Posted by Steve White on Apr 30, 2010
If you are interested in European automobiles, you should pay a visit to the Lane Motor Museum. This museum is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it is housed in a 132,000-square-foot building that dates back to 1950. It provides a great opportunity for automobile enthusiasts to view interesting vehicles from different parts of the world.
Visitors to the Lane Auto Museum will get to see about 150 automobiles and motorcycles on display. Most of the exhibits are classic cars that were manufactured between the 1950s and the 1970s, but there are also vintage cars from the 1920s and contemporary cars of the 2000s. The museum is home to the biggest collection of European automobiles in the US, and it also showcases vehicles that were produced by well-known Asian, North American, and South American manufacturers. Additionally, it has the most impressive collection of Czechoslovakian vehicles outside Europe. Some of the types of vehicles that are exhibited in the museum include micro-cars, military vehicles, competition cars, alternative-fuel vehicles, amphibious vehicles, and one-of-a-kind vehicles.
The Lane Auto Museum is open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm from Thursday to Monday. It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Tickets are priced at $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors, and $2.00 for youths aged 6 to 17.
Posted by Steve White on Apr 28, 2010
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association will be holding the SVRA Spring Vintage Weekend from the 14th to 16th of May at the famous Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Spectators can expect great fun and excitement throughout the three-day event as owners of vintage and classic cars compete against one another in various race classes.
A wide range of vintage and historic automobiles will be featured during the SVRA Spring Vintage Weekend, ranging from pre-war cars to Grand Touring cars. Around 400 men and women will be participating in 10 different race groups. Qualifying races will be held on the first two days of the event, and the finals will take place on the last day from 10.30 am to 3.00 pm. Other than the exciting races, attendees can also join the annual Family Tailgate Party on the 15th of May.
Registration for races will be open to vintage and classic car owners from the 12th to the 15th of May. Tickets for the event are priced at $15.00 for the first day and $30.00 for the second and final days. Attendees can also purchase a three-day pass at $75.00. Discounts are available for those who order tickets online. Those who wish to camp at the site can do so for a fee of $70.00. For more information about the SVRA Spring Vintage Weekend, you can check out the official website of the SVRA or Road America.
Posted by Steve White on Apr 26, 2010
RM Auctions is expanding its presence in Europe with a new auction called the Sporting Classics of Monaco. The auction will be held in conjunction with the 7th Grand Prix Historique de Monaco on the 1st of May. The venue for the event is the famous Grimaldi Forum, which is located on Avenue Princesse Grace in Monaco.
This auction will feature some of the finest automobiles in the world. Attendees can expect to view and purchase about 80 stunning European and American cars, including vintage cars, classic cars, racing cars, and contemporary cars. The highlights of the auction are a number of Ferraris, which include a 1952 225 Sport Vignale Berlinetta, 1971 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder, 1958 250 GT LWB Tour de France, 1954 250 Europa Pinin Farina Coupe, 1965 275 GTB, and others. There will also be 26 fabulous Rolls Royce automobiles from the collection of Hans-Gunther Zach, a renowned car collector. Two of the most valuable cars in the collection are a 1934 Phantom II Continental Cabriolet and a 1926 Phantom I Open Tourer, which was owned by the Maharaja of Nanpara.
The Sporting Classics of Monaco will begin at 6.00 pm and end at 10.00 pm. Those who wish to attend the auction have to purchase an official catalogue that is priced at 70 euros. This catalogue will admit two people, and it is available for purchase online.
Posted by Steve White on Apr 23, 2010
The Keels and Wheels Concours d’Elegance is known as one of the biggest wooden boat and classic cat shows in the US, and it will be held on the 1st and 2nd of May at the premises of Lakewood Yacht Club, which is located in Seabrook, Texas. This event provides an opportunity for people of all ages to view a wide range of land and sea vehicles, and it attracts many car and boat enthusiasts from various parts of the country and beyond.
This year’s event will feature an impressive collection of Alfa Romeos and rare special-bodied Packards as well as many stunning and timeless classic automobiles and boats. For the second year, renowned master of ceremony Keith Martin will be the host of the concours d’elegance, and he will thrill guests with his onstage wit and profound knowledge of classic cars. Other than attending the concours d’elegance, guests can also view and purchase an extensive variety of merchandise at the event. Those who are interested in art can visit the Art Court to take a look at the fine artworks by talented local artists.
Tickets for the Keels and Wheels Concours d’Elegance are priced at $30.00 for advance purchase and $35.00 for gate purchase. Children aged 10 and under can enter for free. A family package with 5 tickets can be purchased at $100.00 plus fee.
Posted by Steve White on Apr 21, 2010
In 1973, major changes were made to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It was transformed from a hardtop to a pillared coupe with frameless door glass and opera-style rear side windows. A 350 cid Turbo Fire V8 with 145 hp became the standard engine, and other engines that were offered included a 4-barrel carbureted 350 cid V8 with 175 hp and a 4-barrel carbureted 454 cid Turbo Jet V8 with 245 hp. In the same year, the Monte Carlo was named “Car of the Year” by Motor Trend, and it sold almost 250,000 units. Many people continued to buy Monte Carlo models in the following years, and sales figures reached about 400,000 in 1976.
The third generation Monte Carlo was released in the year 1978, and it was 15 inches smaller and about 700 pounds lighter than the previous model. The standard engine for the 1978 model was a new 231 cid V6 engine that was constructed by Buick, and a 305 cid V8 was the only optional engine that was available. Three more options were added to the engine line-up in the next two years, and these included a 200 cid Chevrolet 90°, a 229 cid Chevrolet 90° V6, and a 267 cid V8.
The 1981 model was a small car with very clean lines, and it is presently one of the most popular classic cars among collectors today. It was such a huge success that Chevrolet continued to produce it until 1988. Production of Monte Carlo lasted for almost two more decades before it ended in 2007.
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