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The Old School Hotrodders of Virginia - Spring Cruise In Swap Meet
The Old School Hot Rodders of Virginia held their Spring Cruise-In and Swap Meet on Saturday May 1, 2021 in Sutherland, VA about 30 minutes south of Richmond.
1965 Chevy Corvette Coupe - An Unbelievable "Dry Garage Find"
The acquaintance also gave me a link to view many of the key items in the auction, and one really piqued my interest—an unrestored 1965 Corvette coupe.
1960 Chevy Corvette - A Long Gone Project Resurfaces
It’s funny how things come full circle. This story begins 30 years ago when I heard rumors of a 1960 Corvette, supposedly hidden for years behind a garage.
A 1959 CHEVY IMPALA WITH A 409? - An “Old Car” Guy Searches For A Dream But Finds a Legend
I loved hearing drag racing stories from guys who grew up in the 1960s and always asked them about any 1962 409s they might know about. One day a fellow told me about a 1959 Impala in the area.
1964 F-100 - New Truckers, Craig Grisolia Story Part 2
When the stock F-100 long bed rolled off the assembly line in 1964 it had a 129" wheelbase. In order to keep the truck a long bed Craig had to add 14.25” of length to the police car chassis.
1964 F-100 - New Truckers, Craig Grisolia Story Part 1
Craig Grisolia developed "motorhead-itis" at a very early age while playing around the cars that surrounded his father's Classic Auto Repair Shop in St Charles, IL.
1957 Chevy Apache - My First Hot Rod Truck
When I was a little boy, my grandfather that I call Pappy started having me wash his antique cars and trucks. Sometimes when I was working on his 1947 Dodge pickup, I would get inside and pretend like I was driving.
1969 Ford Ranger - A True Family Heirloom
Randy Renfro can still remember the excitement he experienced when his father drove up in the yard with a new Ford Ranger pickup in 1969.
1949 Chevy 3100 Pickup - Mel's Story
Back in the 70's Frank Swartz from Maderera, Pa was a die-hard motor head who never had 2nd thoughts about driving 2, 3 hundred miles to show his tricked out 1959 Chevy El Cameo.
Auto Round-Up donates to Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment
A generous donation to the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund from Auto Round-Up Publications will enhance cancer care and treatment at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute.
Ford on the Range - The Krinke Collection Auction Story
Even though the collection is primarily Ford, there are Chevrolets and also some Mercury’s in the mix. The collection has a rare 1933 3 Window Coupe, a 1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe, and several rare 1932 Ford Victoria Sedans.
Carlisle Events Spring Swap Meet Show Reaches Settlement
The Pennsylvania Health Department filed a lawsuit against Carlisle Events in response to a large event that is about to take place in Carlisle, PA.
Stand Strong Together
The collector car hobby world was shocked with the news of TEN (The Enthusiast Network) Publishing’s plans to fold 19 of its 22 print magazine titles.
Charleston Boulevard Rod Run & Doo Wop History
The Charleston Boulevard Rod Run & Doo Wop is one of the country's top car shows and is hosted in downtown Charleston, WV. The event brings in nearly 2,000 classic cars and trucks and over 100,000 spectators annually.
The 1963 Ford Galaxie Rum Runner Moves to Harrison. . .
In February 1963 a legend was born, the popular 1963 Ford Galaxie was re-designed with new sheet metal and a rather interesting engine. The venerable and legendary 427.
Devastating California Wildfire Destroys Collector Cars
A recent devastating wildfire near Paradise, CA destroyed one of my friend's two 1933 Willys coupes and everything else, including his home and shop. My friend is a member of the West Coast Willys Club.
Brae's 1963 Buick Skylark Cruises Up and Down LA Coast
I purchased this 1963 Buick Skylark Convertible in Portland, OR last April after seeing the car for sale in Auto Round-Up. I'm a musician and I'd created a story for a music video for my song, 'On The Highway', which called for a classic car.
Gene Winfield - Legendary Custom Builder
Gene Winfield is one of the old car hobby’s best hot rod custom legends still alive today, and still making custom cars for major film productions.
The Cayman Motor Museum
The Cayman Motor Museum is home to one of the greatest car collections in the world. Located in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, one would not expect to stumble upon such a magnificent jewel in the middle of the ocean.
The Bandy Collection
The Bandy Collection is a spectacular selection of some of the world’s finest foreign automobiles under one roof.
Elegant Two-toned 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster Replicar
When Auburn sold in the 30’s and manufacturing stopped it was not quite the end of an era for the iconic Auburns thanks to Glenn Pray, President of Auburn Cord Duesenberg Company in Broken Arrow, OK.
The Rarity of a True 1966 Ford Bronco
Most people don't know the rarity of a true Bronco Roadster. A true Roadster (VIN U13) model was only made the first three years (1966-1968) of the ‘66-‘77 first generation Early Broncos.
Why NASCAR Needs to Change Its Champion Points System
NASCAR’s current championship format is loaded with rules that can ruin fan interest and excitement as opposed to what NASCAR thinks is best for generating interest. Here’s why NASCAR’s current system of crowning a champion is flawed.