May 13, 2014
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...
May 2, 2014
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...
Apr 22, 2014
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...
Apr 14, 2014
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,...
Apr 8, 2014
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...
Mar 31, 2014
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...
Mar 24, 2014
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....
Mar 13, 2014
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...
Mar 6, 2014
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...
Feb 27, 2014
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...
Feb 19, 2014
Here’s the dealio on a killer great new racing career history book you won’t want to miss. It’s a large and semi expensive book but worth every penny in terms of the whole story about one of our greatest ever road racers, and beyond that, the rich...
Feb 11, 2014
Photos by Kirk Gerbracht The Mustang 50th Anniversary celebrations have begun and will certainly build to a fever pitch during the rest of this year as countdown to the 2015 Mustang’s arrival in dealer showrooms (and enthusiasts’ garages) this fall. Some of those...
Feb 7, 2014
An impressive collection of V-8, Neue Klasse and high-performance models from the famed Bavarian marque, many to be offered without reserve From my friends at Gooding & Company, and I thought you’d enjoy this…MS SANTA MONICA, Calif. (February 4, 2014)...
Feb 4, 2014
I will disclose to you that when General Motors came out with its new lineup of mid-sized 3-row seat SUV Crossovers some years back (the Chevrolet Traverse, the Saturn Outlook, the GMC Acadia, and the Buick Enclave) I wasn’t all that crazy about them. The Buick...
Jan 27, 2014
Win a new 2014 Mini Cooper at the Steve McQueen Car Show in a unique charity raffle, with all proceeds benefiting Boys Republic. The car will be raffled off Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 2:00 PM The cost of the tickets is $20.00 each or 6 tickets for $100.00 Want to...
Jan 21, 2014
I thought you might enjoy this auction week summary from my friends at Hagerty collector car insurance. I have my special cars insured with them, and you should too. Visit www.hagerty.com. Overall from all auction companies; 2014 Total: $248.6M 2,321/2,815 lots sold:...
Jan 13, 2014
As you may or may not know, I’ve spent the last seven Januarys working for SPEED then FOX Sports TV covering the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona. And I’m somewhat disappointed to advise you that great run has come to an end,...
Jan 12, 2014
Please let me share with you a little story, that causes me modest concern. Two young dudes were hanging out in the driveway. Dude One, leaning against his car, lamented to the other, “ Dude – I need your help. I just can’t get it to run right. I’ve downloaded...
Jan 2, 2014
In my life and career, I’ve been lucky enough to attend, and/or participate in the world’s greatest car shows: Pebble Beach, Concorso d’eleganza Villa d’Este, Amelia Island, you name it I’ve likely been or judged there. So I know classic...
Dec 24, 2013
Dear Friends, Visitors and Viewers, I’m way behind in blog postings, and have an inventory of car shows and vehicle drives to share with you. But I’m going to take them a little out of order for now since this Shelby Toy Drive and Shelby Los Angeles open...
Dec 17, 2013
My friend Jeff is a serious car guy, and a seasoned driver. He’s been interested in the new F-Type as a possible replacement for his Porsche Cayman S Sport, and has asked me a lot about this exciting new car from Jaguar. He’s also 6’7″, so...
Dec 10, 2013
The Carroll Shelby Foundation (CSF) is revving up the spirit of giving this season by hosting a holiday celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14 at its headquarters in Gardena, Calif., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will feature an incredible display of cars from...
Dec 6, 2013
Hooray for Hollywood! No more spy photos, no more close but not official or correct computer illustrations of what “the next” Mustang is going to look like. As part of a time honored Hollywood tradition, the new Mustang made its world debut in SoCal...
Nov 24, 2013
Chino Hills, CA: Save the dates of June 6 & 7, 2014, for your own extraordinary affair as The 7th Annual Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show celebrates “The Thomas Crown Affair”. The soiree will commence Friday, June 6, at the beautiful campus of The...
