Newsom signs Jay Leno's law, and approves new lowrider license plate
California expands classic car smog exemptions under new law
5 independently detected trends connected to this subject, with the latest coverage first.
This hub groups 5 separate news trends connected to Classic Cars, spanning July 27, 2026 through September 18, 2026. Each event page combines source coverage, attention velocity and a time-stamped explanation instead of treating every headline as a separate story.
The record below represents 28 article observations and 28 source signals, led by Technology, Entertainment coverage. Use it to compare how individual events emerged, spread and changed over time.
California expands classic car smog exemptions under new law
A Shelby Daytona Coupe has shattered the record for the most expensive American car ever sold at auction.
A 1996 McLaren F1 GTR sold for $34.6 million, setting a new record for a British car at auction.
A 1977 BMW 320i has surfaced for sale with only 9,000 original miles recorded over its 49-year history.
A 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is poised to reach a $35 million valuation at Monterey Car Week, marking a potential high point in the classic car market.