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Not everyone can travel across the U.S. and beyond for classic car shows. That’s why Old Cars Weekly brings auto shows to you here. You can see what you missed at your favorite car show or concours – and almost say you were there.

Spring Jefferson welcomes the class of 1955-1957

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The Spring Jefferson Car Show and Auto Swap Meet will be held April 27-29 in Jefferson, Wis. The event is one of the largest car shows in the Midwest. For the car enthusiast, this swap meet has thousands of car … More »

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Sacramento Swap: No dribbling, but quibbling on prices OK

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The NBA Sacramento Kings fill the inside of the Power Balance Pavilion with basketball games — and twice a year automotive collectors fill the huge arena parking lots with some rare parts and cars. The Sacramento Classic Car & Parts … More »

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Rare Cobras to be a part of first Ford-Cobra-Shelby Reunion

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POMONA, Calif. – Guest curator Lynn “Mr. Cobra” Park announced today a short list of the extraordinary Cobras to be included in the “Speed Merchants of Venice” 50th Anniversary Cobra Exhibit as part of the Ford-Cobra-Shelby Reunion scheduled for April … More »

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A Bugatti, Ferrari win big at 17th Amelia Island Concours

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 1938 Bugatti Type 57 and the 1962 Ferrari 330 LM took home the Best In Show honors on March 11 at the 17th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, which attracted about 23,000 spectators and 295 vehicles. … More »

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Bobby Unser to serve as grand marshal at Keels & Wheels

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Three-time Indy winner Bobby Unser will be the 2012 Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance grand marshal. The 17th Annual Keels &Wheels, set for May 5-6 at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas, features a judging lineup including some of the … More »

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Super Sunday Indy features ‘all make and model’ swap

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With 700+ indoor spaces, Super Sunday Indy is the place to be when it comes to parts! Hosted by Mid America Promotions, Inc., the event will take place March 25 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds – West Pavilion, 1202 E. … More »

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George Harrison’s Aston Martin to debut at Texas concours

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HOUSTON, Texas – Houston stand by. George Harrison’s celebrated 1965 AstonMartin DB5 will make its U.S.debut in the Lone Star State in May. The anonymous Texas collector, who made global news in December when he won the international bidding war for … More »

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Bloomington Gold has new leadership

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Long time “Corvette Guy” purchases Bloomington Gold from the Mecum family Guy Larsen, from Palos Park, Ill., will lead Bloomington Gold into its fifth decade as America’s premiere Corvette event. He has already played a significant role in other changes … More »

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Natalie Wood’s Mercedes at Amelia Island Concours

Natalie Wood’s Mercedes-Benz 300SL will compete at the 17th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March. (Terri Henning photo)

Exceptional roster of cars lined up for Auction Natalie Wood’s Mercedes Benz 300SL will appear at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance among other legendary Hollywood star cars once belonging to Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth and Tom Mix. The 17th annual … More »

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Ford and Petersen Museum join forces for Deuce’s 80th birthday bash

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It’s hard, if not impossible, to deny the lasting appeal of the 1932 Ford. Be it roadster, woodie, coupe (three- or five-window), cabriolet, Tudor or Fordor, there’s no such thing as a bad Deuce. We’re obviously not the only oil-blooded Americans that feel this way, so we want to give you the leap on the Petersen Automotive Museum’s upcoming Deuce Days 80th anniversary celebration on the 1932 Ford, slated for Feb. 29 to March 3. More »

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