the buzz phrase of the week and the talk of the town in Indianapolis during Dana Mecum’s 26th Original Spring Classic as eyes from around the globe converged on Indy to take part in the largest muscle car auction in the world. More »

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