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Iola gears up for Vintage Military and Gun Show

This Vietnam Memorial Caisson will be on display during the Iola Vintage Military Show.

IOLA, Wis. — Coming Aug. 11-12, the 21st annual Iola Vintage Military & Gun Show with Vintage Tractors and Equipment will have many activities for entertainment and a variety of collector’s interests on the Iola Old Car Show Grounds. The … More »

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Twin Cities turns back the clock for another great Back to the 50’s

This Model A Ford truck is more typical of what lines the tree-shaded roads around Back to the 50’s in June. This red hauler is particularly sharp.

Despite its name, the Minnesota Street Rod Association’s annual Back to the 50’s event isn’t directly about the 1950s as it is about the 1973 cult classic “American Graffiti,” which takes place in 1962. That film reminded Minnesota gear heads about their own automotive heritage of cruising the loop around St. Paul in cool cars, so the MSRA started Back to the 50’s 39 years ago to bring the 1950s from the screen to the street. More »

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Hot August Nights ready to rumble Nevada streets

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RENO, Nev. – Hot August Nights, the premiere classic car event in the world, will celebrate its 26th year by inspiring nostalgia and filling the streets of northern Nevada with restored hot rods and the best sounds of the 50s, … More »

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2012 Monterey travel guide

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Want to know where to go and when while in Monterey? Stop sweating and start packing, because the Old Cars Weekly staff has prepared this list to help you find all the great vintage car-related events around Monterey, Calif., this … More »

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Experience Bloomsburg Nationals in August

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First-year event showcases all makes, models, styles and eras CARLISLE, Pa. – Car owners, vendors and a few thousand automotive enthusiasts will converge on Columbia County and the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds for the first-ever Bloomsburg Nationals powered by Carlisle Events weekend. … More »

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Ready to rumble at the Symco Shakedown?

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The Iola Old Car Show and the Vintage Military Show aren’t the only hip automotive events to hit the greater Iola, Wis., area. The Symco Shakedown rumbles the tiny town of Symco, Wis., with throaty pipes, chirping cheater slicks and … More »

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Historic stock cars take to the track at Monterey Historics

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By Cody Belliveau If you are a racing fan and like to race old cars, head over to the track in Salinas to take in some action. The Rolex Monterery Motorsports Reunion is running a race of 27 classic stock … More »

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Iola heats up with orphans

You’d be hard-pressed to search out a larger display of finned Mopars — especially convertibles — than you’ll find at the northwest corner of Iola’s Blue Ribbon Concours. This lineup is led by a 1958 De Soto Adventurer hardtop, which flanks a 1957 Adventurer convertible and a 1959 Chrysler 300-E convertible.

Steamy Iola ’12 features Mercury, Plymouth, Pontiac and Olds By Angelo Van Bogart Despite the intense heat and threats of much-needed rain, they came from far and wide to the 40th annual Iola Old Car Show, held July 12-15 in … More »

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Last Mercer rolls to Pebble Beach

The last Mercer to exit the factory: a 1925 Mercer Series 6 Raceabout now owned by Johnny Crowell. (Photo courtesy of Johnny Crowell/Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.)

When the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic commences on Aug. 7, Johnny Crowell will don his leather cap and goggles and settle in behind the wheel of his 1925 Mercer Series 6 Raceabout — the last Mercer ever to exit the … More »

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Cars, Cars & More Cars at the AACA Museum

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The weather forecast is sunny and mid-80s all weekend. Why not head to the AACA Museum in Hershey, Pa., for a weekend of Cars, Cars and more Cars? The July 20-22 event will feature a lineup of special activities spanning … More »

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