A car from one of the most famous movies of all time was sold at auction last month. The 1940 Buick Phaeton from Casablanca was auctioned for $461,000 (including premium) at Bonhams’ “What Dreams Are Made Of: A Century of Movie Magic” auction. This iconic car, used in the notorious scene with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid ...

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By Rob Sass / Originally Published November 20, 2013 / Hagerty In this age of ultra-short product lifecycles where a three-model-year run unchanged is an eternity, it’s tough to imagine the same basic design being produced for three separate decades or more. Here are six cars well known to most Americans that all had tortoise-like life ...

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Oh, boy.  You’ve really done it now.  Was it a friend-of-a-friend’s-cousin’s-roommate?  Was it the little old lady down the street?  Was it (gasp!) an ad on Craigslist? Hush, hush, it’s okay–we all had something or someone that pushed us over the brink from “normal person” to “that guy down the block with his head buried ...

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By Rob Sass / Originally Published December 5, 2013 / Hagerty Four-door sedans don’t usually get the love from classic car fans the way coupes and convertibles do. We think it’s time that changed. Here are five of our favorite four doors ever. 1.  1962 Lincoln Continental: The ’62 Continental may be the coolest sedan of ...

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Everyone knows the appeal of a beautifully restored classic car. But around the world, and even in Pomona, the definition of a classic car can vary. So how about some guidelines to define a classic car in the US? Well, to get a classic, antique, or historical vehicle license plate, states generally require a vehicle to ...

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It’s not unusual to see someone roll into the Pomona Swap Meet with several cars on a trailer. It’s an impressive sight, and it’s intriguing to see what the owner is doing with them. But, have you seen the collector who brings over 100 cars to the show?!? That’s Joe Johnson, and he always brings ...

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Some collector car enthusiasts, when sharing their passion, are asked, “yeah, but do they still make parts for those cars?” There are certainly some classic cars where replacement parts are scarce. However, there are projects where restoration is a much simpler task, thanks to some great places to find parts and accesories. For those working ...

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There are numerous reasons that people enjoy attending the Pomona Swap Meet and we are happy that everyone can enjoy a day doing what makes them happy, whether it be shopping, selling, showing a vehicle or just getting together with car club members, friends or family. It is especially pleasing to know that for some, ...

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What a perfect pairing:  classic movies with classic cars!  For an enjoyable evening, check out one of these Pomona Swap Meet recommendations… 1) Back to the Future (1985) – the film that’s now synonymous with the infamous DeLorean DMC-12!  Starring Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox, Back to the Future featured a one-of-a-kind, custom built, time ...

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By Rob Sass / Originally Published November 8, 2013 / Hagerty Baby boomers are in full nostalgia mode as they contemplate their lost youth. And as the last generation that really bought into America’s love affair with the automobile, it’s natural that some of that nostalgia is of the four-wheeled variety. Here are five of the ...

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In auto news this fall, Volkswagen has finally decided to bring the Golf GTD to America! Just not quite yet. Why do we care, you ask?  Well, first, we’re a sucker for Volkswagens. And, second, we believe the novelty and customization options for the Golf line may just make them tomorrow’s classic car. Did you really think ...

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It was great seeing Pickups Limited – Orange County at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show on October 20th. Their display was like a rainbow of ’56 Ford trucks and panels. I noticed that a couple trucks were for sale, so I hope they had success selling, and enjoyed some time parts shopping, ...

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