ARTOMOBILIA NEWS
A Targa Florio Cobra, a Reimagined GT500, and many other American Icons
All-Americana is next Saturday, and spots are filling fast. Gary Bartlett brings his 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra, one of nineteen built. Holley Motorsports and Hi-Tech Legends introduce their reimagined GT500 alongside the original. Music, barbecue, and garage tours round out the afternoon. July 18th at Motor District.
Dreyer & Reinbold BMW Presents BMW-Palooza
We're pleased to welcome Dreyer & Reinbold BMW as presenting sponsor of BMW-Palooza. Family owned and serving central Indiana for more than fifty years, they join us in Carmel Midtown on August 29th for a gathering of every generation of the marque. Registration is open.
Reimagining an American Icon
Reworking a legend is not for the faint of heart. Hi-Tech Legends and Holley Motorsports reimagined the Shelby GT500 with a modern chassis, driveline, and inconceivable horsepower, while honoring everything that made the original great. See both cars, side by side, at All-Americana on July 18th.
A Formula That Works Every Time It’s Tried
The Veloce Hangar Party, presented by Gator Motorsport, pairs extraordinary automobiles with private jet aircraft, great music, an open bar, and a menu from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Five years running, it's the hottest ticket in August. Tickets, tables, and lounges are going fast.
What Is the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge?
What is the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge, and what does it have to do with Artomobilia? A closer look at the event that kicks off Artomobilia Weekend on August 28th at Motor District, where 24 exceptional restorations meet judges, dealership reps, a Ruth's Chris lunch, and live music.
American Icons, All in One Place
There's a straight line from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the assembly lines of Detroit, and it runs through the heart of American car culture. All-Americana celebrates that whole arc on July 18th at Motor District, with icons from every era, music, barbecue, and garage tours.
The Founders Lit It. The Brave Keep It Burning.
Two hundred fifty years ago, a group of ordinary men wrote down an idea so durable we are still living inside it. The Constitution carried it through every upheaval a country can face. Generations of brave men and women have defended it. That is what's worth celebrating this weekend.
Seventy Years of Excellence, Back for Mercedes-Palooza
We're glad to welcome the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Crossroads Chapter, back to Artomobilia for Mercedes-Palooza. A marque club since 1956 brings something a general show can't: deep knowledge, real connection, and cars whose owners can tell their stories. Find them in Carmel on August 29th.
The Artomobilia Show Day Essentials Kit Has Arrived
Keep your car show-ready wherever the road takes you. The new Artomobilia Show Day Essentials Kit pairs premium SONAX and Autogeek essentials in one branded kit, a value over $62. Pick one up for $49.99 at events, or pre-order now for $39.99. Perfect for quick touch-ups before any show or cruise.
All-Americana Is Just Around the Corner
Once you have marked the country's 250th birthday, point the car toward Westfield for All-Americana. Expect garage tours from Motor District, lunch from Big Hoffa's Smokehouse, and music all afternoon. This year brings a special display of original and reimagined 1960s Shelby GT500s, classic appearance meeting modern performance side by side.
Registration Is About to Accelerate. Don’t Wait.
Every year follows the same pattern. Registrations arrive at a steady pace, then climb exponentially starting July 5 and continuing until capacity. Last year we turned away more than 150 entrants because of deadlines and space. If you plan to join Artomobilia for 2026, register early, before the window closes
853 Wealth Management Joins the Ladies' Luncheon
We are pleased to welcome back 853 Wealth Management to the Artistry & Elegance Ladies' Luncheon. Their careful, personal approach to financial planning fits the spirit of the afternoon. Together we support St. Mary's Early Childhood Center, an Indianapolis not-for-profit giving young children in poverty the foundation they deserve. Every seat helps.
Reggie's Motorworks Returns for a Fourth Year
Reggie Stewart and the team at Reggie's Motorworks return to Artomobilia for a fourth consecutive year. From a borrowed thousand dollars and an unheated pole barn in 2007 to the most highly rated European repair shop in greater Indianapolis, theirs is a story of quality that fits our show field well.
A New Partner Joins the Rangeline Road Corridor at Artomobilia
We're glad to welcome Hylant as a first-year sponsor of Artomobilia. Family-owned since 1935 and built on relationships and trust, the firm brings its considered approach to risk management and its genuine commitment to community to the Rangeline Road corridor this August, connecting with clients over an exceptional display of automobiles.
Gary Bartlett Brings a Targa Florio Cobra to Motor District
Gary Bartlett brings his 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra, CSX3019, to All-Americana as a featured car. One of nineteen ever built, raced across Europe in 1966 and restored to Targa Florio specification, it joins a collection of American icons from a collector of real standing. July 18th at Motor District.
Welcoming Jet Access to Artomobilia Weekend
The Veloce Hangar Party, presented by Gator Motorsport, returns to the Jet Access center at Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville, and we're glad to welcome Jet Access as a sponsor and partner. Their first-class facility gives the evening a home worthy of the occasion, pairing exceptional aircraft and automobiles under one roof on August 28th.
Meyer Najem and A Co Help Make the Afternoon Possible
The Artistry & Elegance Ladies' Luncheon returns for a third year, made possible in part by two Hamilton County leaders: Meyer Najem and A Co. Their support helps bring a memorable afternoon to life while benefiting St. Mary's Early Childhood Center, a program serving Indianapolis children and families for over sixty years.
Ferragosto! Was Magnifico!
Ferragosto! delivered: perfect weather, exceptional Italian machinery from Graham Rahal Performance, Indianapolis Ducati, Napleton Italian Imports and more, plus music, great food, and a full turnout from the Indianapolis automotive community. A look back at a memorable afternoon at Motor District, and a look ahead to All-Americana on July 18th.
Artistry, Elegance, and a Cause That Earns It
The Artistry & Elegance Ladies' Luncheon returns for a third year at MATADOR, benefiting St. Mary's Early Childhood Center. Expect exceptional food and drink, a room built for conversation, and special guest performances you won't soon forget. An afternoon of real elegance, in support of a cause that earns it.
Veloce Hangar Party Welcomes Back Gator Motorsport
Gator Motorsport returns as presenting sponsor of the Veloce Hangar Party, back for its fifth year at the Jet Access center. The pairing of high-end automobiles and aircraft works every time, and a returning partner sets the tone. Veloce kicks off Artomobilia Weekend on August 28th, and tickets will sell out.