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Barrett-Jackson announced today the company is bringing The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions to Columbus, Ohio, June 25-27, 2026, at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds. The 2026 Columbus Auction marks Barrett-Jackson’s first automotive lifestyle event hosted in the Midwest and will include a broad range of classic, custom, supercars and collectible vehicles, as well as authentic automobilia pieces.

The 2026 Barrett-Jackson Columbus Auction will be held at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, long considered one of the most dynamic and unique event venues in the Midwest. Located in the heart of Columbus on a campus occupying 360 acres, the Expo Center features 19 buildings and 1.4 million square feet of event space under roof, as well as on-site parking for 14,000 vehicles, making it one of the most flexible and accommodating sites in the region.

“We’re thrilled to team up with the city of Columbus to host our first-ever collector car auction in America’s heartland,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Home of the Ohio State Buckeyes National College Football Championship team, the city is also known for its upscale hotels, restaurants and entertainment options – all providing a perfect setting for our collector car auctions. We’ve anticipated the completion of the Expo Center’s $460 million renovation for some time now, and look forward to bringing our automotive lifestyle experience to Columbus next year.”

With almost half of the nation’s population within a 600-mile radius, and just minutes from downtown Columbus and the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, the Expo Center’s $460-million dollar renovation will be completed in 2026.

“We’re thrilled to host Barrett-Jackson and their world-class collector car auction in Columbus next June,” said Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Executive Director Adam Heffron. “Our state has a rich legacy of bringing together enthusiasts, experts, and events from across the automotive industry.  We’re proud of the ongoing improvements to our facility and honored to welcome Barrett-Jackson to the grounds. We look forward to the impact the auction will have on our local community.”

Ideal for seasoned collectors, new buyers and fans, Columbus has a history with national collector car events, making it a great fit for Barrett-Jackson. The centrally located region, with its proximity to Detroit, has deep automotive roots and is one of the nation’s largest vehicle and parts manufacturing sectors.

“A dynamic and diverse city, Columbus is a vibrant location for one of our world-famous collector car auctions,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Our automotive lifestyle events will be a perfect addition to the area’s flourishing culture of art, food, sports and entertainment. Mark your calendars now to join us in Columbus in 2026, because we’re ready to make collector car history in the Buckeye State.”

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The Oldsmobile division of General Motors was dissolved over 21 years ago, on April 19, 2004. But the brand hadn’t offered a convertible model for nearly a decade prior to that. Oldsmobile’s final convertible was the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Let’s look at one such example to see if Oldsmobile saved the best for last. And fittingly, it’s in Dark Teal Metallic—a 1990s period-correct color if we’ve ever seen one.  

Featured on AutoHunter is this low-mileage 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible. The car is being sold by a private seller in Orland Park, Illinois, and the auction will end Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).

From 1988 through 1997, the Cutlass Supreme shared the front-wheel-drive General Motors W-platform with the Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina, and Pontiac Grand Prix (similar to the one I recently featured). One of the key initial marketing programs for the Cutlass involved using it as a pace car for the 1988 Indianapolis 500. One ad said, “The first car to cross the finish line at Indy will be a Cutlass Supreme.”

The W-body Cutlass could be ordered as a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe, or a two-door convertible. The convertible “conversions” were carried out via a partnership with a company called Cars & Concepts. One of the most noticeable characteristics of the drop-top was its prominent B-pillar, which remained in place even when the top was down. According to a story from Hagerty, the main reason for this feature was the Cutlass had its door handle on the pillar. In order to relocate the handle, the entire door would have needed to be retooled. Instead, designers incorporated a hoop that went up and over the cabin. (Some would later assert that this component was a roll bar, but it was purely aesthetic in nature.)

Showing just 16,938 original miles, this 30-year-old survivor appears to have lived a life of garage-kept luxury. From the teal exterior to the charcoal leather interior, it looks nearly flawless in the photos. Under the car’s hood is an LQ1 3.4-liter DOHC V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission; the powertrain was rated at 210 horsepower and 215 lb-ft of torque when new.

The listing doesn’t give us clues as to why the car has been so well-preserved, but perhaps its original owner had a crystal ball and knew it would be Olds’ last drop-top. The CARFAX report shows accident-free and damage-free history that began on November 3, 1994, in Cortland, Ohio, when the car was first sold. It was later relocated to Florida for several years beginning in 2017—by that time it had only racked up 10,504 miles on the odometer. Finally, it went back to Ohio for a short time before moving to Illinois in 2022. The most recent maintenance on the report was an air conditioning check in July of that year.

I can’t imagine there are many final-year Cutlass Supreme convertibles still on the road today, let alone with fewer than 17,000 original miles. This car is a unicorn and deserves to find an enthusiast owner. Maybe it would look nice in your garage? Or better yet, in a parade during a future holiday weekend?

The auction for this 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible ends on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

If you’re going to the 2025 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, “the largest Mopar event in the world,” expect to see thousands of vehicles made by the 100-year-old automaker. Some of those will be there courtesy of Chrysler itself, which will be bringing a collection of its production and concept vehicles from decades past as part of its Century of Innovation celebration on July 11-13, 2025.

Chrysler officially turned 100 on June 6^th. To commemorate such a momentous occasion, the brand launched a social media campaign, released a video series, and held events highlighting its place in and influence on automotive history. On the first day of the 2025 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell will answer questions about the brand’s past, present, and future during a Q&A session.

Chrysler’s display at the Carlisle Expo Center will include one of five 1924 Six prototypes, a 1934 Airflow​, 1955 300 (a.k.a. the “banker’s hot rod”), 1963 Turbine​ Car, and the Bugatti-esque 1995 Atlantic Concept.

Another one-off Chrysler will be showcasing is the 2024 Halcyon Concept, a preview of the brand’s potential future design which combines “sustainability-driven exterior and interior design, full autonomy paired with personalized driving experiences and futuristic technology.”

Chrysler will also have a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica 100th Anniversary Edition on-site, decked out with its special fascia, wheels, and badging, and equipped with Stow ‘n Go seats, power-sliding side doors, and power liftgate.

Currently, the gas and plug-in hybrid versions of the Pacifica and its ICE-only Voyager cousin are the only vehicles Chrysler makes. Let’s hope this major milestone in the brand’s history helps pave the way to a brighter future.

This week’s automotive puzzle features a turquoise car that looks great to contemporary eyes, but the color was not a big seller back in the day. Our Pick of the Day features another one of those pretty/unpopular hues, but it’s a color on one of the most popular cars in the hobby. This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Homer City, Pennsylvania.

This Pick of the Day will have more personal observations than usual because this car offers several features that I prefer over other model years. That being said, I’ve never been a Chevrolet guy or a pony car guy, but I’ve softened my position over the years. When it comes to first-generation Camaros, I’ve tended to lean into the 1967s for several reasons, even though I don’t necessarily prefer them over 1968-69s. I really like examples with the Rally Sport package because they come off as custom cars of the era—Camaros with touches you’d see at a 1967-68 World of Wheels event. I do think the restyle for 1969 came off great, but it doesn’t have the custom look in comparison; I also think the standard Camaro comes off better than the 1967-68.

A lot of people prefer the ’68 because Chevrolet removed the vent windows for a cleaner look, but that’s not something that makes it more attractive to me. Perhaps it’s due to my age, but I never appreciated the cleaner look sans vent windows. Plus, it seems vent windows offered better ventilation than the Astro Ventilation that General Motors developed to make up for the lack of vent windows.

The 1968 Camaros with the RS package used black lower-body trim instead of the chrome of ‘67. I think it comes off as sleeker and, arguably, more tasteful, but the chrome treatment on this vehicle doesn’t bother me.

The available stripe used for 1967 was just that: one stripe, unless you opted for the Z28 performance package. The RPO for the 1967 stripe was D91 and it was standard on Super Sports; in April 1967, it was made available for non-SS (and non-Z28) cars. The stripe carried over into 1968, then was replaced by the D90 stripe in January, which was a similar nose stripe. Having a variety of stripes is great, but it’s not something that pushes me toward one year more than another.

I have never been a fan of the ever-popular Rally wheels, but the 1967s are different than the rest. The key distinction is a shorter, neater hubcap. That piece alone makes the wheel much more attractive to me. I’ve never liked the ribbed, taller hubcap that was used on Rallys in subsequent years.

But what it really comes down to with the 1967 Camaro is a particular color that was only available for Chevrolets in ‘67: Royal Plum. It’s more purple than maroon, but it’s not a regular purple—obviously it’s more like the color of the fruit. To these eyes, it’s absolutely gorgeous, especially with white trim.

This Royal Plum 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS shows why this is, in many ways, the Camaro of my dreams. Though not 100 percent factory, this Camaro has presence in spades thanks to the 15-inch Rallys with BFGoodrich Radial T/As (215/60/15 up front, 255/60/15 out back). The top engine available for a regular Camaro was a 327/275, which this appears to have as a “date-correct” replacement backed by a TH350 three-speed automatic (this is an upgrade from the Powerglide that was available in ’67). Other features include an Edelbrock aluminum intake, a Rochester four-barrel, a five-blade cooling fan, a black Deluxe interior, special instrumentation, a console, air conditioning, a three-spoke steering wheel with a tilt column, power steering and front disc brakes, a 10-bolt rear end with 3.08 gears, an aluminum driveshaft, a white D91 stripe, a black vinyl top, a front air dam, a rear spoiler, and more.

You’d be plumb crazy to miss the opportunity to buy this $67,900 prime piece of pony car. Only 2.7 percent of Camaros were produced in code M Royal Plum, so it’s certainly not something you’ll see often among Hugger Orange and Lemans Blue F-bodies.

Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com