Nostalgia Highway

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.

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run: A new challenge

(July 21, 2013) LONDON — For the first time in its 117-year history, the 2013 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run will have a competitive element. It's is not a race, but it is certainly a challenge.
 
For the hundreds of hardy drivers at the wheel — or sometimes the tiller — of their pioneering motorcars, the only aim is to cover the 60 miles from London’s Hyde Park to Brighton’s Madeira Drive without mishap. For most participants, merely arriving at Brighton is sufficient reward.

McQueen's last ride to be auctioned off by Mecum Auctions

(July 17, 2013) LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Mecum Auctions have announced they will be auctioning off the legendary late actor Steve McQueen's last known personal vehicle at the Mecum Celebrity Items Auction: Celebrating the Legendary History of Hollywood at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., July 26-27.