Collector Cars June 1, 2021 108-year-old message in a bottle found at Ford construction site Construction workers renovating the Michigan Central Station for Ford have found a message in a bottle dated 1913. The century-old Detroit building is being turned into an innovation center.
Collector Cars May 30, 2021 Rare part from James Dean's 'cursed' Porsche 550 Spyder sold for $382,000 The only-known remaining part from James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder has sold for $382,000 at auction. The documented transaxle was scavenged from the wreckage of the car he fatally crash in in 1955.
Collector Cars May 29, 2021 The transaxle from James Dean's 'cursed' Porsche is up for auction The four-speed transaxle from the Porsche 500 Spyder that James Dean died in is being offered for auction on the Bring A Trailer website. The unit had been stored for decades before a Porsche restorer happened upon it while looking for parts.
Collector Cars May 25, 2021 1929 Duesenberg 'Disappearing Top' Torpedo auctioned for $5.725 million at Amelia Island A 1929 Duesenberg Model J was sold at the RM Sotheby's Amelia Island event for $5.75 million, making it one of the most valuable American cars ever.
Collector Cars May 24, 2021 An old Ford Bronco just sold for $1.87 million -- here's why Parnelli Jones' "Big Oly" 1969 Ford Bronco racing truck has been sold at auction for $1.87 million. The truck won the Baja 1000 in 1971 and 1972.
Collector Cars May 23, 2021 Rare 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda Convertible gets record $4.8 million auction bid, but it's not enough One of the three 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda Convertibles built with a manual transmission failed to sell at a Mecum Auctions event in Indianapolis despite a high bid of $4.8 million.
Collector Cars May 19, 2021 $200 garage find Ferrari now worth millions up for sale A rare 1952 Ferrari 340 America that was once purchased for $200 has been fully restored and is currently up for sale. Experts value the Le Mans race car in the millions.
Buick May 17, 2021 Rare 1987 Buick GNX muscle car driven just 262 miles sold for $205,000 A 1987 Buick GNX with 262 miles on the odometer has been sold at auction for $205,000, which is the second-highest price paid for the model.
Collector Cars May 11, 2021 'Priceless' Chrysler Turbine Car resurfaces after private sale One of nine remaining experimental Chrysler Turbine Cars has surfaced at the Stahl Automotive Foundation after being sold in March. The car was one of 55 built to test turbine technology.
Collector Cars May 7, 2021 Murderous bank robber's Chevrolet Impala rental car auctioned for $45K A 1965 Chevrolet Impala used as a getaway car in an infamous bank robbery has been auctioned for $45,000. Duane Earl Pope rented the car in Salina, Kan., before killing three at the Farmer's State Bank in Big Springs, Neb.
