Category Archives: classic cars

Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm

Posted on August 10, 2018 by urbandriverchicago

The inaugural Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm takes place Saturday August 11 in South Bend, Indiana. The new event calls itself “the premier celebration of automotive design and styling in Northern Indiana” and is hosted by the Studebaker National Museum. It … Continue reading →

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Collectors’ Car Garage – Chicago Winter Storage Special

Posted on October 24, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Collectors’ Car Garage – Chicago is featuring a Winter Storage Special, which will provide a six-month discounted storage rate in their 300 car, climate controlled facility. Bennett Logan, General Manager says, “The CCG Building is a blend of a museum … Continue reading →

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Chrome & Coffee at Iron Gate Motor Condos

Posted on September 13, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Iron Gate Motor Condos continued its monthly Chrome & Coffee Open House on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Featuring Antique Marques of all makes and models, the monthly Chrome & Coffee event attracts car collectors and auto enthusiasts alike who come … Continue reading →

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Chicago: Rise & Drive at Collectors’ Car Garage

Posted on September 5, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

The Labor Day weekend first-Sunday Rise & Drive at Collectors’ Car Garage brought a couple of treats. A 1930 Ruxton Model C Sedan and a ’57 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible from the Richard H. Driehaus Collection at Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage … Continue reading →

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In the News- Mazda diesel?, SUV Headlights, GM Switchgate, Tesla questions, Concours of America, buy Pickup stamps and more.

Posted on July 17, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

We’re half way through the 2016 baseball season marked by the All-Star game.  News is still happening around the world in the auto industry that affects car buyers and drivers. Catch up on what you missed with just a quick … Continue reading →

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In the News: Self-Driving; Tesla; Traffic Deaths Up; MPG down; NACTOY; New #Nissan Pathfinder; the Great Race; RIP Carl Hass

Posted on July 10, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

It was a slow news week with the July 4th holiday. However the wheels kept spinning in the auto industry in spite of that. Spin you mouse over here to catch up on the fireworks you missed while watching the … Continue reading →

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In the News: King Kia, Brexit, Viper exit, VW pays up, LeMans, and more.

Posted on June 26, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Summer has officially arrived and we’re hot and heavy into motorsports from F1 to IndyCar to NHRA to NASCAR to LeMans. Next week we’ll see what happened at Pikes Peak. Auto shows from Concours to Cars & Coffee are happening … Continue reading →

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Chrysler 300 Club Spring Show

Posted on June 6, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

On a sunny Saturday in mid-May on the grounds of the Gilmore Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, the Chrysler 300 Club International held its Spring 2016 show. Take a look at the array of late ’50s and early ’60s examples from … Continue reading →

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Chicago: @RiseandDrive 2016 kickoff

Posted on May 2, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

On a grey Sunday morning Rise & Drive, now in its third year, had its 2016 kickoff at its new location at Collectors’ Car Garage. At this free event you see not only vintage classics, sports cars , muscle cars, … Continue reading →

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A quick tour of the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum in Pontiac, IL

Posted on April 4, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

 Just about 100 miles southwest of Chicago along I-55 sits the town of Pontiac, Illinois. I road tripped down to this historic town to visit the Pontiac Oakland Museum. Here’s a quick look at what you may see and learn … Continue reading →

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