Nostalgia Highway

Restored Volvo P1800 from 'The Saint' to be displayed

(September 6, 2013) MANCHESTER, England — The car made famous by Roger Moore back in the 60’s TV series "The Saint" visits Manchester for the first time on Sept. 21st and 22nd at The Footman James Manchester Classic Car Show, EventCity, Trafford Centre.

Volkswagen celebrates 60 years of Karmann Ghia

(August 22, 2013) WOLFSBURG — Thanks to the Karmann Ghia, Volkswagen had a car in its lineup in the mid-1950s that was positioned above the Beetle, allowing the company to appeal to a broader customer base. It is now 60 years since that prototype was shown internally, on the occasion of the Paris Motor Show.

Chevrolet Certified Service ready to rescue at Woodward

(August 9, 2013) DETROIT — The Chevrolet Certified Service Rescue Squad will be cruising Woodward Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 17, to help keep things moving by lending an assist to beautiful classic cruisers that stall, overheat or run out of gas.

"It's called the 'The Dream Cruise,' but an overheated engine, a drained battery, or a flat tire can turn that dream into a nightmare for enthusiasts whose countdown clock to Woodward starts the day it ends," said Steve Walczak, Chevrolet Certified Service marketing manager.

GM Parade of Progress Futurliner film discovered

(August 8, 2013) The GM Parade of Progress Futurliners are a unique part of automotive history in the United States. Twelve Furtliners together with 32 support vehicles went from town to town bringing science and technology exhibits across America.

Corvette concept cars to kick off LeMay Museum's Corvette exhibit

(August 7, 2013) TACOMA, WASH. — Three of the most significant concept cars in Corvette history — the 1959 Stingray Racer, the 1961 Mako Shark and the 1969 Manta Ray — will make an appearance at the LeMay-America’s Car Museum — Aug. 9-11) to help kick off the museum’s new exhibit celebrating the fiberglass sports car’s 60th anniversary.

Jay Leno to provide color commentary for Auctions America’s Calif. sale

(July 29, 2013) AUBURN, Ind. — Auctions America has announced that well-known car collector and television personality Jay Leno will make a special appearance and provide color commentary for the live television coverage of its highly anticipated California Auction.

Cars with 'star appeal' sell at Silverstone

(July 29, 2013) LONDON — A host of cars with "star appeal" helped Silverstone Auctions to a record-breaking Silverstone Classic sale, generating more than £2 million ($3.08 million)

In total, 64 percent of the road cars on offer were successfully hammered away at the home of British motorsport, and aptly, a further eight competition cars were also snapped up.

Bluebird V joins speed record display at Beaulieu

(July 25, 2013) LONDON — Sir Malcolm Campbell’s world-famous land speed record breaker, the Blue Bird V, has joined the two Blue Bird record breakers already on display at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, following their first ever display together in the UK at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Celebrating 100 years of Aston Martin

(July 23, 2013) LONDON — Tens of thousands of owners and  enthusiasts made the trip to Kensington Gardens, London, on Sunday to witness the largest gathering of iconic British sports cars in history as Aston Martin’s year-long program of centenary celebrations made its way to the UK.

Iconic Corvette began 60 years ago

(July 22, 2013) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. —– Chevrolet has marked the 60th anniversary of the Corvette, an iconic American sports car. The first Corvette went into production in Flint, Mich. on June 30, 1953. Since then, Corvette has become an American icon that continues to offer the best in today’s technology and performance.