Nostalgia Highway

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.

Collection of iconic classics to be auctioned in Monterey



On Aug. 15, RM Sotheby's to feature
Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes


(July 4, 2024) MONTEREY, Calif.  — RM Sotheby’s to add another auction night to their Monterey schedule, featuring a private collection of machines curated for the thrill of driving. From gated Ferraris to an incredible grouping of Aston Martins, a 300 SL Roadster, and a Carrera GT, a diverse collection of unique driving machines will be sold with no reserve on Thursday, Aug. 15 at RM Sotheby’s annual Monterey Car Week sale.

Evice reveals its reimagined classic Rolls-Royce prototype



Evice 'R001' is a Rolls-Royce Silver
Shadow in two-year development

    
(June 20, 2024) SURREY, UK —  Evice was founded in 2023 by three British car lovers on a mission to create the definitive electric reimaginings of iconic classic cars. As part of a “ground-up” two-year development program that includes its in-house 800V electrical architecture, static testing of the first prototype, R001 – a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow – is now underway. Road testing is set to begin this Autumn.

Barrett-Jackson to stage Future Collector Car Show Oct. 13



(June 19, 2024) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. —  Barrett-Jackson will rev up the excitement of this year’s Scottsdale Fall Auction with the Future Collector Car Show (FCCS), a family friendly show dedicated to celebrating the passion and honoring the craftsmanship of the next generation of collector car enthusiasts. To be held Sunday, Oct. 13 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, this year’s Fall FCCS will feature over 200 collectible vehicles representing the future of the collector car hobby.

Mecum Tulsa 2024 to feature 600 classic, collector cars June 7-8



(June 5, 2024) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions will return to SageNet Center at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla.,  June 7-8 for its fourth annual live collector car auction in T-Town. Following the growing trend in popularity and catering to local appeal, vintage and collectible pickup trucks and SUVs make up nearly 50% of the current consignments among the estimated 600 vehicles to be offered at the Mecum Tulsa 2024 auction.

1931 Cadillac named Best of Show at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance



(June 4, 2024) GREENWICH, Conn. — A 1931 Cadillac 452A was chosen as this year’s Best of Show at the 28th annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance and the Barris-Built 1957 Chevrolet 210 "El Capitola" was chosen as Best of Show at Saturday’s Concours de Sport. This year’s event further established the weekend’s focus on celebrating car culture and honoring concours tradition while providing new experiences and opportunities for enthusiasts and community members.

SEMA Battle of the Builders kicks off second decade



Industry's premier customization
competition set for Nov. 5-8


(June 3, 2024) DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — Registration for the 2024 SEMA Battle of the Builders is open at www.semabotb.com. Now in its 11th year, SEMA Battle of the Builders is the industry’s leading vehicle competition, providing an international platform for SEMA Show builders to showcase their ingenuity.

Sales exceed $108 Million at Dana Mecum’s Spring Classic Auction



(May 29, 2024) Dana Mecum’s 37th Original Spring Classic concluded with more than $108 million in sales after nine days of auction action, May 10-18, with a total of 2,877 lots selling throughout the duration of the Indianapolis-based event. The annual anniversary auction consistently draws exceptional crowds and strong sales, with this year’s event marking the fourth consecutive year that overall sales exceeded $100 million.

Velocity unveils new modernized 1967-68 Convertible Mustang line



(May 21, 2024) PENSACOLA, Fla.  — Velocity, an industry leader in classic vehicle modernization, has announced a new convertible option for its Signature Series Mustang lineup. The highly sought-after 1967-68 Ford Mustang Fastback has been beautifully restored to seamlessly blend the iconic style of the classic with modern components found in late-model Mustangs.