1970 Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible… What’ll it Bring?

Okay, Hemmings Blog True Believers: If you were consigning this 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible to Russo and Steele for their 11th Annual Scottsdale Auction, January 19-23, how high would you set the reserve? The car is reportedly authentic, making it one of 14 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda Convertibles built and one of only nine with a […]

The Class of New England

The six states that comprise America’s most historic region are also unbelievably rich in auto racing lore, going right back to the dawn of the sport. The New England Antique Racers have recognized that for a long time, and just announced their 2011 Hall of Fame class. The guy in the Pinto-bodied Modified below is […]

Spinout slipup: What car stood in for the wet Cobra?

So while researching CSX 3012, the 1965 Cobra that Elvis Presley drove in his 1966 film, “Spinout,” I noticed that the Cobra’s stunt double for the in-the-water scenes had about as much resemblance to the star car as the stunt doubles in Spaceballs did to their respective actors. The guys on the Club Cobra forums […]