Saturday, November 07, 2009
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Classic auction ran from Cobras to Pintos
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Housed in a half-dozen cavernous permanent buildings at the impressive Indiana State Fairgrounds, the 22nd annual Dana Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction offered buyers more than 1,000 cars ranging from seven-figure Cobras to a yellow 1972 Pinto funny car that brought just over $4,000. That was back in June. Much warmer than it is now.
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- Dale Jr.: Nothing new, but Patrick good for NASCAR - 12:34 AM
- Kyle Busch races to 5th straight NASCAR Trucks win - 11:43 PM
- Gordon earns pole at Texas, his 1st of season - 10:54 PM
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- IndyCar to partner with Izod next season - 06:43 PM
Rally on the Strip is a show of cars and stars
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Officially, it was the Rally on the Strip, but, hey, this is Vegas, baby, so actually it was more of a "striptease," the 80 classic cars cruising down the Las Vegas Strip the day before the second annual Barrett-Jackson collector car auction here in the Mandalay Bay resort and casino's arena-style event center.
Scholz Autofest shows off rat rods and sparklers
CAPAC, Mich. -- Carl Scholz earns his living in salvage vehicles. The lifelong Capac, Mich. resident earns his reputation as a car lover by putting on a great show here each autumn.
Auburn autos auction starts out 'a little slow'
AUBURN, Ind. -- Mid-way through the annual Labor Day week-long auction here, the pace seemed subdued. True, it was Friday and the holiday weekend crowds had not convened.
Corvette Funfest draws nearly 10,000 classic Vettes
EFFINGHAM, Ill -- Mike Yager was a 20-year-old tool-and die maker when he bought his first Corvette, a three-year-old 1967 roadster. To support his new habit, Yager borrowed $500 to buy Corvette accessories to sell at car shows.
Ohio country club attracts significant classics
CANTON, Ohio -- Fifteen years ago, members of the Glenmoor Country Club who didn't play golf but were very much into classic cars somehow convinced their golf-playing friends to give over the course's 18th fairway one day a year for a gathering of what they hoped would be some "significant automobiles."
Summer hot rod show winds down gracefully in Ypsi
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- The party's over in Ypsilanti's Depot Town. The Thursday evening cruise party, that is.
Custom Camaro sparkles at car shows and drag strips
OSCEOLA, Wis. -- Very often, cars are customized for show or for go. Jeff Kobilka of Hudson, Wis., wanted his car to span that gap.
The Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village is a family affair
DEARBORN, Mich. -- The Old Car Festival held here at The Henry Ford's Greenfield Village the second weekend in September is in many ways a family affair.
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