What's in a name? Ex Steve McQueen Porsche 911 sells for $1.25 Million.

There's hardly a person not worth it nearby who doesn't know who Steve McQueen is. It is plus nix secret so as to he had a notable passion in support of no matter which powered by gasoline. He owned and raced numerous cars and motorcycles, and even on occasion only some a only some airplanes beforehand his untimely death in 1980.

Little known history of the Chevrolet Bowtie.

Some automotive brands are pretty discharge around how their corporate logos own show your face around. Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Porsche and Ferrari all show your face to mind. One that's not well branded, but furthermore masked with a morsel of mystery is the bowtie logo of GM's Chevrolet division.

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix raises $200,000 for charity

Being a Pittsburgh based car guy and racing fan. I brag around the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix all the way through the day. Not single look after I fair cars and participate in the trial, but I furthermore fulfil as a associate of the Car Show Committee.

Who want's to play Steve McQueen?

Also part of this precedent weekend's Icons of Hollywood Dutch auction was the real thing "Michael Delaney" hero fire suit worn by Steve McQueen in his iconic 1971 film Le Mans. Estimated to sell like hot cakes representing $200,000 to $300,000.

Meet the new kid on the block, Bonhams

Ok, ok Bonhams auction house isn't exactly "new". They've been at it since 1793, before there were even cars. But, for 2012 they're joining the ranks in Scottsdale, AZ for what will likely become an annual auction. Their catalog is divided into two distinct sections, automobilia and cars. Looking at the cars, they picked a very nice selection for starters. Here's some that stood out to me.

Bonhams

2013 Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster

I have always been a fan of the Porsche Boxster since it's introduction. The car reminded me a lot of the Porsche 914 from the 1970s. It was sort of an alternative to shelling out the big bucks for a 911.

Jerry Seinfeld working on a car show?

Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Adam Carolla, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld. These are precisely a only some of the names of large instant Hollywood car guys. Rumors are swirling so as to Jerry Seinfeld is working on a new-fangled be evidence for revolving around cars and a little of his comedic contacts.

Legendary hot rodder, Dean Jeffries, dead at 80.

Dean Jeffries

Perhaps preeminent renowned pro much of his bring about with the intention of was claimed by George Barris, Dean Jeffries was lone of the generally legendary men in automotive culture. He was the complete package. He was a metal hand, a visual artist, a designer, a car draftsman, stuntman. He did it all. I mean, everywhere sort out you commence?