
SCM is on the road, headed to Monterey. Here are six star cars with links to all the auction house catalogs: RM Auctions will offer a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti (pictured above, RM estimate: $8m–$12m) at their sale in downtown Monterey. The auction takes place August 15–16. View the RM online catalog here. The ex-Briggs…

“Bumper sticker on trailer: All parts falling off these cars are genuine Lucas.” — Spider Mike The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a chance to provide a new witty and provocative caption. Each week’s…

Free is a rare word during Monterey Car Week, but our good friends at Motorbooks are helping us make it happen. Just stop by an SCM booth at the Gooding & Company auction, Concorso Italiano, Legends of the Autobahn or SCM’s Monterey Insider’s Seminar to enter our drawing for a free Motorbooks book. We’re giving away…

The Concours d’Elegance at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will be held September 19-21, 2014 on the grounds of the 70-acre estate, located in Akron, OH. “Few settings equal the elegance of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens,” said David Schultz, concours executive director, who previously served as executive director of the Glenmoor Gathering, the precursor…

The glossy Monterey catalogs are piling up here at SCM headquarters. Here are six headliners that we’re keeping our eyes on: RM Auctions will offer the ex-Hotchkis Racing 1986 Porsche 962 IMS GTP (pictured above, RM estimate: $800k–$1m) at their sale in downtown Monterey. The auction takes place August 15–16. View the RM online catalog here. A…

“Klaus was successful with the sunlight to energy conversion phase but struggled with the energy to forward motion phase.” — Capecodders The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a chance to provide a new…

Our free Monterey pocket guide, brought to you by Alan Taylor Company Inc., is now online. It contains a map, event timeline, and auction details in one compact package. Read it online here, or click here to view it as a pdf, which you can download or print.

The Oregon Region Porsche Club of America‘s 2014 Northwest Passage (sponsored by SCM) takes place July 31-August 3. Keith Martin will be on the drive, along with SCM Contributors John Draneas and Michael Pierce. The event is sold out, but you can read about last year’s tour here.

Auctions America California takes place July 31-August 2 in Burbank. Among the highlights is a 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa by Pininfarina. View all the consignments here.

Keith Martin and the SCM gang will be everywhere during Monterey Car Week. If you see Keith or anyone wearing an SCM logo, don’t hesitate to introduce yourself. Keith hosts the 13th Annual SCM Monterey Insider’s Seminar on Saturday, August 16 at 9 a.m. The Insider’s Seminar takes place inside the Gooding & Company auction…