
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…

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 form the Pickett Racing Team. …

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 in 2004 (Lot 424: £70,000-80,000)…

Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced today the results of its Reserve/No Reserve auction during the 9th Annual Palm Beach event on April 7-9. The test of the Reserve/No Reserve format at the Palm Beach auction was successful. The Reserve format provided the intended level of comfort sought by some consignors who had vehicles in the sale…

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 to experience thrill of driving…

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, both of whom have operated…

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 appraisers Lance Coren and Bryan…

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 lead the new division for…

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, touring and muscle cars. Examples…

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 Road, St. Louis, MO 63044. …