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We are fellow car and truck enthusiasts, who for decades have dealt with virtually all aspects of the hobby. This ultimate reference for classic, muscle and performance vehicles came about as a result of locating exceptional experts in our areas to provide superior services and products leading to your ultimate enjoyment and satisfaction of your collector vehicle(s). We appreciate the participation of our sponsors and non-profits who confirm our unique “expressway” to the collector car industry! We share your passion and look forward to meeting you at local retailers, shops and even events where you can pick up our annual directory in print.
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An evening with Dennis Gage!
Growing up on a small family farm in northwestern Illinois. Our guest started tinkering with machines at an early age and purchased his first motorcycle, a 50cc Honda Cub by 12, and his first car, a ‘59 Ford Thunderbird Bird, at age 15. He’s played guitar and trumpet...
Should I Buy a Classic Car as an Investment?
If you’ve been around the collector car hobby long enough, you have heard the canned response that most of us give to the above question and that is…Buy What You Like!!...not what you think you can make money on. If you don’t buy a car for the enjoyment, then what’s...
Historic Street Racing Legend “Black Ghost” Consigned to Mecum Auctions
1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE Offered at Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic Walworth, Wis. – Jan. 6, 2023 – The legendary 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE, known as the “Black Ghost” in the Detroit street racing scene of the 1970s, was unveiled today at...
January in Florida
Mecum’s Kissimmee, Florida auction sets the tone for the year. This year, it began on the 4th and will span through January 15 with automobilia, known by Mecum as Road Art, every single day. While the Road Art is fabulous, and there is an absolute ocean...
Kissimmee Road Art
It’s that time of year again, to enjoy some time under the sun in Florida at Kissimmee! Mecum Auctions is hosting their flagship event, and it’s always a great time, and this year they seem to have more automobilia, petroliana, and memorabilia on offer than...
MECUM Road Art & On-Time
What started in 1988 with little more than a few helpers around a family dining room table, this company is now the world’s largest collector car auction company with the most auctions, the most consignments, and with more $700 million in total sales in 2023. Mecum...
Non-Petroleum based Oils for your Collector Car!
Dedicated to using advanced technology and scientific breakthroughs to bring high performance finished lubricant solutions to market that provide a positive impact on the environment. Unheard of within the oil and lubricants industry, they were able to take the leap...
Beware: Thieves Use Tracking Devices to Steal Collector Cars!
With the advent of new technology that creates societal benefits, many times there are unintended consequences and abuses. In this case, the same tracking devices that you can place on your children, pets and property are also being used by organized thieves to...
Car Collector Estate Planning Service
Using CARnection Advisors to plan for the future of your Vehicles Carnection Advisor founder Jim Kruse was raised in a family that restored some of the rarest cars in the world. A past board member of the Horseless Carriage Club of America, he went on his first...
Who is William Ross?
A bespoke showcase uniquely incorporating Porsche DNA at its heart. Authenticity and legitimacy due to the family position of the company’s founder and international car designer, Christopher Reitz. Design and styling cues interpreted from iconic road & racing...
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