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When Phil Riley drives his 1963 Pontiac Tempest pro street car through Indianapolis, he’s not just turning heads; he’s rewriting the rules of what a classic Pontiac should be. In a world where hot rodders gravitate toward predictable colors and cookie-cutter builds, Phil chose brown paint, massive rear tires, and an 800-horsepower engine that runs […]

The Sleeper Sedan: Why the 1995 Ford Taurus SHO Deserves Radwood Recognition When Adam Damer rolled into Radwood Detroit with his 1995 Ford Taurus SHO, he wasn’t bringing just another ’90s sedan; he was showcasing one of Ford’s most underrated performance experiments. While most car enthusiasts flock to shows with Supras, RX-7s, and Skylines, Adam

When Ford decided to celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2005, they didn’t just throw a party, they resurrected a legend. The 2005 Ford GT emerged as a modern tribute to the iconic GT40 that dominated Le Mans in the 1960s. For two glorious years, Ford built approximately 4,000 of these supercar masterpieces. But among those

Back in 2024, Classic Auto had the opportunity to see many stunning vintage and custom vehicles at the Lime Rock Historic Festival in Connecticut. While we often see stunning hot rods at various car shows and Concours d’Elegance events, we were pleased to see a truly special ride: an expertly restored 1932 Ford Hot Rod

Month in Motoring, August 2025 Setting the Tone for the Collector Car Market It’s not the end of the motoring season, but the auctions held during car week at Pebble Beach do set the tone for the remainder of the year for collector car pricing. The enthusiasm about the collector industry in general can be

Master Builder Joe Clevenger’s 1958 Corvette Restomod Sells for $480,000 at Barrett-Jackson The hammer dropped at $480,000, and another Joe Clevenger masterpiece found its new home. As lot number 1348 crossed the Barrett-Jackson auction block, bidders recognized what automotive enthusiasts have known for years—when Joe Clevenger builds a restomod, something extraordinary emerges from his workshop.

1987 RUF BTR Slantnose Cabriolet | 2024 Lime Rock Historic Festival Every year on Labor Day weekend, Lime Rock Park in Northwest Connecticut becomes a classic car lover’s dream, with rare vehicles, thrilling races, and a celebration of motor history. The Lime Rock Historic Festival showcases remarkable classic vehicles as part of the Lime Rock

When Todd Win rolls up to a car show in his stunning 1951 Mercury, heads turn. This is much more than just a classic car! Todd’s Mercury 51 proved at the 2025 Spark!Fishers Car + Art Show, that some cars just never go out of style.  Why the 1951 Mercury Fits the Bill for “Most

At first glance, the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren might fool you. With its sleek, understated silhouette that bears a striking resemblance to a traditional Mercedes SL, this remarkable machine could easily be mistaken for just another luxury grand tourer. But beneath that deceptively elegant exterior lies one of the most underrated supercars ever built: a

Month in Motoring, July 2025 Collector Car Investment Strategy: Buy, Sell, or Hold? As the automotive world turns its attention to Pebble Beach Car Week this August, collector car enthusiasts and investors find themselves at a critical crossroads. The market dynamics that have driven spectacular gains in recent years are shifting, forcing a fundamental reevaluation