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Joy Rainey in her 1904 Curved Dash Oldsmobile

Would You Drive A 109 Year Old Oldsmobile Across The United States?

Joy Rainey’s motorsport resume can hold its own against most non-professional drivers. The U.K. resident is a veteran of events including the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, the London to Sydney Marathon and the Carrera Sudamericana. She also campaigned a Jaguar E-Type in hill climb...

August 9, 2012 by 
 
Clark Gable's 1935 Duesenberg JN - image: Gooding & Company

Gooding & Company To Sell Clark Gable's 1935 Dusenberg: Video

When it comes to Hollywood stars, few were bigger than Clark Gable. While his early films (some silent) brought him recognition, it was his roles in “It Happened One... August 7, 2012 by 


 
1959 Aston Martin DBR1 scale model - Image courtesy Evanta Motor Company

Le Mans Winning Aston Martin DBR1 Imagined As Life-Sized Model

Legendary race car drivers Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori died within weeks earlier this year and to mark their passing, as well as celebrate their life achievements, Aston... August 7, 2012 by 


 
1963 split-window Corvette barn find. Image via Corvette Forum user Bruce at Billet.

1963 Split-Window Corvette Barn Find: 33 Years In Storage

When a California man passed away recently, he left behind a barn full of stuff. Amongst the stuff was a 1963 split-window Corvette (pictured below) in what appears to be... August 6, 2012 by 


 
1955 Aston Martin DB3S, chassis 118 - image: RM Auctions

1955 Aston Martin DB3S Hits The Block In Monterey

In the 1950s, Aston Martin desperately wanted to prove itself in international sports car competition. While its DB2 was successful at Le Mans in-class, an overall victory... August 2, 2012 by 


 
Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin's Blower Bentley 4 1/2 Liter sells for record price at Goodwood

Zero To $7 Million In 3 Minutes With A Blower Bentley: Video

Tim Birkin's record-setting Blower Bentley is a rolling, running, racing piece of history. It's also the most expensive Bentley ever purchased at auction as of last weekend... July 30, 2012 by 


 
Jay Leno with his 1963.5 Ford Falcon Sprint

Jay Leno Shows Off His 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint: Video

While most of us lust after the more exotic cars in Jay Leno’s collection, the comedian himself has a broader range of automotive interests. We’re sure he... July 30, 2012 by 


 
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe pre-production #41 of 50

1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Pre-Production Gullwing: $850,000

If you've got $850,000 burning a hole in your (gigantic) pocket, we'd be hard-pressed to suggest a better buy than this 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe prototype... July 27, 2012 by 


 
2012 Hagerty Tour of LeMons

Hagerty Lining Up 50 Misfit Cars For Tour Of LeMons During Monterey Classic Car Week

When you think of classic cars and the Monterey Peninsula, it's only natural to think of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance--it is, after all, one of the premier classic... July 27, 2012 by 


 
Ferrari 512 BB LM in-car at 2012 Le Mans Classic

Ferrari 512 BB LM, 365 GTB4 Sound Fantastic At Le Mans Classic: Video

We can vouch, first hand, just how incredible an aural experience Le Mans Classic is. It's also a visual experience to rival anything set in the modern era. In these videos... July 25, 2012 by 


 
Aston Martin DB5 on the set of new James Bond movie ‘Skyfall’

Aston Martin DB5’s Role On Bond Movie 'Skyfall' Explained: Video

Almost as famous as the human characters, the cars that have starred in numerous James Bond movies over the years often live on in our memories long after the plot line or... July 24, 2012 by 


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

Seinfeld's "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee" Debuts

Earlier this month, we told you about the upcoming premier of comedian and car-guy Jerry Seinfeld’s latest endeavor, a web-only series called Comedians In Cars Getting... July 23, 2012 by 


 
Wreckage of a Ford GT40 that crashed in Tennessee - Image courtesy WCYB

Update: Ford GT40 That Crashed In Tennessee Is A Replica

It turns out that the Ford GT40 that met its demise over the weekend when its driver lost control on a highway in Tennessee in the rain isn't the real deal but a replica made... July 19, 2012 by 


 
Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee

Seinfeld's "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee" Drops New Preview Video

While the latest promo video for Jerry Seinfeld's upcoming show, the very literally-named Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, is light on the cars and heavy on the coffee, it... July 13, 2012 by 


 
2012 Le Mans Classic

2012 Le Mans Classic Mega-Gallery

Walking around the paddock areas at Le Mans Classic hurts. Your neck is sore from constantly swiveling back and forth, your feet are sore from walking over the same several... July 11, 2012 by 


 
1928 Bentley Bobtail - image credit Mathieu Huertault, Gooding & Company

Four Historically Significant Race Cars Hit The Block In Monterey

When it comes to collector cars, those with documented racing histories are generally among the most valuable. If the cars are all original yet immaculately preserved, the... July 11, 2012 by 


 
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