INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, April 19, 2012 - Three past winners and three IZOD IndyCar Series champions are among the drivers named to the 34 entries filed for the 2012 Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

All drivers will compete in the new Dallara chassis that debuted at the start of this IZOD IndyCar Series season. The Indianapolis 500 will be the first oval race for the new car.

Engine competition returns to "The…

i'm a little late with this post. I got the TR back from Dave Crane last Fall.  Better than new!

This is a good story about the passion and expertise of the Collector Car industry - Read on :-))))

The sixth Chihuahua Express will go into the record books as another great success.

As usual, the weather was excellent (dry, sunny, little wind), the route superb, and the competition exciting.  Again, there were no serious accidents or injuries.

Above all, public safety – police, ambulances, and tow trucks – was excellent.  Registration and tech were…

Beck lister #15 . This car in 2001 Run&Gun Kit car event,took second overall for all combined classes, Chuck took 1st overall. Prototype Beck Lister with raised windshield , top and side windows. This Lister has a LSX454 ,650HP,610 ft tq,from a GM /Thompson racing engines tune. TremacTKO600 5 spd ,Scattershield, Mcleod RXT clutch , Dana 44 -3;07gear. 4- wheel disc brakes ,335 rear tires,265 front. Rear flares from Randy Beck,Real halibrands re-machined by Chuck and 13"BBS rim halves…

Honoring 'the King of the Ring'

Driver Stefan Bellof, Who Died 25 Years Ago, Set One of Racing's Most Astonishing Records

By A.J. BAIME

Sutton Motorsports/Zuma Press

Stefan Bellof, in blue car at left, in third…

Frank Nicodemus, Sr World Renowed Superior Classic Cadillac Restorer

I have been a customer of Frank Nicodemus, Sr. for over 10 years. I worked with Frank on several projects. One project was the restoration of my 1960 Cadillac.  We communicated frequently and worked together on the restoration of my 1960 Cadillac.  I watched in amazement through the…

Passion For Classic Cadillac'sMy passion for Cadillac’s began in 1960 and I can remember the 1957 Cadillac on display at a local Cadillac dealer in the Bronx, New York, where I grew up.  My next door neighbor owned a Shell gas station.  He purchased a brand new 1960 Eldorado Biarritz Convertible.  It was a plum color exterior and a white leather interior with a white top.

It was at that time my interest grew…

A picture always makes a subject look better.  To my trained eye, I can pull details out of a photograph such as defects as the misalignment of a bumper, grilles or doors, showing gaps, giving me a general idea how the sheet metal is fitting on the car.  I have looked at a photo front shot and I will notice that one side is leaning down, the obvious result of a small fender bender that was not put back to its proper height and spacing.  In many my many years as a classic car and…

Classic Cadillac Grilles Bullet and Blades

1959 and 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Grilles Bullets and Blades.

How Do I Clean My Front Grille On My Car And Make The Shine Last?

This is one of the most frequent questions that I am asked by classic Cadillac owners. The front grille and bullets are…

For the first time since 1956, works-supported Jaguar C- and D-types will race again at venues including Goodwood and the Nurburgring as part of Jaguar Heritage Racing programme.

The Jaguar Heritage Racing will support numerous events on the historic motoring calendar, including the Mille Miglia,…

1937 Fiat 1500 Ghia

This is a 1 of 1 built by Ghia on Special order for the Italian Embassy in South Africa in 1937



The car was converted to RHD in the 1990's, it has a 1500cc 6 cylinder, 4 speed manual, it was restored over a period of about 8 years from 1992 to 1998.comes with 2 spare engines , gearbox ,front and rear axles , clutch and pressure plate ( should be enough parts to…