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Road to Inheritance: $570 Billion in Classic Cars Set to Change Hands
business1 day ago

Road to Inheritance: $570 Billion in Classic Cars Set to Change Hands

An estimated 12 million classic cars worth about $570 billion will pass to heirs over the next 15 years as part of the US’s broader wealth transfer, with Hagerty counting more than 43 million collectible cars and roughly $1 trillion in insurable value; while most transfers occur without tax issues, emotional attachment and high upkeep costs can lead to disputes and reshape how these historic vehicles are valued and handed down.

via Carscoops|
#business#classic-cars#collectible-cars
Iconic Hot Rod Styles: From Rat Rods to Track Roadsters
automotive2 days ago

Iconic Hot Rod Styles: From Rat Rods to Track Roadsters

Jalopnik profiles nine iconic hot rod styles—Street Rod, Rat Rod, Track Roadster, T-Bucket, Lowboy, Highboy, Gasser, Pro Street, and the Deuce (1932 Ford)—explaining how each differs in purpose and construction, from safety- and reliability-minded street rods and rusty-budget rat rods to aero-focused track roadsters, fenderless lowboys and highboys, high-traction gasers, and showy, drag-inspired Pro Street machines, with notes on origins and how definitions vary across groups like NSRA and magazines.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#car-culture#classic-cars
Petersen’s World-Class Mercedes Exhibit Caps 100-Year History With Rare Cars
culture3 days ago

Petersen’s World-Class Mercedes Exhibit Caps 100-Year History With Rare Cars

The Petersen Museum in Los Angeles opens 'World-Class: 100 Years of Mercedes-Benz' on May 23, 2026, a 42-vehicle show spanning the brand’s 140-year history, plus advertising art and trivia. Loans from private collectors and a few Mercedes pieces highlight landmark designs from pre-merger era to modern icons, including prototypes like the Hobel and C112, and celebrity-owned classics (Disney’s Pagoda SL, Clark Gable’s 1956 300Sc). Highlights also include the 540K Cabriolet, 540K Stromlinienwagen, W154 Formula 1 car, 300SL family, and other race cars, with some items never seen in person by many visitors. The exhibit — housed in the Petersen’s largest hall — runs through April 25, 2027, and aims to condense a century of Mercedes engineering into a single, accessible display.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive-history#car-exhibition#classic-cars
Near-Pristine 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo With Factory Tires Heads to Mecum
automotive29 days ago

Near-Pristine 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo With Factory Tires Heads to Mecum

Mecum Auctions will offer a near-pristine 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo with just 5,257 miles (8,461 km) from Swift Current, Saskatchewan; powered by a 3.0-liter turbo inline-six making 231 hp, it sends power to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual with a limited-slip diff, and features burgundy leather interior, a removable targa roof, and pop-up headlights, while still wearing its original factory tires.

via Carscoops|
#auction#automotive#classic-cars
Selleck’s Magnum P.I. Ferrari Heads to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach
cars2 months ago

Selleck’s Magnum P.I. Ferrari Heads to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach

A 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS that starred in Tom Selleck’s Magnum P.I. is heading to Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach auction in April, offered with no reserve. The unrestored, patinaed car—carbureted V-8, about 93,000 miles, five-speed manual—was used in the pilot and early seasons (repainted from Fly Yellow to Rosso Corsa) and comes with show provenance, including a cross-country trip for Car and Driver. Prior sale attempts on Bring a Trailer and at a GAA Classic Cars auction topped around $120k but did not sell. Barrett-Jackson emphasizes its iconic status, and a new owner could technically sit in Selleck’s seat while reliving Magnum P.I. nostalgia.

via Robb Report|
#barrett-jackson#cars#classic-cars
Art and Hypercars Rally to $600M Amid Global Turmoil
business2 months ago

Art and Hypercars Rally to $600M Amid Global Turmoil

Global collectors spent more than $600 million on fine art and classic cars last week, as London art sales topped $550 million and Amelia Island posted a $111 million auction, signaling renewed demand for top-tier collectibles despite stock volatility and Middle East tensions. The strength is driven by tight supply, a return-to-quality in bidding, and a new generation of buyers—entrepreneurs and heirs—fueling interest in rare artworks and late-model hypercars.

via CNBC|
#art-auctions#business#classic-cars
Bricks in the Wind: Ten Cars With the Worst Aerodynamics
automotive3 months ago

Bricks in the Wind: Ten Cars With the Worst Aerodynamics

This piece catalogs ten cars noted for notably poor aerodynamics, listing their drag coefficients (0.4–1.05 Cd) and explaining how design choices—ranging from early brick-like shapes to modern high-downforce track cars—made them wind-inefficient. Examples span the Ford Model T (0.79 Cd) and Mercedes Simplex (1.05 Cd) to the Plymouth Prowler (0.49 Cd), Citroën 2CV (0.52 Cd), VW Beetle variants (0.48–0.40 Cd), Dodge Viper ACR (0.541 Cd), Caterham Seven (0.60 Cd), and others, noting data limits and exclusions (no SUVs/trucks) and highlighting aero evolution toward contemporary efficiency.

via Jalopnik|
#aerodynamics#automotive#automotive-design
Vintage 1968 Camaro Convertible: A 50-Year Garage Find Seeks Completion
classic-cars3 months ago

Vintage 1968 Camaro Convertible: A 50-Year Garage Find Seeks Completion

An unrestored 1968 Camaro Convertible with its original matching-numbers 327 V8 has sat in a Georgia garage for decades and is now for sale as an unfinished project by its owner of 50+ years in Rossville. The listing notes prior body and engine work, interior refurbishment is needed, but most parts are included and the car retains its original body, engine, transmission, and rear end.

via Silodrome|
#camaro#classic-cars#first-generation
Miura Reimagined: Sassano's SVR Restomod Puts a Modern Spin on a Legend
motoring3 months ago

Miura Reimagined: Sassano's SVR Restomod Puts a Modern Spin on a Legend

Designer Andrea Sassano envisions a modern, SVR-inspired restomod of the Lamborghini Miura, preserving its low wedge profile and rear window louvres while adding a race-minded edge. Dubbed the Miura SVR, the concept is an unofficial homage rather than an official production plan, aligning with past attempts and Lamborghini’s stance on retro redesigns.

via Gear Patrol|
#classic-cars#lamborghini-miura#miura-svr
Hispano-Suiza Torpedo Wins Top Honors at Pebble Beach
world9 months ago

Hispano-Suiza Torpedo Wins Top Honors at Pebble Beach

The 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was won by a unique 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo, known as the Tulipwood Torpedo, notable for its wood construction and aero-inspired design, after a meticulous two-year restoration. Despite strong competition, its distinctive appearance and craftsmanship made it the clear winner, highlighting the event's appreciation for rare and historically significant vehicles.

via Jalopnik|
#1924-hispano-suiza-h6c#best-in-show#classic-cars