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Goodwood Says Mini Happy Returns to British Icon
SUSSEX, ENGLAND (May 2, 2009) – That most iconic and best-loved of British cars – the Mini – celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To help mark this important event, Goodwood will have a number of Minis of all shapes and sizes at its celebrated 2009 Motor Sport events; the Festival of Speed (from 3-5…
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Knoxville to Celebrate the Ford F100
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 1, 2009) – Knoxville will step back into time for a few days when the F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show rolls into Chilhowee Park May 14-16. The largest F-100 truck show in the world, more than 900 people are expected to travel to Knoxville from more than 40 states and internationally…
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Bonhams Unveils Stellar Lineup for May Monaco Sale
LONDON, ENGLAND (April 30, 2009) – On Saturday 18 May, Bonhams will hold its Collectors’ Motor Car Sale at the S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco Motor Museum, in Monaco. Cars previously owned by Hollywood leading man Christian Slater, classical musician Herbert Von Karajan and the Aga Khan are amongst 91 lots going under the hammer.…
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Original-Owner Model A Headed to AACA Museum
HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA (April 28, 2009) – Do you wish you still had your first car? Southeastern Pennsylvanian, Frank Hartmaier never had this regret because he kept his new 1929 Ford for 80 years! While some drivers think back nostalgically and yearn for their first ride, the reality for most people is much different. For many,…
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Classy Chassis to Feature Ferrari and Packard
HOUSTON, TEXAS (April 28, 2009) – Vintage icons, rare and exotic hand-built sports cars, Hot Rods and full-out racing machines, take the floor of Reliant Stadium on Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Sixth Annual Classy Chassis Concours d’Elegance benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children™ – Houston. This world-class automotive event…
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RM Counting Down to Potential Record-Setting Day in Italy
LONDON, ENGLAND (April 29, 2009) – Ferrari aficionados from around the world are set to descend on Maranello, Italy next month for the third annual Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event, presented by RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s. With an average estimate equaling $1.3 million, this year’s offering of 34 historic Ferraris (all certified by…
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Hilton Head Selects Mercedes as Featured Marque
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA (April 29, 2009) – The Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, one of the nation’s signature automotive events, will proudly showcase Mercedes-Benz as the Honored Marque when this popular Motoring Festival returns to the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island, S.C. October 30 –…
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Mecum Auction Announces Bob McDorman Collection
Marengo, IL – Mecum Auction announces the McDorman Collection – 25 unique vehicles from noted collector and Chevrolet dealer Bob McDorman – will cross the auction block during Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Auction, May 13-17, 2009, in Indianapolis, IN. McDorman has an impressive collection in Canal Winchester, Ohio, and occasionally works through his extensive…
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Marin Sonoma Concours Readies for First Event
1929 Duesenberg Murphy Roadster, a star of the featured exhibitSAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA (April 28, 2009) – The Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance, to be held May 17, will be a celebration of the artistic design and elegant engineering of the automobile from the past to the future. The Marin Civic Center Fairground is a beautiful location…
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GM Woes Won’t Disrupt Pontiac Parts Supplies
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA (April 28, 2009) – While auto enthusiasts lament the problems within GM and most recently, the loss of Pontiac, Classic Industries, the leader in GM restoration parts and accessories, has assured customers that the demise of one of GM’s most popular brands will have no affect on its supply of Classic GM,…