Thursday, May 21, 2015

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Since its inception there has been something about the sight, sound, and feel of the automobile that stirs the imagination and the desire to experience the freedom of the open road. Whether it’s the clatter of the single cylinder brass era car or the heavy thumping of big block Detroit musclecars that fuels the addiction, we are all kindred spirits. Vintage cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles are our bond.
from Robert Pass Classic Cars http://www.aaca.org/

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

How Baby Boomers Created Today's Classic-Car Market—and How They Could Crash It - Feature

A demographic shift looms: Some 76 million baby boomers will soon reach retirement age, crushing the health-care system and the social safety net with their massive numbers. But we have a greater concern: Who’s going to buy all their cars?
from Robert Pass Classic Cars http://www.caranddriver.com/features/baby-boomers-created-the-classic-car-marketand-could-crash-it-feature

Thursday, May 14, 2015

1962 Austin Healey BN7

Just in time for summer! 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MK II BN7 Roadster BN7L 14004 BMIHT Heritage Trust Certificate on file (registered for over 25 years with the Trust) Restored to exact standards and colors as new (Ivory white with red interior) Most of the parts were sourced in England. BODY OFF – every nut and bolt restoration- driven 500 miles since restoration Please note the last picture showing my addition of badges an Lucas road lights. This Healey has only traveled 500 mile since restoratio.n It drives better than new. It is the best Healey I has ever drvien. PERIOD !! One of only 355 BN7 two-seater , tri-carb cars built. (April 1961-March 1962 (last of the two-seaters built Only about 175 survive according to Austin Healey historians Complete with top, side curtains and tonneau cover. This restoration is over the top!! $95,000.
from Robert Pass Classic Cars http://www.robertpass.com/inventory_details.asp?offset=3&InventoryNum=1133

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Texas time capsule: Five pre-war automobiles preserved in a barn

“It’s the Holy Grail for a car guy,” said Antonio Brunet, chairman and founder of Motostalgia Auctions in Austin, Texas. “Opening the doors, seeing the cars covered in dust, untouched for years … It’s like you’re in a time machine.”
from Robert Pass Classic Cars http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/05/06/texas-time-capsule-five-pre-war-automobiles-preserved-in-barn/

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Burt Reynolds' second ‘Bandit’ Pontiac Trans Am sells for $170K

Burt Reynolds' second Bandit Trans Am sell for $170K
from Robert Pass Classic Cars http://martincountytimes.com/burt-reynolds-second-bandit-pontiac-trans-am-sells-for-170k