http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/ Latest blog entries from America's Car Museum en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 21:42:02 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 21:42:02 PDT LeMay - America's Car Museum CMS http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/ralph-lauren-car-collection-exhibited/ This comes from Sports Car Digest blog:Among the major car collections in the world, there is one that stands out more than any other as synonymous with excellence: that of iconic American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. A selection of the most prestigious sports cars from the 1930s to present day is on view for the first time in Europe at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, with the exhibit running 28 April – 28 August, 2011. ... Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:11:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/hows-birthday-gift-chrisman-dragsters/ This post comes from Hemmings Blog:What do you get for the 60th anniversary of the organization that’s done the most to legitimize and foster the growth of the sport of drag racing? How about a couple of dragsters? ... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:42:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/show-season-spotlight-amelia-island/ This blog post comes from Hemmings blog:With the new year well under way, chances are a number of you are already putting together a list of potential must-attend 2011 events. Here’s one you can add to that list: the 16th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. One aspect of this year’s event is a display celebrating the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet, which will include an appearance by the famed 1955 Chevy Biscayne concept car, courtesy of noted collector Joe Bortz; he was also responsible for its painstaking restoration. The functional fiberglass-bodied car was part of the GM Motorama show circuit, and it also doubled as a platform for the debut of the 215hp, 265-cu.in. V-8 engine. ... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:11:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/gnrs-to-feature-75-significant/ This post comes from Hemmings BlogThe Customs Then and Now exhibit at the Grand National Roadster Show will include Larry Watson’s Thunderbird. It’s a good bet the girl posing with it won’t be there, though. ... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:25:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/mustang-motorcycle-back/ This comes from Motorcycle Classics blog:California Scooter Company's new "Classic" was directly inspired by the Mustang, which was built from 1947-1965. ... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:56:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/reno-air-races-2010-results/ This post comes from Sports Car Digest:The Reno Air Races 2010, also known as the National Championship Air Races, were held September 15-19 at the Reno-Stead Airfield in Nevada. ... Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:03:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/40-mpg-diesel-powered-auburns/ This blog post comes from Hemmings Blog:If nobody else, Clessie Cummins had proved to Americans the viability of the diesel engine. Familiar with the Indianapolis 500 since crewing for Ray Harroun in the first such race in 1911, he returned in 1931 with a Duesenberg-built, diesel-powered race car that finished 13th, but managed to not only run the entire race without pitting (averaging 16 MPG), but also be driven to the track and back. ... Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:52:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/microcars-at-mecum-assorted-imports/ January is a busy month with regards to auctions, especially in Scottsdale, Arizona. But just after the clean-up crews have called it a day out west, things start to jump to life in the Orlando region of Florida: Mecum Auctions rolls in to Kissimmee  for their annual event, which runs from January 26-30. We’ve already mentioned the plethora of vintage domestic race cars that’s sprinkled throughout their catalog, but we also took note of a few interesting imports – including a couple of microcars – that deserve equal time. ... Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:56:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/worlds-fastest-healey/ This post comes from Hemmings Blog:From England comes news that the Austin-Healey endurance car  that averaged 148.13 miles per hour over 1,000 kilometers last year is officially in the record books. After 12 months’ deliberation, the Federation Internationale l’Automobile (FIA) and Britain’s Motor Sports Association (MSA) have certified that the car set 17 records, 11 national and 6 international. ... Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:16:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/phoenix-classic-exotic-car-auction/ This post comes from Classic Rallies.com:Mark your calendars now for the Phoenix Classic and Exotic Car Auction on Friday, January 14th and Saturday, January 15 at Manheim Phoenix located 201 N 83rd Avenue in Tolleson, Arizona. This world-class auction, co- produced by Motoexotica and Manheim, will feature over 400 classic and exotic vehicles. ... Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:25:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/art-gallery-ontario-opens-gates/ TORONTO.- The splendour, luxury, and legacy of India's greatest kings is being experienced by visitors to the Art Gallery of Ontario  with Maharaja: The Splendour of India's Royal Courts. The Canadian exclusive, organized by London's Victoria and Albert Museum, features over 200 works spanning three centuries of history and will be on view at the AGO until April 3, 2011. ... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:43:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/race-to-museum-vote-favorite/ This comes from the National Museum of American History Blog:In the National Museum of American History, there is a cabinet full of keys—keys that fit the 73 cars in the museum’s automobile collection. 14 of these cars are on display, but most are in a Smithsonian building miles away from the National Mall, sitting under car covers.  Now the covers are coming off! The public is invited—for the first time ever—to tell the museum which 2 cars should be put on display for a limited time this winter. Vote for your favorite of 8 automotive jewels in the Smithsonian car collection, covering 120 years of history. The two cars with the most votes will be exhibited January 22 through February 21, 2011. ... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:26:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/zora-on-hot-rodders/ This comes from Hemmings Blog:As CorvetteBlogger.com reminded us this morning, it was 57 years ago today that Zora Arkus-Duntov wrote his famous letter to Ed Cole entitled “Thoughts Pertaining to Youth, Hot Rodders, and Chevrolet” and on display at the National Corvette Museum  in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Judging from the ubiquity of the small-block Chevrolet over the next half-century in just about every form of racing and hot rodding, it’s readily apparent Zora knew what he was talking about. ... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:35:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/el-mirage-conditions-uncooperative-scooter/ This post comes from Hemmings Blog: Because of the closure of the El Mirage Dry Lakes by the Bureau of Land Management, the inaugural US Motor Scooter Land Speed Trials had to be relocated to Route 66 in Devore, California, at the 11th hour. The weather was not cooperative there either; that, and the late change in venue probably kept at least half of the potential spectators from attending the event. Not to be defeated, however, the Motor-Scooter International Land-Speed Federation held their land speed trials anyway, and new speed records were established in 16 different classes, with the top speed of 90 MPH turned in by Patrick Owen on a Yamaha TMAX 500cc scooter. ... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:43:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/pearl-harbor-1942-packard/ This article comes from Hemmings Blog: Today, as I’m sure you’re all aware, marks the 69th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the event that ultimately led the United States into World War II. Coincidentally, while recently browsing the Making of Modern Michigan online photo database, I came across this picture of the last 1942 Packard built before the company switched over its factories to the production of war materiel. The MMM caption for the photo reads ... Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:59:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/bruce-larsons-dragonsnake-on-market/ This posting comes from Hemmings blog:Bruce Larson’s Dragonsnake Cobra – CSX 2093 – will be available for purchase once again. When last we saw it, Mecum Auctions  had it at their annual Kissimmee, Florida, event held in late January. This was back in 2007, and it sold for a whopping $1,417,500 (which included a 5 percent buyer’s premium) – it was the top sale of the auction. Just landing on our desk was news of its impending sale at auction: Mecum at their annual Kissimmee event in January 2011. ... Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:33:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/2011-pebble-beach-concours-delegance/ This article comes from Hemmings Blog:If you’re already looking at the 2011 collector-car calendar, trying to decide which events to attend, organizers of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance  recently announced their 2011 class structure and special features. Topping the list will be a 125th anniversary celebration of the automobile, or more specifically, three classes devoted the ... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:37:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/coronado-speed-festival-2010-results/ Read the full article at Sports Car Digest:The Coronado Speed Festival 2010 took place September 25-26 at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California. ... Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:18:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/la-show-2010-porsches-lighter/ This was posted on CarScoop:Porsche has chosen the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show to unveil its finest version yet of the Cayman sports coupe. The new Cayman R is a stripped-out, lighter and more powerful variant of the mid-engined 'S' model. Porsche says that in its special alphabet, the letter 'R' is for "responsive and refined – but most especially for racy." ... Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:12:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/new-rolls-royce-spirit-ecstacy/ This blog post comes from Hemmings blog:One of the most recognizable and beloved automotive mascots of all time is Rolls-Royces famed Spirit of Ecstacy. Sculpted in 1911 by Mr. Charles Sykes and reportedly modeled after Ms. Eleanor Thornton, this symbol came to signify Rolls-Royce as much as the automakers neoclassic Pantheon-inspired grille and double-R emblem, all of which are still seen on todays Rolls-Royce automobiles. ... Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:35:00 PST http://www.lemaymuseum.org/blog/auction-pulse-russo-relocates/ This blog post comes from Hemmings blog:Last winter is a touchy subject with Russo and Steele  but it’s clearly the reason they’re shifting this January’s operation a mile to the east along Loop 101, to the intersection with Hayden Road. According to the Arizona Republic, the 20-acre public site, also the home of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, will feature a paved asphalt pad and, crucially, permanent building “similar to what Gooding and Co. uses.”Russo and Steele has signed a five-year lease on the site; litigation from the tent collapse is ongoing. ... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:04:00 PST