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Keith’s Corner, February 28th

It’s been a busy week at SCM world headquarters. The final two MGs for the “Road to Reno” arrived, both 1974s. One came from Durango, CO and the other from Renton, WA. The white 1974 we picked up two weeks ago is at the detail shop; the detailer says that […]

Barnfind Bentley R-Type and Preservation-Quality Aston Martin DB4 Selected for Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island Collector Car Auction

Gooding & Company, the world’s leading auction house for collectors of rare and exceptional cars, announces that it will present more than 85 vintage and modern collector cars at its Amelia Island Auction in a few weeks on March 11.  Recent consignments include an extraordinary barnfind 1955 Bentley R-Type Continental […]

Mille Miglia North American Tribute 2011

Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI), a live entertainment company, announced today that they will bring the the Mille Miglia, the historic and world renowned automotive driving event, to North America August 14th through August 17th. The Mille Miglia North American Tribute (MMNAT) will be held in advance of the Pebble […]

Donald Todd: Collector of the Week

Donald Todd sent in an email telling the story of his 43 years—and still counting—with a 1967 427/390 Corvette. Here’s his tale: At the age of 21, I ordered my Marlboro Maroon 427/390 Corvette in February 1967 from a local Chevrolet dealer. After waiting for three months and no Corvette, […]

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 […]

PJ Delivered to Albuquerque

We received this photo and note from SCMer Don Cooke who delivered our 1974 MG roadster to Albuquerque, NM. Keith – My friend Nick and I drove PJ to Albuquerque this morning, with him following in our Audi. The storm which is now rattling the window panes with rain and […]

The Road to Reno Update

The Road to Reno Here’s an up-to-date report on the SCM “B Team” caravan to the MG convention in Reno this June. In an uprising reminiscent of Tahrir Square, our teenage children singularly and collectively decided to opt out of the opportunity to beat themselves silly in 35-year-old cars—all the […]

Rocker Slash to sell car, guitars in auction

Who wants to dress in Slash’s clothes, play his guitars and drive his pristine Corvette Stingray? The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist has teamed up with a Beverly Hills auction house to sell a wide range of personal property to fans and collectors next month. Buyers with a passion for […]

Don’t Miss The “Best Of Britain Push-Start Launch Party

This Saturday, February 19th, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. we will be having a “Push-Start” party to launch the Best of Britain Show. This year we’re paying tribute to the Jaguar XK-E on its 50th birthday and will have 8 examples of this iconic sportscar – one of each […]

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 […]