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Car Museums Within Driving Distance of New York City
Automotive museums within a few hours of NYC: the Simeone in Philadelphia, AACA Museum in Hershey, Saratoga Automobile Museum, Larz Anderson and more.
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Classic Car Auctions Explained: How They Work and the Record Sales
How classic car auctions work — reserves, buyer's premiums, inspections — the major auction houses and events, and the record-setting sales.
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The Most Famous Cars in Movies and TV
From James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 and the DeLorean to the Bullitt Mustang, Ecto-1 and the Batmobile — the cars that became as famous as the stars.
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Ghostbusters Ecto-1: The 1959 Cadillac Ambulance That Became a Legend
Ecto-1 was a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance/hearse conversion. Its history, the Tribeca firehouse and why it's one of film's most famous cars.
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Goodwood Festival of Speed: The World's Greatest Motoring Garden Party
Founded in 1993 on the Duke of Richmond's estate, the Goodwood Festival of Speed runs historic and modern cars up a famous hillclimb each July.
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The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Classic Cars on the Connecticut Shore
The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance brings classic and collector cars to the waterfront in Greenwich, Connecticut — the New York area's premier concours.
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The Hershey Fall Meet: America's Biggest Antique Car Swap Meet
Every October, the AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania, draws enthusiasts to a vast swap meet, car corral and show field. What to expect.
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James Bond's Cars: From the Aston Martin DB5 to the BMW Years
The cars of James Bond: the gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5, the Lotus Esprit submarine, the Toyota 2000GT, BMW's 1990s run and the modern Aston Martins.
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans: The World's Greatest Endurance Race
First run in 1923, Le Mans tests cars and drivers for 24 hours on public roads and circuit. Bentley's early wins, Ford vs Ferrari, Porsche's record and more.
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Lime Rock Park: Connecticut's Historic Road Racing Circuit
Lime Rock Park in northwest Connecticut has hosted road racing since 1957. Its famous no-Sunday-racing rule, the Historic Festival and visiting from NYC.
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The New York International Auto Show: America's First Car Show (Since 1900)
The New York International Auto Show began in 1900 at Madison Square Garden — North America's first auto show. Its history, famous debuts and visiting tips.
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The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: The World's Most Prestigious Car Show
Since 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has judged the world's finest cars on a golf course fairway each August. How it works and what wins.
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