Imagine, if you will, acquiring a professionally restored example of the vehicle that first turned America on to sports cars. Then imagine that all you paid to own this 1949 MG TC (shown above) was $1…
February 25th, 2010
Ford Parklane Sports Wagon, More Wagon Than Sporty but Still Fun
Some of us think that combining a station wagon with a sports car is a great idea. Fun to drive yet practical, too. Unfortunately there aren't many true believers, for such a vehicle has never sol…
February 22nd, 2010
How to Steer With Style: Try a Woodrim Steering Wheel
Back in my sports car days one of the most desireable accessories was a Nardi woodrim steering wheel. It could make an ordinary car seem special and told the world that its owner was a person of disce…
February 18th, 2010
Alfa Romeo to Celebrate 100th in Sensational Display at Concorso Italiano
For people who plan ahead (alas, I was never that wise) it's not too early to prepare for the wonderful Monterey classic car week, better known as Pebble Beach. August is only six months away, fri…
February 15th, 2010
Huge Classic Car Collection Split Between Two Florida Auctions
It's not unusual for several cars from one owner to appear at a classic car auction, but the consignments from the estate of John O'Quinn are so many that they've been spread between two m…
February 11th, 2010
300 Events Not to be Missed in 2010. One is a Concours d’Elegance
According to a recent book by Frommers, the travel publisher, there are "300 Unmissable Events & Festivals Around the World" to be seen in 2010. One of them, surprisingly, is the annual …
February 8th, 2010
Old McDonald Had a Farm. And on His Farm He Collected Classic Cars and Vintage Lifestyles
Somewhere in the rural lands surrounding the city of Langley, BC, is a farm, and on that farm is a large blue structure that could contain anything from chickens to tractors. So anyone stepping inside…
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February 4th, 2010
Spectacular New Setting for the 2010 Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance
The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance has a new home for 2010 and it is nothing short of spectacular. In fact I would rate this location as equal to, or better than, any concours location in the …
February 1st, 2010
Credit Score Helps When Financing Older Cars
Let's say you've never owned a vintage car but you're seriously thinking about it. And let's say your budget is pretty tight, which likely means you won't be buying a museum-qualit…
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February 1st, 2010
1925 Bugatti Brescia Rescued From Lake Earns 260,500 Euros for Charity
The average non-enthusiast onlooker, seeing the 1925 Brescia Bugatti that was rescued from the bottom of Italy's Lake Maggiore last summer, would probably describe it as a piece of junk. If they w…