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This 1952 Cunningham C-4R was the first American car to win its class at Le Mans! Built by renowned collector and racer ...
06/15/2026

This 1952 Cunningham C-4R was the first American car to win its class at Le Mans! Built by renowned collector and racer Briggs Cunningham, his C4-R was constructed with the goal of an American manufacturer winning legendary endurance races at Le Mans, Sebring, and more!
This car is one of only three ever built, and one of only two roadsters. The C4-R is powered by a modified Chrysler Hemi V-8 that produced 300hp and is accompanied by a 50-gallon fuel tank to give it an edge in its longer races.
Overall, the C4-Rs won 74% of the races they entered and were said to be "the safest handling racing car I have ever driven" by Mercedes Benz engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut.
You can see this car at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum .

06/12/2026

Check out this great video about the Amelia Earhart Cord, shown by The JBS Collection and LaVine Restorations, Inc. at the Greenwich Concours!

40 years ago today, this “Ferrari” hit the movie screens in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.In the classic 1986 John Hughes fil...
06/11/2026

40 years ago today, this “Ferrari” hit the movie screens in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
In the classic 1986 John Hughes film, we follow Ferris Bueller, his girlfriend Sloane, and his friend Cameron playing hooky with Cameron’s father’s prized Ferrari.
A Ferrari, it wasn’t, however.
Hughes wanted a high-profile exotic such as a Porsche or Ferrari for the film, but it proved too expensive. Hughes learned of an outfit in California building a Ferrari 250GT replica, Modena Design and Development. The studio ordered three cars in multiple states of completion for the film, one being this 1985 Modena Spyder. Celebrating its important cultural role, this car was the 22nd addition to the National Historic Vehicle Register.
After 40 years, the film has become a certified classic, and the mantra has never been more relevant: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

06/09/2026

20 years ago today, the movie “Cars” was released in theaters. Cars brought automotive history to life, one example being “Doc Hudson”, a retired racer based on the story of the Fabulous Hudson Hornet raced by Herb Thomas, one of NASCAR’s first superstars.
For many Millennials and Gen Z, this film was an introduction to car culture and history, sparking a lifelong passion.

The first Ferrari Phil Hill ever owned cost him $3,000. It also launched a motorsport legend. This 1951 Ferrari 212 Expo...
06/02/2026

The first Ferrari Phil Hill ever owned cost him $3,000. It also launched a motorsport legend.
This 1951 Ferrari 212 Export, Chassis 0078E, survived a Le Mans crash, won the Tour de France, and then helped a young American driver convince Enzo Ferrari to give him a shot at the big leagues.
That driver? Phil Hill. The first American-born Formula 1 World Champion.
Hill had a short but successful stint with 0078E. The first time it was raced under his ownership, Hill’s friend drove 0078E and beat Hill himself, driving a Jaguar! The next time it ran, Hill lapped the entire field in the Ferrari. Phil proved his skills to Enzo and soon was behind the wheel of bigger and faster machines from Maranello.
0078E is now an heirloom, owned by the same family for 40 years!
We're honored to recognize this car, and the irreplaceable role it played in American motorsport history, with our American Automotive Heritage Award at the Greenwich Concours .

“You can restore just about any car with the money, but you can’t make a car original again. They’re only original once”...
06/01/2026

“You can restore just about any car with the money, but you can’t make a car original again. They’re only original once”, says Frank Nicodemus, Jr.
Frank, an expert Cadillac restorer, found this 1960 Cadillac Series 62 in long term storage with less than 11,000 miles under its belt. The original owner, a Navy Airman had the car shipped overseas when new. In the engine compartment are two peculiar details; a wrench taped to the core support to disconnect the battery during shipping, and the VIN painted in stenciled letters, both original evidence that Frank keeps intact. Frank purchased the car from its second owner who carefully stored it for years, creating a literal time capsule. A careful mechanical recommissioning at Frank’s shop, Cadillac Parts and Restoration, brought the car back to a safe and reliable condition to be in the spotlight once again.
This Cadillac took home the Hagerty Drivers Foundation & FIVA Preservation Award in honor of Dr. Fred Simeone, at this year’s Greenwich Concours !

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of the United States. W...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of the United States. We owe them a debt of gratitude and remembrance for their selfless acts! 🇺🇸

The Indianapolis 500 race is an American tradition. Would you believe a Maserati was the winningest single car in Indy h...
05/23/2026

The Indianapolis 500 race is an American tradition. Would you believe a Maserati was the winningest single car in Indy history?
This 1938 Maserati 8.C.T.F., known as The Boyle Special, won twice, finished 3rd twice, and 4th once.
Built originally for competition in European grand prix racing, the Maserati featured an exotic inline-eight cylinder alloy block engine with dual overhead cams, 16 valves, and two superchargers - rated at 365 horsepower!
The car was raced unsuccessfully in Italy, but in 1939 was purchased by Chicago union leader Michael Boyle for use in the Indy 500 where it was driven to victory by Wilbur Shaw. Through subsequent ownerships, it was used in competition through the early 1950s. Afterwards, it was returned to its famous Boyle Special configuration and is on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
The Boyle Special was the 3rd vehicle to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. Learn more about it by seeing the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) photos and drawings in The Library of Congress here: https://bit.ly/3R13h2w
Historic photos courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Did you know the 1911 Marmon Wasp (winner of the very first Indy 500) is believed to have been the first race car to eve...
05/21/2026

Did you know the 1911 Marmon Wasp (winner of the very first Indy 500) is believed to have been the first race car to ever use a rear view mirror?
While most race cars carried a driver and riding mechanic, the driver, Ray Harroun wanted to fly solo for better odds of winning. Other drivers protested that this would be unsafe, so he devised a mirror mounted on rods to see behind him.
Although its use was ingenious at the time, Harroun, stated that it shook so much during the race that the mirror was practically useless.
Despite its ineffectiveness for the 1911 Indy 500, this small attempt at an advantage has become one of the most widely used pieces of hardware in automotive history!
The Marmon Wasp was the 11th vehicle to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. Today, it resides in the collection of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum !

Chrysler pulled off a publicity stunt and test program all in one when they loaned an experimental Turbine-powered car t...
05/14/2026

Chrysler pulled off a publicity stunt and test program all in one when they loaned an experimental Turbine-powered car to 203 American families in the mid-1960s.
Since they were a little different from cars most people understood, Chrysler printed this handy booklet to help new drivers operate it. Take a look through it with us, some details might surprise you!

Thanks to for providing us with a copy of this original literature. If you’re near Stahl’s in Michigan, check out their cruise night tonight on May 14th and you can win a chance to ride in the Turbine!

The Chrysler Turbine Car is the 32nd inductee to the National Historic Vehicle Register. Want to learn the whole story? Watch the documentary on YouTube: “The Chrysler Turbine Car: Engineering a Revolution”

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