Classic Car News
Mecum Showcases the Eddie Vannoy Collection
For over 50 years Eddie Vannoy collected some of the finest classic cars and road art available. In a compound of multiple building were themed rooms for Muscle Cars, Mopars, Corvettes, Motorcycles, Peddle Cars, and Western Firearms.
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Top Social Media Posts
At least once a day, we post classic car images and videos, including messages directly from events we attend. Here are some of the most popular posts based on our viewer’s feedback.
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The Rebel Hot Rodders
The history of hot rodding dates back to the 1930s in southern California. Backyard mechanics stripped down older, mostly antiquated cars by removing fenders and making other modifications to lighten the car’s weight. They also found ways to get more power from...
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Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2020 Celebrates 25 Years
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance (affectionately known as “The Amelia”) has grown from a one-day event, with less than 100 cars, to a multi-day extravaganza showcasing more than 300 rare vehicles from around the world. On Sunday, March 8, The Amelia celebrated...
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Who Will Win the Ridler Award at the 2020 Detrioit Autorama?
The Detroit Autorama, also known as “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show,” is a showcase of custom cars and hot rods and is home of the coveted Ridler Award.
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Grand National Roadster Show 2020
The Oscars of classic cars, the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS), was held on January 24 – 26 in Ponoma, CA. With its 9 foot trophy, colorful Oscar-like statuettes, and top-of-the-line custom builds, this event is part classic cars and part Hollywood. Now in...
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The Shelby Mustang Green Hornet
Less than 5000 Shelby Notchbacks were built in 1968, which in itself, makes them a collectible. In this same time period, Ford built a 390 V8 Notchback prototype Mustang, with similar rear end Shelby treatment. This Lime Gold Mustang, with deluxe Ivy Gold interior, was showcased nationwide to gauge public interest.
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Best in Show at the 25th Amelia Island Concours
The Amelia Island’s Concours d’Elegance (The Amelia) showcases a variety of rare classics from around the world, which includes elegant cars such as the Delahaye and Duesenberg, as well as some of the most historically significant race cars in existence. Selecting...
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Carl Casper and His Empress
The Empress, Carl Casper’s 1951 Chevy, is the top show car of all time. It has won more major car shows than any other car. It won at the Detroit Autorama in 1961. And this year it won the Detroit Autorama Preservation Award. In this video, Carl talks about this...