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Mecum Indy Spring 2018

Now in its 31st year, Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic car auction rolled into Indy with 2,000 vehicles offered for sale. Over the six day auction, motorized vehicles of just about every type crossed the auction stage, with a number of them being part of the 33...

Carlisle Spring 2018

Spring Carlisle, now in its 42nd year, kicked off the Car Show and Swap Meet season at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds today. Thousands of car enthusiasts from across the country make their way to this five-day event, which included a huge swap meet, a car corral, and a...

Goodguys North Carolina Nationals 2018

It was perfect timing as Goodguys Rod and Customs and the spring season both arrived in Raleigh for the 4th annual North Carolina Nationals for a sun-filled weekend. More than 1,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks converged on the NC State Fairgrounds...

George Poteet: The Ultimate Hot Rodder

George Poteet, a self-described Hot Rodder at Heart; is not only a collector of award-winning classic cars, but also has piloted the fastest piston driven vehicles on the Bonneville Salt Flats for the last nine years. This includes his record-setting…

Bonhams, Goodings, and RM Sothebys: Top Auctions Leading Up to 2018 Amelia Island Concours

Of the 400+ vehicles sold at three of the top auction houses, Bonham, Gooding & Company, and RM Sotheby's, 21 vehicles sold for more than $1 million, with four of these cars exceeding $2 million. These were the top sales during car week at Amelia Island: 1956...

2018 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Celebrates the Automobile

The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance (The Amelia) typically draws more than 300 classics from all across the country, as well as internationally. The high point of the Concours is the selection of the Best of Shows, Concours d'Elegance and Concours de Sport, but...

Detroit Autorama 2018

There was non-stop excitement as more than 800 hot rods and custom cars took their places in the spotlight this weekend at the Detroit Autorama, home of the coveted Ridler award. This best of show award, which emphasizes creativity, engineering, and quality...

Mecum Kissimmee Collector Car Auction 2018

Mecum's 10-day auction in Kissimmee, FL wrapped up on Sunday with another full day of fast-paced bidding. Known for its emphasis on muscle cars, Mecum Kissimmee's roster of 3000+ vehicles included classics from Detroit’s Big Three (Ford, MOPAR, and...

Top 12 Classic Car Builds of 2017

Every year a new collection of ultimate custom built cars debut at national events across the country. Many of them have been in the works for years, evolving from an idea, to drawings, to the final product - a functioning motor car. These creations illustrate the...

Winter Raleigh Classic 2017

It looked a lot like Christmas at the Raleigh Classic car auction, where more than 300 classic vehicles are lighting up the auction stage at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Exposition Center. Once again fulfilling its reputation for having a docket full of...