Classic Cars

Canada's first successful internal combustion, gasoline engine automobile, the Fossmobile created by Sherbrooke, Quebec-based mechanic and bicycle repairman George Foote Foss in 1897, turns 125 this year. A meticulously developed replica built by his grandson, Ron Foss, was unveiled on Wednesday night in Burlington, Ontario. Never heard of the Fossmobile?

The Chevrolet Corvette's long history is solidly embedded in America's automotive heritage. In its humble beginnings, the thing we called Project Opel took its inspiration from the great British sports cars. And once the Corvette name was put on a proper production model, it was already on its way to …

Ever heard of the Mini Shorty? This model does not officially exist. Rather, it’s the nickname given to the original Morris Mini by fans who deem it too big and wanted to do something about it. The result is almost cartoon-like, as evidenced by some of the examples that are …

If you’ve ever watched Rust Valley Restorers, you know that Mike Hall has been hoarding old, rusty cars for quite some time. Many of them were given a new life and featured on the popular show. However, a lot of them have been waiting their turn in Hall’s five-acre property …

A 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra that belonged to none other than Carroll Shelby himself was sold for $5.49 million USD (approx. $7.6 million CAD) at the recent Mecum Auctions event in Kissimmee, Florida. Shelby was the one and only owner of that car, by the way, from the moment it …

Want to take a break from pandemic-related boredom? In case you’d like to watch something other than yet another Christmas movie, how about a 10-minute virtual tour of one of the most impressive vintage car collections in the world? Recently, the team at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles was …