Wednesday, February 10, 2010
This Week's Feature
Gooding classic auction still defies crumbling economy
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Fashion Square shopping center may no longer be the most prestigious place for purchasing consumer goods in this upscale Phoenix suburb, but each January, two large tents are set up in the parking lot near the Dillard's department store and buyers from around the world come in person, by telephone, by Internet or by proxy to bid, sometimes in shocking amounts, on classic automobiles.
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- Toyota seeks damage control, in public and private - 08:59 PM
- Asia stocks rise as Europe debt crisis fears ease - 11:45 PM
- Honda adds 437,000 cars to global air bag recall - 11:12 PM
- Anthem asked to justify rate hike in California - 09:51 PM
- New report: Consumers spent modestly in January - 12:06 AM
Auto racing
- Money woes ease in NASCAR, sponsors seek bargains - 01:15 PM
- Patrick to make NASCAR debut at Daytona - 07:57 PM
- Harvick repeats as Budweiser Shootout winner - 07:19 AM
- Danica Patrick finishes 6th in stock car debut - 08:33 PM
- Martin, Earnhardt Jr. up front for Daytona 500 - 07:15 PM
British sports cars take a lead in collector auction
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- People may joke about classic British sports cars, how they leaked oil and other fluids, how their electrical systems seemed to be haunted, but there was some very serious money paid for a variety of classic British sports cars at RM Auctions' 11th annual "Automobiles of Arizona" event here at the Biltmore Resorts & Spa.
Ear-popping race cars show off technical advances
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- In 1996, Arie Luyendyk set speed records at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that, because of ensuing rules changes, have yet to and may never be broken.
Convertibles put a shine on a cloudy economy at Detroit Auto Show
It wasn't long ago that convertibles disappeared despite the way some of us were attached to them. Luckily it hasn't been so long since convertibles came back, this time with much of the same fun and considerably more safety.
Motorized campers started out 100 years ago
ELKHART, Ind. -- The recreation vehicle industry celebrates its centennial in 2010, but you can take in the sweep of RV history any time you choose with a visit to the RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum & Library here at Exit 96 on the Indiana Toll Road.
Specialty Sales finds classic buyers for classic cars
PLEASANTON, Calif. -- While it is technically on the "other side of the tracks" from the urbane shopping district of this old town, Specialty Sales offers automotive merchandise that belongs in the best neighborhoods.
December racing adds history to vintage sports cars
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- "This car has no history, but it does have Warren Tope's paint scheme," said Doug Roby, a patent attorney and vintage car racer who lives in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Hudson car museum shows off its historic development
SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. -- Here in Amish country, with its delightful horse-drawn black buggies and abundant local tourist attractions, Eldon and Esta Hostetler have assembled and displayed one of the great collections of Hudson, Essex and Terraplane vehicles and automobilia.
Truck collectors welcomed fall with their antiques
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Antique truck enthusiasts used the early fall to show off their medium and heavy-duty trucks along the banks of the Huron in Riverside Park here.
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