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“Mini Mania! Big Fun on Little Bikes” Exhibition Opens at Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum celebrates the minibike craze of the 1960s and 1970s this Summer. Dozens of small companies—as well as major retailers like Sears Roebuck, JC Penney and Montgomery Ward—built and sold minibikes, helping to create an entire generation of motorcycle enthusiasts. Mini Mania! features nearly 40 uniquely engineered minibikes and mini motorcycles. The exhibit runs through October 26, 2025, at the Crawford.
Technical Museum Liberec Presents ‘Mobility Made in Poland’ Exhibition
'Mobility Made in Poland' is a new exhibition of Technical Museum Liberec, presenting vehicles manufactured in Poland from the interwar years to the end of the 20th century, providing an insight into the world of two-wheeled vehicles and bicycles, through cars and export models from the 1990s.
Autoworld Prepares “Big In Japan” Exhibition in Brussels
'This summer, Autoworld immerses you in a universe where tradition, nnovation, and mechanical extra-vagance come together. From July 3rd to August 31st, discover Big in Japan at Autoworld – a spectacular exhibition celebrating the richness of Japan’s car and motorcycle industries through an beautiful scenography dedicated to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Revamped Museum of The Portugal Classic Car Club Set To Reopen On 29 June
Clube Português de Automóveis Antigos, the Portugal classic car club set up an exhibition in 1990, which has now been overhauled. The updated exhibition will officially open on 29 June.
Classics Museum Presents Bugatti’s Type 57S Atlantic Coupe Recreation
After over 10 years of hard work and meticulous restoration, Classics Museum's newest and most anticipated attraction is finally here. The museum proudly presents the faithful recreation of Jean Bugatti’s missing Type 57S Atlantic Coupe, No. 57453 ‘La Voiture Noire’. On display now for the public, you can admire this one-of-a-kind automobile that the museum is privileged to have in New Zealand.
Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Welcomes 1976 Lancia Stratos and 1998 Toyota GT-One
Two new cars have just joined the Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Now you can discover the 1976 Lancia Stratos, which competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with an all-female team. The 1998 Toyota GT-One also made its debut, marking Toyota's 40th anniversary at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and inspiring this year's livery.
First Vehicle Loaned to the National Corvette Museum Restored and Back on Display
The car that helped build the National Corvette Museum is now restored and back on display. This 1953 Corvette was the first vehicle loaned to the Museum upon its opening and officially donated in 2002. It represents the origin of our mission to educate worldwide audiences on the legacy of America’s Sports Car. Built in Flint, Michigan, 1953 Corvettes were hand-assembled in a repurposed delivery garage on Van Slyke Road. Just 300 were made that year.
Nations-Cup Monaro 427C Arrives at Trafalgar Holden Museum
The display for the 2002 24 hour Bathurst winning Monaro was finished this week and is currently on display in Trafalgar Holden Museum's Garry Rogers Motorsport room which also has the ZB supercar and the HQ Morano as well a tribute to GRM.
Škoda 105 Joins the Fleet of Haaning Collection
Denmark-based Haaning Collection welcomes its latest member, a Škoda 105. A piece of Eastern European history, the rear-engined, rear-wheel drive small family car has lots of personality.
Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum Completes Mechanical Restoration of 1959 Valley Fire Engine
The Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum is proud to announce the mechanical restoration of its 1959 Valley Fire Engine, a historic gem generously donated in 2024 by the family of Ron Hattner. This truck was originally manufactured in Bay City, MI by the Valley Fire Engine Manufacturing Company — a true hometown treasure.
1955 Chevrolet Nomad Enriches the Collection of Motte Historical Museum
Motte Historical Museum's newest Addition is this 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Bel Air 2-door wagon. Following a positive response to the 1954 Motorama design concept, GM approved the Nomad for 1955 production. As a prerequisite for approval, the design was to be adapted to the standard A-body Chevrolet chassis, both larger and more widely produced than the Corvette. The use of the A-body also allowed GM to produce the vehicle as a Pontiac.
Donner-Dykstra DDS Race Car on Loan at the Penrose Heritage Museum
A legendary piece of Pikes Peak racing history is now on loan at the Colorado Springs-based Penrose Heritage Museum — the Donner-Dykstra DDS race car, driven by the iconic David Donner. This incredible machine, known for its speed and innovation, played a key role in Donner’s storied career on the mountain. Now, visitors can get an up-close look at the car that helped define a racing legacy.
DFW Car & Toy Museum’s Newest Addition Is a 1971 Datsun 240Z
A legendary sports car with a rich backstory and a role in automotive history is now part of the prestigious Ron Sturgeon Collection at the DFW Car & Toy Museum: the 1971 Datsun 240Z Coupe, a beautifully restored Series 1 model that helped pave the way for Nissan North America's famed Vintage Restoration Program of the 1990s.