Author: Tony Piff

Tony has long trumpeted the virtues of collecting Japanese cars. His daily driver is a 1970 Toyota Hilux — the one with the turn signals on top of the fenders. His popular “Rising Sun” column keeps a pulse on the J-tin market.

This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo

“Go ahead, cut me off. Make my day!” — John Blankenbeckler 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 […]

McQueen’s 275 GTB/4 Comes to RM Monterey

RM Auctions will lift the gavel on Steve McQueen’s 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 at its flagship Monterey sale, August 15-16. Sporting a distinctive shade of metallic gold called Nocciola, the vehicle on offer, chassis 10621, was special ordered by Hollywood Sport Cars for Steve McQueen in 1967 while he was […]

Size Does Matter at the Northwest Microcar Extravaganza

The Tenth Annual Microcar Meet, known as the GPNWMME (Great Pacific Northwest Microcar Minicar Xtravaganza), will be held July 11-13 at LeMay — America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, WA. A full weekend of activities has been planned, including a Saturday Island Hopping drive to Vashon and Maury Islands. Access to […]

This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo

“You know you’ve successfully melded classic luxury with R.V. utility when you’ve got bars on the windows.” — Deez N. 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 […]

Counting Down to RM Monaco

  RM makes a triumphant return to Monaco on May 10 for its biennial sale held during the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique weekend. Continuing RM’s focus on the world’s finest automobiles, the sale will feature a handpicked selection of more than 80 blue-chip collector cars, along with a stunning […]

Featured Classes for Arizona Concours 2015

The Arizona Concours d’Elegance has announced the featured classes for its second annual event. The concours will take place January 11, 2015 at the historic Arizona Biltmore Resort. The Arizona Concours will include among its field of 80 select entries: The classic American luxury brand Pierce-Arrow Competition Ferraris (pre-1965) The […]

This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo

  “Unsatisfied with the sleeping compartment on his company rig, Wayne took matters into his own hands.” — Deez N. 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 […]

This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo

“No radio, but there is a nifty music box that plays when you open up the hood” — fuzzydice 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 […]

Cox Collection Joins Bonhams’ May Auction Calendar

Bonhams will offer the Dr. Ralph W.E. Cox Jr. Collection at auction on May 10 in Cape May, New Jersey. The aviation pioneer’s intriguing collection includes such rarities as a San Francisco cable car, a Baldwin steam locomotive and a JB1 Buzz Bomb, in addition to fine antique automobiles, carriages, […]