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Jacques Villeneuve drives his father's 1979 Ferrari 312 T4 at Fiorano

Gilles Villeneuve Honored By His Son, Ferrari At Fiorano Circuit

Today, Ferrari and Jacques Villeneuve took the wheel of the famed 312 T4 at the Fiorano Circuit in honor of Gilles Villeneuve, who died in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix on May 8, 1982. The 312 T4 Jacques Villeneuve drove at Fiorano was the same car his father piloted during the 1979 F1...

May 8, 2012 by 
 
EcoVelocity's Volkswagen Camper Van

EcoVelocity's Modern Tech Transforms Classics (Virtually...)

We may spend the day writing about modern car technology, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate the classic cars that helped form the industry we know today. Some might... August 2, 2011 by 


 
1962 Chrysler 300 project on Craigslist.

Save This Car: 1962 Chrysler 300 Convertible

From time to time our resident revisitor of Guilty Pleasures, Murilee Martin, presents a car that's ugly, weird, or otherwise socially handicapped, but is still lovable... July 28, 2011 by  1


 
Sheryl Crow's 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster up for auction to benefit Joplin tornado relief.

Sheryl Crow To Auction 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL For Joplin Tornado Relief At Pebble Beach

With a classic collector car like the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, there's always a good reason to buy the car: the car itself. But this time, there's an additional incentive... July 25, 2011 by  5


 
Velocity TV logo

Discovery HD To Launch Velocity Automotive Channel: Video

If you're a fan of Mecum auctions, classic cars, or watching Brits bash beaters into near-new condition, you're familiar with HD Theater, which is owned by Discovery. Soon... July 21, 2011 by  2


 
1960 Maserati Tipo 61/60 Birdcage

Update: Maserati Birdcage At Mecum Isn't A Fake, It's A Reconstruction

UPDATE: We were the first on the Web to bring you word that the 1960 Maserati Tipo 61/60 "Birdcage" chassis no. 2459 coming up for auction at the Mecum Monterey Auction to be... July 21, 2011 by  3


 
2012 Volkswagen Beetle production begins in Mexico

2012 Volkswagen Beetle: Production Begins In Mexico

The Volkswagen Beetle and Mexico are inexorably linked. From as far back as 1967 and running until 2003 when production ended for good, Volkswagen's Puebla factory produced... July 21, 2011 by 


 
1977 AMC Pacer: possibly the world's most original

The World's Most Original AMC Pacer: Barn Find

A face only a mother could love. Had to tie a steak around its neck so the dog would play with it. Just plain ugly. All of these are fitting descriptors of the AMC Pacer, but... July 20, 2011 by  1


 
1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six 'Ghost Car'  Image: RM Auctions

1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six 'Ghost Car' Hits The Auction Block

The period between the Great Depression and America’s entry into the Second World War must have been a magical time. Magazines like Popular Science promised a... July 20, 2011 by  2


 
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa No. 0666

1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype Angling For Record Price At Pebble Beach

It's hard to believe, but it's almost time for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance again, and with it comes some of the best vintage and collector car auctions in the world... July 20, 2011 by  1


 
Raybestos 1964 Pontiac GTO-R. Image courtesy of Raybestos.

700-HP Raybestos 1964 Pontiac GTO-R Could Be Yours: Video

The 1964 Pontiac GTO is a legend in American muscle, being the progenitor of the breed, the original muscle car. Now a souped-up, 700-horsepower Hot Rod Chassis &... July 12, 2011 by  1


 
1950 Ferrari 195 Inter Coupe. Photo via Gooding & Co.

Coachbuilt Ferraris To Storm Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach Auctions

Every car fan should make the pilgrimage to Pebble Beach at some point in their lives. It's an unbelievable playground for some of the very best cars in the world, from their... July 7, 2011 by  1


 
Morgan online customizing website

Bored At Work? Try These 5 Online Car Customizing Websites

It's the 5th of July. You're at work. Probably bored, and almost certainly hung over from the celebrations yesterday. If you're like us, you might be idly scanning the... July 5, 2011 by 


 
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda For Sale: $3,200,000

In the muscle car world, the Plymouth Hemi Cuda is a by-word for the Holy Grail, hen's teeth, or free beer. In other words, it's elusive and highly sought after. But if... July 1, 2011 by  4


 
1955 Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupe

A Reason To Sell Your Firstborn: 1955 Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupe

Vintage racing cars that inspire all sorts of emotions, from the lascivious to the idyllic, are seemingly everywhere, and yet each is rarer than diamonds. This 1955 Frazer... June 24, 2011 by 


 
Peugeot 403 Cabriolet

Peter Falk, RIP: May Columbo's Peugeot 403 Convertible Putter On

As Columbo, Peter Falk played one of the more memorable detectives ever to ply the airwaves, but his trademark fedora and trenchcoat weren't his only distinctive calling... June 24, 2011 by  1


 
 
 

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