For Sale: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL in Beverly Hills, California

The SL designation in the Mercedes-Benz SL cars, according to the automaker, is oddly variable, signifying in German either Sport Leicht or Super Leicht.  Take your pick. Either term could have been applied accurately to the original lightweight 300SL that debuted in the 1950s, and in some ways for the W113 Pagoda-roof 230/250/280SL cars of […]

Track days are a fun way to get in your car and play with no stop signs or speed limits. They are by design a way to enjoy the performance of your car in a controlled and “safe” environment. That said, anything that involves cars, high speeds and room for human error is dangerous. For […]

The first Aston Martin sport utility vehicle has rolled out of the company’s new assembly plant in Wales, so it begs the question: How soon will we see one in a 007 movie? “With its all-wheel drive system, DBX is a car that will allow the company to increase its presence in markets where perhaps […]

From 1964 to 1966, British television viewers watched Thunderbirds, a science-fiction series shot with what was termed “Supermarionation” and featuring electronic marionette puppets. The series was set in the 2060 and followed former astronaut Jeff Tracy, his sons and a British agent and their International Rescue team. The Video of the Day features FAB1, British […]

Even with new equipment being added, the base price of the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette will not increase over those of the 2020 model, Chevrolet announced July 8. “The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray retains carryover pricing – the same as the introductory model – with MSRP starting at $59,995 for the coupe and $67,495 for the […]

The Chevy Corvette has been an American icon for 67 years now, and it’s as much a part of U.S. history any other automobile.  At a time when patriotism is running high and history is celebrated, it seems fitting that a Corvette should get the spotlight.  The Pick of the Day is a low-mileage 1996 […]

The on-site auction of the Eddie Vannoy Collection of collector cars and automobilia in Jefferson, North Carolina, was the first live auction by Mecum Auctions since the pandemic lockdown in March, although much of the bidding was conducted online or over the phone. The auction of the museum collection held June 26-30 resulted in $15 […]

The Lotus Elite that debuted at the 1958 Earls Court Motor Show and was the first Elite sold to a customer will be presented during The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction from July 31 to August 1. The beautiful little sports coupe has quite a history, originally sold to jazz legend Chris Barber – one […]

Granted, your individual transaction might vary, but luxury and exotic car leasing specialist Putnam Leasing has announced the rear-wheel-drive Lamborghini Huracan Evo as the “best value lease for 2020.” “New rear-wheel drive Italian exotic offers entry-level pricing paired with pure driving thrills,” the company said, adding that you can get such a deal typically for […]

Stalled by the coronavirus pandemic for several months, the Abarth “Tour of Europe in 1949 Hours,” being staged to celebrate the Italian tuner’s 70th anniversary, finally has resumed. The event had begun in late February in the Dutch village of Lijnden and had visited Belgium and had arrived in Germany when the lockdown went into […]