Here’s how much they paid for the top cars at the 2016 Barrett-Jackson collector-car auction Saturday, including $1.76 million for a 1953 Delahaye 235. See rarest, priciest Barrett-Jackson cars auctioned Saturday, including $1.76 million for Porsche 918 Spyder Here’s how much they paid for the top cars at the 2016 Barrett-Jackson collector-car auction Saturday, including $1.76 million for a 1953 Delahaye 235.
Corvette Racing at Daytona: Halfway Report
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Corvette Racing found themselves in the thick of battles for the lead in GTLM halfway through the 54th Rolex 24 At Daytona. Corvette Racing’s pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs were locked in a race-long fight in search of second straight GT Le Mans (GTLM) victory at Daytona International Speedway. Both Corvette C7.Rs took turns leading in GTLM in the opening 12 hours. Tommy Milner was in the last third of his
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Yukon/Yukon XL
Drivetrain: A 5.3-liter V8 makes 355 horses; Denali’s 6.2-liter V8 has 420 horses and comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. GMC’s giant-sized Yukon rigs are specialists at heavy hauling in all kinds of road conditions and with up to eight people on board.
Chevrolet Beat Essentia compact sedan to be showcased at Delhi Auto Expo 2016
General Motors will unveil the Chevrolet Beat Essentia sub-4 metre compact sedan at the Delhi Auto Expo 2016 in February. Interestingly, the company will also display Beat Cross concept at the bi-annual event.
First production Kaiser Darrin sells for $198,000 at Bonhams Scottsdale auction
Introduced at the 1952 Petersen Los Angeles Motorama, the Kaiser Darrin was the first fiberglass-bodied convertible sports car from an American manufacturer to make its public debut. Though the Chevrolet Corvette would beat it into dealer showrooms, the Kaiser Darrin was still a bold roll of the dice for independent automaker Kaiser, one that ultimately proved unsuccessful in reversing the company’s fortunes.
Sponsor still in saddle for Action Express Corvette
It’s odd to see “Mustang” emblazoned on the side of a Corvette, but it’s not the brand confusion you might be imagining. Instead, the Action Express racing team’s No.
[POLL] What’s the Best Corvette Orange?
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Back in October we inquired, what’s the best blue to ever adorn a Corvette? 36% of you told us that the C7’s Laguna Blue is the top choice in a runaway vote. That poll met with an overwhelming response so we thought we’d ask again. With Daytona Sunrise Orange leaving the Corvette lineup for 2016 we thought we’d ask, what’s the best Corvette orange color? It’s hard to believe, but there wasn’t an orange Corvette
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Porsche sweeps front row in Rolex 24 qualifying in Daytona
Soggy track conditions that only got soggier as the late afternoon progressed made for some peculiar results in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship qualifying for Saturday’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. The 3.56-mile road course is challenging when dry.
Bloomington Gold Registration Open February 1st
The countdown to Bloomington Gold stands at just under 5 months. Once again the show will be taking up residency at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If you’re looking to have your car judged or just attend as a spectator, get ready because registration for this year’s show opens next Monday, February 1st. Bloomington Gold 2016 will take place Thursday June 23 through Saturday June 25 as part of their new more travel friendly format.
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In photos: Inside an Ontario classic car lover’s garage with his award-winning Superbird
Inside Alan Boughton’s Caledon, Ont. garage you’ll find his award-winning Plymouth Superbird.