Monday

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

1940 FORD

This early race car was built by Dave Ruel during the late 40's in the Springfield Massachusetts area. Unique intake manifold and duel mag set up come with the custom made wood die patterns he used to cast them. Quick change rear end and hand brake were common for the era as was the hand made aluminum body. The car has racing history in the northeast. This is a running car and an authentic piece of early racing history when men were men on the race track
 
Located in Connecticut.........1-860-836-7935
 
photo credit: © 2014 hemmings.com
text credit: © 2014 hemmings.com

GARY BETTENHAUSEN.........1941 - 2014

GARY BETTENHAUSEN

Throughout my life I well remember the racing family of Bettenhausen. When I was a little kid I remember his father, Tony, racing at the Indy 500 and running midgets at local tracks. I saw him several times at our local Flat Rock Speedway. He was a good personality, always ready to talk to the fans. He had 14 starts at the Indy 500 and was killed there during testing in 1961.

His brother, Tony Jr., had 11 starts in the Indy and drove in the Champ Car series that preceded CART and IndyCar. In the CART series he became a team owner and manager. In 2000 he was killed in a plane crash along with his wife and business partners.

His brother, Merle, following the family racing tradition became a driver in the Champ Car series. In his very first race, in Michigan, he had an explosive accident and lost an arm. Lives in Indianapolis and is in the automotive business.

Gary, starting off in midgets winning a total of 27 races, twice sprint car champion, twice USAC champion, drove in NASCAR, ending up in the Champ Car series. He also had 21 starts in the Indy 500. These racing families are few and far between, but always interesting.

 photo credit: © 2014 google.com

INDYCAR IN FLORIDA

WILL POWER

I had to get up at 3:00 AM to catch this race. I was looking forward to it because my two favorite drivers were starting on the pole position and second place. Takuma Sato was in first place for over half of the race and Tony Kanaan was right up there with him, but it was not to be.

Bringing in second was Ryan Hunter-Reay and in third was Helio Castroneves.

What of Takuma and Tony.....sixth for Kanaan and seventh for Sato. A nice season opener.

photo credit: © 2014 Gary Trotman / Getty Images
video credit: © 2014 IndyCar via youtube.com

Sunday

FORMULA ONE IN MALAYSIA

NICO ROSBERG, 2ND - LEWIS HAMILTON, 1ST, SEBASTIAN VETTEL, 3RD

In a hot muggy race Lewis Hamilton took off from his pole position never to look back. Are we back to the boredom of the races in the past. When one driver takes off to dominate the field.leaving the only action far behind him. Saying that is not to take away from the fine, flawless drive by Hamilton. 

Nico Rosberg did a fine job of hanging on to second place and Vettel came in third. 

Everyone says that you have to have a favorite driver and the last couple of years I was in Mark Webber's corner, This year I have so many that I like for different reasons that the list is to long to publish. Maybe some day I will tell why I liked Mark Webber and why I like so many this year.

My place in the globe had me watching in Russian this week. A hard language to listen to.

photo credit: © 2014 Vincent Thian via bleacherreport.com

Saturday

AUSTRALIA ON THE 30TH

1954 SWALLOW DORETTI

CLASSIC CARS
by Theodore Bruce
31 Queen Street
Beaconsfield NSW
Sydney, Australia


+61 (0) 2 8212 4100

photo credit: © 2014 Theodore Bruce Auctions

NEW ZEALAND ON THE 30TH

1934 ALVIS

WARBIRDS & WHEELS
by Webb's
Wanaka Airport
11 Lloyd Dunn Avenue
Wanaka, New Zealand


LIVE ONLINE

+64 (0) 9524 6804

photo credit: © 2014 i-bidder.com

ENGLAND ON THE 29TH

1972 MORRIS
 
CLASSIC VEHICLE SALE
by Morris Leslie
Errol Airfield
United Kingdom
 
 
+44 (0) 1821 642 574

photo credit: © 2014 Morris Leslie Group





Wednesday

TEXAS ON THE 29TH

1940 FORD

SAN ANTONIO
by Dan Kruse
Exposition Hall at Freeman Coliseum
3201 E Houston Street, Suite A
San Antonio, Texas


1-866-495-8111

photo credit: © 2014 Dan Kruse

TENNESSEE ON THE 29TH

THE TED JOHNSON ESTATE
by J.R.Cash
1075 Fuji Lane
Clarksville, Tennessee

www.jamesrcash.com
www.auctionzip.com

1-615-782-8982

photo credit: © 2014 J.R.Cash

ENGLAND ON THE 29TH

1934 MORRIS

CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Townsend
Townsend Auction House
Beeston, Norfolk
United Kingdom


+44 (0) 1328 598 080

photo credit: © 2014 Townsend Auctions

Monday

INDIANA ON THE 28TH

1987 AVANTI

BOB MORROW COLLECTION
by Chupp
Chupp Auction Center
890 South Van Buren Street
Shipshewana, Indiana

 
1-574-536-8005
 
photo credit: © 2014 auctionzip.com


Sunday

GERMANY ON THE 26TH

1938 LANCIA

TECHNO CLASSICA
by COYS
Hall 11 Gallery
Essen, Germany


+49 (0) 621 412 004

photo credit: © 2014 COYS

Saturday

SPECAL OF THE WEEK

1951 DODGE

Overhauled original flathead 6 cylinder engine. (All paper work is on file) Additional restoration includes new single stage paint (tu tone) * Both rebuilt/reupholstered seats (passenger seat was optional and is wrapped in plastic & not bolted down) * Wheels were sandblasted/painted the correct color ** The optional left side mirror and arm are original and very hard to find are not installed but go with the truck * All new factory style wiring * New clutch/pressure plate * All new brakes (complete) * New exhaust * New front floor mat / door rubbers / weather stripping * The wood planking in the bed is in extremely good condition. This is a handsome and hard to find panel truck perfect for promoting your business or as part of your collection. There are a couple small chips in the paint to keep it from being "mint" but this truck would stand out in any show. The color really catches the eye and has a fantastic presence.

Located in Maryland.........1-301-262-1313

photo credit: © 2014 hemmings.com
edited text credit: © 2014 hemmings.com 

Thursday

OHIO ON THE 22ND

"CORKY" UNGER PROJECT CAR COLLECTION
by Muncy
Prebee County Fairgrounds
Eaton, Ohio


1-937-687-1919

GERMANY ON THE 22ND

1970 MORGAN

CARS AT THE SEA
by Avus
Van-der-smissen-straat 5
Hamburg, Germany


+49 (0) 4030 6988 136

photo credit: copyright 2014 Avus

ENGLAND ON THE 22ND

1971 LAND ROVER

CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by SVVC
Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club
United Kingdom


NO PHONE GIVEN

photo credit: copyright 2014 Xtrathmore Vintage Vehicle Club

ENGLAND ON THE 22ND

1975 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE

BORDERWAY CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by H & H Motor
Borderway Exhibition Showhall
Rosehill,Carlisle
United Kingdom

 
+44 (0) 1228 590 990

photo credit: copyright 2014 H & H Motor Auctions

FRANK HAGERTY.........1935 - 2014

Frank Hagerty, a Detroit native who co-founded one of the nation’s largest collector car and boat insurers, died Tuesday at his home in Traverse City. He was 79.

Hagerty and his wife, Louise, founded the Hagerty Insurance Agency, LLC, in Traverse City in 1984. Under the leadership of Frank Hagerty and the couple’s son, McKeel Hagerty, now CEO, the company grew from a small insurer into an international business that also publishes industry magazines and price guides.

Frank Hagerty grew up in Detroit loving Ford cars. He graduated from Cooley High School and earned a business degree from Michigan State University in 1955. That same year, he married and he and his wife opened a general insurance agency in 1956. They eventually sold it and opened a specialized company to insure collector cars and boats in 1984.

Frank Hagerty’s first classic car was a 1956 Ford Thunderbird, which he bought from a junkyard for $225. The car remains in the family today.

Larry Moss, chairman of the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s in Plymouth, called Mr. Hagerty a “visionary” in the field of car collector insurance.

The insurance company is a sponsor of the yearly car show.

He recently rediscovered a 1948 Ford Sleeping Bear Dunesmobile and brought it home to northern Michigan. The car, Dune Car #9, took First Place in the beach car class at the 2014 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in Florida this month. Frank rode in the car to the award platform.

In 2013, Fortune Magazine named Hagerty one of the top 50 small or medium businesses to work for in the country. Today the company has more than 600 employees, a UK office and plans to double its work force in the coming years.

photo credit: copyright 2014 The Detroit News
edited text credit: copyright Mike Martinez / The Detroit News 

Tuesday

TENNESSEE ON THE 21ST

 1975 CORVETTE

CORVETTE EXPO
by Cooper Events
Sevierville Convention Center
Sevierville, Tennessee


1-865-687-3976

photo credit: copyright 2014 Cooper Events

SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE 21ST

1952 MG TD

85TH ANNIVERSARY AUCTION
by Charlton Hall
7 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, South Carolina


ONE CAR ONLY
 
1-803-733-1701
 
photo credit: copyright 2014 auctionzip.com

PENNSYLVANIA ON THE 20TH

XTREME SPRING
by Manheim
Manheim Auto Auction
1190 Lancaster Road
Manheim, Pennsylvania


1-800-822-2886

ENGLAND ON THE 20TH

SPRING 2014
by DVCA
Athelhampton House
Dorchester, Dorset
United Kingdom


+44 (0) 1963 363 353

FORMULA ONE TAKES SECOND PLACE AWAY FROM DANIEL RICCIARDO




N°/ Driver 3, Daniel Ricciardo
Competitor Infiniti Red Bull Racing
Time 20:17
Session: Race
Facts: Car #3 was not in compliance with article 5.1.4 of the FIA Formula 1 technical tegulations.
Offence: Breach of article 3.2 of the FIA Formula 1 sporting regulations and Article 5.1.4 of the FIA Formula 1 technical regulations.
Decision: Car #3 is excluded from the race results.
Reason:
1) The technical delegate reported to the stewards that car #3 exceeded the required fuel mass flow of 100kg/h. (article 5.1.4 of the Formula 1 technical regulations)
2) This parameter is outside of the control of the driver, Daniel Ricciardo.
3) The fuel flow is measured using the fuel flow sensor (Art. 5.10.3 & 5.10.4 of the technical regulations) which is homologated by the FIA and owned and operated by the team.
4) The stewards considered the history of the fitted fuel flow sensor, as described by the team and the technical delegate's representative who administers the programme. Their description of the history of the sensor matches.
a. During practice one a difference in reading between the first three and run four was detected. The same readings as Run 4 were observed throughout practice two.
b. The team used a different sensor on Saturday but did not get readings that were satisfactory to them or the FIA, so they were instructed to change the sensor within parc ferme on Saturday night.
c. They operated the original sensor during the race, which provided the same readings as run four of practice one, and practice two.
5) The stewards heard from the technical representative that when the sensor was installed on Saturday night, he instructed the team to apply an offset to their fuel flow such that the fuel flow would have been legal. He presented an email to the stewards that verified his instruction.
6) The technical representative stated to the stewards that there is variation in the sensors. However, the sensors fall within a known range, and are individually calibrated. They then become the standard which the teams must use for their fuel flow.
7) The team stated that based on the difference observed between the two readings in P1, they considered the fuel flow sensor to be unreliable. Therefore, for the start of the race they chose to use their internal fuel flow model, rather than the values provided by the sensor, with the required offset.
8) Technical directive 01614 (1 March 2014) provides the methodology by which the sensor will be used, and, should the sensor fail, the method by which the alternate model could be used.
a. The technical directive starts by stating: "The homologated fuel flow sensor will be the primary measurement of the fuel flow and will be used to check compliance with articles 5.1.4 and 5.1.5 of the F1 technical regulations..." This is in conformity with articles 5.10.3 and 5.10.4 of the technical regulations.
b. The technical directive goes on to state: "If at any time WE consider that the sensor has an issue which has not been detected by the system WE will communicate this to the team concerned and switch to a back-up system."
(emphasis added.)
c. The back-up system is the calculated fuel flow model with a correction factor decided by the FIA.
9) The FIA technical representative observed thought the telemetry during the race that the fuel flow was too high and contacted the team, giving them the opportunity to follow his previous instruction, and reduce the fuel flow such that it was within the limit, as measured by the homologated sensor - and thus gave the team the opportunity to be within compliance. The team chose not to make this correction.
10) Under Art. 3.2 of the sporting regulations it is the duty of the team to ensure compliance with the technical regulations throughout the event.
Thus the stewards find that:
A) The team chose to run the car using their fuel flow model, without direction from the FIA. This is a violation of the procedure within TD/01614.
B) That although the sensor showed a difference in readings between runs in P1, it remains the homologated and required sensor against which the team is obliged to measure their fuel flow, unless given permission by the FIA to do otherwise.
C) The stewards were satisfied by the explanation of the technical representative that by making an adjustment as instructed, the team could have run within the allowable fuel flow.
D) That regardless of the team's assertion that the sensor was fault, it is not within their discretion to run a different fuel flow measurement method without the permission of the FIA.
The stewards find that car #3 was out of compliance with the technical regulations and is therefore excluded from the results of the race.




Sunday

ENGLAND ON THE 19TH

1990 LOTUS ELAN

CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Cheshire
Chester Racecourse
United Kingdom

 
+44 (0) 1513 392 511
 
photo credit: copyright 2014 Cheshire


FORMULA ONE IN AUSTRALIA

DANIEL RICCIARDO, 2ND - NICO ROSBERG, 1ST - KEVIN MAGNUSSEN, 3RD

Here we are, back in the swing of things.New cars, new drivers, new engines and no sound. Gone is the earth shattering, ground shaking, ear piercing sound so known to Formula One. These new cars sound like wind-up toys in comparision. The only thing quieter in modern racing will be the e-Formula that starts next year. This was a good race considering that the nay-sayers felt that most of the cars would break down.The top three also had the drives of the day. 

Kevin Magnussen, whose father, Jan, raced F1 for a short time in the 90's, became the first Danish driver to have a podium finish. Not only that, this was his first Formula One race. Good going!

Daniel Ricciardo, Australian that replaced Mark Webber, did a great job of hanging on to second place. He has had 51 starts in Formula one with Torro Rosso before his move up to Red Bull. Good going!

Nico Rosberg, whose father, Keke, was a F1 World Champion in 1982, had a flawless race leading most of the way. I always like to see him win. Good going!

Most of the new young drivers did very well, like Daniil Kvyat, the new Russian driver for Toro Rosso, collected one point and at 19 years of age became the youngest driver to do so. Tragedy struck to older driver trying to revive their place in the world. The two were Felipi Massa, who was making his first run for Williams got bumped out in the first turn. The bumper was Kamui Kobayashi, running his first race driving for Chaterham, a drive made possible by his fans. Both were on my list of 'hoping they do well.' 

It may be an interesting season.
KOBAYASHI'S FIRST TURN MISHAP

photo credit: copyright 2014 bbc.com

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

1955 BUICK

Older restoration still in beautiful shape. Kelsey-Hayes 15" wire wheels. Blue interior and white over blue exterior. Power seat, steering and brakes. Engine bay is restored to original. A classic beauty, ready for summer. Always a California car.

Located in California.........1-760-892-0405

photo credit: copyright 2014 Auto Trader Classics
text credit: Classics Today

Tuesday

FRANCE ON THE 16TH

1952 SALMSON

AUTOMOBILES
by Osenat
5, rue Royal
Fontainebleau
Paris, France


+33 (0) 1 64 22 27 62

photo credit: copyright 2014 Osenat

ENGLAND ON THE 15TH

CLASSIC COMMERICAL AUCTION
by Cheffins
Malvern 3 Counties Showground
United Kingdom


+44 (0) 1223 213 777

OHIO ON THE 15TH



2014 UNION COUNTY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
by Harley Jackson
Union County Fairgrounds
845 North Main Street
Marysville, Ohio


1-937-246-4282

photo credit: copyright 2014 H.A. Jackson

FLORIDA ON THE 15TH

1966 CHEVY

FLORIDA SALE
by D.E.Foeller
The Bradenton Area Convention Center
Bradenton, Florida


1-239-571-5274

photo credit: copyright 2014 D.E. Foeller


Monday

FLORIDA ON THE 14TH

1958 DEVIN SPEICIAL

FORT LAUDERDALE
featuring The Chuck Swimmer Collection
 The Gauthier Collection
The Steven White Collection
by Auctions America
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida


1-800-980-7635

photo credit: © 2014 Auctions America

ARIZONA ON THE 14TH

1932 FORD

ARIZONA IN THE SPRING
by Silver
Fort McDowell Resort and Casino
Fort McDowell, Arizona


1-800-255-4485

photo credit: © 2014 Silver

MASSACHUSETTS ON THE 14TH

CLASSIC CAR STORAGE AUCTION
by Berman
Casey Storage Solutions
198 Washington Street
Auburn, Massachusetts


1-508-753-3989

Sunday

ENGLAND ON THE 11TH

1927 TALBOT

SPRING CLASSICS
by COYS
Royal Horticultural Society
Lindley Hall, Vincent Square
Westminster, London
United Kingdom


+44 (0) 208 614 7888

photo credit: © 2014 COYS

Saturday

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

1935 FORD

VINEYARD GREEN WITH APPLE GREEN WHEELS. LEBARRON BONNEY INTERIOR
ORIGINAL FLOORS, NO PATCH PANELS. BEAUTIFUL PAINT, LASER STRAIGHT SHEET METAL. FIRESTONE WHITE SIDE WALL TIRES.

MECHANICALLY EXCELLENT. ALL SYSTEMS WORK AS THEY SHOULD. RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE A NEW ONE. OVERALL THIS IS A NUMBER 1 CAR. NEEDS NOTHING. READY TO SHOW AND DRIVE

Located in South Carolina........1-864-845-7878

photo credit: © 2014 hemmings.com
text credit: © 2014 hemmings.com

Friday

TEXAS ON THE 8TH

JOHN DEERE

MARCH FARM AUCTION
by Mayer
5452 North Highway 77
Lincoln, Texas


1-979-716-3148

photo credit: © 2014 auctionzip.com

Wednesday

MISSOURI ON THE 8TH

1929 FORD

CAPE SPRING COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
by Smith's
Show Me Center
Cape Giradeau, Missouri


1-800-200-6030

photo credit: © 2014 Smith's Auction Company

ENGLAND ON THE 8TH

1929 PIERCE-ARROW

COLLECTOR'S MOTORCARS
by Bonhams
Banbury Road
Shipton-on-Cherwell
Kidlington
Oxford
 United Kingdom


+44 (0) 1865 853 640

LIVE ONLINE

photo credit: © 2014 bonhams 1793 


COLORADO ON THE 8TH

1930 FORD

SPRING 2014
by SAAAS
Larimer County Fairgrounds
Loveland, Colorado


1-800-901-0022

photo credit: © 2014 SAAAS

ENGLAND ON THE 8TH

1969 TRIUMPH TR-6

HISTORICS AT BROOKLAND
by Historics
Brookland Motor Museum
United Kingdom


+44 (0) 1753 639 170

LIVE ONLINE

photo credit: © 2014 Historics at Brookland

FLORIDA ON THE 8TH

1932 PACKARD

AMELIA ISLAND
featuring The Malcolm Pray Collection
The Bob and Sandra Bahre Collection
The Charles Swimmer Collection
by RM
The Ritz-Carlton
Amelia Island, Florida


1-519-352-4575

photo credit: © 2014 RM Auctions

Monday

FLORIDA ON THE 7TH

1939 PACKARD

THE AMELIA ISLAND SELECT MOTORCARS & MORE
featuring The Virgil Exner Design & Styling Collection
by Hollywood Wheels
The Ballrooms
Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Amelia Island, Florida
 

1-800-237-8954

photo credit: © 2014 Amelia Island Select

FLORIDA ON THE 7TH

 1958 BMW 507

THE AMELIA ISLAND AUCTION
by Gooding & Company
Racquet Park
Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Amelia Island, Florida


1-310-899-1960

photo credit: © 2014 Gooding & Company

Saturday

NORTH CAROLINA ON THE 6TH

1940 FORD

CLASSIC CARS AT THE PALACE
featuring The Yow Collection
by GAA
The Palace
301 Norwalk Street
Greensboro, North Carolina


1-855-862-2257

photo credit: © 2014 GAA Classics

ENGLAND ON THE 5TH

1939 ROYAL ENFIELD

CLASSIC & VINTAGE CARS & MOTORCYCLES
by Brightwells
Easters Court
Leominster, Herefordshire
United Kingdom


+44 (0) 1568 611 122

photo credit: © 2014 brightwells.com