Famous Cars
The cars of notorious dictators
History's most power-hungry and evil men have also had a lust for cars. Here are some of the infamous rides they owned.
GM to restore legendary Corvette damaged in sinkhole accident
General Motors announced Wednesday it would restore the one millionth Corvette ever produced to its former glory.
Classic Car Collection Up For Sale
A family in Henry Ford's hometown of Dearborn, Michigan are selling an incredible collection of classic cars this weekend, many in mint condition and still with that new car smell.
Indy 500 Racer Turned Drug Trafficker Getting Early Release From Prison
Racing drivers live the fast life, but it's not all glory and fame. That's especially true of Randy Lanier – the former professional racing driver was sentenced in 1988 to life without parole on drug trafficking charges. But now he's being released.
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Sells For $38 Million At Auction
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO broke the record for cars sold at auction when it went for $38 million Thursday night at a Bonhams auction during Monterey Car Week.
Corvette Museum Likely To Keep Part Of Sinkhole
A massive sinkhole that swallowed eight prized sports cars at the National Corvette Museum has become such a popular attraction that officials want to preserve it - and may even put one or two of the crumpled cars back inside the hole.
Steve McQueen's Ferrari 275 GTB/4 To Be Auctioned In Monterey
Terrence Steven McQueen, better known as Steve McQueen and even better known as the coolest actor of the 1960s and 1970s, originally purchased this car while filming Bullitt in San Francisco, which should provide a big boost to its sale price.
World's Largest Collection Of James Bond Cars On Sale
A Miami real estate developer is selling his entire massive collection of James Bond memorabilia. Valued at $33.25 million, the collection is considered the largest in the world, and will only be sold to a buyer willing to take the whole thing.
Gail Wise Still Owns The First Mustang Ever Sold
To mark the Mustang's 50th anniversary, the company tracked down customer No. 1. That's right, the first customer took possession of the classic back when Lyndon Johnson was president and the Beatles were just getting started in America.
50 Years After JFK Assassination, His Limo Tells A Story
Fifty years later, visitors still pay their last respects.
Buick From Famous Casablanca Ending Up For Auction
The 1940 Buick Model 81C Phaeton which carried Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman to their date with destiny on a tarmac in the classic film 'Casablanca' is up for auction next month.
LBJ's Amphibious Car Caught Friends and Dignitaries By Surprise
When President Lyndon B. Johnson visited his Texas ranch, he would often invite friends, and even foreign dignitaries, down and take them for a joyride in his car. But not just any car.
Rare Ferrari Fetches $27 Million At Auction
A rare 1967 Ferrari owned by a North Carolina orphan-turned-millionaire sold at auction for $27.5 million.
Couple Put 1.2 Million Miles On Family Truck In 7 Years
Last year, Hugh and Tammy Pennington took their 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD to a milestone rarely seen by other trucks, especially one so new. Their truck made it to one million miles in just six years.
Churchill's Car Is For Sale On eBay
A rare car once used by Britain's wartime leader Winston Churchill is being sold on the auction site eBay.
Stolen 'Pulp Fiction' Car Found 19 Years Later
Authorities say the classic Chevrolet convertible featured in the film "Pulp Fiction" has been found nearly two decades after it was stolen.
Good Reason This 1983 Toyota Tercel Is A Hot Commodity
On paper, the 1983 Toyota Tercel isn't much to get excited about. The vehicle turns 30 years old this year. It has faded red paint. Its square design looks hilariously dated. Hubcaps are absent. An estimated value of $750 would probably be considered generous.
This Week In Automotive History: First Winton Horseless Carriage Sold
On March 24, 1898, Robert Allison of Port Carbon, Pennsylvania bought a Winton Horseless Carriage. It was the first time an American-built car sold in the U.S.
This Week In Automotive History: VW Bus Enters Production
On March 8, 1950, the iconic Volkswagen Bus began production. Officially called the Volkswagen Type 2 -- and the Microbus, Splitscreen, or Splittie by modern fans of the vehicle -- it remained on the market in the US and in Europe until 1967.