Welcome to this week’s combined edition of Backfire News, Modern Car Collector, and The Auto Wire — your all-access pass to car culture, collector insights, and industry updates.

Backfire News

George Barber Jr., Founder of Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Dies at 85

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​George Barber Jr., the founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and one of the most influential figures in American motorsports preservation, has died at 85.
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum confirmed his passing in a statement, calling him more than a founder.
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Modern Car Collector

1999 Shelby Series 1 Roadster With Just 750 Miles from Premier Auction Group
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​When Carroll Shelby introduced the Series 1 Roadster in the late 1990s, it represented a sharp departure from nostalgia-driven projects and a clear statement of modern intent. This 1999 Shelby Series 1, offered by Premier Auction Group, stands as a remarkably preserved example of that vision, showing just 751 actual miles from new and remaining in collector ownership since delivery.
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The Auto Wire

Pregnant Woman Nearly Drowns in Sinking Car on Birthday Before Stranger Dives In

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​A 29-year-old pregnant woman nearly drowned in her own car on her birthday — and if not for one passerby who refused to hesitate, this story would have ended in tragedy.
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Featured Amazon Find

1Pc 25th Anniversary Keychain – 1978 C3 Corvette Alloy Key Ring

Celebrate a true American icon with this 25th Anniversary keychain made especially for the 1978 C3 Corvette. Crafted from durable alloy with a sleek, polished finish, this key ring is a subtle yet stylish tribute to one of the most memorable years in Corvette history.

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Featured Merch

Equipment Superior to Operator Car Magnet

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​The Equipment Superior to Operator Car Magnet is the perfect badge of honor for anyone who knows their machine deserves most of the credit. Whether it’s your finely tuned track weapon, overbuilt overland rig, or meticulously maintained collector car, this magnet lets the world know: the equipment is doing the heavy lifting.

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