An old axiom states, “Win on race day, sell on Monday.” This statement was especially true in the 1950s and 1960s when OEMs poured capital into their race programs throughout the various racing circuits to entice customers to their… more»
Race Cars
Thirties Racetrack Terror: 1937 Ford Powered Sprint Car
If you look around, race tracks all over this country are closing. Many are being converted into housing developments and industrial parks or just going bankrupt because attendance has fallen off a cliff. Why go to the track and… more»
Dale Earnhardt Movie Car: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 24 years since NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt died on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. With seven championships and 76 wins at the circuit’s top level, Dale had scores of… more»
97K Mile 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT
Ford released the SVT Cobra in 1992 at the Chicago Auto Show. The cars were highly upgraded versions of their base model Mustangs. They were smoother, faster, and arguably cooler. The example is said to have 97,525 miles and… more»
1-Of-8: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione
There are Ferraris, there are rare Ferraris, and there are divine Ferraris. This 1959 250 GT long wheelbase California Spider Competizione, to be auctioned by Broad Arrow at Amelia Island on March 7, is both rare and historically significant,… more»
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Only 657 25th anniversary Countaches are said to have been released making this example extremely desirable. Lamborghini introduced consumer-available supercars to a world that really only understood sports cars as the most opulent and performance-oriented vehicles. The Countach did… more»
27k Mile 1974 DeTomaso Pantera
The Pantera is iconic and a bit of an oddball. The cars are, in a way, both American and Italian. They came about when Ford decided to collaborate with Alejandro DeTomaso. DeTomaso was located in Modena and Ford agreed… more»
Homologated, Numbers Matching: 1971 BMW 3.0 CSL
Man’s propensity to race just about anything against anything has been singularly responsible for some of the greatest automobiles ever produced. In the late 1960s, the European Touring Car Championship was the goal line for many a manufacturer, and… more»
Rare 1998 Pontiac Trans Am
This is said to be a very rare vehicle. It is allegedly the first LS Trans Am ever made by Pontiac/GM and has a VIN #1. It was part of the GM Heritage Collection and was given a special… more»
Race or Road: 1960 Turner Sports MK1
Love the Bugeye Sprite, but feel like they’re just too common? You need a Turner. And not just any Turner – a former-race-but-now-street Turner. Jack Turner was born in 1916 in Wales, and he grew up with a strong… more»
Richard Petty Tribute: 1960 Plymouth Fury
When this Plymouth Fury was built in 1960, Richard Petty’s NASCAR career was just getting off the ground. He won his first three races that year – on the way to 200 by 1984 (and seven championships). This two-tone… more»
Racing With Beetle Parts: 1962 Lynx B Formula Vee
“If you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a large one.” That simple statement has been attributed to numerous famous racers, and every ounce of it is true. Racing can be an addictive hobby that… more»
Low-Mile 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z
Named after the International Race Of Champions series, the Z28 IROC-Z was one of the nicer trim options available for the Chevrolet Camaro from 1985 to 1990. The cars were capable of cornering under high G-forces. They were brought… more»
627 Horsepower 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy Nova, built from 1968 to 1972, is its most popular. And these cars are frequent targets of cloning into Super Sports. This 1971 example goes well beyond that with a race-capable engine that… more»
515 Horsepower 1974 Dodge Dart Sport For Sale
The ’70s were tough on American car manufacturers. Gas shortages, high fuel costs, and more strict emissions regulations left muscle cars in a tricky situation. Despite all this, Dodge made a powerful and fun V8-powered car. This 1974 Dodge… more»