The McMurtry Spéirling PURE at Monterey: What Is It, What It Costs, and How It Gets Into the US | 2026
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on August 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
McMurtry brought the production Spéirling PURE to California this week, and we got to stand next to one at Canepa two days before the public does. It is 40 inches tall, weighs 2,980 lbs, makes 1,000 hp through one rear axle, and generates 4,400 lbs of downforce while sitting perfectly …
Volvo 1800 Buyer's Guide: What to Pay, What to Check, and Why So Many Leave the US | 2026 Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Yes, it's a bold claim to make. Especially when you stack a Volvo up against legendary Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, and Jaguars. But a driver-quality Volvo 1800ES trades in the low $20,000s, and even a sharp early coupe sits in the mid $30,000s. Using our list of recommended tools to calcul …
An adventure to Normandy, France with five WW2 Jeeps
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on November 5, 2018 at 3:17 PM
Here's a wonderful story by Gary J. Hurwitz, a WW2 Jeep enthusiast who's taking his Jeep to Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. This is the first part of his incredible story. Story and photos by Gary J. Hurwitz.
The Best of Monterey Car Week Events 2018 - Part 1
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on August 31, 2018 at 9:23 AM
This is part 1 of our Monterey Car Week 2018 coverage. Take a look at the previous articles here: Part 1: The Start Part 2: Porsches, BMWs & Bonhams Part 3: Auctions, Lemons and Logistics Part 4: The Night Before The Concours Part 5: Dawn Patrol Part 6: Pebble Beach Concours d'Ele …
Getting Acquainted With An Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 23, 2018 at 9:45 AM
An Alfa Romeo will always be defined as one of the quintessential classics to have as part of a car collection. This 1963 Giulia Sprint is no exception.
Dan Gurney's Impala SS Shipped To The UK For Goodwood Revival
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 12, 2018 at 2:31 PM
The significance of this 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS cannot be understated. This car previously belonged to Dan Gurney, one of America’s legendary racing drivers. Most remember his success in Formula One, Indy Car, NASCAR, Can-Am, and the Trans-Am Series. But many forget his brief stint …
An Overseas Road Trip In The Nardo R8
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 13, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Cars are meant to be driven, and nobody embraces this philosophy more than Erik Dietz. We say this because for the next 6 weeks he will drive his famed Nardo R8 throughout Europe. Here's a quick chat with Dietz about why he's doing it.
After 56 Years, This C1 Corvette Found a New Home In Germany
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 25, 2018 at 9:34 AM
Cars are bought and sold everyday like clockwork, but few of these transactions ever include a story such as this. Meet Ms. Melder, a fascinating lady from Texas whose daily driver for over 45 years was a Corvette C1. She purchased the car new in 1961, and drove it to work everyday. A …
7 Exciting Cars At The Scottsdale Auctions Next Week
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 10, 2018 at 8:41 AM
Another thrilling week of auctions takes place next week in Scottsdale, Arizona. Thousands of cars will cross the auction block with buyers bidding from around the world. Here's our pick of the most exciting classic cars for sale at each auction.
VW Vanagon's Incredible Journey from East Germany to California
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 8, 2018 at 11:24 AM
Shaun is one of our beloved customers with a story to tell. He’s an avid VW collector based out of San Francisco. He recently imported a VW Vanagon from Europe which stands out from the rest of his collection. It's a 1987 model in Camo Green, and it comes with mounts for grenade and r …