Glenmoor Gathering Gears Up

 

The folks behind the 13th annual Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles are busy preparing for this upcoming event on the grounds of historic Glenmoor Country Club near Canton, Ohio. This show is an automobile concours d'elegance in the truest sense of the phrase.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the unique Glenmoor Gathering.

Dust Settles in Scottsdale Auction Parking Showdown

It appears that the dust is settling in Scottsdale, Ariz., this week after a potentially difficult showdown arose between two classic car auction giants over access to land for parking during the companies' competing shows.

CLICK HERE to see what was left after the dust settled.

Oldest Volkswagen Diesel Found ... Yep, It's Rabbit

 

Call off the dogs and let Elmer Fudd know that the "wascly wabbit" has been located. As part of its diesel heritage search, Volkswagen set out to hunt up the oldest operating VW diesel vehicle in America.

Believe it or not, the owner swears that it took more than a lucky rabbit's foot to keep his 'ol car "hopping" for all these years

CLICK HERE to see what the folks at VW were able to "Hunt Up."

OCW Podcast: The Legend of Buck

Straight from the editors' mouths — the folks at Old Cars Weekly Magazine invite you to take a few moments to tune in and listen as they amaze you with their knowledge of what's happening in the world of classic cars.

This week we invite you to sit back, as OCW editor Angelo Van Bogart tells you the tale of the "Legend of Buck."

CLICK HERE and prepare to be amazed by the "true" story of "Buck."

Celestial Bodies Appear At Kemp Museum

 

A 1906 Moon Brothers' buggy and a 1924 Moon Touring car are side by side at the Kemp Auto Museum in a special display on view through mid-September.

CLICK HERE to view this "lunar" happening.
 

"Big Daddy" Roth's Orbitron Found in Mexico

 

The long-lost Orbitron, a one-off custom show car built by hot rod pioneer Ed Roth, appears to have been found last week — being used as a dumpster outside a porn shop in Mexico, according to a number of online resources.

CLICK HERE to see what the future holds for "Big Daddy" Roth's car.
 

Gunner's Blog: New Corvette Book Tells The Real Story

 

This has been an exciting week in the Krause Books division (www.KrauseBooks.com) — a branch of the company where Gunner works. A bunch of new books arrived back from the printer and one was a book he has been anticipating for a long time.

Mike Yager's Corvette Bible is a book that gives you three things: Specifications, hundreds of color photos and Mike Yager's personalized tips on buying Corvettes.

CLICK HERE to see why Gunner is so excited.
 

Win a Garage From OCW

 

First we gave away all the stuff you need to fill the Ultimate Garage. Now we are giving away the GARAGE!

The good folks over at Excel Metal Building Systems Inc. have generously provided a 24' x 24' x 10' metal garage complete with all the parts and pieces you will need to create your very own Ultimate Garage!


CLICK HERE to enter our newest SWEEPSTAKES!

 

Christies Getting Out of Used Car Business

 

After 25 years in the used car business, Christie's International Motor Cars has established a reputation for selling some of the world's rarest, most expensive and coveted vehicles in the business. Most recently, the auction house sold Steve McQueen's 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso at Pebble Beach. McQueen's car sold for $2.31 million, nearly doubling pre-sale estimates.

However, as with all good things, the famous auction house's auto auctions are coming to an end.

CLICK HERE to see what led Christie's to leave the used car biz behind.

Charlotte Starlets Coming to Lowe's Motor Speedway

 

Jimmy Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart won't run their "Cars of Tomorrow" NASCAR machines on Lowe's Motor Speedway until October. But before they do, the cars of yesterday will pour into the speedway for one of the hobby's largest events — the Charlotte AutoFair Fall Meet in Concord, N.C.

With more than 8,000 vendor spaces, nearly 1,500 cars for sale in the car corral and an AACA show featuring more than 225 top-quality cars, you won't want to miss this show.

CLICK HERE to see what is happening in Charlotte later this week.
 

Three Months Later, Tulsarama Officials Still Uncertain Who Owns Car

 

The ultimate fate of Tulsa's buried Belvedere is still uncertain nearly three months after "Miss Belvedere" made her first grand appearance in 50 years.

The car, which suffers from extensive damage after being submerged in conditions described as a "watery grave" for an unknown number of years, was to have been presented earlier this month to the winner of a contest conducted a half-century ago.

However, nearly three months later, contest officials are still working behind the scenes to determine who will inherit the rusty relic.

CLICK HERE to see what the future holds for "Miss Belvedere."

 

California "Sideshow" Car Seizure Ordinance Moves Forward

 

We've all done it... burned a little rubber off of our tires in a moment of youthful exuberance. While in most places this act of youthful indiscretion might cost you a slap on the wrist, or possibly even a ticket, if you are cruising through California, you might just want to be extra careful.

The California Assembly unanimously passed a measure last week reviving the state's so-called "sideshow" car seizure ordinance that had lapsed earlier this year.

CLICK HERE to see what's "Burning" the politicians out in California.
 

OCW Reader Forum: When I Was a Child...

 

My first "new" car was a black 1949 Chevy fastback, brand new after the war!

I was teaching all week and enjoyed putting many miles on my car. When it needed new tires, I took a job weekends as a waitress at the "Lighthouse" to earn some extra money.

My friends Betty and Bill introduced me to a nice guy named Jack who liked cars, too. After waiting for me a few Saturday nights as I waitressed, he arrived with four new tires for my car.

That did it! Not only did I quit, but we have been married 55 years!

Now we have 13 antique and classic cars we both enjoy.

OldCarsWeekly.com wants to know what lasting memories cars have brought to your life.

CLICK HERE and tell us YOUR story.

Bonhams to Auction Corgi Model Car Collection

 

As toy collectors know, Corgi was one of the first to produce limited-edition toys specifically for collectors. Until now, it has been Corgi's policy to keep a tight grip on the first item off the production line for its archive.

That is, until now!

Bonhams, the international fine art auctioneers, has been appointed by Corgi to sell its archive of coveted prototype and "number one" vehicles.

CLICK HERE to find out how you can own the very first Corgi James Bond 007 model and much more.