02/28/10: 2009 Nissan GT-R 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds!
Since its release for the 2009 model year, the Nissan GT-R has been breaking track records and getting rave reviews from test pilots. Making its performance even more impressive is seating for four, full size trunk and all other amenities. This black example shows only 4,239 miles (6,822 kms) and remains in excellent condition. Priced at $89,900CDN, offers and/or trades welcome.
First shown as a concept at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, after great feedback and years of development at the famous N
First shown as a concept at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, after great feedback and years of development at the famous N
02/27/10: Murci
- By Mark J. McCourt
Automobili Lamborghini engineers are currently hard at work on the replacement for their Murci
Automobili Lamborghini engineers are currently hard at work on the replacement for their Murci
02/26/10: Classic Cars in Connecticut
By Richard Lentinello
Hemming
Hemming
02/25/10: 1936 Ford Roadster Restoration by LMC
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Having gone through a full frame off restoration, this black on tan 1936 Ford Roadster shows beautifully, powered by a 221 cu in flathead V8 tastefully upgraded with dual carbs, polished intake and a reliable alternator. Priced at $79,900 USD, open offers and/or trades.
Having recently completed a full nut and bolt restoration, the previous owner realized that this Roadster was too nice to go the way so many have, by making a street rod, it was restored to its factory specs right down to the suspension and flathead V8 drivetrain. It has been beautifully finished in black paint which has been polished to a fantastic shine, which is only further complimented by the refinished interior and tan colored upholstery with matching convertible soft of on a restored frame. The L-head, 221 cu in., V8 engine has been carefully rebuilt and tastefully improved with dual carbs, a polished intake and a reliable alternator, pushing its now 100 hp to the rear wheels through the proper 3 speed, floor shifted manual transmission. Recently out of long term ownership, and yet still having only seen test mileage since its complete restoration, this 1936 Roadster is a perfect car to be shown, or enjoyed on the warm summer evenings, rumble seat open and only the deep sound of a flathead V8 filling the air.
Having gone through a full frame off restoration, this black on tan 1936 Ford Roadster shows beautifully, powered by a 221 cu in flathead V8 tastefully upgraded with dual carbs, polished intake and a reliable alternator. Priced at $79,900 USD, open offers and/or trades.
Having recently completed a full nut and bolt restoration, the previous owner realized that this Roadster was too nice to go the way so many have, by making a street rod, it was restored to its factory specs right down to the suspension and flathead V8 drivetrain. It has been beautifully finished in black paint which has been polished to a fantastic shine, which is only further complimented by the refinished interior and tan colored upholstery with matching convertible soft of on a restored frame. The L-head, 221 cu in., V8 engine has been carefully rebuilt and tastefully improved with dual carbs, a polished intake and a reliable alternator, pushing its now 100 hp to the rear wheels through the proper 3 speed, floor shifted manual transmission. Recently out of long term ownership, and yet still having only seen test mileage since its complete restoration, this 1936 Roadster is a perfect car to be shown, or enjoyed on the warm summer evenings, rumble seat open and only the deep sound of a flathead V8 filling the air.
Old Cars Weekly article
By Brian Earnest
More than five decades ago, the Parklane Sport Wagon was supposed to be Ford
By Brian Earnest
More than five decades ago, the Parklane Sport Wagon was supposed to be Ford
Old Cars Weekly article
When 36 vintage Corvettes turn up missing after being stored and neglected for two decades in the garage of a New York apartment complex, you can bet that it won't go unnoticed by Corvette fans.
Such is the case of the strange, ongoing saga of the cars owned by artist Peter Max.
New York Times reporter Daniel McDermon has dogged the story for several years after finding them in the basement garage of his Upper Manhattan apartment building. He discovered that the cars, a complete set dating from 1953 to 1989, had originally been given away in a contest sponsored by the cable music channel VH1 in 1989. A carpenter from Long Island won the cars then sold them to Max, who planned to repaint them for an art project he had conjured up in a dream. Sidetracked by more pressing projects, the cars were stashed away where the dust began to accumulate, convertible roofs began to collapse, and tires began to flatten.
The first New York Times story ran in 2005, attracting the attention of Corvette lovers who were appalled by the declining conditions of the 'Vettes. There were offers to buy the cars, restore the cars at no cost, and to give the cars temporary homes until Max needed them. All offers, however, were declined.
When DigitalCorvettes.com learned of the story, they went on a covert mission to document the cars, which were stored behind a chain link fence inside the garage. Despite years of fretting over the ultimate outcome of the cars, they could do little more than serve as a watchdog for the collection.
They have done just that. About a week ago, the cars began to disappear, but the watchdogs weren
When 36 vintage Corvettes turn up missing after being stored and neglected for two decades in the garage of a New York apartment complex, you can bet that it won't go unnoticed by Corvette fans.
Such is the case of the strange, ongoing saga of the cars owned by artist Peter Max.
New York Times reporter Daniel McDermon has dogged the story for several years after finding them in the basement garage of his Upper Manhattan apartment building. He discovered that the cars, a complete set dating from 1953 to 1989, had originally been given away in a contest sponsored by the cable music channel VH1 in 1989. A carpenter from Long Island won the cars then sold them to Max, who planned to repaint them for an art project he had conjured up in a dream. Sidetracked by more pressing projects, the cars were stashed away where the dust began to accumulate, convertible roofs began to collapse, and tires began to flatten.
The first New York Times story ran in 2005, attracting the attention of Corvette lovers who were appalled by the declining conditions of the 'Vettes. There were offers to buy the cars, restore the cars at no cost, and to give the cars temporary homes until Max needed them. All offers, however, were declined.
When DigitalCorvettes.com learned of the story, they went on a covert mission to document the cars, which were stored behind a chain link fence inside the garage. Despite years of fretting over the ultimate outcome of the cars, they could do little more than serve as a watchdog for the collection.
They have done just that. About a week ago, the cars began to disappear, but the watchdogs weren
02/22/10: Franchise Opportunities for Veterans
Did you know honorable discharged veterans are entitled to franchise incentives from Auto Appraisal Network?
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If you have a little bit of cash burning in your pocket, you might want to consider buying one of the world's most desirable Ferraris.
A 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO, (chassis no. 4675 GT), one of only 36 originally produced and one of a limited few with Series II GTO bodywork, is currently up for grabs in a private treaty sale through RM Auctions.
In addition to being considered one of the most beautiful cars ever built by Ferrari, the GTO was tremendously successful in competition, securing multiple World Championships for the Modenese car builder.
In April 1963, 4675 GT left the factory finished in Rosso Cina. It was raced by such drivers as Guido Fossati, Jean Guichet, Oddone Sigala, Vincenzo Nember and Luigi Taramazzo and proved itself a tremendously capable racing car, rarely finishing outside the top three in its class and achieving numerous race wins. It participated in the full range of competitive events, including hillclimbs, endurance races and rallies.
The present owner acquired 4675 GT in 1996, and has maintained it in his exceptional, world-renowned Japanese collection ever since. Most recently 4675 GT has participated in the ultra-private events reserved only for GTO owners, namely the 35th and 45th GTO Anniversary Tours in France and California.
If you have a little bit of cash burning in your pocket, you might want to consider buying one of the world's most desirable Ferraris.
A 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO, (chassis no. 4675 GT), one of only 36 originally produced and one of a limited few with Series II GTO bodywork, is currently up for grabs in a private treaty sale through RM Auctions.
In addition to being considered one of the most beautiful cars ever built by Ferrari, the GTO was tremendously successful in competition, securing multiple World Championships for the Modenese car builder.
In April 1963, 4675 GT left the factory finished in Rosso Cina. It was raced by such drivers as Guido Fossati, Jean Guichet, Oddone Sigala, Vincenzo Nember and Luigi Taramazzo and proved itself a tremendously capable racing car, rarely finishing outside the top three in its class and achieving numerous race wins. It participated in the full range of competitive events, including hillclimbs, endurance races and rallies.
The present owner acquired 4675 GT in 1996, and has maintained it in his exceptional, world-renowned Japanese collection ever since. Most recently 4675 GT has participated in the ultra-private events reserved only for GTO owners, namely the 35th and 45th GTO Anniversary Tours in France and California.
02/20/10: Final Masterpiece: the Bauer Duesenberg
By Greg Riley
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02/19/10: NSRA
www.concorso.com
- By David LaChance
The organizers of Concorso Italiano, that celebration of Italian cars and culture that takes place each August in Monterey, California, are working up something special for the 100th birthday of Alfa Romeo this year, and they
- By David LaChance
The organizers of Concorso Italiano, that celebration of Italian cars and culture that takes place each August in Monterey, California, are working up something special for the 100th birthday of Alfa Romeo this year, and they
02/16/10: Car of the Week: 1963 Mercury Meteor
Old Cars Weekly Article
When they take their hobby car out for a drive, there isn't much of a chance David and Patricia Couling will run across any other black Mercury Meteors cruising around Mobile Ala.. In fact, there isn't much chance they will spot a Meteor of any color or vintage.
"To the best of my knowledge, there are only three '63 Meteors registered in the state of Alabama," says Patricia. "And we've owned two of the three!"
The Meteors are certainly among the more obscure Ford offerings of the 1960s, and go largely overlooked even by die-hard Ford enthusiasts. The Meteor line was built only from 1961-'63 and featured lower-end, full-sized vehicles akin to the Fairlane series.
Though there seemingly wasn't much reason not to like them, the Meteors never gained much of a following, and disappeared for good after the '63 model year.
When they take their hobby car out for a drive, there isn't much of a chance David and Patricia Couling will run across any other black Mercury Meteors cruising around Mobile Ala.. In fact, there isn't much chance they will spot a Meteor of any color or vintage.
"To the best of my knowledge, there are only three '63 Meteors registered in the state of Alabama," says Patricia. "And we've owned two of the three!"
The Meteors are certainly among the more obscure Ford offerings of the 1960s, and go largely overlooked even by die-hard Ford enthusiasts. The Meteor line was built only from 1961-'63 and featured lower-end, full-sized vehicles akin to the Fairlane series.
Though there seemingly wasn't much reason not to like them, the Meteors never gained much of a following, and disappeared for good after the '63 model year.
02/15/10: Presidents Day - The Kennedy Car
Everybody knows the Governor Connolly
-By Richard Lentinello, Hemmings eWeekly
Corvair Birthday Party
Hemmings will be honoring the 50th birthday of the Chevrolet Corvair at the New England Concours on Sunday, July 18. To show everyone just how innovative these compact cars really are, our goal is to have on display one example of every Corvair model ever built. If you own a correctly restored or well-preserved original Corvair and would like to be part of this very special tribute, kindly send photos of your Corvair to rlentinello@hemmings.com. There
Corvair Birthday Party
Hemmings will be honoring the 50th birthday of the Chevrolet Corvair at the New England Concours on Sunday, July 18. To show everyone just how innovative these compact cars really are, our goal is to have on display one example of every Corvair model ever built. If you own a correctly restored or well-preserved original Corvair and would like to be part of this very special tribute, kindly send photos of your Corvair to rlentinello@hemmings.com. There
In case you were sleeping or accidentally pushed the delete button, Old Cars Weekly broke the news Wednesday that a number of cars from the John O'Quinn collection, described by some as "the world's greatest car collection," are headed to auction. If you missed the article, here's your chance to read it, along with a long list of cars believed in the O'Quinn collection.
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02/12/10: Classic Cars Damaged by AZ Storm
Gusting winds over 50 mph and torrential rains were the talk of the Arizona auctions last week. The weather wreaked havoc on auction tents across the area, with the most damage sustained at Russo and Steele, where two tents, each 800 ft x 100 ft, collapsed under the stress of the storm.
Beneath them, approximately 400 collector cars were exposed to falling tent poles, whipping cables, and flapping canvas. Despite damage to dozens of cars and a two-day delay, the sale resumed on Sunday as planned. Click here to read more and see photos of the damage here.
Beneath them, approximately 400 collector cars were exposed to falling tent poles, whipping cables, and flapping canvas. Despite damage to dozens of cars and a two-day delay, the sale resumed on Sunday as planned. Click here to read more and see photos of the damage here.
La Dolce Vita announced today that it will not be holding an event this year in Monterey. Read the complete statement here. This means that Concorso Italiano will be the only all-Italian car event being held in Monterey this August. SCM Publisher Martin will return as emcee and SCM will once again be sponsoring the Alfa Best of Tipo awards.
Registrations for Concorso are now being accepted, click here for early-bird pricing.
Registrations for Concorso are now being accepted, click here for early-bird pricing.
02/10/10: Car of the Week: 1974 Plymouth 'Cuda
Bob Nizza says he always wanted the best muscle car he could find. "The one that was worth the most, and that was the Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda," chuckled the Long Island, N.Y., resident. "But those bring six, seven figures. That just wasn't gonna happen!"
Turns out, after spending the last 36 years with his superbly preserved 1974 'Cuda, Nizza actually did wind up with his "seven-figure car," even if all those zeroes only fall in the intrinsic value ledger."My friends all laugh at me, but I wouldn't ever sell this car. I wouldn't sell this car for a million dollars," Nizza proclaimed.
The odometer on the car now has just 29,679 miles, making Nizza's 'Cuda a rare pristine survivor from the muscle car era's dying days, and this week's OldCarsReport.com "Car of the Week."
The Rest of the Story
Turns out, after spending the last 36 years with his superbly preserved 1974 'Cuda, Nizza actually did wind up with his "seven-figure car," even if all those zeroes only fall in the intrinsic value ledger."My friends all laugh at me, but I wouldn't ever sell this car. I wouldn't sell this car for a million dollars," Nizza proclaimed.
The odometer on the car now has just 29,679 miles, making Nizza's 'Cuda a rare pristine survivor from the muscle car era's dying days, and this week's OldCarsReport.com "Car of the Week."
The Rest of the Story
As an auto appraisal company, many of the damaged cars in Scottsdale were previously appraised by us and Insured by their owners. We have received lots of feedback from those customers who are now receiving payment on their claims. All have been positive and our customers have express great gratitude for the comprehensive appraisal reports we supplied.
Unfortunately, the area of contention seems to be those vehicles which had inadequate appraisals or no appraisals at all. Because these claims are mostly third party claims determining the prior to loss value will be left up to the insurance companies paying the claims.
A collector-car insurance executive estimated damages to the vehicles could exceed $1.5 million.
As a car guy, he said, it was very sad to see what had happened at the Russo and Steel auction site.
Protect Your Investment. Have it appraised
Unfortunately, the area of contention seems to be those vehicles which had inadequate appraisals or no appraisals at all. Because these claims are mostly third party claims determining the prior to loss value will be left up to the insurance companies paying the claims.
A collector-car insurance executive estimated damages to the vehicles could exceed $1.5 million.
As a car guy, he said, it was very sad to see what had happened at the Russo and Steel auction site.
Protect Your Investment. Have it appraised
02/08/10: What Happened in Scottsdale 2010
Old Cars Weekly Live Online Seminar
Date: February 9, 2010*
Time: 8:00 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
*You will also have access to the archived version of this seminar for one year!
The Scottsdale, AZ auctions are often considered the "barometer" for the old car hobby and can predict the direction for the hobby in the coming year. So what happened this year? What trends did we see?
Old Cars Weekly's auction gurus, led by Auction Editor Ron Kowalke, were there, crawling under cars, sniffing exhaust fumes and recording the numbers. Register for this live online seminar and get the experts' opinions and find out what really happened. You can also interact with the auction reports and offer your opinions or even ask questions.
Topics include:
Date: February 9, 2010*
Time: 8:00 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
*You will also have access to the archived version of this seminar for one year!
The Scottsdale, AZ auctions are often considered the "barometer" for the old car hobby and can predict the direction for the hobby in the coming year. So what happened this year? What trends did we see?
Old Cars Weekly's auction gurus, led by Auction Editor Ron Kowalke, were there, crawling under cars, sniffing exhaust fumes and recording the numbers. Register for this live online seminar and get the experts' opinions and find out what really happened. You can also interact with the auction reports and offer your opinions or even ask questions.
Topics include:
02/07/10: Super Bowl Special
The football-friendly folks who run the Northeast Classic Car museum in Norwich, New York, are offering a great deal to entice car lovers to view their incredible display of truly rare and very interesting collector cars before the Big Game begins. So on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, when you buy one ticket, you
02/06/10: But How Big Is the Garage?
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02/05/10: Giant Drives Classic Fiat 500
Our office giant drives an original Cinquecento the only way he can: with his head sticking out of the roof.
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02/04/10: Retromobile: A Little Bit of Everything
PARIS
The times, they are a changin', and even Ferrari is being dragged into the hybrid scene. We brought you news yesterday that, during the debut of Ferrari's 2010 F10 Formula 1 car, CEO Luca de Montezemolo revealed that a production-ready hybrid version of the 599 would be coming to Geneva. Today we have a preview image of the car leaked to the Web.
The 599 Hybrid is still cloaked in mystery, but previous rumors of the car's Geneva Motor Show debut broke last December, following confirmation last June that a hybrid was in testing. The details dropped then indicate the 599 will keep its V-12 engine, and add a road-going version of the KERS system Ferrari developed--and has now dropped--for F1. It's not clear if the 599 will employ the all-wheel-drive system leaked last summer, but it seems likely.
The benefit is expected to be a 30-percent improvement in fuel economy, from a miserable (but understandable, given the 612-horsepower output) 8.7 mpg to a slightly more tolerable 13.8 mpg. Considering the average Ferrari only sees a few thousand miles per year, however, this is more an exercise in high-tech engineering than in fuel savings.
-By Nelson Ireson for The Car Connection
The Car Connection Article
The 599 Hybrid is still cloaked in mystery, but previous rumors of the car's Geneva Motor Show debut broke last December, following confirmation last June that a hybrid was in testing. The details dropped then indicate the 599 will keep its V-12 engine, and add a road-going version of the KERS system Ferrari developed--and has now dropped--for F1. It's not clear if the 599 will employ the all-wheel-drive system leaked last summer, but it seems likely.
The benefit is expected to be a 30-percent improvement in fuel economy, from a miserable (but understandable, given the 612-horsepower output) 8.7 mpg to a slightly more tolerable 13.8 mpg. Considering the average Ferrari only sees a few thousand miles per year, however, this is more an exercise in high-tech engineering than in fuel savings.
-By Nelson Ireson for The Car Connection
The Car Connection Article
02/02/10: GS Nationals
The annual GS Nationals, held each May in Bowling Green, Kentucky, are more than just drag racing, turbocharged GNs and 455-powered Gran Sports. They
The final numbers are coming in from the top three auto auctions that took place in Scottsdale last week and despite a wave of storms that included winds of more than 60 miles per hour, nearly 4 inches of rain, flash flooding and reports of a tornado...sales dollars were up from last year!
Barrett-Jackson finished with an auction total of $68 million, up from last year's $63 million, with the help of a 1929 Hamilton Metalplane bringing in $671,000, a 1964 Shelby Cobra Roadster at $478,500, and a 1963 Shelby Cobra Roadster at $401,500 being their top sellers.
Gooding & Company hammered out a total of $33.9 million, up from last year's $32.4 million. Its auction broke two price records for specific models, with the sale of the 1959 Costin Lister Jaguar Sports Racer for $1.1 million and the 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport for $1.54 million. But their top seller was a 1956 Jaguar D-Type Sports Racer that went for an amazing bid of $3.74 million.
RM Auctions announced that their sale at Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa netted $19.6 million with an 89% sell-through rate which was up compared to 2009 sales of 18 million. Their top sellers included a 1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT at $1,001,000, a 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra at $632,500 and a 1932 Duesenberg Model J Tourster for $550,000.00
Russo and Steele was hit hardest by the Thursday nights storms which blew one of the main tents covering the cars off its moorings and made a second tent collapse. It has been estimated that out of the six hundred cars consigned to Russo and Steele, up to 50% of them have some type of damage. So far their highest selling car appears to be $797,500 for a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Series II with the highest bid of $1.4 million coming in for the controversial 1948 Convertible Tucker, not reaching its reserve.
-By Tony and Michele Hamer, About.com Guides to Classic Cars
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Barrett-Jackson finished with an auction total of $68 million, up from last year's $63 million, with the help of a 1929 Hamilton Metalplane bringing in $671,000, a 1964 Shelby Cobra Roadster at $478,500, and a 1963 Shelby Cobra Roadster at $401,500 being their top sellers.
Gooding & Company hammered out a total of $33.9 million, up from last year's $32.4 million. Its auction broke two price records for specific models, with the sale of the 1959 Costin Lister Jaguar Sports Racer for $1.1 million and the 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport for $1.54 million. But their top seller was a 1956 Jaguar D-Type Sports Racer that went for an amazing bid of $3.74 million.
RM Auctions announced that their sale at Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa netted $19.6 million with an 89% sell-through rate which was up compared to 2009 sales of 18 million. Their top sellers included a 1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT at $1,001,000, a 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra at $632,500 and a 1932 Duesenberg Model J Tourster for $550,000.00
Russo and Steele was hit hardest by the Thursday nights storms which blew one of the main tents covering the cars off its moorings and made a second tent collapse. It has been estimated that out of the six hundred cars consigned to Russo and Steele, up to 50% of them have some type of damage. So far their highest selling car appears to be $797,500 for a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Series II with the highest bid of $1.4 million coming in for the controversial 1948 Convertible Tucker, not reaching its reserve.
-By Tony and Michele Hamer, About.com Guides to Classic Cars
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