Concours d'Elegance

Mullin Museum extends exhibit of classic Voisin cars

2013-04-06 06:00:00

Car fans -- especially those interested in pre-World War II French icons -- have a little more time to enjoy some ultra-rare classics in Southern California. The Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard has announced it is extending through June an exhibit...

Classic car sales at Amelia Island total almost $55 million

2013-03-11 12:13:00

It was a busy weekend in Amelia Island, Fla., as almost $55 million in classic cars found new homes. The weekend marked the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, a highlight in the world of classic car shows. RM Auctions, the official auction...

'Like finding lost Rembrandts'

2013-03-02 00:00:00

Peter Mullin cracks open the door of a 1935 Voisin Type C25 Aerodyne at the back of the auto museum bearing his name. He points out the intricate details of a vibrant Art Deco interior, restored to its original luster. A small ashtray hangs on the inside...

Microcar sells for world record in weekend auction

2013-02-19 06:00:00

Tiny cars, big money. An auction over the weekend saw a world-record auction price paid for a microcar. RM Auctions sold the car, a 1958 F.M.R. Tg 500 Tiger, for $322,000, including commission. In all, more than $9.1 million worth of tiny automobiles...

Amelia Island auctions draws some doozies -- and a Duesenberg SJ

2013-02-06 13:31:00

With the dust just settling from a record-setting week of auctions in Scottsdale, Ariz., the classic car community is already looking forward to the next event on the calendar: the� Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. The event is held annually in March,...

Wealthy car collectors, auction firms to gather in Arizona

2013-01-10 07:44:00

If $8 million sounds like too much for a 1960 Ferrari, perhaps a 1958 model in the range of $5.5 million to $7 million better suits your budget. Such are the choices the world's wealthiest car collectors will face this month in Arizona. Every year,...

Pebble Beach: Rare Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik wins show's highest honor

2012-08-20 03:14:00

The vintage car world’s most prestigious car show culminated this weekend with a 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo winning Best of Show at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Sunday evening. Amid a dense wall of celebratory...

A Ford sets record at Pebble Beach auction; a Mercedes falls short

2012-08-20 00:00:00

A prized 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, one of a handful of such cars by the German automaker left from prewar Nazi Germany, was sold Sunday for $11.77 million at an auction in Pebble Beach, Calif. However, vintage car history was made...

Saturday Drive: 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II

2012-08-11 10:19:00

The car: 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II The power: 271 horsepower and 312 pound-feet of torque from a 289-cubic-inch V-8 (about 4.7 liters). Power is routed to the rear wheels via four-speed manual transmission. The photos: Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II The...

Saturday Drive: 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Coupe

2012-07-28 09:58:00

The car: 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Coupe The power: 200 horsepower and an estimated 150-180 pound-feet of torque coming from a 2.9-liter, inline six-cylinder motor routing power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The photos: 1950...

Best in show: see the world's priciest car

2010-08-11 16:35:49

Worshiping at the auto shrine

2006-06-21 00:00:00

In L.A., not all the stars are on the big screen, or bumping around Montana Avenue boutiques. Some of our finest performers are in the museums and private collections put together by Southern California's biggest car enthusiasts. Whether you're interested...

A 1941 Willys Speedway on display at the Pinehurst Concours d'Elegance.

2013-05-05 16:05:00

A rare Allard coupe sits on display during the 7th Annual Concours d' Elegance at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton.

2013-02-24 00:00:00

A Triton motorcycle sits on display during the 7th Annual Concours d' Elegance at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton. The three day event included a car and motorcycle show as well as an auction.

2013-02-24 00:00:00