Nostalgia Highway

Insurer of classic cars says there's hope for those on a budget

(June 1, 2011) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (PRNewswire) — Earlier this year, a1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Hemi Convertible was auctioned for $1,705,000 and a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe came off the block for $1,375,000 -— not exactly chump change.

1955 Nash Rambler wagon spotted on California street

(May 24, 2011) A well-maintained 1955 Nash Rambler wagon was spotted on a Weaverville, Calif., street in early May. The model year can be determined because 1955 was the first year the Rambler came with open front wheel wells.

The compact-sized Nash Rambler was a good idea when it was conceived in the late '40s hitting the market in 1950. The Rambler has been acknowledged to be the first successful modern American compact car.

1946 Lincoln V-12 found on Arizona car lot

(May 23, 2011) This well preserved 1946 Lincoln sedan was found on a car lot in Kingman, Arizona, complete with factory fender skirts.

Although the overall shape remained the same from the 1941 model year, the big Lincoln received a makeover for 1942 with new grille, fender and headlight treatments and some rather interesting pushbutton door handles attached to the "suicide" doors that were in vogue in those days.

103 Cadillacs needed for small Vermont town to set record

(May 22, 2011) If you have a Cadillac in working order you can help the folks in Barton, Vermont. They have organized a Cadillac parade to take place on Aug. 17 and need at least 103 cars driving single file from the high school to the county fairgrounds.

Hemmings Great Race — Tennessee to Vermont

(May 11, 2011) The 2011 Hemmings Motor News Great Race has been revived and will be run this year from June 11 through June 17 and cover seven states starting at Chattanooga, Tenn., and ending at Bennington, Vt.

The total race course is about 1,575 miles through the Appalachian Mountains.

Teams from all over the country will be competing with their vintage vehicles 1969 and older. Contact www.greatrace.com to register or find out more information about this event.

50 Jaguar E-Types will join cavalcade to kick off Motorexpo in London June 6

(April 27, 2010) The Jaguar E-Type, one of the most iconic and desirable cars in history, will celebrate its 50th birthday in fine style in June when more than 50 examples will join a cavalcade to Motorexpo, Britain’s biggest free-to-visit motor show June 6 to 12.

LeMay Car Museum grand opening set for May 19, 2012

(April 20, 20111) TACOMA, Wash. (PRNewswire) — Fundraising for LeMay – America's Car Museum (ACM) has powered through the recession and construction has moved forward on-time and on-budget.  With these assessments in tow, ACM management today announced that the Tacoma, Wash., project, built mostly through philanthropic funding, will have its 2012 grand opening on May 19.

Jaguar Legends Day planned for Simeone Museum

(April 19, 2011) PHILADELPHIA (PRNewswire) — The 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Jaguar XK-E — considered by no less an expert than Enzo Ferrari as "the most beautiful car ever made," — will be honored with a "Legends of Motorsport" weekend at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, located here, on May 6th and 7th.

70 Years of Jeep exhibit spotlights rare 1941 Willys MA

(April 11, 2011) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (PRNewswire) — An original 1941 Willys MA is the focal point of an anniversary exhibition at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich., that celebrates one of the automotive industry's most iconic vehicles.  70 Years of Jeep runs April 19 – Dec. 30, 2011.

ClassicCars.com announces certification program for classic, collector vehicles

(April 8, 2011) PHOENIX (PRNewswire) — ClassicCars.com, the world's largest online marketplace for classic and collector vehicles, has launched an industry-first vehicle certification program specifically targeted to the classic and collector vehicle market.