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.

A Young Guy’s First Impression of an Old Classic

Just back from a lunchtime fish taco rally in the burgundy ’74 MG with SCM advertising homeboy Cody Wilson. Not particularly sunny out, but any April day without rain is occasion enough for two dudes to drop the top in Portland. Despite a love of old autos, my experience with both convertibles and British sports cars is approximately zero, so this was novel on every level. Here are my impressions:

Historic Pickett Racing 427 Corvette Offered at Russo and Steele Monterey

This 1967 Pickett Racing 427 Corvette historic racer started life as a brand new 1967 427-435HP Tri-power Coupe. Its owner at that time, Dr. Bill Green of California, immediately converted it to an SCCA A/Production racer.  At which point, Dr. Green partnered up with Greg Pickett of Pickett Racing to […]

Championship Superbikes Collection Offered At Bonhams Stafford Auction

Bonhams return to the International Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford on April 24th 2011 with one their of best-ever selections of motorcycles for auction. The Ducati 999 F03 raced by Reuben Xaus for the factory team in the World Superbike Championship in 2003 and by Noriyuki Haga for Renegade Racing […]

Concours d’Elegance of America Announces Track Event

The Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s (formerly held at Meadow Brook Hall) is pleased to announce the First Annual Concours Track Event at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). Owners of classic cars from around the country are invited to bring their machines to MIS on Friday, July 29, 2011 […]

Worldwide Names Two New Partners

Worldwide Auctioneers, based in Auburn, IN, has announced the introduction of two new partners as an integral part of its ongoing expansion and strategic development. “As Worldwide Auctioneers continues to grow, it is with great pleasure that we introduce our new partners, Gene Davenport and Mike McClelland, to the business, […]

Greystone Concours Car List Announced

More than 100 rare and unique automobiles and motorcycles, fine food and drink, and talks from car collecting experts are the highlights of the May 1 Greystone Concours d’Elegance in Beverly Hills, CA. SCM’s own Donald Osborne will talk about the current state of the collector car market, and Ferrari […]

Auctions America by RM Acquires Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions

Less than one year after its formation, Auctions America by RM, a subsidiary of the world’s largest collector car auction house – RM Auctions, is expanding to include a vintage motorcycle division with the acquisition of Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions. The well-respected classic and antique motorcycle expert, Glenn Bator, will […]

Nearly 100 Rare American Classics To Sell Without Reserve

Bonhams is delighted to announce the sale of the Wallace “Wally” Lewis Collection of classic American cars in Portland, Oregon, on June 11th. This remarkable automobile collection, offered for sale for the first time, consists of a huge variety of American models, with a focus on 1950s and ‘60s sports, […]

Over 300 Vintage Cars At MotoeXotica St. Louis

St. Louis — More than 300 classic and exotic vehicles will be on the block at the St. Louis Classic & Exotic Car Auction, Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th.  Motoexotica and Manheim St. Louis will host the auction at the Manheim facility located at 13813 St. Charles Rock […]