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.

Cobra Takes Home the First Annual NCCC Trophy

Just 1,400 votes out of a staggering 5,739 separated SCM’s first annual National Collector Car Champion (NCCC), the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427, from the runner up, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. A field of sixteen cars was whittled to two over the past two weeks, and voting for the final matchup […]

Mecum Consigns Maserati Birdcage to Monterey Auction

Mecum Auctions has just consigned a 1960 Maserati Tipo 61/60 “Birdcage” originally built for racing legend Briggs Cunningham to their Monterey 2011 auction. Steve Hart restored and prepared this car, which has received FIA approval. It will be offered as lot S151. Only 22 Maserati Tipo 60 and Tipo 61 […]

RM Auctions Presents Bertone Museum Collection at Ville d’Este

LONDON (30 March, 2011) – RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for quality automobiles, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by the liquidators of the Bertone Museum to offer six motor cars and one-off design concepts from the celebrated Italian manufacturer and coachbuilder, Bertone. […]

New Venue for Le Belle Macchine d’Italia Concorso d’Eleganza

Le Belle Macchine d’Italia is the largest 3 day Italian motoring event in North America. The 2011 edition will be the 25th annual gathering of owners of Italian cars taking place in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania. The dates are June 24 – 27, 2011. The Concorso d’Eleganza will be […]

Maserati Grantursimo Convertible Sport to Preview at Geneva Auto Show

The new Maserati that will debut at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show will offer more driving enjoyment thanks to improved overall vehicle dynamics, more horsepower, a more responsive and efficient engine and optimized gearshift response.Modena, February 21, 2011. After stunning the world with the GranTurismo Convertible at the 2009 Frankfurt […]

New Orleans Classic Auto Festival Announced, May 13-14

The New Orleans Classic Auto Festival – May 13-14, 2011 – VICARI CLASSIC & MUSCLE CAR AUCTION ● THE ROYAL STREET RUMBLE ● THE DREAM COLLECTION AUTO SHOW No one needs an excuse to visit the intriguing city of New Orleans, but just in case you do…  The New Orleans […]