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Saleen 1 Expected This Fall

Saleen Automotive Inc. plans to finish its first Saleen 1 this fall. The two-seater, mid-engine sports car was introduced at the LA Auto Show last year. The Saleen 1 features a 2.5-liter, inline four, high output, turbocharged, Saleen-designed engine that generates 450 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of 180 mph.… Continue reading Saleen 1 Expected This Fall

Restored Scout is Latest Automobile Gallery Addition

The newest addition to the 80-car collection of The Automobile Gallery in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a 1966 International Harvester Scout 800. Since the gallery’s mission is to showcase the entire history of the automobile, founder Red Lewis thought it was important to include a historic four-wheel drive vehicle like the Scout, which was one… Continue reading Restored Scout is Latest Automobile Gallery Addition

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Mercedes-Maybach Showcases Vision of Ultimate Luxury

*See photos above Mercedes-Benz presented its Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury vehicle at Auto China 2018. The high-end sedan-SUV crossover is an electric vehicle with four compact permanent-magnet synchronous motors and fully variable all-wheel drive. The show car merges Western and Far Eastern influences to deliver an appealing automotive cultural dialogue, according to the company. For… Continue reading Mercedes-Maybach Showcases Vision of Ultimate Luxury

Small Town Auction Gets Big Bucks for Resto-Mod Pickup

A 1949 Chevrolet Resto-Mod pickup with a $145,000 professional build by Limeworks Speed Shop of Carson City, California, sold for the top price of $65,000 at a Wisconsin auction in the small town of Wautoma. The glossy black truck had a fuel-injected crate engine, five-speed electronic transmission, power windows, Currie 9-inch rear end, four-link coil… Continue reading Small Town Auction Gets Big Bucks for Resto-Mod Pickup

These Classic Car Shop Requests Come with a Hitch

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regularly contributes articles and industry-driven observations for THE SHOP magazine and eNewsletter. Several shops that restore old cars have been getting requests to redo travel trailers that match the era of the vintage cars. The motivation… Continue reading These Classic Car Shop Requests Come with a Hitch

A 1967 Stingray with Super Bowl Swagger

A Super Bowl super car will be among the headline offerings at the Dana Mecum’s 31st annual Spring Classic Auction May 15-19 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The 1967 Corvette Stingray convertible was given to the most valuable player in the NFL’s very first Super Bowl in January 1967. The Green Bay Packers… Continue reading A 1967 Stingray with Super Bowl Swagger

Legend Cruisers Car Club to Host Camden Cruise-In

The Camden Cruise-In series-sponsored by the Legend Cruisers Car Club and supported by the Benton County/Camden Chamber of Commerce-is set to start Saturday, April 28 in Camden, Tennessee. The Cruise-In will feature classic cars along with music, 50/50 drawings, concessions and prizes for registered participants. Proceeds will benefit the Chamber’s efforts to promote the community… Continue reading Legend Cruisers Car Club to Host Camden Cruise-In