Visit Quad Cities
June Auto Events Abound
Located on the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities is comprised of Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa; Rock Island and Moline/East Moline, Illinois; and surrounding communities. The region’s easy access to river and rail transportation made it a good... more
CLASSICS
Larry Jewett - April 22, 2013 09:57 AM - Comments
Grumpy's Stuff
Available at Mecum's Spring Classic
Hall of Fame racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins may be lost, but Mecum Auctions will help keep his legacy alive May 14-19 at Dana Mecum’s 26th Original Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis with the auctioning of “Grumpy’s... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - April 18, 2013 10:31 AM - Comments
Mustang's 49th Birthday
Special Date in Automotive History
April 17 marks the birthday of the Ford Mustang. The date actually refers to the public reveal with some consideration March 9, the first day of production to be the actual birthday.The Mustang has the notoriety of being the passenger car nameplate with... more
MUSTANG
Larry Jewett - April 17, 2013 10:43 AM - Comments
American Muscle Car Challenge
Drive Modern Machines
Featuring three models of classic American muscle cars, American Muscle Car Challenge by Richard Petty Driving Experience has started in in Las Vegas, Nevada and Charlotte, North Carolina. This all-new experience puts speed-seekers in the driver’s... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - April 16, 2013 10:19 AM - Comments
Ford and GM Work Together
Develop New Automatic Transmissions
Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation have signed an agreement under which both companies will jointly develop an all-new generation of advanced-technology nine- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks.The... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - April 15, 2013 12:31 PM - Comments
Readers Rides
Real Cars, Real People
Open Air Cruisers... more
GENERAL
Compiled by Eric Kaminsky - April 11, 2013 10:00 AM - Comments
Corvette Buildsheet Book
A Study Guide for 1973-82 Build Records
The first comprehensive and authoritative study guide to 1973-82 Corvette buildsheets... more
CORVETTE
Andy Bolig - April 10, 2013 03:03 PM - Comments
Millions at Mecum
Success at Houston Auction
It was not a quiet weekend for Houston’s Reliant Center as Mecum Auctions brought the sounds of revving engines and falling hammers echoing through the venue packed with collector vehicles and car enthusiasts from across the nation. The three-day... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - April 10, 2013 09:55 AM - Comments
Big Days at Palm Beach
$21 Million Generated at Barrett-Jackson
Barrett-Jackson generated more than $21 million in gross sales of rare, high-end collectible vehicles, exotics, customs, classics, hot rods and restomods, during its 11th Annual Palm Beach auction, April 4-6, 2013 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.Despite... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - April 09, 2013 02:01 PM - Comments
Nova Takes First
Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show
Charlotte, North Carolina resident Henry Brock drove home with the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award for his fusion orange 1967 Chevy Nova SS, concluding the four-day automotive spectacular on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.The Nova... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - April 08, 2013 09:10 AM - Comments