Articles (2017 – Present)
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2023
The Amelia Concours d’Elegance was held on Sunday, March 5, at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island where more than 270 historically significant vehicles vied for various awards. There were 34 classes in this year’s show 26 specialty awards. The Amelia Island Concours has...
Amelia Island Auction Week 2023: RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Company, Bonhams, and Broad Arrow
During the week leading up to the Big Show (Amelia Island Concours), almost 600 classic cars were offered for sale by four of the top auction companies in the country: Bonhams, Gooding & Company, RM Sotheby’s, and Broad Arrow. With classics such as the first-ever...
Detroit Autorama 2023 Ridler Award Winner
A 1950 Mercury 2-door called “Maximus” received the coveted Ridler Award for being Best in Show at the 70th Detroit Autorama. The car, which was 4 years in the making, is owned by Luigi Deriggi of Toms River, NJ, and was built by Pro Comp Custom of Glenshaw, PA. ...
Detroit Autorama 2023: On the Road to the Ridler
The 70th annual Detroit Autorama will be held at Huntington Place (formerly known as COPO Center) on February 24 - 26. The focal point of this three-day show is the crowning of the Ridler, an honor that is given annually to an exceptional vehicle. This award, which...
The Super Corvette: The L88
In the late ‘60s, during the height of the “Muscle Car Wars,” Zora Arkus-Duntov (also known as the Father of the Corvette) wanted to create the ultimate Sting Ray racer, one that could take on the international super cars of the day.
Mecum Kissimmee 2023 Specialty Lots
A large event like the one Mecum holds in Kissimmee attracts a lot of national (and international) attention. In addition to offering a venue for highly collectible vehicles, it also provides a stage to sell some very unique items. Here are some of the out-of-ordinary...
