Nostalgia Highway

Porsche 911 Speedster built as a Sonderwunsch Factory one-off



Porsche Speedster collector
Luca Trazzi realizes his dream


(August 17, 2024) MONTEREY, Calif. — Since 1954, Speedster variants have been part of the Porsche company history. They combine open driving pleasure with particularly expressive driving dynamics. The car is characterized by a two-seat layout, a unique cowl and shortened windshield. But there is a gap in the model history of the 911.

Kindred Motorworks Bronco EV unveiled in Monterey



Fully electric vintage Bronco features
402 HP dual-motor and all-wheel drive

    
(August 14, 2024) MONTEREY, Calif. — Bay Area producer of modernized vintage vehicles, Kindred Motorworks, kicked off Monterey Car Week by unveiling its long-awaited EV Bronco at Hagerty’s prestigious Motorlux event. The Kindred EV Bronco joins the conventionally powered Kindred Bronco Heritage and Trail editions, and is the first fully electric Kindred vehicle that will be delivered to customers.

Exotics, vintage race cars, prewar luxury at Mecum’s Monterey auction



Mecum Monterey auction to be held
Aug. 15-17 on Del Monte Golf Course

    
(August 7, 2024) For 15 consecutive years, Mecum Auctions has been shaking up the famed Monterey Car Week with its exceptionally diverse, exciting and welcoming auction on Del Monte Golf Course at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey, Calif. 

Petersen Automotive Museum speeds through summer with four new exhibits



(August 6, 2024) LOS ANGELES — The Petersen Automotive Museum launched four new exhibits this month, marking the largest simultaneous exhibit launch in its 30-year history. Each exhibit features a variety of automotive innovations, ranging from historical concept vehicles to rare hypercars to futuristic prototypes.


1982 Toyota Hilux crowned 2024 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional champ



Biggest festival ever welcomed
over 2000 'unexceptional' cars


(July 29, 2024) BICESTER HERITAGE, England — The 10th Anniversary Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional event enjoyed another sell-out success at Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday, with a record attendance of over 2,000 cars and more than 4,000 guests enjoying the Lincolnshire sunshine.

Mecum Auctions returns to Pennsylvania Farm Show complex



Estimated 1,200 classic and
collector cars expected in Harrisburg

(July 23, 2024) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Since its inaugural iteration in 2014 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, the annual Mecum Harrisburg collector car auction has attracted motivated consignors, eager bidders and enthusiastic spectators from across the nation, and the 2024 event, set to take place starting Wednesday (July 24), will continue the tradition with an estimated 1,200 vehicles to be auctioned and live broadcasts to air on MotorTrendTV and MAX.

1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Lungo Spider to be auctioned at Monterey



RM Sotheby expects classic
to bring as much as $6 million

(July 20, 2024) MONTEREY, Calif. — RM Sotheby has announced the auction of the stunning 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Lungo Spider by Eagle Coach Works at the upcoming Monterey Car Week. Having never been offered at auction before, this highly respected example of the legendary “2.3” combines rich history, striking design, and remarkable originality, making it a highlight of the event.

TVR Garage brings a classic British brand back to the U.S. market



(July 18, 2024) A unique range of British hand built sports cars from the classic era of the late 1990’s is being re-introduced to American enthusiasts via TVR Garage, which aims to re-ignite the presence of TVR products into the USA, utilizing the 25-year EPA and NHTSA exemption process for imported vehicles.

1911 Marmon Wasp now on display at The Henry Ford



(July 16, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich. — The National Historic Vehicle Register's (NHVR) display in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation will feature a new vehicle starting this month as part of The Henry Ford's partnership with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation. The 1911 Marmon Wasp is on display in the NHVR exhibition space now through November.

The Wasp, winner of the inaugural Indianapolis 500-mile race in 1911 is one of America's most significant race cars. Ray Harroun, an engineer, airplane pilot and race car driver custom-built and drove the single-seat Marmon to victory.

Mecum Auctions returns to Kissimmee, Fla., this week



Auction to feature 1,500
classic and collector vehicles


(July 10, 2024) Inspired by the continuous success of The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction, held by Mecum Auctions each January at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, the company will once again return to the familiar venue for a Summer Special auction this weekend (July 10-13) with an estimated 1,500 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs and more to be offered and a live broadcast of the high-energy event to be shown on MotorTrendTV and Max.