I’ve finally decided to write a “barnfind car stories” book. It’ll be called Exotic Barnfinds, and true to that name, will focus on wonderfully derelict Aston Martins, Ferraris, Maseratis, Mercedes, Porsches and anything else that fits reasonably within that definition. And I need your help, please, to find the best of those stories to include…
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I’m pleased to be resuming my collector car auctions television commentating career beginning something new for me next week, working Auctions America’s Auburn Spring sale in Auburn, Indiana for the NBC Sports Network. The sale runs May 8-10, 2014, with many hours of the sale broadcast live over NBCSN; check with your cable or satellite…
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This new book, out May 6, was a good fun read. I won’t spoil it for you but in so many words, the focal point is a ’57 Chevy wagon, built and bought new by owner number one, then a…
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Carwise, I’m an omnivore; in that I eat all automotive meats. I can usually find something to appreciate in nearly any sort, form, brand, or era of automobile. I love Bugattis and Ferraris, and old trucks too. I’m not stuck on rare, fancy, fast, high priced or otherwise usually desirable machinery; steam powered,…
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Among my very favorite car shows in the world is Concorso Italiano, which takes place on the Monterey Peninsula each August, all wrapped up in the Monterey Car Week that encompasses the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the Rolex Motor Sports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Conc Ital is all about Italian cars, bikes,…
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I have great interest, and great faith, in the future of the electric car. You may or may not remember that at the birth of the automobile, way early in the last century, electric cars were common. But battery and electric motor technology wasn’t very advanced, and all the electrics were replaced by longer ranged,…
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Photos by Kirk Gerbracht Imagine your favorite five-star country club; magnificent golf course, great pro shop, luxurious clubhouse, comfortable relaxation areas for your family and guests, pool, fabulous weather, lots of palm trees, gym, spa, and gourmet food too. Now replace the greens and fairways with 4.5 miles of Alan Wilson-designed, purpose built, FIA level…
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Let’s begin with the Big Statement: The Amelia Island Concours d’elegance is among the world’s finest car shows. That is a no-longer questioned fact. Happysnap photos here by me! It’s a concours at a Ritz-Carlton golf club, on the beach, no less; what, indeed, could be bad? But instead of just giving you the usual…
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As you may know, I’m a big fan and supporter of this wonderful show and events. You’ll see great cars, meet great folks, and support a good cause. The spirit of the day is wonderful, low key and fun, very cool and family friendly. Plus you never want to miss the In N Out Burger…
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I miss those phone calls. My cell would ring and it was that unmistakable, I’d-know-it-anywhere-in-the-middle-of-the-night, rich yet raspy Texas voice, announcing that it was “Carroll Hall Shelby, here” – as if it could possibly be anyone else. He’d follow up with “Hey Matt – it’s time for lunch” to which the answer was always, always,…
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