8 American classics to watch at Mecum Indy 2023
May 16, 2023
BY Andrew Newton / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED May 15, 2023 / HAGERTY “Dana Mecum’s Spring Classic” auction—aka Mecum Indianapolis—is one of the largest auctions of the year, and there is always something for everybody. Last year’s sale featured over 2000 vehicles, and prices ranged from $1100 to $2.2M. Quite the spread. Given the venue and the ...
One California club is teaching auto tech with a Model A+ approach
June 15, 2022
BY Kyle Smith / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED June 15, 2022 / HAGERTY Dr. Wilbert Smith epitomizes classic car culture. Born in 1950, he grew up working on cars. In 1975, he bought his first Model A for $2500, a purchase that inspired a 47-year obsession and multimodel collection. Smith loved the history, and he loved the ...
Some Driver-Quality Classics Are Climbing Quicker Than Trailer Queens
May 5, 2021
BY Karl Brauer / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED April 30, 2021 / HAGERTY / The cruel irony of owning a classic car is that using it for its intended purpose—driving—tends to decrease its value. If you view a classic as an investment, conventional wisdom holds that you should buy the best example you can afford and then, well, ...
This 1959 Chevrolet Impala Transformed From Worn to Wonderful
March 31, 2021
BY BOB SALNIC / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED March 23, 2021 / HAGERTY / In 2009, I answered a Craigslist ad for a 1959 Impala, a car that had sat unloved, outside, for 46 years in the Tri-Cities area of eastern Washington. The car had been owned by the seller’s son, who joined the Navy in 1963. Upon ...
Customized California License Plates From Calplates.com
August 4, 2020
Calplates.com is a manufacturer of aluminum embossed or stamped car, truck and motorcycle California license plates from 1920 through 1993. Their California license plates are painted with year correct colors so they make your car look like a show car. The best feature of Calplates.com’s line of California license plates is you can choose any ...
New Traffic Laws for California Drivers in 2020
January 3, 2020
New year, new traffic laws! Whether you live in California, or you’re just planning a visit, you should be aware of these new traffic laws that took effect on January 1, 2020: Ban on Selling DMV Appointments (AB 317, Diep): Makes it unlawful for any person to sell, or offer for sale, an appointment with the ...
2019 Traffic Laws For California Drivers
December 30, 2018
Whether you live in California or you’re just planning to visit, you should be aware of several new driving laws (or changes to existing laws) that take effect on January 1, 2019: Unsafe, unsecured loads on vehicles (AB 1925, Choi): This law requires the DMV to include at least one question addressing laws pertaining to driving ...
Top Car Shows for Your 2018 West Coast Summer Road Trip
August 29, 2018
BY MONDELLO PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 24, 2018 / MONDELLO PERFORMANCE / Check Out These Top Car Shows Summer is rolling by, but it’s not too late to take advantage of the many car shows that pop up at this time of year. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming exhibitions in California and Oregon that ...
New Traffic Laws for California Drivers
January 2, 2018
Whether you live in California or you’re just planning to visit, you should be aware of our new driving laws (and changes to existing laws) that took effect on January 1, 2018: Cannabis Use in Vehicles (SB 65, Hill): Is 4/20 your favorite holiday? We’re not judging, but this law prohibits smoking or ingesting marijuana or ...
Dodge Challenger Hellcat is a Tribute to the 1970 Challenger 426 Hemi
April 23, 2017
By Matthew C. Keegan / Originally Published April 14, 2017 / National Automotive Parts Association / Not since the 707-horsepower 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat broke cover have we seen anything like this super-powered sport coupe. Neither the Ford Mustang nor the Chevrolet Camaro has matched the Hellcat’s performance numbers — only the newly announced 2018 Dodge Challenger ...
How do you define “Modern Classic?”
March 7, 2017
By John L. Stein / Originally Published December 20, 2016 / Hagerty / They say The Rolling Stones never retired. From 1963’s “Come On” to this year’s “Hate to See You Go,” the band’s artistry evolved in one long, winding progression – kind of like the Mother Road, only with staff lines instead of lane lines. ...
New Traffic Laws for California Drivers in 2017
December 23, 2016
It’s that time again. The New Year always brings a sense of hope and optimism… and new traffic laws that you should be aware of! Here are a few of the changes that go into effect in California on January 1, 2017: Year of Manufacture License Plates (SB 1429, Nielsen): This law expands the Year of ...