By Al Vinikour  

(January 21, 2011) Last week my wife and I attended an auto manufacturer’s dinner held in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. We were sitting with two other couples at the dinner and one of our table mates was on the sunny-side of 25. I pointed to a journalist colleague of mine and mentioned that his lifelong best friend is the famous actor Dabney Coleman.

(January 21, 2011) The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils announced July 8, 2011, as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.”

The date marks the second commemoration in what will become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

By Jim Van Gordon
NADAGuides

When you decide upon the model and make of the classic or collectible vehicle you wish to purchase, there are many things to take into consideration when making your final choice as to the precise vehicle you finally bring home.

(January 7, 2011) Hemmings Blog reports that the Pontiac, Ill., city council has given final approval for a museum celebrating the Pontiac-Oakland brands. Pontiac collector Tim Dye is reportedly behind the move to get the auto museum off the ground.

It will be the second automotive museum in the small city joining the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame Museum.

(December 18, 2010) HERSHEY, Pa. — Herbie more commonly known as The Love Bug, one of the most recognizable and lovable vehicles in American motion picture history, currently  has  a winter home at the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA)  Museum at Hershey.

(November 30, 2010) — The Gilmore Car Museum is closed in the winter, but when it reopens on May 1, 2011, there are a number of new exhibits and events to tempt the car lover.

When you are scheduling your visit, Gilmore recommends a minimum of two to three hours. And Gilmore says cameras are very welcome.

(November 13, 2010) During crisp, sunny November fall weather what better time for a — car show!

You probably can't drive more than 100 miles in any direction in many parts of the country on any given October or November Saturday without encountering a collection of restored cars on display free of charge to the public.

No matter how much or little two or more people know each other there is one common thread that everyone can relate to — cars.

Invariably the subject will come up as to what was an individual’s first new car, favorite car, etc. Now there’s a website that lets you relive your passion for older cars for hours on end.

(October 18, 2010) The Goodguys/Hemmings Muscle Machines Muscle Car of the Year for 2010 is a Mopar. The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T of Ken Mosier has taken the prize, chosen by staff from Goodguys and Hemmings Muscle Machines  magazine.