Every car event has its own flavor, from the industrial magic of Pebble, where the world’s greatest cars emerge to be ogled by some of the world’s most influential collectors, to Concorso Italiano, where the smiling-face chaos begins when the first Fiat arrives and ends as the last Ferrari exits […]
I don’t need any more car parts, but I just can’t stay away from the Portland swapmeet. I go every year, and I always tell myself I’ll keep my money in my pocket. But even though I set out with a solid plan to not buy anything, I don’t usually […]
The weather in Oregon has turned, so it’s time to get the old cars out and give them some exercise. But before we talk about the driving experience, let me give you an update on the fleet. According to Alfa Romeo, our 1958 Sprint was born on April 3, 1958. […]
“And you thought that your dog’s tail was a problem for knocking things over!” — Jack Habart 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 […]
It’s a good time to be a gearhead. This is the second opportunity I’ve had in the past three months to be involved in a new car event, and both have been spectacular. In January, I was the emcee for the inaugural Arizona Concours d’Elegance. (See my previous blog post and column.) Despite […]
“Spinal Tap’s Monster Truck roars into town!” — 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 a new witty and provocative caption. Each week’s winner […]
It’s only taken me two years to find the right car, and it was right here under my nose. To recap, I decided last year that I would create a focus to my mini-collection. Instead of it looking like a sampling of “The Greatest Hits From Bring A Trailer,” with […]
“Meanwhile on the Madoff estate…” — Adam Petrey 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 […]
“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 […]
After finishing up our Amelia Island shoot for “What’s My Car Worth,” we traveled south to Fort Lauderdale to record more episodes. We evaluated nearly 50 cars, and the new shows will begin airing in July. I’ve always liked the Auctions America sale in Fort Lauderdale. Donnie Gould leads the […]
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