Car Show News

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Liz Taylor’s 1956 Continental Mark II wows crowd

raustin | April 30, 2013

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 »

All signs point to Pate Swap Meet this weekend

raustin | April 23, 2013

Now entering its 41st year, the Pate Swap Meet — slated for April 25-28 — is now the third-largest event of its kind in the country, according to organizers. More »

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1967 Shelby GT500: Rare muscle car joins Texas concours

raustin | April 23, 2013

This 1967 Shelby GT500 convertible originally assigned to Carroll Shelby will appear May 5 at the Concours d’Elegance of Texas.

Organizers of the second annual Concours d’Elegance of Texas have confirmed that the only big-block GT convertible ever built by Shelby American Inc. in 1967, will be part of this year’s show field May 5 at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa. More »

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110-year-old Olds ready for cross-country charity run

raustin | April 11, 2013

The Royal Automobile Club, which hosts the world’s oldest motoring event the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run each November, wishes regular participant, Joy Rainey, good luck as she begins an epic 2,826-mile journey across America this Saturday, April 13. … More »

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Carlisle gears up for spectacular Spring Show and Swap

raustin | April 9, 2013

The future of the automotive hobby is on display at Spring Carlisle along with a wide array of automotive history as part of the event weekend that draws nearly 100,000 enthusiasts. Spring Carlisle runs April 24-April 28. More »

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Iola theme cars needed: Join the ‘Showdown in I-Town’

raustin | March 13, 2013

Iola Old Car Show organizers are looking for a few good Chevys and Fords to fill their theme tent this summer. More »

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Bonhams auction highlights upcoming Boca Raton Concours

raustin | February 11, 2013

One of the features of this year's Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance is a celebration honoring the 50th Anniversary of Lamborghini.

Florida’s seventh annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance will be highlighted by an Automobile & Automobilia Auction by Bonhams on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23. More »

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Ford Mustang ‘shorty’ prototype to appear at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Angelo Van Bogart | February 6, 2013

At a glance, there's definitely something amiss about the proportions of this fastback Mustang. The wheelbase has been shortened 16 inches.

Prototype Mustang ‘shorty’ answers question, ‘How short can you go?’ Although there may be little hope for an answer, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has established a “What Were They Thinking?” class for cars that some might label weird, odd … More »

Categories: Car Show News, Under the Hood | Tags: 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang, 1964 1/2 Mustang, 1965 Ford Mustang, 1965 Mustang, Amelia Island, Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Ford Mustang, Mustang concept, Mustang fastback, Mustang prototype, Mustang shorty, shorty | 1 Comment

1949 Cadillac show car to appear at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Angelo Van Bogart | January 23, 2013

The first 1949 Cadillac Coupe deVille — a show car with many different features than the later production Coupe deVilles — will be shown at the Amelia Island Concours this March.

As a Cadillac fan, I am happy to share news that the prototype 1949 Cadillac Coupe deVille show car, which has not been seen publicly for decades, will appear at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance this March. Read on for … More »

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Nationals feature more than 550 muscle cars and Corvettes

raustin | January 18, 2013

Grand Spaulding Dodge "Mr. Norm" prepared 1971 Hemi Challenger display.

Many of the finest muscle cars and Corvettes on the globe were assembled in a “World Class” setting for the 2012 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. More »

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