S.S. Chevelle: $100,000 Show Car Takes a Dive

 

This award-winning 1970 Chevelle SS 454 recently was spied by a Volo Auto Museum staff member as they visited a nearby resort on the Chain O’ Lakes.

The car's previous owner spent $100,000 on a frame-off restoration. Too bad it didn't include water-proofing.

To learn how this former show car ended up in the drink, click here.
 

"7" is a Lucky Number for Upcoming Iola Old Car Show

 

This year’s theme "Coming Up Sevens" is proving to be a very popular attraction for show cars at the Iola Old Car Show. More than 225 cars and trucks built in years ending in the number 7 have registered for the event.

Click HERE to see if there are any "7s" in your future.
 

Show Us What You've Got

We all have them — project cars tucked away in our garages where we can work on them when we get both the time and money. These are the cars that define us, that show the world what we are... or at least what we hope to be.

OldCarsWeekly.com is giving you the chance to throw open the garage doors and show the world what car collecting is all about. Our newest edition, the OCW Reader's Forum is a great place to show off what's in your garage.

Come on, click here and show us your project.
 

Gunner's Blog: Ruffalo Cars Barrett Bound

A few weeks ago, Gunner mentioned that Jesse Ruffalo, a big car collector in our central Wisconsin area, had unexpectedly passed away.  Now comes word through an article in a local newspaper that Ruffalo's 50-plus-cars collection will be showcased at the Iola Old Car Show in two weeks and then sold off.

To find out the details on this incredible opportunity, click HERE.
 

Sam & Chip Foose to be Honored at Goodguys

 

Father and son automotive design legends Sam and Chip Foose will be honored as “Hot Rod Heroes” this month in Columbus, Ohio, at the Goodguys 10th PPG Nationals.

During the event, fans will get a rare chance to hear the Foose family story and ask these legends a few questions.

To learn more about the Goodguys event, click HERE.
 

Rods Roar into York for Nostalgia Nationals


 

The quiet summer days of south central Pennsylvania will come alive with the sounds of high horsepower engines and the mellow tones echoing thru Flow Masters as the legendary race cars and muscle cars of the '60s and '70s converge for the Sixth Annual York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals.

The show also serves as the annual reunion for the York Dragway ,which closed 28 years ago, and for the Legends of Drag Racing who reunite to celebrate their many feats at the local drag strip that was one of the country's leading facilities in its day.

To learn more about this exciting event, click HERE.

Iola or Bust

 

Even if you can't make it to Iola — you don’t have to miss out on all the Old Car Show excitement later this week. OldCarsWeekly.com will keep you informed, bringing you the highlights of each day’s events.

Each evening we will be posting photos, articles, podcasts... It will be the next best thing to actually being here.

To see what all is going on in little ol' Iola, click HERE.
 

“Barn Find” Autos See Light of Day

 

For years, car lovers have heard the story of the elusive, legendary car hidden away in a barn, and although Indiana Jones told his students that contrary to popular myth, “X” never marks the spot, the Saratoga Automobile Museum will become a veritable treasure trove of "found" cars later this month.

To check out these classic car finds, click HERE.
 

Ron's Blog: Big Trucks on Ice

 

Big rigs, big ice, and larger than life dangers looming around each bend in the road. While it may sound like a trip to the Old Cars Weekly office in January, it is actually the plot line for a new television show on the History Channel.

Check out Ron's insight into the frigid fun that is making this show a hit by clicking HERE.
 

Little Cars Could Bring BIG Prize at Iola Car Show
 

Size really doesn't matter to many car collectors.  And despite the fact that the Iola Old Car Show is one of the biggest in the region,  its organizers haven't forgotten about those collectors that like to be able to keep their entire collection in their pocket.

Toy Cars & Models editor Merry Dudley, who has been attending the Iola Old Car Show for 27 years, will be on hand with Frankie (a 1964 Ford Falcon convertible) to talk about model cars both large and small.

While we can guarantee you that an opportunity to spend a few minutes chatting with Merry is a "prize" in itself,  be sure to find her at the show for your chance to win a special prize from Toy Cars & Models magazine.

To learn how to find Merry at the Iola Old Car Show, click HERE.
 

Take Pride in Your Ride: Show Us Your Project

 

We all have them — project cars tucked away in our garages where we can work on them when we get both the time and money. These are the cars that define us, that show the world what we are... or at least what we hope to be.

OldCarsWeekly.com is giving you the chance to throw open the garage doors and show the world what car collecting is all about. Our newest edition, the OCW Reader's Forum gives you the chance to show off what's in your garage.

Click HERE & show us what you've got.

 

Dusey of a Show in Little Iola

Blue Ribbon Concours cars spilling out of their blue-roped parameters. Enough orange "for sale" signs calling from windshields to shame an orange grove. More pre-registered show cars than ever before. And more chicken dinners sold. Yes, preliminary reports show the Iola Old Car Show was bigger and better than ever.

CLICK HERE to learn the secret of this year's success.