Classical cars, including the history of the great classical automobiles
January 28th, 2010

New Book Celebrates the Much-Loved Volkswagen Transporter, aka VW Van

I doubt there is a commercial vehicle anywhere in the world that's as much loved as the Volkswagen Transporter, or "Van" as most North Americans call it. Built on the Beetle platform and…


January 25th, 2010

Highly Desireable Tucker Convertible Remains Unsold

One of the most interesting cars at last week's Scottsdale auctions, the 1948 Tucker convertible, failed to reach its reserve price. A survivor of the windstorm that blew down Russo and Steele'…


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January 21st, 2010

99 Good Reasons to be in Paris and One to Bring Home

With all the excitement and publicity surrounding the annual Scottsdale auctions it's been all too easy for us to ignore the 35th Rétromobile exhibition at Porte de Versailles from the January 22-…


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January 18th, 2010

Go for direct tv packages in your classic car to enhance entertainment experience

Car LCD screens are amazingly popular and can be found in modern cars but classic cars don't seem to have such entertainment facilities as technology was not developed in that era. You can still i…


January 18th, 2010

Is This the Best Vintage Racing Photo of 2009?

The editors of Sports Car Digest have a wonderful online photo feature that's a "must see" for fans of vintage racing and even (or especially) for those who've never watched an histo…


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January 14th, 2010

Good Words for Barrett-Jackson as Auction Week Begins

If this Barrett-Jackson poster doesn't get you on the next plane to Arizona I can't imagine what would. That aside, it's a lovely painting and a step up from the rather tacky graphics that…


January 11th, 2010

Not True! Romantic Aviation Legend Behind BMW Logo Just a Myth

Ah heck. Another image spoiled. Or should we say myth? For years I thought the BMW roundel logo was intended to represent a spinning propellor, acknowledging the firm's historic role in aviation. …


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January 7th, 2010

Buy Sharon Stone’s 1972 Ford LTD at Online Charity Auction

If you get your kicks from sitting where gorgeous screen stars once sat and if said seat also happens to be in a classic car, here's your perfect opportunity. Until noon on January 14th you can bi…


January 5th, 2010

Girls, car accessories and expedia coupons

Buying a car is not just a style statement, adding some great car accessories to it is. Today not just guys are crazy about car accessories even gals want their cars to look super cool. Girls love the…


January 4th, 2010

Take the Bus and Leave the Steam to Us

I've just found my perfect vintage passenger ride. It's an historic British steam bus in which, for a few quid, the owner takes tourists on nostalgic trips through the English seaside town of …















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