Collector Car Guide

09/03/2026

2026 Offers THE BIGGEST Corvettes at Carlisle Ever in Carlisle

3,239 Corvettes, Special Displays, Guests and More Power a Memorable Three-Day Event

Carlisle, PA – The numbers tell part of the story, but the atmosphere at Corvettes at Carlisle 2026 tells the rest. The annual celebration of America's Sports Car returned to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds August 27-29 and, once again, Corvette enthusiasts answered the call in record-setting fashion. The 2026 event welcomed 3,239 registered Fun Field Corvettes, establishing a new event record and surpassing the previous mark of 3,080 vehicles set in 2023. This total also makes this iteration of the show the 8th largest car specific event EVER held at Carlisle dating back to when car shows started in 1982 (does not factor in Spring or Fall Carlisle).

04/28/2026

Leading off for the 2026 season, Spring Carlisle and its accompanying two-day classic and collector car auction drawing the attention of thousands. Combined, the events, April 22-26 (Spring Carlisle) and the auction (April 23-24) welcomed nearly 100,000 guests from around the world as they bought, sold and traded all things automotive. America250 Display was onsite as well.

The 2026 Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction Totals $5.6 Million in Sales & a 63% Sell Rate. Great Consignments Found New Homes PLUS Nearly $45,000 in Charitable Funds Raised.

08/27/2025

Carlisle, PA – Other than Bowling Green, Kentucky, there is no bigger Corvette epicenter than Carlisle, Pennsylvania and the Carlisle Fairgrounds. From August 21-23, 2025, over 3000 Corvettes converged on central PA to mix, mingle, and celebrate all things Corvette. This included special guests from Team Chevrolet with pair of ZR1X pre-production models, the very first Corvette to ever roll off the assembly line, a special racecar reunion, ZR1 showcase as part of Chip’s Choice, track activities, downtown parade and more!

From the time the gates opened on Thursday, August 21, and really in the days leading up to, Corvette lovers from around the world were coming to Carlisle in droves. It’s amazing to look over an 82-acre facility and see Corvettes and enthusiasts spanning generations, and that’s exactly what Corvettes at Carlisle was all about. On the stage sat the very first Corvette; a tattered, yet regal 1953 that long ago lost its (paint) shine, but along the way has found a way to glow brightly.

04/30/2025

CARLISLE, PA, April 23-27– As has been the case since 1977, Spring Carlisle brought together thousands of automotive enthusiasts from around the world for a week filled with buying, selling, trading, and celebrating everything automotive

In advance of the 2025 Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction, there was a noticeable level of excitement both in person and on social media due to the quality of consignments confirmed for the event. The thought process going in was that not only would the auction yield some life-altering results for two great organizations, but that there might also be a consignment that could challenge for the top all-time seller spot at Carlisle Auctions.

By the time the final gavel dropped on Friday, April 25, one hope became reality, while another came very close. In the end, Carlisle Auctions sold 50% of all available lots, tallying over $5 million in sales (including fees). Along the way, over $31,000 was raised for charity, and a 1963 Corvette became one of the top-three all-time sales for Carlisle Auctions.

Top Five Sales:

1. 1963 Corvette – $257,500 (F532.1)

2. 1969 Dodge Charger – $89,960 (F491.1)

3. 1969 Camaro – $88,560 (F489.1)

4. 1965 Corvette – $87,480 (T212.1)

5. 1968 Ford Mustang GT – $76,680 (F506.1) – all totals include buyer’s premium

11/20/2024

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09/02/2024

Corvette Fever- In case you missed it, we covered Corvettes @ Carlisle and linked to a two-part Corvette vs. Porsche podcast at

Corvette Fever in August: Corvettes at Carlisle for Three Great days in Central PA and Corvette vs. Porsche Podcasts coincided this month!

04/24/2024

Spring Carlisle 2024 Ignites an Epic 50th Celebration
On April 17-21 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, this year’s event was driven by Hemmings and welcomed nearly 100,000 guests to Carlisle from around the world to celebrate a milestone. They came to Carlisle to buy cars within the car corral, shop for parts and more within the automotive flea market, they came to Carlisle to meet up with friends and participate at Carlisle Auctions.
The Auction's top-selling car came from day two and was a Sublime-green 1980 Porsche 911, a sleek-looking sports car that sold for $101,000.

04/16/2024

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12/21/2023

What's the most important maintenance item for your collector car? No it's not an oil change- Find out this and more in our latest newsletter at: https://21574271.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/email/150735478354?portalId=21574271&preview_key=MCgnPJwa&_preview=true&from_buffer=false&cacheBust=0

11/22/2023

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