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.

Auctions America Lifts Gavel on Littlefield Military Collection

  Auctions America has been selected to present one of the largest and most diverse sales of historic armored military vehicles and accessories ever staged: the world-famous Littlefield Collection. Scheduled July 11—12 in Portola Valley, California, the historic armor sale will lift the gavel on more than 200 lots, including […]

This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo

“Zagottago” — Chuck 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 winner will be announced in the Newsletter. Share […]

Legends of the Autobahn Concours Moves to the Nicklaus Club Monterey for 2014

The BMW Car Club of America, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, and the Audi Club of North America have announced the new location of the annual Legends Of The Autobahn concours d’elegance. On Friday, August 15, during the famed Pebble Beach Concours week, the largest club event on the Monterey peninsula will […]

This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo

“Minor crazing to paintwork, plenty of (s)tile” — David Tobin, via Facebook 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. […]

Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island Auction Brings $31m

Gooding & Company has reported preliminary sales of nearly $31m during its Amelia Island Auction. The auction house sold 78 of 88 lots, which resulted in an 89% sale rate and an impressive average price of $396,839 per car sold. Sixteen auction records tumbled, including the 1968 Porsche 907 Longtail, a […]

This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo

“Call 911.” — Eric V. Oyague Pacheco, via Facebook 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 winner […]

Announcing Pebble Beach Featured Marques and Special Classes

  Maserati, a marque renowned for its racing greats, road cars, elegance and sporting performance, takes center stage at the 64th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The event will be held on Sunday, August 17, at The Lodge at Pebble Beach. Additional 2014 features range from rainbow-hued Ruxtons and antique […]

Visit Our Booths at Amelia Island!

We’re gearing up for Amelia Island, and we hope to see you there! Stop by any of our booths this weekend, meet the gang and check out our special renewal rates! The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance takes place March 7-9. Amelia’s second annual Cars and Coffee at the Concours is on Saturday, March […]