Today in History: June 16
1890 – Stan Laurel’s birthday British comedian and Hollywood star Stan Laurel was born on this day in Ulverston, England. Laurel started his career as a music hall comedian, serving […]
2020-06-16
Den Hartogh Museum Ford auction includes over 100 classics
The Den Hartogh Museum in Hillegom, Netherlands is believed to be the world’s largest single owner collection of Ford motorcars. The entire collection is now being primed to cross the block […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-13
1981 Ford County 1474 tractor sets British record
A 1981 Ford County 1474 Long Nose Read tractor was the star of an auction at Cheffins at Colesdale Farm in Hertfordshire, UK on May 11. In fact, it set […]
2018-05-16
Jesse Owens’ Congressional Medal of Freedom heads to auction
American athlete Jesse Owens’ Congressional Medal of Freedom is offered with an opening bid of $55,000 at SCP Auctions’ online sale on March 23. Owens received the honour from US […]
2018-03-13
O.J Simpson chase white Ford Bronco could be yours for $700,000
The white Ford Bronco used by O.J Simpson in his famous 1994 police chase is now up for sale, with a price tag of $700,000. The vehicle is currently on […]
2017-08-03
Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Ford Mustang Discovered in Mexican Junk Yard
A Ford Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in the classic 1968 movie Bullitt has been rediscovered in a Mexican junk yard, almost 50 years after it originally disappeared. According to […]
2017-03-08
Carol Shelby’s scratch-built Series 1 Convertible to sell at Barrett-Jackson
A rare car built from scratch by Carol Shelby will be amongst the star lots at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas sale later this year. The auction in October will feature a […]
2016-08-10
Ford and Shelby’s finest line up for Barrett-Jackson at Mohegan Sun
Some of the finest Ford and Shelby American muscle ever built will be offered at Barrett-Jackson later this month in the highly-anticipated Mohegan Sun sale. "With all of the excitement […]
2016-06-20
Rare Ford GT Prototype set for auction at Barrett-Jackson
An extremely rare 2003 Ford GT Prototype will be amongst the leading lots of Barrett-Jackson’s inaugural Northeast Auction The car, VIN #004, was the first Ford GT prototype fitted with […]
