Part art museum, part classic car - the "Phantom of Love" Rolls-Royce heads to auction in London

Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Bougham de Ville. Photos courtesy of Bonhams. For over a century, the name Rolls-Royce has been synonymous with luxury. That's not to say that all Rolls-Royce models are equally opulent, as demonstrated by a 1926 Phantom I with a Brougham de Ville body crafted by coachbuilder Charles Clark and Sons. Ordered new by Clarence W. Gasque for his wife (and Woolworth heiress) Maude, the "Phantom of Love" boasts a Louis XVI-style interior that may well be the most extravagant ever designed for ... Read More

Hemmings Find of the Day - 1951 Dodge Kingsway two-door fastback

Posted by Kurt Ernst - >From the seller's description: 1951 Dodge Kingsway FastBack 2dr Sedan - RARE Canadian model of the Plymouth Savoy. 6 cylinder Chrysler engine with standard trans. All new mechanics on motor this year including a full thorough tune up and ALL NEW radiator, hoses, water pump, fuel pump, oil pan, brakes, lines and wheel cylinders. Car runs and drives very well. New original style interior installed last year. Paint is old lacquer and shows some small issues but still very presentable condition. All chrome and stainles...Read More

The British Sports Car Hall of Fame announces its inaugural inductees

Posted by Kurt Ernst - Photos courtesy British Sports Car Hall of Fame. In 2016, replacement parts supplier Moss Motors established the British Sports Car Hall of Fame "to preserve and perpetuate the legacy and impact of these legendary vehicles and to honor the men and women responsible for their success." Sharing a physical location with Moss' Petersburg, Virginia, warehouse, the Hall of Fame currently includes a selection of iconic British sports cars, and on June 2, 2017, will induct its first 23 members. As Just British exp...Read More

The Great Mall holds a great Ford secret

Posted by Hemmings contributor - Building Fords in the new San Jose plant, 1955. Black and white photos courtesy Ford Motor Company archives. A complete transformation can sometimes eclipse a lifetime of significance. Some people only know Clint Eastwood as a director, MTV used to be Music Television, and few realize some of the most iconic Fords came from where people now buy Grand Theft Auto. Ford's San Jose Plant is now a shopping center known as The Great Mall. It was the birthplace of the Skyliner hardtop convertible, entry-level Eds...Read More

New York City, 1979, part 4

Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: April 1979 Location: somewhere near Chinatown, New York City, New York Source: Terry Dwyer on Flickr (with permission) What do you see here?...Read More