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RK Motors Restoring The Last HEMI: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

RK Motors Restoring The Last HEMI: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Some sort of hemispherical combustion chamber--heavily modified, updated, and optimized for its particular role, of course--can be found in any number of cars, from many brands; they've been used in an array of engines almost since the dawn of the automobile. But in the heyday of the muscle car...

May 24, 2012 by 
 
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB

Ferrari Celebrating 60th Anniversary Of the 250 GT

This year Ferrari’s legendary 250 GT turns 60 and to celebrate the Ferrari Museum has organized a series of exhibitions of the most famous cars to bear the 250 moniker... May 21, 2012 by 


 
1991 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Sanction II Coupe

Rare Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Sells For $1.9 Million

With only four examples in existence, bidding on a 1991 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Sanction II Coupe that recently went to auction was always going to be furious. However... May 21, 2012 by 


 
A Mark III Shelby Cobra at the 2012 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

U.S. Senate Designates July 13th Collector Car Appreciation Day

If you collect or restore cars as a hobby, you already know that the government isn’t always your friend. Each passing year seems to bring new regulations and... May 18, 2012 by  1


 
1968 STP Lotus Type 56/3 turbine-powered Indy car

Lotus Type 56 Turbine Indy Car Going To Auction In Monterey

Built for the 1968 Indy 500, the Lotus Type 56 isn't your average vintage race car, if there is such a thing. It's a Pratt and Whitney turbine-powered, all-wheel drive racer... May 16, 2012 by 


 
Porsche Classic's workshop, near Stuttgart, Germany.

Behind The Scenes At Porsche Classics: Video

If you own a late-model Porsche, having work done is usually as easy as driving down to your dealership. Own a classic Porsche, especially something as exotic as a Porsche... May 16, 2012 by 


 
JDM Legends' Skyline GT-R coupe.

A Tribute To The Original Nissan Skyline GT-R: Video

In 1969, Nissan introduced a car that would go on to become the stuff of legend and (eventually) lead to the development of the modern Nissan GT-R. Called the Skyline GT-R... May 15, 2012 by  3


 
Inside McLaren's 'Unit 2'

McLaren Bringing Secret 'Unit 2' Cars To A Dealer Near You

At a closely guarded location in England’s south is an ordinary looking warehouse that only a handful of people outside of the McLaren staff have ever been allowed... May 15, 2012 by  1


 
1957 Ferrari 625 TRC Spider - Image courtesy RM Auctions

1957 Ferrari 625 TRC Spider Sells For $6.5 Million In Monaco

Over the weekend one of the most amazing collection of Ferraris, classic and modern, hit the auction block in Monaco. The lineup included everything from classic race cars to... May 15, 2012 by  2


 
Patrick Long races a vintage Porsche 911 at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway

Patrick Long Races A Vintage 1969 Porsche 911ST: Video

Patrick Long, if you haven't met him, is one of the nicest guys in racing--off the track at least. On track, he's incredibly fast, and as this video shows, he's not shy about... May 10, 2012 by 


 
Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David with a 1952 VW Beetle, via Twitter

Jerry Seinfeld Pitching Star-Studded Vintage Car Show: Report

Jerry Seinfeld's love of cars is no secret, especially when it comes to Porsches. He and Jay Leno even fought out a ridiculous bribery session for rights to buy the first... May 10, 2012 by  2


 
Classic Porsches from Mille Miglia history.

Porsche Sending Classics To The 2012 Mille Miglia, Too

Just last week, BMW announced that it would send a selection of cars from the BMW Classics collection to participate in the 2012 Mille Miglia. The vintage car rally is... May 10, 2012 by 


 
A 1958 Porsche Speedster barn find

1958 Porsche Speedster Could Be The Barn Find Of The Year

If you’re looking for an all-original 1958 Porsche Speedster with less than 100,000 miles on the clock, where would you even start looking? A high-end auction, like RM... May 8, 2012 by  2


 
The 328 Mille Miglia Roadster in the 2010 event.

BMW Classics To Participate In The 2012 Mille Miglia

The original Mille Miglia was a point-to-point race on public roads in Italy, held annually from 1927 through 1940, then again from 1947 through 1957. The event was banned... May 3, 2012 by 


 
1959 Austin Mini Se7en De Luxe Saloon

Oldest Surviving Unrestored Austin Mini Sold For £40,250

Grungy, gunky, funky, and rusty, this Austin Mini Se7en De Luxe is said to be the oldest surviving unrestored Mini in the world. Built in May 1959, it's the eighth Se7en De... May 1, 2012 by 


 
Salon Prive, the Luxury Supercar Event & Concours d'Elegance

Salon Prive Announces Details of 2012 Event

Any good Concours d’Elegance event is equal parts car show and celebration of the luxury lifestyle. If you’re in the one-percent, there’s plenty of... May 1, 2012 by 


 
 
 

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