It was a packed week at Modern Car Collector, with 19 new stories spanning blockbuster auctions, rare barn finds, headline-grabbing giveaways, and fresh buying guides. Here’s a roundup of everything we published from June 22 through June 25, 2026.
Jun 22, 2026
10 Must Have Products for Any Serious Car Collector
Ask any serious car collector and they’ll tell you the cars are only half the hobby. The other half is everything that protects, cleans, maintains, and organizes them. The right gear keeps your investment looking its best, makes garage days easier, and saves you from the expensive mistakes that come from cutting corners. Below are ten must-have products that earn a place in any serious collector’s garage, hand-picked from gear that owners genuinely swear by. Read more →
Restomod 1969 Ford F-100 With Supercharged Coyote V8 Wows on Bring a Trailer
The standard cab truck was transformed under prior ownership into a high-performance restomod. The build began with a Roadster Shop chassis fitted with power steering, Bilstein shocks and Wilwood power-assisted disc brakes at all four corners. An Air Lift Performance air ride system was added, prompting builders to raise the bed floor and tub the front wheel wells to clear the setup. Read more →
Rare 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 Heads to GAA Classic Car Auction in July 2026
A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6, one of the most coveted muscle cars of its era, is set to cross the auction block in July 2026, with the sale scheduled for a Saturday run day. Read more →
Atlantic City Dealership Offers 2026 Corvette ZR1 as Giveaway Grand Prize
A 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 now sits on the showroom floor at Ciocca Corvette, where the dealership is offering the high-performance sports car as the grand prize in an ongoing giveaway. Read more →
Jun 23, 2026
The “Professional Auction Inspection Kit”: 8 Tools Every Collector Should Pack
Buying a collector car at auction means making fast, high-stakes decisions, often with only a few minutes to evaluate a vehicle before the gavel drops. The difference between a smart buy and an expensive mistake usually comes down to what you brought with you. Below is our “Professional Auction Inspection Kit”: eight compact, battery-powered tools that fit in a single bag and let you check paint, electronics, mechanicals, and hard-to-see areas right on the auction floor. Every product below links to Amazon. Read more →
Ultra-Low-Mileage 2006 Ford GT Headlines Sweepstakes With $400,000 Cash Alternative
A pristine slice of modern American performance is up for grabs, as a 2006 Ford GT with remarkably low mileage takes center stage in a new sweepstakes. Entrants have the chance to win the supercar outright or take home $400,000 in cash instead. Read more →
Best Prime Day Deals for Car Collectors (2026)
Prime Day is here, and it’s a goldmine for car collectors and enthusiasts. We’ve rounded up the best deals on garage decor, collectible accessories, and gifts for the car lover in your life. Below are our top picks. (Note: links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Read more →
Bespoke Ferrari F12tdf From Atelier Program Hits Market at $4.25 Million
A rare and heavily personalized Ferrari has come to market, and its asking price reflects just how special it is. The 2017 F12tdf, built through Ferrari’s exclusive Atelier program, is listed for sale at $4.25 million. Read more →
Rare 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible Emerges as Barn Find Headed to Mecum Harrisburg Auction
A scarce piece of American muscle car history is set to find a new owner this summer, as a 1968 Shelby GT500KR convertible heads to the Mecum auction block in Harrisburg on Saturday, July 25. Read more →
Jun 24, 2026
Fort Wayne American Launches Documentation Service for 1968–1974 AMC Vehicles
For decades, owners of certain classic Fords and GMs have enjoyed access to factory-verified build documentation through resources like the Marti Report and the Pontiac Historical Society. AMC and Rambler enthusiasts, however, have been left without a comparable tool to confirm how their cars rolled off the assembly line. That gap is finally closing. Read more →
Win This Tri-Power 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible — And Earn Bonus Entries as a Modern Car Collector Reader
There are few cars that capture the birth of the American muscle era quite like the 1965 Pontiac GTO, and right now one beautifully restored example is up for grabs in the GTO Dream Giveaway. Finished in Starlight Black with a parchment interior and a crisp white convertible top, this Goat is the kind of car collectors dream about parking in the garage. Read more →
Tiny Aerodynamic Details Help Bugatti Tourbillon Chase 277 MPH Performance
Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac has revealed a little-known engineering detail hidden beneath the Bugatti Tourbillon, showcasing the level of precision required to help the hypercar achieve its extraordinary top-speed capability. Read more →
Student-Built Factory Five Cobra Replicas Head To Mecum Harrisburg For A Bigger Purpose
A group of four student-built 1965 Factory Five Shelby Cobra Roadster replicas will cross the block at Mecum Harrisburg 2026, giving bidders the chance to buy more than a custom performance car. Offered from the Winners Circle Project Collection, the cars support nonprofit STEAM education programming while showcasing hands-on automotive craftsmanship from student builders. Read more →
Barn-Fresh Rarity: 1968 Plymouth Hemi GTX Convertible Emerges After Decades Hidden Away at Mecum Auction
Barn finds have become a familiar part of the collector car landscape, but genuine Hemi-powered convertibles discovered after decades of storage remain exceptionally rare. Mecum Harrisburg 2026 will offer one such example when this 1968 Plymouth Hemi GTX Convertible crosses the block on Saturday, July 25. Read more →
Ferrari Says Luce EV Ownership Will Not Determine Access to Future Limited-Edition Models
Ferrari has pushed back against speculation that customers will need to purchase its newly unveiled Luce electric vehicle to gain access to future limited-production models, reaffirming that its long-standing approach to customer allocations remains unchanged. Read more →
Ducati Royalty Heads To Mecum Monterey With Two Of The Most Important 750cc Twins Ever Built
When Mecum’s Monterey 2026 auction opens the bidding on a pair of historic Ducatis, collectors will have a chance to compete for two motorcycles that helped define the brand’s modern identity. Offered as consecutive lots, the 1972 Ducati 750 Imola Racer (Lot R28) and the 1974 Ducati 750SS Green Frame (Lot R27) represent both the competition success and road-going evolution of Ducati’s legendary 750cc L-Twin platform. Read more →
Ferrari Teases Retro-Inspired Supercar Reveal for July 4 Amid Manual Transmission Speculation
Ferrari is building anticipation for a major vehicle debut on July 4, with company leadership suggesting the upcoming model will blend elements of the brand’s heritage with modern technology. Read more →
Jun 25, 2026
Dream Giveaway Offers Rare Matching Pair of B5 Blue Mopar Muscle Cars
Muscle car enthusiasts have a shot at parking two of the rarest Mopars ever built in their own garage, thanks to a new contest from Dream Giveaway that bridges the gap between the golden age of American horsepower and its modern revival. Read more →
Rare 1964 GMC K20 Crew Cab 4×4 Heads to July 2026 Auction
A vintage workhorse with a hard-to-find configuration is set to draw collector attention when it rolls across the auction block in July 2026. Read more →
