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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · 7h

In the late ’80s, GM handed its flagship to one man — Reeves Callaway — and told him to make it faster.
Twin turbos, factory warranty, American audacity.
Petrolicious tells the story in The Sanctioned Madness of the Callaway Corvette.
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The Sanctioned Madness of the Callaway Corvette

A Corvette rebuilt by a visionary outsider. Reeves Callaway’s twin turbo creation proved American engineering could rival Europe’s best.

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · 8h

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 is wrapping up, but the excitement is still running high.

The RumbleSeat crew is onsite for the final day — stay tuned for our full recap and highlights from the block.
#BarrettJackson #RumbleSeat

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · 10d

Does your car club’s leadership structure make sense? 🔧 Check out our guide to roles & permissions in RumbleSeat — know who can do what.

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RumbleSeat Roles & Permissions Explained: A Complete Guide for Car Clubs

Learn how RumbleSeat’s roles and permissions system helps car clubs stay organized, secure, and collaborative. Understand the differences between Owner, Co-Owner, Administrator, Moderator, Organizer, ...

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · 14d

Audi just made history tangible.
The Auto Union Type 52 — a 16-cylinder grand tourer imagined in the 1930s — has finally been built, ninety years later.
From concept to craftsmanship, this is heritage engineering at its finest.

RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · 21d

Johnny Cash shows us his unique way of getting in and out of a Ferrari 308 in 1988. The Man in Black, always unforgettable. #oldschoolcool

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · 22d

In 1910, Louis (10) and Temple (6) Abernathy rode horses from Oklahoma to Manhattan—alone. They drove a car back. In 1913, they made the journey again on a motorcycle. Their story isn’t just history—it’s a script begging to be filmed.

RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · 22d

The beauty of Rashod Bacon’s BMW 1600 is in its imperfections. Patina outside, E30 heart inside, and a driver who sees cars as a way to connect stories that matter. Becoming, not arriving. youtu.be/tdg0G52_3nI

The Quiet Getaway: BMW 1600

YouTube video by Petrolicious

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · 24d

In 1908, the Ford Model T shocked the world. It was slow, crude, and stubborn—but it also carried us from the horse-drawn past into the modern age. Larry Kosilla reminds us why it still matters.

🎬 Credit: Petrolicious

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A Faster Horse: The Ford Model T

YouTube video by Petrolicious

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · 29d

Two American originals in one frame: Thomas Edison and Henry Ford in the late 1920s. Light meets horsepower.

RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Sep 15

History’s first road-trip dog: Bud the Pit Bull. In 1903, he crossed the U.S. with Horatio Nelson Jackson and Sewall Crocker.

RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Sep 6

Amalgam Collection is where artistry and precision meet. With thousands of handcrafted parts and factory matched paint these models are not toys. They are living records of automotive history. youtu.be/XCi7hDCbDRE

RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Sep 5

⚖️ Taxes can be tricky for car clubs. Are your membership dues + events taxable? It depends on your structure. We explain the differences for non-profits vs. for-profits — and how Stripe + RumbleSeat make compliance easy.
📖 Get the details: rumbleseat.com/sales-tax-ca...

Sales Tax on Car Club Memberships & Events

Car club administrators: learn how sales tax applies to memberships, events, and merchandise. Understand non-profit vs. for-profit tax rules, Stripe tax codes, and how RumbleSeat’s Stripe integration ...

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Sep 2

In June 1935, Popular Mechanics showcased a curious invention that promised to do two things at once: keep the car clean and let the family dog enjoy the fresh air.

RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Sep 1

The automotive world is built on labor, love, and legacy. This Labor Day, RumbleSeat thanks the builders, makers, and dreamers who keep the wheels turning. #LaborDay #CarCommunity #RumbleSeat

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Aug 29

From forgotten shell to prototype vision. Drew Hafner’s Nod to Gmünd 1968 Porsche 912 is a hand-built reminder that Porsche’s spirit has always been about experimentation.
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Nod to Gmünd: 1968 Porsche 912

YouTube video by Petrolicious

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Aug 20

Whoa!! A view that captures the real steepness of Talladega Superspeedway’s banking.

RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Aug 19

The RumbleSeat Team is heading to Long Beach for Gooding Christie’s Stan Lucas Collection Auction on Sept 20. 100 lots of Brass, Steam, and Classic Era cars, motorcycles, and automobilia — all at no reserve.
🔗 goodingco.com/auction/stan-lucas-collection-auction-2025/

The Stan Lucas Collection Auction

Join the market leading global auction house for The Stan Lucas Collection Auction. View the online catalogue and register to bid to stay informed with announcements.

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Aug 19

RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2025 — 28 years of world-class cars, headline sales, and record-breaking results. See how this year’s premier auction played out: rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo25/lots/

Monterey 2025 | View Results | RM Sotheby's

RM Sotheby’s annual Monterey sale is a marquee event in the world of car collecting and rarely requires introduction amongst the collector car community. Over the years, the world’s most exceptional a...

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Aug 19

Pebble Beach Concours 2025 is in the books — and the RumbleSeat Team was there. From Best in Show to the big auction results, here’s our full recap: rumbleseat.com/pebble-beach...

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2025 Wrap-Up | Best in Show & Auction Highlights

The RumbleSeat Team recaps Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2025: Best in Show winner, the 1924 Hispano-Suiza Tulipwood Torpedo, and record-breaking Ferrari auction results.

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Aug 19

Rodz and Bodz, the Colorado movie car museum, is closing up shop. This weekend, more than 60 vehicles and 400+ props are hitting the auction block — no reserve. From Starsky & Hutch to Stranger Things and Fast & Furious, it’s a slice of Hollywood history. www.thedrive.com/news/a-movie...

A Movie Car Museum Is Closing Down and Selling Prop Vehicles and Replicas

More than 60 iconic vehicles from TV and film history will be going up for sale, along with an immense haul of artifacts and memorabilia.

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Aug 15

Kindred Motorworks calls a WWII shipyard home — and it shows in their work. Every Bronco, Scout, or VW bus is reborn with modern drivability, safety, and reliability, while keeping the character that made it worth saving. History, engineered for the next chapter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvef...

Master Mechanics : Kindred Motorworks

YouTube video by Petrolicious

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Aug 1

Petrolicious does it again. Peking to Paris: Episode 1 is a must-watch—tracking a Porsche 912 from China to Paris, starting with a stunning look at Everest’s legend. Watch here petrolicious.com/blogs/articl...

Peking to Paris Episode 1: The Everest Myth

Season One of Peking to Paris is now free on YouTube. Follow Kurt Gerhart’s Porsche 912 through deserts, mountains, and the ultimate driving test.

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Jul 30

Heading to Monterey Car Week? Don’t miss the Petrolicious Autocinema—a film night under the stars surrounded by collector cars and fellow enthusiasts. It’s the perfect way to wind down during the week of horsepower and heritage. petrolicious.com/blogs/articl...

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RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Jul 28

Everyone starts somewhere. Some just start in a McLaren.

RumbleSeat @rumbleseat.bsky.social · Jul 21

In 1912, Auto Polo turned Model Ts into weapons of mass entertainment. No helmets. No seatbelts. Just full-contact chaos and a wild chapter in automotive history most have never heard of.