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The makers of the most iconic cars the world has ever seen. These are the most respected and revered automotive brands.
Iconic Automotive Brands
In the world of classic sports and collector cars, we know that there are some brands that matter more than others. This page is about those brands. We keep you up to date on all the top vintage car brands and what is going on in the world of collector cars. Big auctions, upcoming rare cars for sale and much more. Note, this is not an exhaustive list of all the top car brands in the world of classic collector cars, but it is focused on the brands that usually have the most news and updates.
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Global collector car auction house Gooding Christie’s has announced the Ken Roath Collection for its upcoming Amelia Island Auctions on...
The 2024 Alfa Revival Cup season concluded at Misano World Circuit under sunny November skies, offering a race filled with...
In an atmosphere saddened by the memory of the tragic loss of Emilio Petrone, winner of the previous Alfa Revival...
History Under the direction of Dr. Giuseppe Luraughi the development of an Alfa Romeo sports racing car became an important...
Grand Prix Origins The origins of Alfa Romeo’s legendary 6C 1750 model can be traced to 1923, when Nicola Romeo...
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The Aston Martin Razor Blade was initially built in 1923 to break the one-hour ‘light car’ speed record with a...
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The first customer Speed Six Continuation Series car has been completed, and is soon to be dispatched to the USA...
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BMW 507 Debut When the Frankfurt Motor Show opened in late 1955, the principal BMW attractions were two sporting variations...
Since the inaugural edition in 2014, Bugatti has been deeply tied to the soul of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance...
The 5th annual Velocity Invitational, powered by Catalyst, hosted an all-star lineup of cars and stars at Sonoma Raceway, Oct....
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley is excited to host its 31st Annual Collector Car Drawing, offering...
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While generally held in September (season finale), this year’s INDYCAR Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey was moved to June. With...
The introduction of the Sting Ray in 1963 sent shockwaves through the North American sports car market, causing a sensation...
The Cheetah was meant to be a Cobra-killer. It was Corvette powered, with a custom-designed chassis and suspension. Watch the...
The L88 was a special option package developed under the direction of Zora Arkus-Duntov, director of GM’s performance division. First introduced in 1967, the L88 Corvette featured a...
The first Z06 was actually an option package first offered with the 1963 Corvette. The package was developed by Corvette’s legendary...
One of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s latest exhibits, “Corvettes in Competition: Racing America’s Sports Car,” continues to create quite a...
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The son of a wealthy Tennessee family, Pete Kreis had grown up during the time that European manufacturers dominated automobile...
Jay Leno’s Garage featured the “Twenty Grand”, a car unveiled at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair and considered by many...
Words by Sean Smith / Photos by Sean Smith & Michael DiPleco When you hear the word Duesenberg you have...
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In the vast universe of Southern California car culture, the quest for a unique “car gathering” has become near impossible....
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While gathering for our family Thanksgiving this year, I showed a photo of an average American muscle car to my...
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The Ferrari 275 GTB, introduced in 1964, represents a significant shift in Ferrari’s engineering and design approach. It was among...
After ending his agreement with Alfa Romeo in 1939, Enzo Ferrari faced significant struggles in establishing his own race team...
Ferrari presents a unique version of the Roma Spider created by the Tailor Made department: the car will be on...
Style & Speed Goodwood Motor Circuit was once again home base for its annual motoring jubilee when legends of the...
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As much as it may be against all things petrol-powered and loud, we are smack dab in the middle of...
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At the Velocity Invitational event in Sonoma, Ford revealed the GT MkIV, the ultimate evolution of the Mk II. This...
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Before After. Rear cover of Paul Skilleter’s book on Jaguar saloons. Jim and Lisa Hendrix are committed fans of all...
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Style & Speed Goodwood Motor Circuit was once again home base for its annual motoring jubilee when legends of the...
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Translating emotion to the written word can be a challenging endeavor, but for the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, “Magical”...
Five Decades of Historic Motorsport It’s a bit daunting to think five decades have past since the first Monterey Historics...
The 2200-kilometre tour de force of the 1000 Miglia 2024 has ended. The 421 competing crews, with their vintage jewels...
Photography courtesy of Rodeo Drive Concours. Additional gallery photos courtesy of Howard Koby. Fathers, families and car lovers filled the...
In the vast universe of Southern California car culture, the quest for a unique “car gathering” has become near impossible....
Ten reasons you don’t want to miss the 2024 edition of the Velocity Invitational: Global Time Attack Eight cars will...
If it’s Friday during Car Week, then it’s The Quail in Carmel Valley, period. Sports Car Digest is always honored...
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Translating emotion to the written word can be a challenging endeavor, but for the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, “Magical”...
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One of the top automotive cult films of all time is, without a doubt, “The Cannonball Run”. To celebrate the...
Photography courtesy of Rodeo Drive Concours. Additional gallery photos courtesy of Howard Koby. Fathers, families and car lovers filled the...
Throughout December, Maserati has engaged enthusiasts and its most passionate customers to commemorate its 110 years of history, with several...
In the vast universe of Southern California car culture, the quest for a unique “car gathering” has become near impossible....
After World War 2, the Maserati brothers were eager to reactivate their highly successful racing endeavors of the 1930s, and...
The result of a technical and stylistic partnership between the Maserati GT2, a masterpiece of performance, and the Maserati MC20,...
The 5th annual Velocity Invitational, powered by Catalyst, hosted an all-star lineup of cars and stars at Sonoma Raceway, Oct....
Ten reasons you don’t want to miss the 2024 edition of the Velocity Invitational: Global Time Attack Eight cars will...
Style & Speed Goodwood Motor Circuit was once again home base for its annual motoring jubilee when legends of the...
If it’s Friday during Car Week, then it’s The Quail in Carmel Valley, period. Sports Car Digest is always honored...
Translating emotion to the written word can be a challenging endeavor, but for the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, “Magical”...
Porsche
Global collector car auction house Gooding Christie’s has announced the Ken Roath Collection for its upcoming Amelia Island Auctions on...
The 5th annual Velocity Invitational, powered by Catalyst, hosted an all-star lineup of cars and stars at Sonoma Raceway, Oct....
Ten reasons you don’t want to miss the 2024 edition of the Velocity Invitational: Global Time Attack Eight cars will...
Driven to Win The Petersen Automotive Museum’s newest exhibit, “Driven to Win: The Automobile in Competition,” is now open in...
If it’s Friday during Car Week, then it’s The Quail in Carmel Valley, period. Sports Car Digest is always honored...
Translating emotion to the written word can be a challenging endeavor, but for the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, “Magical”...
Five Decades of Historic Motorsport It’s a bit daunting to think five decades have past since the first Monterey Historics...
The Good Life Motorlux, now owned by Hagerty Insurance, once again served as the iconic party that set the stage...
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Translating emotion to the written word can be a challenging endeavor, but for the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, “Magical”...
The Good Life Motorlux, now owned by Hagerty Insurance, once again served as the iconic party that set the stage...
Of all the famous nameplates borne by Rolls-Royce motor cars since 1904, few are as celebrated, significant, evocative and enduring...
Peninsula Signature Events announces the 2024 dates for its four world-renowned motorcycle and automotive events, which have become the most...
There are three people who you acknowledge as important to the marque when you see a Rolls-Royce. There is Charles...
What remains to be said about the world’s most prestigious Concours d’Elegance? This year’s spectacle showcased approximately 215 cars from...
The Pearl Collection The Concours of Elegance 2023 at Hampton Court, is set to extend a warm welcome to Fritz...
Press release: For Rolls-Royce, 2023 marks the 110th anniversary of success at the Alpine Trails, an event spanning eight days...
