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•  1929 Marmon Speedster
  The Marmon marque had a history that dated back to the very early 1900s. Howard Marmon, at the age of 23, became chief engineer at his family's Indianapolis, Indian, firm. Initially, the Marmon Company manufactured flour milling machinery; under the determination of Howard Marmon, the company soon began the production of automobiles.
  
  This 1929 Marmon Speedster Race Car is finished in green with black upholstery. It is powered by an original Marmon eight-cylinder engine and fitted with a modern two-barrel twin Holly carburetor. The drivetrain appears to be correct to the era. The suspension, differential, and front drivetrain are also believed to be original. The bodywork is aluminum with hand-set rivets. All external brightwork is either nickel plated or stainless. The seat is made of leather and there is a quick release steering wheel.
•  Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 LeMans
  Only eight of these magnificent cars were made on a long chassis to conform with Le Mans race regulations. They competed in Le Mans and were winners in 1931, 1932, 1933, and 1934. They again prove that the 8C 2300 supercharged engine was well ahead of it's time.
•  Ferrari 166MM
  This is the last 166 MM Barchetta built (serial 0068M). It is also the first to have the rear 'moustaches' and brake lights moved to the tips of the rear fenders. It was completed in June 1950 and sent to Le Mans as a backup by the Ferrari time but was not used. Nothing further is known about its activates until April 1951 when it was sold to the Italian racing team Scuderia Guastalla and passed on to Lucian Farnaud. He raced it in France, Belgium, Monte Carlo and Germany, including endurance races at Le Mans and Nurburgring over the next two years, winning two second place finishes, a third and five first-in-class positions. In 1953 it raced at Monza and then was sold to a new owner who raced it in one Swiss hill climb.
•  Lamborghini Jalpa P350 GTS
  The Lamborghini Jalpa was the spiritual predecessor of the newer Lamborghini Gallardo. Both cars offered mammoth performance levels compared to their contemporary competitors, yet both were overshadowed by their larger, more potent, and wholly uncompromising siblings. In the Jalpa's case, that big brother was the Countach. Stunningly styled by the radical Marcello Gandini, the Countach's fantastic bodywork held one of the most exotic engines in the world at the time, a longitudinally-mounted V12 with high levels of power and higher levels of hostility. The Jalpa was no match.
  
  What the Jalpa lost in sensationalistic press coverage and celebrity glitz, though, it gained back in drivability and exclusivity. The Jalpa's 3.5 liter V8, which produced 255hp at 7,000rpm, was a phenomenal athlete who's much smaller size when compared to the Countach allowed the Jalpa to be a more tractable commuter car. Of course most don't buy a Lamborghini as their city commute daily driver, but the Jalpa had another, less tangible advantage over its Countach counterpart. Only 416 Jalpas were sold. This means that you'll likely see a couple of Countachs rolling around before you notice a single Jalpa. Bigger exclusivity doesn't always equate to bigger price.
•  Maserati Bora
  The Bora was introduced in 1971 and was produced until 1978. During its production lifespan, over 570 examples were produced. The vehicle was built in 2-door coupe form with the engine placed in the middle and powering the rear wheels. Ferrari had been in the process of creating a mid-engined sports car while Lamborghini and DeTomaso had their Countach, Miura and Mangusta. The mid-engined Ford GT40 had even made a few appearances at LeMans. After seeing this trend, Guy Malleret, the administrator of Maserati, gave Giulio Alfieri permission to begin design and production of a mid-engined sports car. Alfieri began work on the technical aspects of the vehicle.
•  The Shelby Cobra
  Carroll Shelby made 435 AC Cobras with the 289 cubic-inch Ford high performance engine.
  
  The A.C Cobra cars are among the most memorable and recognizable cars in history. Their original designs can be traced back to the Touring bodied Barchetta's that clothed Ferrari's 166 and 225 Spyders. That bodystyle would become highly duplicated throughout the years, with the first being the one-off Cooper-MG raced by automobile dealer Cliff David. John Tojiero had conceived the ladder frame with independent leaf-spring suspension and Eric Hall and Bill Rich had clothed the car in the Barchetta-style body.
  
  The one-off was successful in racing, and Davis urged Tojiero to mass-produce the cars. Instead, Tojiero licensed the design to the Hurlock family of A.C. in Thames Dutton. Soon, the two-liter, six-cylinder versions bearing A.C. badges were in production. Dubbed the A.C. Ace, they were an immediate success. A few years later, a Bristol engine became available which improved the vehicles performance.
  
  In the early 1960s, Bristol announced it would discontinue its engine. A Chevrolet V8 unit served as a replacement, and later a 2.6-liter Ford six provided ample power to excite drivers and on-lookers. A long-term solution was found when Texan-based Carroll Shelby dropped a lightweight Ford V8 engine into the engine bay and took it racing. The 260 cid, then 289 cid, and finally the 427 version made the Cobra legendary.
•  Ferrari 340 MM Competition LeMans
  Chassis number 0324 AM has a body by Vignale and finished in Spyder configuration. Its first owner was William Spears who raced it extensively. The car is currently finished in two tone colors and has the trakemark Vignale large grille and oval portholes in the feneders.
  
  The Ferrari 340 cars were raced in endurance races as the Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of LeMans.
•  New World Auction Record Set For An Aston Martin DB2
  Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions, concluded its 2009 auction season on a high note in London last night, posting £10.9 million in total sales with a strong 87% of all lots sold at the third-annual ‘Automobiles of London' event.
  
  Held in association with Sotheby's, the single-day auction presented some 84 motor cars, consigned from 11 countries around the world, and 40 lots of automobilia, attracting strong international interest from bidders in the room, on the phone and over the internet.
  
  A 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Team Car ‘VMF 64' with Le Mans and Mille Miglia provenance, offered for the first time in 52 years, set a new auction world record for an Aston Martin DB2, achieving £550,000, whilst 13 lots exceeded their original high estimates. Most notably, an original 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet surpassed its pre-sale high estimate of £60,000 to achieve the remarkable sum of £308,000.
•  Autobianchi Bianchina
  In 1885, 20-year-old Eduardo Bianchi set up a bicycle-making business in Milan, and before long was making motorized three-wheelers and then, before the turn of the century, four-wheelers. In the 1920s, Bianchi was third behind only Fiat and Lancia in Italian car production. Industrialist Ferrucio Quintavalle reorganized in partnership with Pirelli and Fiat in 1955 as Autobianchi, which in 1957 began making the Bianchina, a two seat coupe based on the Fiat 500.
•  Lamborghini Diablo SV
  In 1998 a special edition Diablo SV was created for the United States market, the Diablo SV Monterey. This very special limited SV edition was only 20 times made, so they were sold out almost at once, and prices went up. If you could obtain one through some dealer you would have to pay big. The redesigned air intake in front of the rear wheels, like the ones used on the SE30 and the Diablo Roadster. The horsepower rating was over 550 BHP. All of the 20 cars were individually finished in rather strange colors like Lime Green, Pearl Yellow, Rosso Vik, Verde Scandal and Le Mans Blue, while the very last one, number 20 was finished in Lightning Blue over cream and was sold through Prestige Imports in Florida.
  
  This Red Diablo rides on O.Z. Racing Aluminum wheels with polished lips was 1 of 50 others Lamborghini cars in 'The run of the Bulls.' This Diablo SV is in fact Monterey Edition #5 and is finished in Rosso Vik, a special metallic paint that changes shades from candy red to copper to win according to the surrounding light, with a Champaign leather upholstery. This specific car also included the carbon fiber gear shifter, leather luggage set and an engine pumping out over 550 BHP, a Brembo 15-inch drilled disc brake set and to finish the list a custom made Quick Silver exhaust system.
  
  The Diablo SV Monterey cost about $298,900.
•  The 1969 Pontiac Trans Am
  1969 was the first year the Trans Am performance package was offered on the Pontiac Firebird. Production of the Trans Am continued until 2002. For $725 in 1969, the buyer could add the 'Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package' handling package to their Firebird. This package included a rear spoiler, as well as 'Trans Am' emblems and performance upgrades. In total, for 1969, 689 Trans Am Packages were ordered in hardtop configuration, while only eight were convertibles.
  
  This 1969 Pontiac includes the Trans Am performance package.
•  The Pontiac Tempest GTO
  The larger body Tempest was introduced in 1964. Ad man, Jim Wangers, came up with the idea of offering a package option consisting of a floor shift, 389 big V8, quick steering, stiffer suspension, dual exhaust, premium tires, GTO badge, chrome accents, and the GTO was launched. The engineers of the GTO were John DeLorean and Pete Estes. The GTO was the first midsize production car to use a big V8 motor; some say it was the 'godfather of the Muscle Car'. This GTO has a 360 hp, 400 cubic-inch engine, 4-speed, and factory headers.
•  The Oldsmobile Limited
  This amazing car is the only completely unrestored example of the Oldsmobile Limited in existence. Oldsmobile built just 159 of these 7-Passenger Touring cars in 1911. The model was named after an Oldsmobile that beat the 20th Century Limited train from Albany to New York. Somewhat difficult to drive, this car was once owned initially by William Mosser, and then it was sold and was soon put away by its second owner sometime before 1920. The car was eventually discovered and purchased by collector William Swigart in 1943. Thankfully he resisted the urge to restore it, and it remained untouched in his museum until 2000. The car has since been carefully cleaned and is back in running order. In July 2009 it was started for the first time in decades.
•  Mercedes-Benz Model S
  The Model S was the ultimate supercar of the late 1920s; with its powerful 6.8-liter engine it was both a race car and a fast road car, winning at the Nurburgring in 1927.
  
  This 1928 Mercedes-Benz Model S was first delivered to Mercedes Benz, New York in 1928. It was sent to be shown at the Los Angeles Motor Show as a rolling chassis with the hopes to lure wealthy Hollywood socialites. From this showing some famous personalities purchased Model S cars like The Rowe Sister's, Al Jolson, who bought two one for himself and one for his wife, actress Ruby Keeler. After the Motor Show Chassis 35964 was sent to Saoutchik Carrosserie in Paris to have a Cabriolet body built for its first owner Count de la Bastille of Monaco. There are only 7 Saoutchik bodies on left hand drive 'Model S' chassis', each being slightly different from the others.
•  The Mercedes-Benz SSK
  In 1928 the Mercedes SSK was introduced and commonly referred to as 'The Mighty Mercedes' and 'The Fastest Sports Car in the World'. The name SSK stands for Super Sport Kurz, German meaning short.
  
  Only 40 Mercedes-Benz SSKs were ever built, all based on a shortened S chassis, with the SSK standing for Super Sport Kurz. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, it has a supercharged, 6-cylinder, 7-liter engine producing between 200 and 300 hp. In 1929 the SSK was the fastest road car in the world, capable of over 130 mph.
•  Aston Martin DB4 GT
  Only one of 19 Zagato bodied examples of the classic AM DB4 GT race car that was designed to compete against the Ferrari 250 SWB Berlinetta Coupes in international competition. It was delivered new to an Australian racer who competed in regional races for many years. Today it is considered to be one of the most desirable of all collectable cars for its rarity, beauty, and its speed.
  
  A DB4 GT chassis was sent to Zagato, and Ercole Spada designed one of the most beautiful cars ever built. Zagato, based in Turin, was well-known for constructing lightweight aluminum bodies for Alfa Romeo and others, including various LeMans winners. Aston Martin sent the DB4 to Zagato for weight reduction to help it compete with Ferrari's 250 GT on the track. It emerged 100 lbs lighter and clothed in a sleek, new body. The car had a 3.7-liter, DOHC inline six under the hood, producing more than 300 bhp. Approximately 24 Zagatos were built with perhaps 75 'conventional' DB4GTs.
•  Aston Martin Ulster Team Car
  The Aston Martin Ulster stands as one of the most respected of all pre-war racecars. After the success of the factory team cars in the 1934 Ulster T.T. Race, Aston Martin made replicas available to the public to purchase. These cars were largely based on the previous MKII model, and were powered by a SOHC 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 85 bhp. Less than 25 Ulsters were ever made and they all still exist. This car is still actively campaigned in VSCCA events.
•  Cunningham C3 Competition Continental
  One of 18 Vignale coupes built by wealthy internationally known sportsman, Briggs Cunningham, who not only won Sebring but placed 3rd at LeMans. The body was designed by Giovanni Michelotti and hand built by Italian coachbuilder Vignale. It is equipped with the original 331 cubic-inch Chrysler Hemi V8 with optional Cunningham design and built dual quad intake manifold.
  
  The cars were built by hand in Cunningham's race shop in West Palm Beach, Florida.
  
  This example has had just 3 owners since new and has documented original miles. it retains all original parts and had no rust or damage prior to its restoration.
•  Lancia Appia GTE Series 3 Zagato Coupe
  This 1960 Lancia Appia GTE Series 3 Zagato Coupe is one of approximately 350 built. It is powered by a narrow-angle V-4 engine capable of producing 60 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drum brakes. The Zagato bodied cars were lightweight coupe GTs and proved to be very capable machines in competition, including the Mille Miglia.
  
  The Series 3 cars had covered headlights and a smooth roof. This car has been the subject of a recent restoration. It is finished in red paint with a tan and dark-brown vinyl interior.
•  Pegaso Z102B
  Named after Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, the striking Spanish-built Pegaso sports car emerged at the 1951 Paris Salon, powered by a four-cam V8 engine. The Pegaso Company was created by the Spanish government after the Second World War. Production took place in the former Hispano Suiza factory. The innovative design was by Wilfredo Ricart who had worked for Alfa Romeo building high performance engines. Production started with a 2.5-liter engine, which grew to 4.7-liters. For a while Pegaso qualified as the world's fastest production car, capable of reaching 150 mph. Production ceased in 1958 by which time around 125 or so cars had left the factory. This sporting berlinetta carries coachwork from the famous Parisian Carrossier Saoutchik.
•  Aston Martin DBS Volante
  Completing the DBS line-up, the new Volante affords customers the combination of the DBS's already-established benchmark sports car characteristics with all the thrills of open-air motoring.
  
  Broadening the DBS's character, the DBS Volante appeals to drivers who wish to combine the excitement of driving a finely-tuned sports car with the invigorating feeling of being open to the elements. This juxtaposition of ultimate performance and openness stirs the senses on any drive whether a exhilarating jaunt on favoured roads or cruising on lengthy journeys. ‘Volante', meaning: ‘moving with light rapidity', perfectly defines the performance potential and the dynamic characteristics of the DBS Volante.
  
  Featuring a motorised retractable fabric roof, the DBS's beautiful profile is preserved whether up or down. When the roof is closed, it provides a warm comfortable ambience and when open, it neatly disappears behind the new tonneau cover at the touch of a button.
•  Suzusho Supasse V
  This is the second car show of extremely high performance closed sports car Supasse V. Director Toshio Suzuki was a Racing driver. He and his two sons and his professional staff has been to designing and manufacturing sports car using 3D CAD systems for many years. The monocoque chassis and the suspension is designed by Suzusho. The rear sub frame is bolt on and is easily replaceable. The Suppasse-V is the closest thing on the road that is equal to a competitive racing car which, can be seen at Le-mans and many other circuits. The Body is shaped and designed by the famous Kenji Mimura, who is well known for Dome Zero and Le-mans cars in Japan. We are very pleased to present to you with satisfaction the Supasse V.
•  Tokyo Motor Show Debut : Lexus LFA
  Lexus announces today the official launch of the LFA, a two-seat supercar scheduled to go into production at the end of 2010 as the pinnacle of the Lexus 'F' premium sports car series. Pre-sales start today.
  
  Ultra-responsive and extremely stable even when taken to the edge, the LFA creates a sense of reassurance that opens up a new world of driving emotion, exhilarating the senses to move the driver in more ways than one.
  
  The LFA combines high output, superb chassis design and meticulous aerodynamics to achieve instantaneous total-vehicle response characterized by high-rev, seamless acceleration echoed by a self-defining resonance from its 4.8-liter V10.
  
  Only 500 units of the LFA are to be produced and sold worldwide.
  
  A prototype of the LFA is now on display at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show, which is open to the general public from October 24 to November 4 at Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture.
•  Pioneer of Canada's largest collector car auction back in the driver's seat....
  Auction industry veteran, mechanic and former off-road racer, Dan Spendick returns to the helm as sole owner of Canada's most popular collector car auction events. The upcoming fall Classic Car Auction of Toronto, developed by Spendick in the early 1990's along with former partner RM Auctions, will be held on October 23-25 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario and will offer hundreds of rare and desirable vehicles for bids.
  
  The Classic Car Auction of Toronto has grown under Spendick's direction to become the largest event of its kind in the country, attracting thousands of automotive enthusiasts from across North America as well as telephone bids from international clients.
•  Lotus Cars unveils its latest special edition - the Exige Scura
  Lotus Cars unveils its latest special edition - the Exige Scura, so called due to its dramatic matt black and carbon fibre theme, at the Tokyo International Motorshow on 21st of October 2009.
  
  Translated as ‘dark' from Italian, the name ‘Scura' reflects the stealth character of this already fierce looking Lotus and its stunning soft-feel matt black paint finish. Limited to just 35 cars globally, this Exige evokes a desire to ‘indulge your dark side'. This is a serious looking car and enhancements to performance and a reduction in weight from the production level Exige S means that the Exige Scura demands to be driven by a serious driver.
  
  Contrasting high gloss ‘Phantom Black' triple stripes run the length of the car and a carbon fibre front splitter, oil cooler inlet vanes, side airscoops and rear spoiler enhance the stunning distinction between the different textures and exaggerate the tactile quality of the velvety touch to the matt black paint finish.
•  The Veritas RS III. A dream sports car goes into production
  The Veritas RS III Roadster super sports car, which has been presented to the public as a prototype over the past year and which immediately won the public award of 'Best Super Car 2009' at London's Salon Privé, is now going into series production. However, the words 'series production' are not entirely true. Firstly, the series comprises a strictly limited batch of only 30 vehicles and secondly, every single vehicle will undergo sophisticated hand production by manufacturer Vermot AG in Gelsdorf.
  
  Even before the actual start of production, five of the 30 luxury cars have already been sold – to Monaco, Australia, Great Britain, Spain and Switzerland. Eight more are reserved and over 100 enquiries have been received. In Gelsdorf, it is therefore expected that the entire edition will have sold out even before the end of the year.
•  Toyota Sienna - A Reputation for Family Comfort and Utility
  The Toyota Sienna continues to be one of the most comfortable and utility-oriented family vans in its segment, and it offers the only all-wheel drive (AWD) option among family vans on the market. A wide array of model and option choices make Sienna appealing for a broad range of customers. All Sienna models are equipped with a standard versatile 60/40 Split & Stow 3rd Row™ bench seat that folds flat into the floor.
  
  The Sienna's standard DOHC 3.5-liter V6 is the most powerful in the segment, producing 266 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 245 lb.-ft. peak torque at 4,700 rpm. A Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) system operates on both the intake and exhaust valves to ensure optimal performance and efficiency at all engine speeds. The V6 is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Impressive acceleration gives Sienna the power to merge with confidence. The Sienna returns EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy ratings of 17/23 MPG for front-wheel-drive models and 16/21 MPG for AWD models.
•  American Bantam Station Wagon Woodie
  Only 322 Station Wagons were produced, this is one of 21 known survivors.
  
  It is the world's smallest 'woodie', only 10 feet in length and weighs 1,200 lbs. The body wood consists entirely of Pennsylvania maple and was hand crafted by the Mifflenburg Body Company, in Mufflenburg, PA. The FOB pricing from the plant was 4581.95 in 1939. The car is powered by a Bantam 20 horsepower four-cylinder flathead engine and a three-speed transmission. The car employs mechanical brakes, thermo-syphon cooling and gravity gas flow (no fuel pump).
•  Stanley Steamer Model E2
  Estimated to sell for as much as $80,000, this unrestored E2 Runabout sold for an impressive $176,000.
  
  The Stanley Steamers are among the best-known steamers ever produced, having stayed in production for three decades. They were the first car to climb Mt. Washington, New England's highest peak, and for setting the worlds land speed record in 1906.
  
  This 10 hp Model E-2 rides on a 100-inch wheelbase and has a 70.5-cubic inch, 2-cylinder engine. It was built in Newton, MA, and sold new for $850. It burns kerosene to make steam, but starts on white gas. This car is unrestored and mostly original.
•  Ninety five Safety and Technology Upgrades Reaffirm 2010 Lincoln Navigator as Luxury SUV Leader
  Lincoln Navigator combines classic Lincoln design and amenities with the functionality full-size SUV customers demand. For 2010, Navigator's exclusive AdvanceTrac with RSC is joined by standard Trailer Sway Control.
  
  Trailer Sway Control works in conjunction with AdvanceTrac with RSC to determine from the yaw motion of the vehicle if the trailer is swaying and takes measures – such as applying precise braking or reduced engine torque – to help bring both vehicle and trailer under control.
•  2010 Infiniti EX
  The 2010 Infiniti EX35 combines sports car style and performance, the 4-door convenience of a luxury sedan and excellent cargo utility – all wrapped up in a sleek, sculpted, elegant skin. Like every Infiniti, the EX35 emphasizes exhilarating driving performance, combining an advanced 297-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, standard 5-speed automatic transmission and available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.
  
  For 2010, EX continues to offer an engaging interior environment with a long list of available features, including standard premium leather-appointed seating and RearView Monitor, and available driver's seat headrest coat hanger, advanced audio systems and power remote up-folding 2nd row seat.
  
  EX also offers a host of available advanced technologies. The Around View™ Monitor (part of the new Bose® and Around View™ Monitor Package) utilizes four small cameras located front, side and rear to give the driver a 'top-down view' of the outside of the vehicle and help reduce blind spots when parking. Other available driving aids include Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Distance Control Assist (DCA) and Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW).
•  Belanger Indy Special
  This 1930 Belanger Special has lived an impressive life-from the Indianapolis race track to Hollywood films. The race car was built by Myron Stevens-who actually raced it at the 1930 Indianapolis, placing fourth, after the original driver, Louis Meyer, opted not to drive it. It was raced by many famous drivers at Indianapolis until 1950-with many high finishes, but never received the checkered flag.
  
  In 1936, this car came under the ownership of Murrell Belanger-hence, the name. After a devastating wreck in 1937, Myron Stevens rebuilt the car. Shortly after that, it starred in the Hollywood film 'Burm 'Em Up, O'Conner'. In 1950, it hit the 'big screen' again in the film 'To Please A Lady,' starring Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck.
  
  The Belanger Special race car has seen many different owners, paint schemes and engines. Today, it is restored to the 1949 configuration which includes a 325 horsepower Offenhauser Dual Overhead Cam, 270 cubic-inch power plant that was originally installed in 1940.
  
  In 2009, this Belanger Special was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey sale presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $192,500, including buyer's premium.
•  Bugatti Type 44
  This 1930 Bugatti Type 44 Touring exceeded its $120,000 high estimate by selling for $187,000 (including buyer's premium). Though it is not in running condition and has no top, it is the only two-door four-passenger phaeton known to exist. During the production of the Type 44, lasting from 1927 through 1930, there were a total of 1,095 examples produced. With so few examples produced, it is rare to see one cross the auction block.
  
  The Type 44 is powered by a straight eight-cylinder engine in two cast iron blocks of four. There is a single overhead camshaft and two inlet and one exhaust valve per cylinder. There is a four-speed gearbox, and a wheelbase that measures 123-inches with seating for four.
•  Marmon Sixteen
  At the RM Auction in Hershey, this Convertible Coupe was estimated to sell for $450,000 - $550,000. Those estimates were proven accurate when the lot was sold for the sum of $517,000, including buyer's premium. This half-million dollar vehicle was the highest sale of the auction.
  
  This Convertible Coupe is Number 22 of a probable 22 Convertible Coupes produced for 1931.
•  Russo and Steele Plans To Expand Auctions To China and Asia
  In a joint announcement today, privately owned Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions ('Russo and Steele') and China Auto Logistics Inc. ('CALI') (NASDAQ:CALI), said they have signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint venture to develop the Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction business in China. In connection with the planned joint venture, Russo and Steele expects to coordinate auction events with CALI in China and work together with CALI to develop marketing programs to reach potential consumers. CALI expects to advertise the Russo and Steele name to prospective clients, as well as assist with the development of Russo and Steele online auction technology. The companies said their memorandum of understanding is subject to executing a Definitive Agreement.
•  Talbot Matra Murena
  The Matra Murena, also called the Talbot Matra Murena, was produced from 1980 through 1983. It was produced by the French engineering group Matra in cooperation with automaker Simca. Simca became part of PSA in 1979 and was re-branded to Talbot. Thus, the car was marketed as Talbot Matra Murena.
  
  The styling of the 3-door hatchback Murena was sleek and aerodynamic. The seating was unique, with all three seats placed in one row, with the middle seating able to fold down becoming an armrest.
  
  The Matra Murena was discontinued in 1983.
•  The Olds Toronado
  At the recent Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey Auction presented by RM Auctions, this Oldsmobile Toronado was expected to sell for $25,000 - $35,000. As the gavel fell for the third and final time, the lot had been sold for an impressive $68,750 (including buyer's premium).
  
  The Toronado was the first mass-produced front-wheel drive American car since the 1937 Cord 810. In tribute to its coffin-nosed predecessor, this stunning design featured a horizontally-lined grille, hidden headlamps and massive styled wheels. In its first year, sales of the 385-hp V8 Toronado exceeded the 41,000 mark. Motor Trend magazine named it their 'Car of the Year' for 1966.
  
  Perhaps the most astonishing sale of the night was the Miller 91 Front Drive Engine, which was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $150,000. After a very intense bidding war, the lot was sold for the sum of $297,000 (including buyer's premium).
•  1958 Toyota Toyopet Crown
  'World's Greatest Automotive Value' - The Toyopet advertised 'The measure of value for 1959 has already been set: room and comfort plus economy; Toyopet offers four-door entry convenience....the comfortable ride of a big car....and still Toyopet is inexpensive to operate and maintain. This is value unattained in any other automobile....regardless of price' - In August of 1957 two Toyopet Crown sedans were put on a ship headed for the west coast of the United Staes. These two examples were the first attempt by a Japanese auto manufacturer to enter the US market. 287 Toyopet's were sold in 1958 and in 1959 there were 976 sold. The Toyopet Crown 4-cylinder 88.7 cubic-inch engine was capable of attaining 78 mph and had a fuel rating of 23.5 mpg.
•  Silentia Electric
  Björn Örtenheim worked on creating electric vehicles - mostly mopeds and motorcycles - during the early 1970s. As success continued with these lightweight and small vehicles, Örtenheim started planning for creating electric cars that could be put into serial production. The cars used lightweight materials such as plastics and fiberglass and several components from Volkswagen. The batteries were placed mid-ship with two main engines and two additional units for steeper hills. The small car had a top speed of about 80 km/h and could travel 300 km per charge.
  
  Production of the Silentia Electric Cars lasted from 1974 through 1978.
•  RM Posts Strong Results in Hershey to Further Drive Market Confidence
  Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions, has continued its strong 2009 sales run, posting in excess of $9.1 million in sales with an impressive 94% of motor cars sold at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey event in Pennsylvania this week.
  
  Held in conjunction with the famed AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet, the two-day auction kicked off Thursday, October 8, with the highly successful sale of a private East Coast collection of automobilia, which achieved over $400,000 in total sales. Continuing the momentum, yesterday's auction presented some 50 lots of memorabilia and 136 motor cars to a packed audience.
  
  Along with strong sales and many memorable cars, there was a rumor floating that RM would announce a new event to their calendar at their London Auction. No more information was available other than it might be in Europe.
•  Plymouth Model PA
  Plymouth was introduced to the low-price field by Chrysler in 1928, as the company expanded its offerings to include not only Chrysler and Doge, but Plymouth and DeSoto.
  
  By 1931 Plymouth had taken over third place in new car sales - a remarkable achievement. Despite the looming Great Depression, Walter Chrysler re-tooled the Plymouth line and produced the new Type PA with 'Floating Power' (a unique system of mounting the engine.)
•  HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NISSAN EXHIBIT AT THE 2009 TOKYO MOTOR SHOW
  Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, will present various show cars at the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, including 'Leaf', an electric vehicle (EV) which is slated for global launch and volume production in late 2010, 'Land Glider', an EV concept car, and 'Qazana', which is an entirely new type of compact sport crossover, which made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009. Nissan will also showcase the new mini MPV 'Roox', to be launched later this year.
  
  Nissan's ultimate goal in the environmental field is zero-emission. With its aim to be a leader in this field, the Nissan exhibits will focus on concept cars including 'Leaf' and on the development of related technologies and battery-charging infrastructure, in an effort to communicate the company's commitment to consumers.
•  Toyota FT-86 Concept
  The Toyota FT-86 Concept has a compact feeling that is easy for the driver to handle while able to accommodate up to four occupants. In addition to being light and having a low center of gravity, the Toyota FT-86 Concept boasts the handling of a racing car. Part of this sensation is due to its 6-speed manual transmission and ADVICS brakes.
  
  The FT-86 ('86' pronounced 'hachi roku'), a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, provides driving joy and excitement.
•  All-New Chevy Caprice Police Car Reports For Duty In 2011
  An all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America in 2011. It's a modern, full-size, rear-drive sedan that will offer both V-8 and V-6 engines, as well as a host of specialized equipment and features.
  
  Chevrolet made the announcement at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention, in Denver, Colorado. The Caprice PPV will be available for ordering next year and will hit the streets in early 2011.
  
  'The new Chevrolet Caprice police car is the right tool at the right time for law enforcement,' said Jim Campbell, general manager for GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. 'We asked for a lot of feedback from our police customers, which helped us develop a vehicle that is superior to the Crown Victoria in key areas.'
•  Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles
  The 15th annual Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles showcased over 200 invitation-only vehicles arranged in two dozen categories on the beautiful grounds of the Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio. The event honored one of the most underrated automobile executives, Edsel B. Ford, the only son of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford. The Grand marshal was Moray Callum, the newly-appointed executive director of Ford Americas design. The event also recognized the accomplishments of Alice Ramsey, who, in 1909, became the first woman to drive an automobile across the United States.
  
  The diverse field of cars ranged from the early 20th century to the modern 'muscle' era.
•  A Period Modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird
  The Thunderbird was a very special design when it was introduced but the great custom shops of the 1950s saw it as a wonderful canvas on which to work their magic. One of those was the renowned shop of Clarkaiser and this car is a shining example of their aesthetic and craftsmanship.
  
  Built over a nine month period in 1955, it is a very early example of the application of Morano Pearl over its hand formed lead and metal coachwork. Upon completion, its initial showing was at the Ford Rotunda in 1956, attesting to its beauty. The current owner has had the car since the late 1950s and was friends with its two pervious owners.
•  Ford Comète Monte Carlo
  The history of the car displayed here begins with Ford of France, which was established in 1929, then acquired by Simca in November of 1954. Another company that played a key role was the coachbuilder, Facel Metallon, which not only produced bodies for various automakers, but also produced its own car, the Facel Vega, from 1954 until the firm went into bankruptcy in 1964.
  
  In 1949, Henry Ford II, who admired Italian styling, commissioned Stablimenti Farina to design and built a sports luxury coupe on a Mercury chassis. This Farina Mercury became a prototype for the French Comete, built by Ford of France and bodied by Facel Metallon. Only 699 Comete Monte Carlos were built. At that time they were the most expensive Ford product in the world, and the only Ford automobile with custom coachwork.
•  Gregory Sports Roadster
  Ben F. Gregory was an early pioneer in front wheel drive. He built his first front wheel drive race car in 1920-1 utilizing Voisin chassis and contemporary aircraft engines. He also experimented with four-wheel drive cars in the early 1920s before turning to aviation projects.
  
  After WWII, he turned his attention again to front wheel drive automobiles, although this time for production. He developed a rear engine, front wheel drive coupe in 1947 which never made it to production. The car currently resides in the Lane Motor Museum. He also designed the light military vehicle dubbed the Mighty Mite, which was built by American Motors and used by the U.S. military during the Korean War.
•  IACOCCA SILVER 45TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION FORD MUSTANG TO BE SOLD AT NO RESERVE AT BARRETT-JACKSON LAS VEGAS
  One of the most anticipated limited edition versions of the renowned Ford Mustang will be sold at No Reserve to celebrate the pony car's 45th anniversary during the 2nd Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Las Vegas Oct. 7-10, 2009. The No. 5 Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang is one of only 45 to be built and is specially equipped with a 550 horsepower engine; as one of the featured cars, the Mustang will cross the auction block at approximately 6:30 p.m. PDT on Friday, Oct. 9. The 2009 Las Vegas event will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and feature approximately 400 collector vehicles for sale, posh lifestyle events and live, high-definition TV coverage from SPEED.
•  The AC Aceca
  This car left the factory on June 14th of 1958, and, along with several other AC cars, was shipped to BC Sports Cars in Alberta, Canada. The car spent its entire life in British Columbia until the current owner purchased it and brought it tot he United States in 2007. Only 28 AC-engined Acecas were built in 1958, and only 151 for all years of production. Acecas are rarely seen in the United states. A sympathetic restoration was performed to retain originality where possible. The car ahs the bullet-proof AC engine, along with the Moss four-speed gearbox. The car retains its original dash wood, seat covers, radio, sun shades, steering wheel, seat belts, and five of the correct 56-spoke sixteen-inch wheels, among other items. Reflecting its Canadian heritage, the car is fitted with the exceedingly rare electric carburetor warmers.
  
  The British AC Cars Company was founded in 1904 as Autocarriers, Ltd. Their Aceca closed coupe model was produced from 1954 until 1963. Originally, they were fitted with an AC engine but the similar Bristol-engined Aceca-Brisol was also available alongside the original from 156 to 1963 when production of the AC engine ceased.
•  The Kaiser Darrin
  Essentially the brainchild of famed American Designer Howard 'Dutch' Darrin, this unique vehicle was released on January 6, 1954. The cars were basically hand assembled in Kaiser's Jackson, Michigan warehouse. The unique sliding door arrangement caused several issues with production which caused constant and significant delays. Despite the beauty and unique style of the automobile, Kaiser gave up on the project on June 30, 1954, with only 435 having been built.
  
  There were approximately fifty remaining bodies when Kaiser stopped production. Darrin took them, installed Cadillac V8s and tried marketing them strictly as Darrins with very limited success.
•  The Mercedes-Benz 300 S
  The Mercedes-Benz Type 300's were the company's largest and most-prestigious models throughout the 1950's. Analogous to today's S-Class, the Type 300 cars were elegant, powerful, exclusive, and expensive.
  
  The 300 Series of the fifties was the first upper class car from Mercedes-Benz since the end of the war. The 300S could not be - and it was not intended to be - a commercial success, but rather, a label through which Daimler-Benz was presenting its newborn strength.
  
  People looking for a replacement for their 540K after the war would find their search successful at the Automobile Exposition in Frankfurt in 1951 : That's where Mercedes-Benz presented the brand new 300, a definitely noble creation that was worth about $10,100 as a sedan and $11,970 as a four-door convertible 300 Cabriolet D. It was easy to surmise this would not become a bestseller; a house was worth just about the same amount of money, and the average income of a worker that year was $3,100.
•  2010 Nissan Altima Offers New Look, New Tech Features
  The popular Nissan Altima, ranked number one in segment in the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS), enters the 2010 model year with fresh exterior styling, refined interior treatments and a host of technology enhancements to its navigation and entertainment systems. Available in three distinct models – Altima Sedan, Altima Coupe and Altima Hybrid – the 2010 Altimas will be available at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning Monday, October 5th.
  
  Now in its fourth generation, with nearly 3.2 million units sold worldwide, Altima provides a unique combination of exhilarating driving pleasure, distinctive and sporty design and exceptional quality and value in the mid-size sedan and coupe classes.
  
  Again in 2010, Altima is available in a variety of well-equipped trim levels designed to appeal to a broad range of buyer needs and budgets, including 175-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine-equipped 4-door Altima Sedan and sporty 2-door Altima Coupe versions.
•  Studebaker Light Six
  Here is a truly unique automobile. This Studebaker Light Six was sold new in China and features a body built by Studebaker's Chinese sales representative, the Shanghai Horse Bazaar Company, which had been founded in 1851 to sell horse-drawn vehicles.
  
  The company's capabilities made a lasting impression on Studebaker's plant manager, Coy Goodrich, who after returning to the U.S. ordered a custom-body shipped to San Francisco for his new 1924 Studebaker Light Six chassis.
  
  The aluminum body was trimmed with teak and painted blue with blue mohair upholstery.
  
  The car remained in the Goodrich family for 80 years until 2004, when Mr. Goodrich's son donated the now-restored automobile to the Studebaker National Museum.
•  Whippet Model 96
  Built by the Willys-Overland Corporation of Toledo, Ohio, the Whippet was aptly named - it was small and swift. Introduced in 1926, it was America's smallest car, with a 100.25-inch wheelbase. Two engines were available, a four and a six. The Whippet was in production from 1927 until early 1931.
  
  The car sold well with over 110,000 units sold in 1927 making Willys-Overland third in United States sales. But with the onset of the Great Depression Willys-Overland focused on a single low-cost car that would become the Willys 77.
  
  What makes this Whippet unique is that it has never been restored and is a true 'barn find,' having been in storage for many years. The current owner got the car running, but, to his credit, has done little else to it.