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Barrington car show moving to Chicago in 2014
The Barrington Concours d'Elegance, an annual showcase of collectible cars and motorcycles, will move to downtown Chicago in 2014 and be renamed the Chicago Concours, its new management told the Tribune. The new owners are David Cooper, founder of...
Tags: West Loop, Chicago Park District, Manufacturing and Engineering, Science and Technology, Automotive Equipment
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Best in show: see the world's priciest car
Brand XIt's just a used car sitting in an Oxnard business park, but it's got low, low mileage and a great paint job. It's also the world's most expensive automobile, fetching a reported $30 million to $40 million at auction earlier this year. Continue reading... -
Mullin Museum extends exhibit of classic Voisin cars
Car fans -- especially those interested in pre-World War II French icons -- have a little more time to enjoy some ultra-rare classics in Southern California. The Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard has announced it is extending through June an exhibit...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Manufacturing and Engineering, World War I (1914-1918), Arts and Culture, Museums
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Classic car sales at Amelia Island total almost $55 million
It was a busy weekend in Amelia Island, Fla., as almost $55 million in classic cars found new homes. The weekend marked the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, a highlight in the world of classic car shows. RM Auctions, the official auction...
Tags: Ferrari, Fiat, Sports Cars, Vehicles, Car Engine Repair
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'Like finding lost Rembrandts'
Peter Mullin cracks open the door of a 1935 Voisin Type C25 Aerodyne at the back of the auto museum bearing his name. He points out the intricate details of a vibrant Art Deco interior, restored to its original luster. A small ashtray hangs on the inside...
Tags: Maurice Chevalier, World War II (1939-1945), Manufacturing and Engineering, Science and Technology, Museums
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Microcar sells for world record in weekend auction
Tiny cars, big money. An auction over the weekend saw a world-record auction price paid for a microcar. RM Auctions sold the car, a 1958 F.M.R. Tg 500 Tiger, for $322,000, including commission. In all, more than $9.1 million worth of tiny automobiles...
Tags: Auction Service, Passenger Cars, George Lucas
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Amelia Island auctions draws some doozies -- and a Duesenberg SJ
With the dust just settling from a record-setting week of auctions in Scottsdale, Ariz., the classic car community is already looking forward to the next event on the calendar: the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. The event is held annually in March,...
Tags: Vehicles, Martin Short, Car Engine Repair, Auction Service, Services and Shopping
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Wealthy car collectors, auction firms to gather in Arizona
If $8 million sounds like too much for a 1960 Ferrari, perhaps a 1958 model in the range of $5.5 million to $7 million better suits your budget. Such are the choices the world's wealthiest car collectors will face this month in Arizona. Every year,...
Tags: Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Economy, Business and Finance, Corporate Officers, Vehicles, Car Engine Repair
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Florida travel calendar for November
Check out festivals and events in November across the state.
View events this coming weekend, or view the whole month's offerings by region below:
Coming up this week
Through Dec. 23. The Cannonball Christmas Express. Tavares. On select dates, the...Tags: Jimmy Buffett, Manufacturing and Engineering, Sculpture, Dioramas, Soups
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Hansen: Death of design in cars is nothing but a loss
There are times when you look at lines and curves and realize that beauty is framed by the contrast of space, filled by air, metal and longing. It's the arc of a Porsche 356, the tail of a Volvo P1800 or the inimitable sleekness of a Ferrari 246 GTS....
Tags: BMW, Ford, Google Inc., Cadillac, Volvo
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Pebble Beach: Rare Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik wins show's highest honor
The vintage car world’s most prestigious car show culminated this weekend with a 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo winning Best of Show at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Sunday evening. Amid a dense wall of celebratory...
Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment
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A Ford sets record at Pebble Beach auction; a Mercedes falls short
A prized 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, one of a handful of such cars by the German automaker left from prewar Nazi Germany, was sold Sunday for $11.77 million at an auction in Pebble Beach, Calif. However, vintage car history was made...
Tags: Leon Panetta, World War II (1939-1945), Manufacturing and Engineering, Nazi Party, New Products
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