Mecum Indy Results
Total Sales Reach $52 Million
The excitement was high on the auction floor as Mecum Auctions celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Auction, May 15-20, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A staggering 2,984 lots were offered during the six-day event... more
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Larry Jewett - May 25, 2012 09:22 AM - Comments
New Team Members
Prestolite Adds Staff
Prestolite Performance, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of brands including Mr. Gasket, ACCEL, Lakewood and Mallory, recently broadened its sales team with the addition of Craig Stark as vice president of sales and Michael Grimes as director... more
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Larry Jewett - May 24, 2012 02:42 PM - Comments
FE Tunnelport
A vintage Holman-Moody FE spends some time on the dyno.
It’s 1968, and if you’re a diehard Ford fan, you’re watching David Pearson and Cale Yarborough dominate NASCAR in their new Mercury Cyclones and Ford Torinos with the killer 427 Tunnel Port bolted under the hood of those long aerodynamic bodies.... more
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Story Jim Moore / Images Jim Moore and Victor Cotto - May 24, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
Parts Shopper
Way Cool New Stuff
LS cast iron manifoldsIf you’ve swapped in an LS engine, and space is tight underhood, or you don’t want to install headers, then try these cast iron exhaust manifolds now available from Hooker. The contoured design aims exhaust directly at... more
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Eric Kaminsky - May 24, 2012 08:24 AM - Comments
History for Monterey
Rare Race Car Offered
Mecum Auctions unveiled an iconic piece of Indy 500 history owned by racing legend “The King” Richard Petty during their auction at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. The STP-sponsored Lotus Type 56/3 Turbine Indy racecar... more
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Larry Jewett - May 16, 2012 05:08 PM - Comments
And the Award Goes To...
CHOP CUT REBUILD Gets A Nomination
Producers of the hit SPEED Channel series Chop Cut Rebuild …With Dan Woods have garnered the automotive specialty broadcaster its first Daytime Emmy nomination. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recently announced its Daytime... more
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Larry Jewett - May 16, 2012 04:22 PM - Comments
EyesOn Design 2012
102-year-old owner to show award-winning 1930 Packard.
Among the many 200+ exhibitors at the 2012 EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition will be Margaret Dunning and her 1930 Packard 740 Roadster.... more
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Andy Bolig - May 15, 2012 02:06 PM - Comments
Monetizing the Oops! Meter
Insurance.com launches new 'Uh-Oh! Calculator' that shows how common tickets boost auto insurance rates
Everyone realizes a ticket is likely to increase your car insurance rates, but few drivers know by how much. Insurance.com's new “Uh-Oh! Calculator” tells you.... more
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Andy Bolig - May 15, 2012 08:58 AM - Comments
Houston Classic Auction
85% sales and a world-class venue define Worldwide's 11th annual event.
The 11th annual Houston Classic Auction got off to a flying start at its upscale new venue, La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa in Montgomery, Texas.... more
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Andy Bolig - May 11, 2012 04:24 PM - Comments
YearOne's 17" Rally II Wheel
Our friends at YearOne have done it again! They have come out with a beautiful, high performance 17" rally wheel that fits your car and your budget. Check out the video to see more information.... more
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Auto Enthusiast - May 11, 2012 09:10 AM - Comments