Herb Chambers Car Collection

Herb Chambers News – Boston Business Journal Talks to Herb

Driven to succeed: Herb Chambers Courtesy of: Boston Business Journal Herb Chambers’ name is synonymous with his car dealership empire — as well as his ubiquitous commercial jingle. But Chambers, who never attended college, actually got his start selling copy machines, not cars, before he made the transition to dealerships in 1985. “I’ve always loved cars ever since I was a child,” he said. Despite the brutal automotive sales market, Chambers, who operates 45 dealerships across New England, has had a decent year by most accounts. October sales were up over last year, and year over year, sales volume will be comparable, ...

Herb Chambers Car Collection – McLaren F1

Roaring through Mass. in the McLaren F1 by Clifford Atiyeh // I was about 12 years old when I saw my first McLaren F1. Saw, not as millions of others did from the cover of a Road & Track issue, but saw, as in hearing my father say, "Hey, what's that coming behind us?", turning around, and watching the blessed Messiah of all exotic cars pass our Mercury Sable and literally part the interstate traffic. We were mere miles from our home in Connecticut, and I was freaking out for another 20. No, Mom, that is not a kit car! It's ...

Herb Chambers – Drowsy Driving Dangers

Somerville-based Herb Chambers helps spread awareness of drowsy driving dangers Wicked Local Somerville Somerville MA: In an effort to keep Massachusetts’ roadways safer, the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation are spreading the word about the National Sleep Foundation’s “Drowsy Driving Prevention Week.” The far-reaching public awareness campaign, designed to educate drivers about the dangers of driving while drowsy, runs from November 2 to November 8, 2009. As we prepare to “fall back,” reverting to standard daylight savings time on November 1, drivers need to be even more alert as the change in sleeping patterns and roadway ...

Herb Chambers Car Collection – Top Places to Work

Boston Globe | LEADERS - Herb Chambers TOP PLACES TO WORK Herb Chambers - The value of confidence Workers want a leader they can believe in By Elizabeth Cooney, Globe Correspondent HERB CHAMBERS WAS in the middle of expanding his car sales business when the recession hit, but he kept right on going with plans to open new dealerships and expand others. Now Chambers is hiring, and employees are glad they’re at a company that’s growing while their industry is gasping. When the climate is gloomy, employees want company leaders to offer confidence, communication, and a sense that a bright future is being built. Workers at ...

Herb Chambers Cars and Coffee Update – A Letter From Herb

At Herb Chambers "Cars and Coffee" A Great Time was Had by All! On Saturday October 10th, we kicked-off our fall selling season and commemorated the opening of our 46th dealership in the Massachusetts-Rhode Island area, by hosting the first of what I hope to be many “Herb Chambers Cars and Coffee” gatherings. This event took place at BMW of Sudbury, our stunning all new state-of-the-art facility located at 128 Boston Post Road (Route 20) in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Whew… What an event! This was a special time for motoring enthusiasts looking for a place to take their ...

McLaren F1 Herb Chambers

Herb Chambers McLaren F1 sports car By JACK SMITH IT'S outrageous, Herb Chambers conceded, to pay $1 million for a McLaren F1 sports car. ''It makes no economic sense at all,'' said Mr. Chambers, who lives on a sprawling estate in Old Lyme, Conn., equipped with a helicopter and a helipad. As for the McLaren's center-mounted driver's seat, it's totally impractical. ''It feels just like a Formula One race car,'' Mr. Chambers said. ''It makes getting a ticket from a toll booth a real adventure.'' And nobody really needs a car with 600-plus horsepower and a top speed of 230 miles an hour. ''I ...

News & Information about McLaren & F1 Mclaren Cars

McLaren & F1 Mclaren Cars Courtesy of: The McLaren F1 is a supercar engineered and produced by McLaren Cars, a subsidiary of the British McLaren Group that, among others, owns the McLaren Mercedes Formula One team. The car features a 6.1-litre 60° V12 BMW V12 engine and it was conceived as an exercise in creating what its designers hoped would be considered the ultimate road car. Only 100 cars were manufactured, 64 of those were street versions, 5 were LMs, 3 were GTs and the rest were GTR models. Production began in 1994 and ended in 1998. The McLaren F1 was the fastest ...

Herb Chambers – Car Collecting

Car Collecting & Route 66 Car Shows When the 1940 Chevy convertible George Holder was trying to sell at the Pomona, Calif., Swap Meet was built, a gallon of gasoline cost 18 cents. At today's prices, that will move the car about a half-mile. Collecting cars has always been a high-dollar hobby, enthusiasts say, but $4-plus-a-gallon gas and other economic woes are pricing them out of their passion. "It's been bad before," said Norm Samuels, a Brea, Calif.-based hot-rod dealer. "Ten years ago it was like this, but not as bad as this housing market has made it." Southern California and cars are ...

Herb Chambers – Car Collecting Tips

Herb Chambers Classic Car Collecting Tips By BENGT HALVORSON If you're a car enthusiast like us, you've probably lusted after some special car for years. But you've hesitated because you don't want to make a mistake that could cost you thousands, and maybe even ruin your marriage, right? How do you get into that sexy classic car and stay out of financial trouble? Follow a few commonsense tips and your love affair with a classic car will be less destined for heartbreak. Fall is the best time to shop for an old car. It's the time of year when a lot of ...

Herb Chambers Mercedes Mclaren SLR

Herb Chambers 2006 silver Mercedes McLaren SLR The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of 1955. Named after 300SL Gullwing. In April 2008, Mercedes announced they will cease production of the SLR. The last of the coupes rolled off the production line at the end of 2007 and the roadster version is due to be discontinued in early 2009. The Mercedes McLaren SLR is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world. SLR stands for Sport, Light, and Racing. Mercedes-Benz has stated that they will build 3500 SLRs in a span of 7 years, with an annual production ...