Perhaps it was not in the cards for television and classic car celebrity Wayne Carini to be driving the 1949 Buick Roadmaster that car geeks consider the star performer in Rain Man, the 1988 Oscar winning best picture. (Co-starring were Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, cast as brothers Raymond and Charlie Babbitt, on an…
Just how does one put the finishing touches on a rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC “Atalante” Coupe (valued at more than $10 million) prior to judging at a prestigious concours d’elegance?
Legendary Porsche collector/restorer/modifier Magnus Walker — in Cincinnati last weekend for the Ault Park Concours d’Elegance — was reunited with his masterpiece 1972 Porsche 911 STR II that he sold a few years ago at auction to noted collector Bob Ingram from North Carolina.
No longer is the show field at a Concours d'Elegance flush with Duesenbergs, Packards and European cars with names you can't pronounce. Now there are examples to please just about any automotive palate as evidenced by these extraordinary vehicles on display at yesterday's esteemed Amelia Island Concours…
If you want a diversion from television coverage of today's Daytona 500, try this two-dimensional race against the clock though a Daytona maze that pays tribute to the Earnhardts.
The first and evidently only motorsports competition held in a corn maze took place near Cincinnati for a gathering of MG sports cars. Unlike "normal" mazes where walking participants bump into each other in a frenzy to reach daylight, this one allowed for one car at at a time, racing against the clock.
The great majority of visitors at Sunday's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance satisfied their automotive appetites by strolling for hours among 200+ automotive jewels set on display alongside the Pacific Ocean. Not so for the Dawn Patrol — hundreds of donut-eating, coffee-sipping, sometimes freezing car geeks — who…
An impressive group of eleven vintage and modern Lamborghini coupes were invited to commemorate the iconic maker's 50th anniversary at the recent Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's — formerly known as Meadowbrook — in Plymouth, Michigan, near Detroit. While these cars are well cared for, that doesn't…
Yesterday I was invited to view what I thought was a garaged collection of old sports cars. I arrived to find two dozen lifeless cars parked inches apart in a cavernous former beer brewery. I've seen plenty of car collections, but this was unlike any of the others. I had to shuffle sideways between the cars where…
The collection of vintage racers at the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance in Lexington, Ky. is considered the Best of the Best, so we decided to share the cars in another installment of the "Pick Your Favorite Car" series. This concours take place on the bluegrass lawns beneath towering oak trees at the Keeneland…
When the Porsche 919 Hybrid made its U.S. public debut today at the Ault Park Concours d'Elegance in Cincinnati, onlookers were treated to a series of challenges as the car was unloaded and positioned in the display area. Someone commented that driving at Le Mans for 24 hours is easier than moving this car a few…
The highly touted Porsche 919 Hybrid — with water-cooled lithium-ion batteries and electric front-wheel drive power boost — will make its first public US appearance on Sunday, June 8 at the Ault Park Concours d'Elegance in Cincinnati, OH. Designed to race in the FIA World Endurance Championship series, the model was…
The 50th anniversary of McLaren was celebrated today at the 19th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance with a special display class of significant race cars. Shown below are ten of the rare cars that were displayed at the Golf Club of Amelia Island. This is the second "Pick Your Favorite" post, featuring same-day…
This 1937 Delahaye 135 Competion Court Torpedo Roadster with body by Figoni et Falaschi was sold for $6 million (plus buyer's fee) by RM Auctions today in Amelia Island, Florida. The sale was held in conjunction with the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, which takes place tomorrow. The stylish Delahaye was one of 17…
Experience one of the most highly regarded car shows online, while it's still in progress. . . possibly the first time car enthusiasts have had such an opportunity. These photos of the Microcar Class were taken early this morning at the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance in South Carolina. Of…
Pavement or grass, that's the big question. Watch this short video from the "Back to the 50's Car Show" held on the streets of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Then, for a totally different experience, check out a golf course setting from the recent Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance on the shores of Georgian Bay, north…
... unless you’re immune to loud noise and extreme wind like the two men standing to the left of this 1932 Helicron propeller driven car. The one-of-a-kind vehicle from the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville was displayed at the 2013 Dayton (Ohio) Concours d’Elegance. We were fortunate to be around to see it fire up after…
Have you ever found yourself driving at a snail's pace behind the proverbial slow Buick out for a Sunday drive? This photo was snapped early today at the vehicle check-in for the Dayton (Ohio) Concours d'Elegance and not on a a public road. But it very well could have been because Robert Anderson drove his 1918 Buick…
Beauty will be in the eye of the beholder Sunday in Philadelphia as the Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance presents a special class consisting of about 16 rally cars. Here's a case where judges are not likely to deduct points in the cleanliness column since a bit of road grime is a mark of authenticity for these rugged…
Here's an opportunity to experience the 63rd Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance without having to fork up a bunch of cash. Simply steer to this link on Sunday, August 18 at 1:30 pm eastern time, to watch the live coverage of exceptional cars, rich & famous people, and spectacular views.
