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NATMUS has ultra rare Kaiser Carabela on display

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The National Automotive & Truck Museum of the U. S. in Auburn, Ind., is proudly displaying one of the most rare Kaiser automobiles ever made. By 1955, Kaiser was pretty much out of the car building business in the United … More »

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LeMay – America’s Car Museum opens for business

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TACOMA, Wash. — It was an eclectic gathering Saturday, June 2, at the debut of the Pacific Northwest’s newest attraction: LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) as thousands of people flowed into the 165,000-sq. ft., four-level museum with sweeping views … More »

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Cars of Carroll Shelby to recall the legend at Petersen Automotive Museum

Nine Shelby automobiles will be displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum May 30 through June 3 in honor of their creator Carroll Shelby. Those cars include the prototype Cobra CSX2000, the first production Cobra CSX2001, a Cobra Daytona Coupe, a … More »

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Alfa Heaven Motorama Museum open for summer

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The Alfa Heaven Motorama Museum in Aniwa, Wis., is now open with five different display areas. The tour begins with the Race Car Room where historic road race and ice racing cars are displayed, and includes various engine displays. Next … More »

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LeMay-America’s Car Museum receives $700,000 from Nancy LeMay

Recently, Old Cars Weekly read a preview of the upcoming opening of LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Wash. Now it appears Harold LeMay’s widow, Nancy, has upped the ante to epic proportions to make the dream a reality … More »

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Turn back the clock: ‘New’ 1941 Buicks on display

Super Convertible Sedan loaned by Michael Kaminsky well represents the 1941 model year, one of Buick’s most popular years of  production among collectors.

Buick Heritage Alliance and Petersen museum display ‘new’ 1941 Buicks By William C. “Bill” Anderson BHA Vice President The news throughout 1940 was of one Hitler triumph after another. Only a massive rescue by the British Navy prevented capture of … More »

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UPDATE: Branson Auto Museum to rebuild after tornado

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With hopes of re-opening in a few months, the Branson Auto Museum is closed pending major repairs after it was damaged by a tornado that touched down in the Missouri tourist destination Feb. 29. Several Highway 76 businesses that were … More »

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Branson Auto Museum closed for repair after tornado

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Branson Auto Museum is closed pending repairs after it was damaged by a tornado that touched down in the Missouri tourist destination last week. Several Highway 76 businesses that were in the path of the tornado and high winds are … More »

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Wheels Through Time museum to display barn find 1949 Veritas during preview weekend March 2-5

On your way to or from Daytona? Stop by the Wheels Through Time museum in Maggie Valley, N.C., which is celebrating another pre-season weekend opening this March 2-5, and organizers are looking forward to a big weekend. Much has changed … More »

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AACA announces three new national awards

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HERSHEY, Pa.- The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) introduces three new National Awards: The Corvette Award; The Military Vehicle Award; and The Thunderbird Award. The Corvette Award. In honor of Mel Mann; in appreciation of his dedicated service to … More »

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