Ferrari marks 60th anniversary of 250 GT

Filed under: Classics, Ferrari, Racing Surely the most important of the classic Ferraris is the 250 series. Over its decade of production, the 250 series gave us some of the most recognizable models of the marque's history, including the GTO, the Testa Rossa, the Lusso and the original California S [more]

Record number of Shelby Cobras to take part in Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics Last year, the Monterey Motorsports Reunion announced that the Shelby Cobra would be the featured marque for 2012 in honor of the company's 50th anniversary. It's shaping up to be quite the celebration. Earlier this month it was announced that no fewer than 45 com [more]

Martin Scorcese to produce Silver Ghost film about Rolls-Royce

Filed under: Classics, Rolls-Royce, UK, Celebrities, Luxury This could be interesting: Oscar-winners Martin Scorsese and Richard Attenborogh are teaming up to make a film called Silver Ghost, based, in part, on the lives of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. The screenplay was written by Jeffrey Caine [more]

Elegant classic Ferrari and Talbot-Lago to headline at Pebble Beach

Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Auctions, Misc. Auto Shows, Ferrari RM Auctions only just finished pulling in record numbers at its event in Monaco, but it's already gearing up for the next event set to take place during Pebble Beach weekend in Monterey, California. Headlining the Canadian specialis [more]

Pics Aplenty: BMW celebrates 40 years of M

Filed under: Classics, Performance, BMW, Luxury When we think of the BMW M division, the 1978 M1 comes instantly to mind, followed by the E30 M3 and then the 2001-2002 M Coupe. But the company's in-house hot rod shop actually dates back to 1972, when it was formed as a subsidiary to manage the comp [more]

1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa sells for $6.4M in Monaco

Filed under: Classics, Auctions, Ferrari Few marques get auto collectors riled up quite like Ferrari, and of classic Ferraris, few are as highly sought-after as the legendary Testa Rossa. We're talking, of course, about the 50s-era roadster (as opposed to the 80s-era cheesegrater supercar), and the [more]

Is this 1972 Chevrolet Nova the world's greatest sleeper?

Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Videos, Chevrolet Those of you foolish enough to follow the Autoblog Podcast know I have a soft spot for sleepers. There's just something amazing about a beaten old car secreting flawless mechanicals down below. The guys at Big Muscle have managed to [more]

Aston Martin opens new Works shop at old Newport Pagnell site

Filed under: Classics, Aston Martin, UK It's been five years since Aston Martin shifted production to its new facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire, but after years of operating at Newport Pagnell, it could never shake the legacy of its historic home. So while the current model line is produced an hour [more]

McLaren celebrates 40th anniversary of Indy win

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, MISC When McLaren was bringing its new MP4-12C to the United States, there were fears that Americans wouldn't recognize the name. After all, the team from Woking is known principally for competing in Formula One, which has had a spotty presence in the U.S. at bes [more]

Depth of Speed does track time in a classic Skyline with JDM Legends

Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Videos, Nissan Depth of Speed is Josh Clason's video series that cosses the country looking for cool automotive stories to tell. He found another one in Utah at JDM Legends. They let Clason take one of their vintage Skyline GT-R projects out on track for some sunset le [more]

Carroll Shelby, 1923-2012

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Performance, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Celebrities, Racing It's darn near impossible to overemphasize the impact that Carroll Shelby has had on the automotive world as we know it today. Born in 1923, Shelby took part in his very first race, a quarter-mile drag, in 1 [more]

Icon Bronco dissected in detail

Filed under: Aftermarket, Classics, SUV, Etc., Ford, Design/Style, Luxury, Off-Road The crew from Cool Hunting finally got around to stopping by the Icon headquarters for a little chat with founder Jonathan Ward. The man has made a name for himself by crafting some of the most detail-oriented inter [more]

Pebble Beach winner going up for auction in August

Filed under: Classics, Auctions How much is a Pebble Beach 'Best in Show' car worth? We're about to find out. A 1938 Horch 853A Erdmann & Rossi Sport Cabriolet (that's quite a mouthful) is looking for a new home and is headed to auction at RM's Monterey sale in August. The car underwent an exte [more]

Carroll Shelby passes away at age 89

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Performance, Celebrities, Racing Carroll Shelby has passed away at the age of 89. The legendary tuner and proprietor of the famous marque that bears his name had been in the hospital for several weeks, suffering from pneumonia. Shelby addressed his fans fourteen [more]

Jerry Seinfeld returning to TV with Comics and Cars

Filed under: Classics, Etc., Celebrities, Humor Jerry Seinfeld may be planning to stage a return to television. The comic and car fanatic has been dropping hints about a new project tentatively called "Comics and Cars." Details are iffy at the moment, though the premise seems to circle around Seinf [more]

Saab fans save the last 9-3

Filed under: Classics, Sedan, Europe, Plants/Manufacturing, Saab Congratulations are in order: Saabs United has raised enough money to buy the last Saab 9-3, what is likely to be the last Saab of any sort ever produced. The group will be installing the car in the Saab Cars Museum on a permanent loa [more]

1959 Vespa ACMA is the ultimate road-rage vehicle

Filed under: Classics, Auctions, Etc., Europe, Military, Motorcycle If you've never laid eyes on a Vespa ACMA, allow us to introduce you. Manufactured for use in World War II, the scooter came equipped with a small cannon designed to launch rocket-propelled grenades. Soldiers found an advantageous [more]

Richard Hammond picks 10 best American cars

Filed under: Classics, Convertible, Coupe, Performance, SUV, Truck, Etc., Work, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, UK, Celebrities, Electric, Off-Road Of the three "Top Gear" hosts, Richard Hammond may be the most sympathetic towards American tastes. He's made no secret of his love for American mach [more]

Why did this Mini sell for over $65,000?

Filed under: Classics, Auctions, Mini There's good reason this Mini more than doubled it's pre-sale estimate, and it's not because Neil Armstrong once drove it. No, Lot 307 at Bonhams' Hendon, U.K., sale was bid up to $65,100 because it's an exceptionally rare early Mini, just the eighth of the ico [more]

Jay Leno has a very tender moment with a decidedly tough 1975 Plymouth Duster

Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Celebrities, Specialty Long before Jay Leno became an international celebrity, he was spinning wrenches at a local car dealership. While there, he crossed paths with Paul Annunziata, a brilliant mechanic with a penchant for Mopar muscle. While Leno [more]