Deals in Des Moines

The top sale at Mecum’s Des Moines, Iowa, auction last weekend was this 1969 Camaro Z-11 Pace Car replica that changed hands for $66,000.
The Camaro is outfitted with the 300hp 350, a four-speed and air conditioning. According to the auction description it had been completely restored and was in “like-new” condition. Unfortunately we weren’t able […]

Adolfo Orsi to speak at Riverside Museum

Riverside International Automotive Museum in Riverside, California, is holding an evening reception and banquet for Adolfo Orsi on Saturday, August 7. Mr. Orsi is one of the foremost authorities on the history of Maserati Automobiles. His passion for Maserati comes naturally as his family owned and ran Maserati from 1937 to 1968. During the evening, […]

What a Tangled Web They Weave

Carbon fiber is today’s wonder material, lighter and stronger than its equivalent in metal or fiberglass. It’s no surprise that this expensive, complex substance is extensively used in race cars and ultra-performance sports cars. Lamborghini uses carbon fiber to keep the weight of its all-wheel drive, 561hp V-10-powered Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera down to a comparably […]