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We met artist, David Snyder at Amelia Island Concours 2019.  Within the last few years, he has begun painting guitars for charity, raising as much as $105,000 for “Curing Kids with Cancer” at a recent Mecum’s Auction.  His latest endeavor (pictured here) was to raise money for The Amelia Island Foundation.  He painted all 7…

Burt Levy takes automotive historical fiction to a whole new level with his (so far 6) book series, beginning with “The Last Open Road.” We found him at Amelia Island Concours 2019 dispensing wisdom and jokes in no particular order. To reach Burt: thinkfast@mindspring.com www.LastOpenRoad.com T: (708) 383-7203

Tim Considine signing his most recent book, “Twice Around the Clock, The Yanks at Le Mans 1923-1979” during the 2019 Amelia Island Concours.  Pictured with Brian Redman and Ben Horton. author@yanksatlemans.com www.hortonsbooks.co.uk

Chuck Harders from Philadelphia, PA brought a ton of great petroliana to the 2019 Amelia Island Concours. (904) 424-7210 chuck.harders1@yahoo.com @RedHorseMotoring

We met “Old School Alex” from Windsor, Colorado at the Amelia Island Concours 2019. He uses old fashioned wood cutting tools to create a large “stamp”, rolls on ink, and then “prints” 10 limited editions. Block Printing. It’s very tactile.The limited-edition prints are $5,000 each. Once the 10 prints are made the “stamp” is poly-coated…

Craig and Pamela Booth have been portraying (you and your classic car) with whimsey and passion in clay, since the mid 1980s. Come by and see their beautiful artwork in the Ritz Carlton hallways at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance the next few days. Each piece takes 6-8 weeks and may include such details as an…

Jim Cook from Michigan, selling some great NEON at Winter Florida AutoFest Lakeland, on Feb 22-24, 2019. Big Kat Neon Telephone: (989) 388-9725 Email: bigkatneon@gmail.com

Edward & Priscilla Bardes from Hendersonville, North Carolina, had a TON of cool Diecast at the recent, Winter Florida AutoFest Lakeland, on Feb 22-24, 2019.

Marlin Ludt from Carlisle, Pennsylvania brought these super cool wooden cabinets which look like gas pumps. He has been making them since 2012, takes custom orders and enjoys the work.  He spends 10-15 hours per cabinet. The starting price is $365 at a show, and you can find them on Etsy for $595 including shipping. Contact Marlin…

1932 HUDSON 1/4 SCALE FACTORY CAR MODEL Estimate $30,000 – $40,000 Dec 8, 2018 Sold for $15,000 “RARE” 1932 Hudson 4 Door Sedan 1/4 Scale Factory Car Model. According to Ken Poynter writing in the Summer 2000 edition of the Hudson Triangle – Journal of the Hudson/EssexTerraplane Society there were only 12 of these amazing…

A Don Edmunds Hisso Series Gilmore Special Gas-Powered Estimate $2,000 – $3,000 Dec 8, 2018 Sold for $1,000 A Don Edmunds Hisso Series Gilmore Special Gas-Powered Model Race Car, late 20th century Marks: DON EDMUNDS, AUTORESEARCH, HISSO-12 7 x 18-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches (17.8 x 46.4 x 21.6 cm) (car, overall) Condition: Some dirt accretions…

1956 NASH RAMBLER SEDAN 1/4 SCALE STYLING MODEL Estimate $5,000 – $7,000 Dec 8, 2018 Sold for $4,100 RARE” 1956 Nash Rambler Custom 4 Door Sedan 1/4 Scale Styling Model. This model is the final accepted body design model. The absence of door handles, badges, and hood ornament shows this model would have been made…

MILESTONE AUCTIONS – Willoughby, OH Estimate $30,000 – $40,000Dec 8, 2018 Sold for $20,000 “RARE” 1919 Cadillac Type 57 Limousine 1/8 Scale Factory Model. This wonderful Factory Model was made in the Cadillac factory in 1919. Used for display at the 1919 New Your Auto Show and other shows throughout the country. This is one…

Ed Kovach, 1931 Rolls Royce model car WRIGHT AUCTIONS – Chicago Il Ed Kovach 1931 Rolls Royce model car. c. 2008 enameled steel, rubber, plastic, brass 28 w × 9 d × 9 h in (71 × 23 × 23 cm) This unique model was handmade by Chicago-based toy and model maker, Ed Kovach. Estimate…

1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupe, S/N 110101, by Ilario Models. New 1:18 scale limited edition pieces from Ilario Chiera. Original Paris show car in Green, and as later restored in Blue. As with all Ilario editions, both are built to extremely high standards, and are very limited. Only 60 of each version have been…

Steve Austin enthusiastically selling great art (and great vacations) at Barrett-Jackson Auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona – 2019! www.barrett-jackson.com http://www.steveaustinsautomobiliaandtravel.com

A few images from this exciting auction! https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Automobilia/Scottsdale-2019/069daa76-55d4-4986-a7a8-7d89ed9367d4

At its 48th Annual Scottsdale Auction, Barrett-Jackson has lined up an incredible offering of more than 1,600 items, including two outstanding collections. Automobilia Director Rory Brinkman provides a preview of what promises to be a record-setting Automobilia Auction.https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Video/304891572

Mecum Auctions had a special hot rod displayed for Vietnam Veterans.  All veterans are invited to sign the hotrod and get their photo taken.  They also had a small ceremony and gave Allen Spurlin (AutoMobilia’s pin-up girl finder) a commemorative button for his service.  Very nice and heartwarming display and really nice to see our…

Real Art Replicas offer Beautiful Jordan 191, Formula 1 Real Art Replicas is offering this handcrafted resin model of what many consider to be the most beautiful Formula 1 car ever raced, the Jordan 191. This particular model is the #32 Jordan 191 – Team 7UP Formula 1 car that Michael Schumacher made his Formula…

Motorsport Network acquired largest private collection of Ferrari images in the world. Motorsport Network has acquired the archives of renowned photographer Ercole Colombo, which includes the largest private collection of Ferrari images in the world. The collection will add a rich supplement to the Motorsport Images digital archive that now holds 23+ million assets. www.motorsportimages.com

Enzo Ferrari biography by Luca Dal Monte available The biography of Enzo Ferrari by Luca Dal Monte, is one of six finalists for the prestigious “Motoring Book of the Year” award. And deservedly so! At over 900 pages, the book is a tome, and at first appears daunting. Yet, it is fascinating! Bloody well written!…

3 New Bugatti model cars from Ilario now available! Three all new Bugatti models from Ilario are now available. Pictured is the 1:18 scale – ‘37 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante s/n 57562 as originally built and restored in black & yellow. Hand built limited edition of only 50. www.ilario.com

Artist Hendrik Müller at AFAS, Pebble Beach 2018 The Pebble Beach showcase is a select group of guest exhibitor’s. This year they included Hendrik Müller of Germany. An artist for more than 30 years, his career path included graphic design, printing and photography before becoming a full time fine artist. His skill as a photographer…

Bruce Wheeler at AFAS, Pebble Beach 2018 The members and invited guests of the 2018 Pebble Beach AFAS Exhibit included works from Bruce Wheeler. Bruce Wheeler’s sculptures prompt the viewer’s imagination to visualize situations and experiences involving sculptures of cars which no longer exist except in rare photos. He captures and conveys the visual excitement of these vintage vehicles.…

Robert Carter Artwork at AutoMobilia Monterey 2018 Robert Carter developed an interest in motorsports, classic cars and motorcycles at an early age. At the age of fourteen, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in art. Robert was allowed to leave school on Thursdays to explore London’s galleries and museums. At fifteen, he finished school to…