According to some sources, this past July was the hottest month on record, and if you attended a classic car show, you probably noticed. This year’s extreme heat posed serious challenges for classic car enthusiasts. The weather has been especially difficult because most classics aren’t equipped with air conditioning and other luxuries necessary for dealing
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The month of June means varying things to different car collectors. For some, the month marks an exciting time when the collector car hobby is in full swing. It’s a time when there’s a classic car event practically every day of the week. Look up a car show calendar. You’ll likely see numerous events to
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Three automotive events rich in history dominated the month of May. But a new exclusive event, centered around the Bugatti, was held at a venue that’s out of this world. More about the secretive Bugatti event later, but first, Memorial Day weekend was a dream come true for motorsports fans. From the die-hard car fan
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There’s an old saying that April showers bring May horsepower, and April 2023 was no exception. For much of the country, April is the official start of the collector car driving season, with exceptional events around the country like the April Indianapolis Cars & Coffee and Barrett Jackson’s annual Palm Beach sale. Here are some
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The end of this year’s first quarter saw some historic changes that will likely impact both car collector buyers and sellers. Unfortunately, as the economy slows, you can expect less money going around for classic vehicles, and shifting interest rates are also heavily impacting collector car sales. In this edition of The Month in Motoring,
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Inflation is on everyone’s minds these days. It seems like we’ve blinked and suddenly, everything is so much more expensive. Your groceries cost more, rent and housing payments cost more, our cell phones and TVs cost more—and the car market is no exception. If you’re buying a new car, you might expect prices and insurance
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The Mazda Motor Corporation has developed many stunning and innovative vehicles since the company began manufacturing cars in 1960. One of the company’s most groundbreaking cars was the Mazda Cosmo Sport, which featured a rotary-powered engine. The company began developing its Wankel rotary engine in the 1960s to distinguish itself from other Japanese auto manufacturers,
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Although far from a household name, the New Era Motors Company produced a single, stunning entry in the history of automobiles: the 1929 Ruxton Model C Roadster. This vehicle is an important yet overlooked part of motor history as it was the first car announced that would feature front-wheel drive, but American business executive Errett
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Classic Car Estate Planning Our very own Jim Kruse was invited to talk on the Break/Fix Podcast about Classic Car Estate Planning The Break/Fix Podcast is produced by Grand Touring Motorsports. Back in 2020, thanks to COVID forcing many racing venues to close temporarily, Grand Touring Motosport’s Crew Chief’s Brad (Break) and Eric (Fix) launched their Break/Fix
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Classic Auto Insurance Is Steering the Future of Car Collections Now Providing Confidential Succession Planning with CARnection Advisors INDIANAPOLIS, September 16, 2022: Classic Auto Insurance, a Midwest-based insurance agency for collector car owners, has added CARnection Advisors to its expanding portfolio of business. CARnection Advisors was founded by collector car industry veteran, Jim Kruse, to
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