Prior to living in Milford, Dela., where Larry and Susan Sullivan now have room for an old pickup, they lived in Jersey City, N.J., which is across the Hudson River from New York City. Jersey City is congested, with buildings erected close together; even the houses that were built there during the 1930s and 1940s are so close together that there is no space for a driveway between them. So, if the houses have a front porch, residents often put their car's hood or trunk under the deck and hope the other end of the vehicle does not go over the public sidewalk. In short, there was no room for a collector vehicle at the Sullivans' home in Jersey City. Since gaining more space in their move to Delaware, Larry and Susan purchased the featured 1950 International Harvester L110 pickup. The truck was found on the side of a Virginia road with a "for sale" sign in it. "I was looking for a project like a Ford or Chevy, because they are the easiest to get parts," Larry said. "But prices for them have shot through the stratosphere due to the auctions on TV. Everyone thought that their rust buckets were gold!" Susan encouraged him to buy the International. |
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| Carlisle, PA – Internationally renowned Corvette enthusiast Chip Miller helped establish Carlisle Events as a premier automotive destination when it launched in 1974, later creating the iconic Corvettes at Carlisle event in 1982. Sadly, just 22 years later, Chip lost his life to a rare disease known as Amyloidosis. Since his passing in March 2004, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF) has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and funding in pursuit of a cure. Through community events, charitable contributions, and online sweepstakes, the CMAF has donated thousands to support individuals affected by the disease as well as organizations dedicated to Amyloidosis research and treatment. The CMAF has done so much for so many, and for 2026, announced the return of the Chip Miller Memorial Scholarship. This opportunity is designed to support the next generation of automotive enthusiasts who share Chip's love for all things automotive. The scholarship is open to any high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student pursuing a career in the automotive field. In short, the CMAF wants to give back and support someone who embodies Miller himself. There were nine winners in 2025 and this time around, it's anticipated that more than $10,000 in monies will be available by award day on June 1, 2026. With $1,000 per winner being offered, this means at least 10 winners will be selected, though more are possible as donations come in between now and the April 30 deadline. |
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London, England – RM Sotheby's first-ever Abu Dhabi Collectors' Week Sale (December 5) was a huge success, grossing a staggering $85,064,125, becoming the most successful collector car auction ever held in the Middle East. The auction, which was organized in close collaboration with Sotheby's and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and held at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, was the culmination of a four-day celebration of luxury that included everything from world-class art exhibitions to collecting masterclasses and panel discussions. Star of the automotive auction was a 1994 McLaren F1. The 14th of just 64 road cars to leave the Woking works, it was originally delivered to the Brunei Royal Family finished in Titanium Yellow but had enjoyed a comprehensive update by McLaren in 2007 that included the desirable High-Downforce Kit, LM-specification interior, and a refinish in Ibis White. The McLaren more than lived up to its billing as one of the world's most sought-after hypercars, eventually selling for $25,317,500. |
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