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VOL. 38 NO. 6
February 5, 2009
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GENERAL MOTORS ISSUE!
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Vol. 38 • No. 6
February 5, 2009 ©
The Mysterious
Tucker
By Brian Earnest
I
f you want to start a fight, just log onto
any Web site where Tucker automobile
buffs hang out — www.tuckerclub.org
is a good place to start — and start asking around about the existence of a Tucker
convertible. Then put on your helmet and
protective cup and wait for the sparks to
fly.
Whether or not an unfinished, legitimate Tucker convertible — one that was
designed and at least partially assembled at
the company factory — actually exists has
been a hot-button topic for years among
Tucker club members and fans of the fa-
mous, star-crossed marque. Chat room debates have raged, tempers have flared and
rocks have been thrown.
Now, more than 60 years after the factory closed, only two things are really clear:
1. The Tucker Corp. never “officially”
built any topless Tucker automobiles. It
built 50 four-door sedans and one prototype sedan. That’s it.
2. Today, a Tucker convertible DOES
exist, its legitimacy, its history and its significance depends on your interpretation
and, ultimately, who you want to believe.
One fact that is clearly not debatable is
that Benchmark Classics, a collector car
dealership and restoration shop in Madi-
Convertible
son, Wis., currently has the Tucker that has
sparked so many arguments, and the company plans to finish the car and unveil it
to the world in May. Justin Cole, president
and sales manager at Benchmark, said his
company bought the car last month from a
fellow Wisconsin resident, Allen Reinert,
who had owned it for many years.
Cole knows that the decision to purchase the topless Tucker, chassis No. 57,
and Benchmark’s plans to finish the car,
show it off and ultimately sell it, will no
doubt re-ignite debate over the car’s mysterious past. It was an opportunity, however,
that was too tempting to pass up.
“We’re just trying not to get too excited
about it,” Cole said. “It’s a huge deal, we
know that … We’re planning on it bringing
in a ton of work for us, for our restoration
shop … It’s going to be an unbelievable
sight when it’s done.”
The car
Currently, the unique Tucker consists
of: a reinforced 10-gauge steel chassis;
a Tucker front end; a special shortened
windshield and extra-long doors that were
obviously different from standard Tucker
parts; Tucker body panels, including the
fenders; a Tucker engine; and some in-
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1957 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Conv, FI 283-cid,
3-Spd, 1 of 713, w/both tops ..........$75,000
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2d HT Mod,
cus paint & aftermarket whls..........$36,000
1957 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Conv,
283-cid, 270-hp, 2x4V......................$58,000
1957 Chevrolet 210 2d Sed Race Car, 330-cid,
street legal, “Gassermouse,” tilt fiberglass
front clip, w/wheelie bars ...............$13,500
1958 Chevrolet Impala 2d Conv,
348-cid, w/spinner caps ................$118,000
1958 Chevrolet Impala 2d HT Mod,
FI 327-cid, 360-hp, 4-Spd,
w/both tops, #s matching ...............$89,500
1963 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Cpe,
FI 327-cid, 350-hp, KO .....................$77,000
FI 327-cid, spinner caps...................$78,000
1964 Chevrolet El Camino 2d PU Mod, V-8,
A/C, cus paint & aftermarket whls .$12,000
1964 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Conv Mod,
350-cid, 345-hp, 4-Spd, KO .............$25,000
396-cid, 425-hp, 4-Spd, KO,
w/both tops & side pipes ..............$104,000
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 2d HT,
Z16 396-cid ....................................$140,000
396-cid, 375-hp, KO, w/side pipes ..$52,000
1966 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Cpe, 427-cid,
390-hp, A/C, 1 of 23, w/side pipes .$74,000
1966 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Cpe Race Car Mod,
500-hp, ‘63 Grand Spt replica .........$55,000
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 2d HT Mod,
396-cid, 360-hp, 4-Spd ....................$39,250
396-cid, factory styled whls ............$28,500
396-cid, 375-hp, w/redline tires......$33,000
1967 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Conv, 327-cid,
300-hp, 4-Spd, A/C, #s matching ....$50,000
427-cid, 435-hp, w/both tops ........$110,000
1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2d Conv,
4-Spd, A/C .......................................$25,000
427-cid, 400-hp, A/C .......................$82,000
1967 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Conv Mod, w/roll bar,
427-cid, 400-hp, 3x2V, A/C,
w/side pipes & redline tires............$79,000
396-cid, Auto, A/C, #s matching .....$35,000
1967 Chevrolet Nova 2d HT Mod, 502-cid,
A/C, cus paint & aftermarket whls .$38,000
1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS 2d Cpe,
327-cid, A/C, w/redline tires...........$19,500
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1968 Chevrolet Impala SS 2d Conv, 427-cid,
w/fiber optics pkg, #s matching ......$47,500 1
1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2d Cpe Mod, 425-hp,
aftermarket whls, w/traction bars ..$21,000 3
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2d Cpe ...........$35,000 2
1968 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Conv, L89 427-cid,
425-hp, 1 of 684, w/redline tires ..$110,000 1
1968 Chevrolet Camaro 2d Cpe Mod,
396-cid, aftermarket whls
w/redline tires, #s matching ...........$28,000 3
1968 Chevrolet C10 2d PU Mod,
Stroker 383-cid, 500-hp, SBx,
cus paint & aftermarket whls..........$24,000 3
1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2d Cpe,
396-cid, 375-hp, 4-Spd ....................$30,000 2
1968 Chevrolet Corvette 2d T-top Cpe,
427-cid, 435-hp, M21 4-Spd............$40,000 3
A/C, w/redline tires.......................$210,000 2
1969 Chevrolet Camaro 2d Conv, 396-cid ...$60,000 2
1969 Chevrolet Camaro 2d Cpe Mod, RS/SS replica,
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2d Cpe, 396-cid,
325-hp, Auto, #s matching ..............$66,000 1
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2d Conv,
396-cid, 375-hp, Auto ......................$67,000 1
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2d Cpe, X33 Ed,
302-cid w/JL8 Cross Ram 2x4V ......$76,000 1
1969 Chevrolet Camaro 2d Conv Mod,
396-cid, 4-Spd, w/roll bar,
NASCAR World 600 pace car ........$235,000 1
1969 Chevrolet Camaro 2d Cpe Mod,
425-hp, Z28 replica,
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2d Cpe,
302-cid w/JL8 Cross Ram 2x4V ......$69,000 1
1969 Chevrolet Camaro 2d Cpe Mod, LT1, 6-Spd,
RS/SS replica, aftermarket whls.....$55,000 2
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 2d HT Mod,
396-cid, 350-hp, 4-Spd ....................$32,000 2
1969 Chevrolet Camaro 2d Mod,
396-cid, 4-Spd, RS/SS replica, A/C,
Hugger Orange, aftermarket whls...$33,000 3
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2d Cpe,
396-cid, 375-hp................................$45,000 2
1969 Chevrolet Cus 10 2d PU Mod,
350-cid, 4-Spd, aftermarket whls......$7,250 3
1969 Chevrolet Camaro 2d Cpe Mod, 350-cid,
SS replica, Hugger Orange ..............$25,000 2
X33 Ed, 302-cid, 4-Spd ....................$51,000 2
1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS 2d Cpe Mod,
LS1, 6-Spd, cus paint &
aftermarket whls ...........................$370,000 2
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 2d HT Mod,
orig 454-cid replaced w/396-cid,
350-hp, 3-Spd ..................................$23,000 3
396-cid, 4-Spd, #s matching............$34,000 2
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 2d PU,
LS6 454-cid, 450-hp, #s matching ...$91,000 1
This 1961 Triumph TR3A roadster sold for $49,000 at the Russo and Steele Scottsdale auction. (Ron Kowalke photo)
This woodie 1954 Mercury Monterey station wagon sold for $99,000 at the Russo
and Steele Scottsdale auction. (Ron Kowalke photo)
LS6 454-cid ......................................$47,000
1970 Chevrolet El Camino 2d PU, LS6 454-cid,
#s matching, w/bed cover ...............$36,000
1971 Chevrolet C10 2d 1/2T PU Mod,
350-cid, SBx, aftermarket whls .......$11,250
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 2d Conv, LS5,
996 orig miles, stored since ‘78 ......$58,000
1972 Chevrolet Sup Cheyenne C10 2d 1/2T PU
Mod, SBx, w/bed cover,
1972 Chevrolet Nova 2d Sed Mod,
SC 400-cid, SS replica,
#s matching .....................................$18,000
L48, A/C, #s matching .....................$16,000
L82, 4-Spd, 25th Anv Ed ..................$12,000
L82, IPC ............................................$10,500
1981 Chevrolet Silverado 10 2d 1/2T PU Mod,
Z24 Ed, w/bed cover,
cus paint & aftermarket whls............$8,000
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2d Cpe, 48K ...$11,000
Coll Ed, 5K, Turbine whls .................$30,000
1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway 2d Conv,
twin turbo, 2,200 orig miles ............$31,500
1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2d Cpe, 375-hp,
5,300 orig miles, 1 of 3,100.............$21,000
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 2d Cpe,
7K, 1 of 2,710 ..................................$15,500
1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS 2d Cpe, 5-Spd ...$5,750
2003 Chevrolet SSR 2d Rds PU Mod, 11K,
cus paint & aftermarket whls........$210,000
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS HT Race Car,
ex-NASCAR #8 D. Earnhardt, Jr. ...$250,000
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1937 Cord 812 2d Phae, SC, 170-hp .........$365,000
1969 Dodge Charger R/T 2d HT,
440-cid, Auto, A/C, Hemi Orange....$25,000
1969 Dodge Dart 340 2d HT,
340-cid, 4V, A/C, 52K.......................$19,250
1969 Dodge Charger R/T 2d HT,
Magnum 500 whls w/redline tires..$52,000
1970 Dodge Sup Bee 2d HT,
440-cid, 6 Pak, #62 of 1,072 ............$46,000
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 2d HT Mod,
383-cid, 4-Spd, Plum Crazy,
aftermarket whls .............................$45,000
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 2d HT,
Hemi 426-cid, Sup Trak Pak,
12K, 1 of 72 ...................................$225,000
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 2d HT,
Hemi 426-cid, 4-Spd,
5,800 orig miles, w/Shaker hood ..$355,000
1969 Ferrari 365GT 2+2 2d Cpe, KO............$71,000
1973 Ferrari 246GT Dino 2d Cpe,
1 of 1,623.........................................$91,000
1977 Ferrari 308GTE 2d Cpe .......................$27,000
1979 Ferrari 308GTB 2d Cpe .......................$21,000
1980 Ferrari 512BB 2d Cpe, V-12 ..............$126,000
1982 Ferrari 308GTSi 2d Cpe ......................$24,000
1987 Ferrari 328GTS 2d Targa Cpe .............$44,500
1927 Ford T-bucket 2d Rds Rod...................$19,500
1929 Ford A 2d Rds PU Rod,
Chevy ZZ4, all steel .........................$36,000
1931 Ford A 4d Town Sed, Briggs-bodied.....$9,500
1933 Ford 2d Sed Rod,
chopped top, all steel ......................$43,000
1934 Ford 2d Rds,
R/S, suicide doors, w/wind wings ..$93,000
1935 Ford 2d Cpe Rod,
Chevy 350-cid, Auto, 3W.................$36,000
1942 Ford 2d Stepside PU Mod,
hood louvers & cus paint.................$10,200
1948 Ford Sup DeL 2d Cpe, 5W ..................$17,000
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$51,000 at the Russo and Steele Scottsdale auction. (Ron Kowalke photo)
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1955 Ford T-bird 2d Conv, w/both tops .......$21,000 2
1956 Ford T-bird 2d Conv Mod, A/C,
w/cont kit, front disc brakes, WW ..$26,750 2
1956 Ford T-bird 2d Conv,
Auto, WW, w/cont kit .....................$36,500 1
1957 Ford T-bird 2d Conv, w/both tops .......$42,000 2
E code 312-cid, 2x4V, A/C,
w/Bird’s nest & both tops................$50,000 1
1957 Ford T-bird 2d Conv, 312-cid,
245-hp, w/both tops, WW, 37K ......$25,000 3
312-cid, Auto, w/fender skirts ........$28,500 1
390-cid, 2x4V, WW, w/tonn cover...$25,000 1
1963 Ford Falcon Futura 2d Conv, 260-cid,
3-Spd, ex-Dennis Gage car..............$29,000 3
1963-1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 2d FBk, 427-cid,
425-hp, factory lightweight ...........$150,000 1
1965 Ford Mustang 2d Conv Mod,
K code 289-cid, 4-Spd, Mustang II front clip,
Rallye Pak, w/factory styled whls ...$29,000 3
A/C, WW, w/tonn cover ..................$29,000 2
1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 2d FBk,
A code 289-cid, w/GT whls .............$17,000 3
1966 Ford Mustang 2d Conv Mod,
289-cid, A/C, pony int, 52K,
factory styled whls ..........................$25,000 3
1966 Ford Galaxie 500XL 2d HT, R code 427-cid,
435-hp, 1 of 1 in Coventry Gray.......$85,000 1
1967 Ford Mustang 2d FBk,
390-cid, w/factory styled whls........$29,250 2
1967 Ford Mustang GT 2d FBk ....................$46,000 2
1967 Ford Mustang 2d FBk Mod, 5-Spd,
A/C, cus paint & aftermarket whls .$40,000 3
1967 Ford Mustang 2d FBk Mod,
351-cid, Shelby GT350 replica ........$39,000 1
5-Spd, Shelby GT500 replica ...........$66,000 2
5-Spd, GT500E “Eleanor” replica ....$55,000 3
1968 Ford Mustang GT 2d FBk,
R code Cobra Jet 428-cid ................$59,000 1
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 2d FBk,
351-cid .............................................$39,000 2
Sup Cobra Jet 428-cid,
4-Spd, w/Drag Pak ..........................$75,000 1
Sup Cobra Jet 428-cid, w/Shaker hood,
Trak Pak & rear window louvers .....$55,000 1
Sup Cobra Jet 428-cid, 4-Spd,
w/Drag Pak, 49K..............................$64,500 3
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 2d FBk........$195,000 1
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 2d FBk, M code
Cleveland 351-cid, Auto, A/C ..........$18,250 2
Cobra Jet 429-cid, w/Drag Pak .......$36,000 2
1971 Ford Torino GT 2d Conv Mod,
M code Cleveland 351-cid, 5-Spd,
1 of 1,613, aftermarket whls ...........$30,000 2
1972 Ford Ranchero 2d PU, Cleveland 351-cid,
4V, w/GT pkg, Magnum 500 whls ...$14,000 3
1973 Ford Bronco 2d SUV 4x4,
w/removable HT & roll bar................$9,600 3
1979 Ford Ranchero GT 2d PU,
55 orig miles ....................................$19,000 1
1988 Ford T-bird HT Race Car,
ex-NASCAR #11 Terry Labonte .......$25,000 3
ex-NASCAR #94 Bill Elliott..............$16,000 3
ex-NASCAR #88 Dale Jarrett ..........$23,500 3
2006 Ford Mustang Shelby Hertz 2d FBk,
10K, #300 of 500 .............................$30,250 2
2006 Ford GT 2d Cpe, 6 orig miles ............$137,500 1
2008 Ford Mustang GT 2d FBk Mod,
proceeds to charity ..........................$33,000 1
1957 GMC 2d Stepside 1/2T PU ...................$8,750 3
1958 GMC Suburban 2d Panel 4x4 Mod,
468-cid, 4-Spd, ‘76 3/4T chassis, cus paint
& aftermarket whls, w/lift kit .........$29,500 2
1969 GMC C10 Sierra Grande 2d 1/2T PU
4x4 Mod, crate 350-cid, 5-Spd, SBx..$8,250 2
1978 International Scout II 2d SUV 4x4,
V-8, w/removable HT & roll bar ......$22,500 2
1966 Jaguar XJ-13 2d Rds Race Car,
V-12 ...............................................$121,000 3
1967 Jaguar XK-E I 2d Cpe,
WW, #s matching ............................$58,500 1
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This 1956 Studebaker President sedan sold for $6,700 at the ICA Arizona auction. (B.
Mitchell Carlson photo)
1988 Lamborghini Countach 2d Cpe, 18K ...$71,000
1999 Lamborghini Diable SV 2d Cpe ........$130,000
1941 Lincoln Cont 2d Conv Mod,
crate Chevy 350-cid, w/cont kit ......$47,000
1961 Lincoln Cont 4d Conv Sed ..................$34,500
1975 Maserati Merak 2d Cpe .....................$16,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 2d GW Cpe,
ex-J.D. Nethercutt car ...................$600,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 2d Conv .$135,000
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL600 2d Conv .........$12,250
1954 Mercury Monterey 4d Sta Wag,
woodie, 9P .......................................$99,000
1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 HT Race Car,
Holman & Moody V-8,
ex-SCCA champion ..........................$31,000
1971 Mercury Cougar 2d Conv,
Cobra Jet 429-cid, 370-hp, 4-Spd,
ex-Las Vegas Auto Show car...........$89,000
1974 MGB 2d Conv, 4-cyl, w/trunk rack .....$14,000
1953 Nash-Healey LeMans 2d Cpe ............$53,000
1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442 2d Sed
Mod, 350-hp, A/C ............................$16,000
1970 Oldsmobile 442 2d Conv,
W30 Ed, 4-Spd, 1 of 96 .................$168,000
1971 Oldsmobile 442 2d Conv, W30 Ed,
Bittersweet paint, #s matching .......$64,000
1950 Packard 4d Sta Wag, woodie.............$58,000
1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda 2d HT, Hemi 426-cid,
4-Spd, w/Shaker hood & Sup Trak Pak,
ex-Nicholas Cage, #s matching.....$400,000
1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 2d Conv Mod, crate Hemi,
Auto, Hemi ‘Cuda replica ................$65,000
1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda AAR 2d HT................$41,000
1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda 2d HT, Hemi 426-cid,
4-Spd, w/Shaker hood...................$310,000
1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 2d HT Mod,
non-orig Hemi 426-cid, 4-Spd,
cus paint & graphics........................$39,000
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sup Duty 2d HT Race Car,
4-Spd, SS/S, #84,
radio & heater delete ....................$375,000
1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans GTO 2d Conv,
w/redline tires .................................$58,000
1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans GTO 2d Conv,
4-Spd ...............................................$50,000
1967 Pontiac Firebird 2d Cpe,
400-cid, w/hood tach ......................$26,500
1967 Pontiac Tempest GTO 2d Conv,
4-Spd ...............................................$37,500
1968 Pontiac GTO 2d Conv, 1 of 461 HO,
15,440 orig miles, w/redline tires ...$55,000
1969 Pontiac GTO 2d Conv, 400-cid, Auto,
44K, w/hood tach, Hugger Orange..$40,000
1970 Pontiac GTO 2d Conv,
HO 455-cid, w/rear spoiler ..............$95,000
1971 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” 2d HT,
HO 455-cid, 4-Spd, Ram Air,
1 of 357, w/honeycomb whls ..........$40,000
1977 Pontiac Firebird 2d Cpe, 6.6L .............$13,250
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2d Cpe ......$14,000
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2d Cpe Mod,
aftermarket honeycomb whls..........$52,500
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2d Conv,
ex-NASCAR pace car, 10K...............$19,000
1960 Porsche 356B 2d Cpe, #s matching....$61,000
1961 Porsche 356 T5 1600S 2d Cabr,
w/removable HT ..............................$58,000
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CSX2519, 289-cid, 2x4V ................$450,000
1965 Shelby Cobra 2d Rds, 427-cid, KO,
continuation model..........................$81,000
1966 Shelby Mustang GT350H 2d FBk,
289-cid, #1,882 ..............................$115,000
1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 2d FBk ........$120,000
1966 Shelby Mustang GT500KR 2d FBk ...$142,000
1970 Shelby Mustang GT500 2d FBk,
Cobra Jet 428-cid ............................$92,500
1965 Sunbeam Tiger 2d Rds, Ford 260-cid .$55,000
1971 Toyota Land Cruiser Cus 2d SUV 4x4,
3.4L ..................................................$41,500
1977 Toyota Land Cruiser 2d SUV 4x4 Mod,
Chevy 350-cid, w/lift kit ..................$22,500
1961 Triumph TR3A 2d Rds, WW ...............$49,000
1957 Volkswagen Beetle 2d Sed Mod,
w/roof rack & mini trailer, fabric S/R,
1979 Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 2d Conv ...$18,500
1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A Utly 1/4T 4x4 Mod,
cus paint & aftermarket whls............$8,000
1958 Willys Jeep FC-150 2d PU 4x4,
forward control model, w/O/D ........$35,000
Miscellaneous
19?? SPCN ‘33 Ford 2d Cpe Rod Kit/Replica,
Chevy 454-cid, 3W, A/C ..................$53,500
19?? SPCN ‘41 Willys 2d Rds Rod Kit/Replica,
514-cid, 750-hp, w/removable HT...$81,000
19?? SPCN ‘36 Auburn 2d Spds Kit/Replica,
ex-Alice Cooper car .........................$39,000
19?? SPCN ‘38 Ford 2d Conv Rod Kit/Replica,
w/removable HT ..............................$39,250
19?? SPCN ‘32 Ford 2d Hi-boy Rds Kit/Replica,
Chevy LT1 .........................................$43,000
19?? SPCN ‘37 Ford 2d Rds Rod Kit/Replica,
485-hp..............................................$78,000
19?? SPCN ‘34 Ford 2d Cabr Rod
Kit/Replica .......................................$28,000
1997 SPCN ‘32 Ford 2d Hi-boy Rds Rod
Kit/Replica .......................................$40,000
2007 SPCN ‘32 Ford 2d Rds Rod Kit/Replica,
alum 427-cid, 590-hp, 5-Spd .........$135,000
2009 SPCN Foose ‘37 Studebaker 2d Conv,
full cus, partial mahogany body ......$95,000
19?? Speedster Motorcars ‘55 Mercedes-Benz
300SL 2d GW Cpe, 5.3L, 1 of 3 .......$39,000
19?? Superformance ‘65 Daytona 2d Cpe
Kit/Replica .......................................$71,000
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Reportedly, 211 were offered.
Year/Make/Model........................Price/Condition
1973 AMC Javelin 2d FBk ...........................$10,000
1990 BMW 325i 2d Conv ..............................$3,400
1996 BMW 328i 2d Conv ..............................$3,750
2000 BMW 328i 4d Sed ................................$7,500
1975 Bricklin SV1 2d Cpe ..............................$9,500
1969 Cadillac deV 2d Conv ...........................$7,250
1970 Cadillac deV 2d Conv .........................$10,000
1984 Cadillac Eldo 2d HT ..............................$3,300
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1999 Cadillac deV Concours 4d Sed .............$4,300
2000 Cadillac Sed deV 4d Sed ......................$6,000
1949 Chevrolet DeL 4d Sed...........................$7,100
1961 Chevrolet Impala 2d HT......................$16,250
327-cid, 365-hp................................$34,000
1968 Chevrolet C10 2d 1/2T PU Mod ...........$1,600
1969 Chevrolet Nova 2d Sed Mod,
SS replica ..........................................$9,800
1969 Chevrolet CST C20 2d 3/4T PU,
396-cid ...............................................$5,000
1971 Chevrolet El Camino 2d PU ..................$6,000
1972 Chevrolet El Camino 2d PU Mod ..........$8,250
350-cid, 325-hp................................$17,750
1979 Chevrolet Corvette 2d T-top Cpe ..........$7,000
1983 Chevrolet El Camino 2d PU ..................$5,100
1984 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Cpe ...................$2,400
1986 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado K1500
4d 1/2T SUV 4x4 Mod .......................$3,000
2000 Chevrolet Camaro 2d Conv, V-6, Auto..$2,900
2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Cpe .................$15,000
2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2d Conv ...............$3,800
2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2d Conv ...............$3,700
2004 Chrysler Sebring 2d Conv .....................$6,450
1965 Dodge A100 2d 1/2T PU Mod,
Little Red Wagon replica .................$17,750
1969 Dodge Charger 2d HT Mod ................$26,500
1926 Ford T 2d Rds Rod ................................$7,500
1933 Ford V8 2d Cpe, 3W ...........................$34,000
1962 Ford Galaxie 500 2d HT Mod,
351-cid, A/C.....................................$11,200
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL 2d Conv,
390-cid .............................................$15,500
1965 Ford Galaxie 500XL 2d Conv,
390-cid .............................................$11,500
1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 2d FBk ..................$21,500
1965 Ford Mustang 2d HT.............................$8,250
1967 Ford Mustang 2d Conv .......................$16,250
1971 Ford Mustang 2d HT, 4-Spd .................$4,400
1972 Ford Gran Torino 2d FBk Mod...............$1,800
1972 Ford Bronco 2d SUV 4x4 Mod ............$11,000
1976 Ford F100 Ranger 2d Stepside 1/2T PU,
SBx.....................................................$5,000
1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 2d HT ..................$5,250
1997 Geo Tracker 2d Conv ............................$1,900
1961 International C110 2d Stepside
1/2T PU ..............................................$1,000
1994 Jaguar XJ-S 2d Conv............................$6,300
1999 Jaguar XJ-8 2d Conv ...........................$9,650
2002 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 4d Sed ....................$6,500
1980 Lincoln Versailles 4d Sed .....................$5,000
1989 Lincoln Town Car 4d Sed,
Signature Ed ......................................$1,400
1997 Lincoln Town Car 4d Sed,
Executive Ed ......................................$4,300
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 21d Conv .........$6,800
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 2d Conv,
w/both tops .......................................$8,250
V-12, w/both tops ............................$16,750
1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 4d Sed ...............$2,000
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 2d Conv .......$18,000
1953 MG-TD 2d Rds ......................................$9,000
1947 Nash Ambassador Sup 2d Cpe ............$9,300
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 2d HT.................$6,750
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 2d HT Mod,
442 replica .......................................$15,000
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brgm 2d HT,
39K.....................................................$1,900
1954 Pontiac Chieftain DeL 2d Sed ..............$4,250
1966 Pontiac Tempest LeMans 2d Conv Mod,
non-orig 389-cid, 3x2V ....................$10,000
1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2d Cpe Mod .....$6,400
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2d T-top Cpe ....................................$11,500
1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche 2d Conv ...........$32,000
1956 Studebaker President 4d Sed...............$6,700
1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet 2d Conv ............$2,450
Miscellaneous
1974 Gatsby Griffin 2d Conv, neo-classic ...$11,500
19?? SPCN ‘32 Ford 2d Rds Rod Kit/Replica,
Wescott bodied ...............................$18,600
2004 SPCN open single-axle trailer .................$800
2005 SPCN Lamborghini Murcielago 2d Conv
Kit/Replica .......................................$41,000
2005 SPCN Ford GT40 2d Cpe Kit/Replica,
427-cid .............................................$40,000
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AUCTION EXPRESS NEWS: THE NEWS BEHIND THE NUMBERS
RM Auctions Arizona
Phil Skinner reporting
Following on the heels of its most successful year to date, RM Auction launched
its 2009 season Jan. 16 at the Biltmore
Resort in Phoenix, Ariz., to the delight of
car collectors from around the world.
Assembled were 127 of some of the
most important cars offered in some time,
as well as some novelty and specialty vehicles to really spice things up.
Several stars shared top billing, including a selection of more than a dozen Full
Classics from the estate of the late Dr.
Barbara Atwood, considered one of the
most unique offerings of true automotive
beauty, all at no reserve. Among the treasures in this collection was a Duesenberg
Model J convertible coupe with body by
Fleetwood, the only known example ever
produced, declared sold for $780,000.
In addition to these cars were several
one-off examples, including the stunning
1954 Dodge Firearrow show car, declared
sold for $800,000, while a most interesting custom known as the Templeton Saturn, built in the early 1950s and shown
around the world, went to a new home for
$135,000.
There were several disappointing nosales, however, including the much anticipated 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand
Sport race car, one of five produced and
considered the most original example left.
This historic competition roadster was bid
to $5 million, but was short of its reserve,
as was a Bugatti Type 57 Atalante coupe
which was taken to $4.4 million before it,
too, was announced that it would remain
unsold.
Overall, 107 of the 127 vehicles offered
traded hands for a bid total of $15,633,300,
on top of which RM Auction places a 10
percent buyer’s commission, taking this
sale total to $17,197,355.
Russo and Steele Scottsdale
The one constant in a Russo and Steele
Collector Automobiles auction is change.
In each of the previous eight Russo and
Steele auctions held in Scottsdale, Ariz.,
company founder and CEO Drew Alcazar has tweaked the sale’s format in some
way, such as adding days and increasing
consignments and/or rearranged the setting, such as revising the auction arena
layout. These changes were implemented
both for improvement’s sake and also to
keep things from getting stale.
For his ninth sale in sun-soaked Scottsdale, Alcazar made a huge alteration by
going to an all-reserve format. This, after
having dabbled in previous years with either a mix of reserve and no-reserve or
trying the all no-reserve format.
“Going to a 100 percent reserve [format] was a pretty risky venture,” Alcazar
admitted. “The toughest challenge for us
[with this new format] is to communicate
the benefit to the buying audience of being all reserve all the time.” With the control that sellers have with the all reserve
format, Alcazar said the overall result to
the auction “is all consignments of really
good cars.”
Another benefit of the all reserve format, according to Alcazar, is, “There is no
skullduggery; it’s the real deal. There’s a
lot of integrity in that.”
The change in format worked well for
This striking right-hand-drive 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante coupe offered for sale
at the RM Biltmore Resort auction received a high bid of $4.4 million, but was
declared a no sale. (Ron Kowalke photo)
Russo and Steele, with the company reporting $17.1 million in sales, excluding
several post-sale deals that are pending.
The auction offered 586 vehicles of which
225 were declared sold on the block. This
represents a 38.3 percent sell-through rating.
With the uncertain economy and the
large slate of competing auctions in the
Scottsdale/Phoenix area during the timeframe of the Russo and Steele sale, Alcazar also admitted to Old Cars Weekly that
he was gratified by his sale’s outcome.
“The total numbers were off about 14
percent from 2008.” He added, “I anticipated being off about 30 percent; I was
prepared for that.”
Giving credit to his longtime auction
staff for much of the sale’s success, Alcazar also took a bigger picture approach,
dismissing much of the negativity surrounding these benchmark, season-opening auctions amidst a hurting economy.
“There was no sky-is-falling doom and
gloom.” He emphasized, “What’s happening is the [market] correction has occurred
and leveled. 2009 will be a good, healthy,
stable marketplace.” He was even more
upbeat about the future, when the overall
economy recovers, adding, “When people
get a few coins in their jeans, watch out!”
The high sale honors of the auction
were awarded to the 1955 MercedesBenz 300SL gullwing coupe that graced
the cover of the Jan. 15 issue of Old Cars
Weekly. It sold for $600,000. It was followed by a 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 roadster, CSX2519, that sold for $450,000
By Ron Kowalke
While
European sports cars,
American muscle
cars, hot rods and
customs are the staples of every Russo
and Steele auction, two surprises at this
Scottsdale sale came from the categories
of pickups and NASCAR stock cars. A
numbers matching 1970 Chevy El Camino pickup, equipped with the LS6 454cid/450-hp V-8, sold for a record $91,000.
With help in the form of an appearance
and a few words of encouragement from
retired NASCAR stars, car owner Robert Yates and driver Rusty Wallace, Dale
Earnhardt, Jr.’s former 2004 Chevy Monte
Carlo SS #8 Budweiser-sponsored stock
car sold for $250,000.
On the other end, among several standout buys at this auction, the “best buy
Two retired stars of the NASCAR circuit
made an appearance at the Russo and
Steele Scottsdale auction to stump
for the Dale Earnhardt, Jr. 2004 Monte
Carlo SS stock car offered for sale.
Former car owner Robert Yates (left)
and driver Rusty Wallace watched as
the #8 Budweiser-sponsored racer sold
for $250,000. (Ron Kowalke photo)
My passion for salvage yards is well documented in these pages, so having seen
one of the cleverest promotions of a yard that caters to the old car hobby, I had to
share it. Desert Valley Auto Parts of Phoenix pulled this 1964 Oldsmobile F85 sedan
from its inventory and encased it in a vinyl graphic wrap that featured images of
the rows of cars in the yard as well as the usual contact information. The Olds was
parked in the Port-a-Potty alley at the Russo and Steele Scottsdale Auction, where
it had a steady stream of lookers each day. (Ron Kowalke photo)
VINTAGE MUSCLE
’58 Bonneville flew high with new aircraft style
standard blocks was $93.50 on Bonnevilles. The “stanThe 1958 Pontiac had an aircraft look and all 16
dard” Tri-Power setup used three two-barrel Rochesmodels carried “guided-missile” side trim and “jetter carburetors, 10.5:1 cylinder heads and a high-lift
pod” rear fenders. “It’s a wholly new car, with nothcamshaft for 300 hp at 4600 rpm. Rochester fuel-ining left over from ’57 except the wheels,” said Motor
jection was a $500 option. This setup included 10.5:1
Trend.
compression ratio cylinder heads and gave 310 hp at
And it was. The cars were longer and lower look4800 rpm. Pontiac experts believe that 200 Bonneving, with a new honeycomb grille, dual headlamps,
illes carried this option. A Bonneville hardtop with the
dual taillamps and a new series Bonneville. A stron300-hp engine was road tested by a magazine. Zero-toger tubular X frame allowed lower recessed floors. A
60 mph took 7.6 seconds and the quarter-mile took 16
new ball-joint suspension was used up front and opseconds.
tional “Ever-Level” rear air suspension was available.
In March 1958, two NASCAR-certified “extra hp”
A Safe-T-Track no-spin differential added $54 to the
(Tempest 395-A) V-8s were released. The “PK” opPontiac’s price.
“Bonneville” became the name of a line instead of The Tri-Power Bonneville convertible was hot enough to be tion was $233 on Bonnevilles. It included a four-barrel
carburetor, 10.5:1 cylinder heads, higher-lift camshaft,
a single model in 1958. A convertible and sport coupe named the 1958 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car.
low-restriction dual exhausts and other special compowere offered. Base powerplant was the Star Chief V-8.
Both models used the shorter Chieftain wheelbase, but
nents good for 315 hp. The “PM” option was $331 on
with a special longer, ribbed rear deck lid also used on
Standard equipment included a Deluxe steering wheel,
lower-priced lines and $320 on upper lines and it comChieftain convertibles. There were “Bonneville” fender
chrome wheel discs and special upholstery. The Bonnevbined special high-performance hardware with Tri-Power
scripts and hood and deck lettering, four chevrons on
ille coupe sold for $3,481 and the convertible was $3,586.
induction to generate 330 hp.
the lower front fenders, four stars on the rear fenders and
Pontiac built 9,144 hardtops and 3,096 convertibles.
To celebrate General Motors’ 50th anniversary, a Trirocket-shaped, ribbed semi-cylindrical moldings on the
New options included a deluxe Electromatic radio and,
Power Bonneville convertible was picked to be the Official Pace Car for the Indy 500 race in May 1958.
“guided missiles.”
for Bonnevilles, bucket seats. Tri-Power carburetion on
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for the buck” was again from the pickup
category. It was a mostly original 1957
GMC stepside half-ton model that sold
for $8,750.
Another pickup of note that, unfortunately, was declared a no-sale, was a rare
1958 Fargo 100 sweptside model. This attractive Fargo, a Chrysler Corp. of Canada
product, was restored to number 1 condition. It received a high bid of $42,000, but
that figure was not enough for its current
owner to let it go.
ICA leads off Arizona
B. Mitchell Carlson reporting
ICA (International Classic Auctions)
presented its fifth annual Arizona in January Auction in Gilbert, Ariz., on Jan. 911. Of the 211 cars offered, 114 were declared sold for a 54.1 percent sell-through
rating.
Now in its fifth season of being the
first auction for the year in Arizona, ICA’s
collector car auction continued to be the
place to pick up a good deal before the big
sales. Once again held at auction owner
Stanley Torgerson’s Diamond Ranch just
south of downtown Gilbert, the consignors offered a myriad of vehicles to bid on.
This year, they added an additional day of
Monday, which was almost exclusively
re-runs from the previous two days.
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With the economy on everybody’s
mind, it didn’t come as too much of a
surprise that prices were generally down.
One of the most talked about sales was
a number four condition 1984 Corvette,
selling for only $2,400.
It’s not that there weren’t any exceptionally nice cars out there — it’s just that
they weren’t selling.
The two high sales of the weekend were
unique in that both were replicas: a Pontiac Fiero-based Lamborghini and a Ford
427-powered ersatz GT-40. Behind that
was a repossessed 1964 Corvette, which
garnered $34,000 for the bank.
Pick of the sale was one of the most
economical vehicles of the weekend —
actually the least expensive truck sold. It
was a C110 stepside pickup that has an
original, optional 266-cid V-8 in a rustfree New Mexico body. Sure, it’s not pretty, but it ran great and would be an easy
restoration — or just plain good to use as
a worker.
For the enjoyment of car enthusiasts
attending the Russo and Steele
Scottsdale Auction, there is a car show
staged daily near the site’s front gate.
On Jan. 18, it was the Mopar Club of
Arizona’s turn to display. Club member
Don Petty of Scottsdale showed his rare
(1 of 248 produced) 1960 Chrysler 300F
convertible that is 1 of only 2 equipped
with the (inset) Pont-a-Mousson fourspeed transmission. (Ron Kowalke
photos)
100 years
later, British
club gathering
celebrates
great triumph
for Cadillac
This brace of
1941 Cadillacs
includes the
Series 75 once
used by General
MacArthur,
pictured in the
foreground. The
cars gathered
for the 100th
anniversary of
Cadillac’s Dewar
Trophy win.
Story and photos by Paul Bussey
What better place to celebrate the Centennial
of Cadillac being awarded the Dewar Trophy than
where it all happened 100 years ago — at Brooklands, the birth place of British motorsport. Members of the Cadillac Owners’ Club GB, their family, friends and media, represented by Cadillac UK,
General Motors UK, and the Royal Automobile
Club, gathered in superlative September weather
with glorious warm sunshine to pay tribute to an
important historic event.
Back in 1908, F.S. “Fred” Bennett, the U.K.
importer of Cadillacs, challenged the Royal Automobile Club to a standardization test. Three Model
K Cadillacs were stripped to component form at
Brooklands, then reassembled using the parts that
were all mixed up and with a few new ones added.
This demonstrated Cadillac’s excellence in build
quality and tolerances of component manufacture.
This feat earned Cadillac the Dewar Trophy and
one of the cars then went on to complete and win
the 2,000-mile reliability trial and the Endurance
Cup in the process.
The magnificent Dewar Trophy was donated
by Member of Parliament Sir Thomas R. Dewar
and, under the auspices of the Royal Automobile
Club, was awarded annually for outstanding contributions to the automobile industry. The Cadillac
Club was honoured to have present at Brooklands
Julian Bennett, the grandson of F.S. Bennett, who
drove his family’s 1903 Model A Cadillac during
the club’s Centenary Bennett Run back in 2003.
Following a superb buffet lunch in the Chequered
Flag Room at Brooklands, the various dignitaries,
club members and other guests took time to reflect
on this celebratory event, during which time Julian
Bennett was presented with a bottle of Cadillac
wine.
Around 50 cars owned by C.O.C.G.B. members
graced the carpark in front of the famous Brooklands clubhouse. The cars ranged from David Stark’s
1904 model, right up to a brand-new 2008 CTS.
Of particular interest was Tony Oliver’s 1941 Series 75 that was once used by General MacArthur
(and with the car was a lookalike of the general!)
Other club cars included Bob Draper’s 1954 Series
62 convertible and Peter Teager’s 1960 Series 62
coupe that’s been restored to better-than-new condition.
Julian
Bennett,
grandson
of the first
Cadillac
importer in
the United
Kingdom, and
the Dewar
Trophy.
Among the
many Cadillacs
on hand was
this 1979
Coupe deVille.
Rob Maidment’s unique Courier-Cadillac coupe.
An Eldorado’s top was dropped to take
advantage of the beautiful day.
The ’39 Chevy
Just a
good ol’
pickup
For Chevy pickups, 1939 was a good year. This one was on its way to becoming a hot rod before its current
owner bought it as a restoration project.
Story and photo by Bob Tomaine
B
ob Beck didn’t start out looking for a 1939 Chevy.
In fact, his requirements were actually rather
broad.
“I put an ad in the paper saying ‘Wanted, old pickup,’ ”
he recalled, “and he answered and we got together on it.”
Although the advertising didn’t get into particulars,
Beck admitted that he did have a specific truck at least
somewhat in mind.
“I really kind of wanted a Ford V-8 for some reason,”
Beck said, “but now, I’m glad I got this. Ford V-8s are
more mainstream; this is just a little different and I like
the overhead-valve engine.”
That’s a good point. Putting aside the truly uncommon
light trucks of the prewar years – Stewarts, for example,
or Reos or Bantams – most of the era’s popular pickups
offer comparable benefits and challenges to the collector. Whether it’s a Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge or Studebaker,
parts aren’t too difficult to find and there should be plenty
of expertise to help with restoration and maintenance, so
the decision might come down to a matter of taste.
In the case of Beck’s Chevy, there’s a lot to like and
even the most dedicated Ford lover would probably concede that it’s a good, reliable vehicle. By 1939, Chevrolet
had been building light trucks for more than 20 years and,
like other manufacturers, it had started with the basics of
a passenger car. Its half-ton 490 of 1918 was a stronger
version of the 490 sedan, although its larger Model T was
much more of a truck. By 1925, Chevy was offering everything from panels to dump bodies, still in two series,
and it’s hard to think of it today, but Chevy was not yet
offering a six.
That changed in 1929, when the overhead-valve 194
replaced the four-cylinder. The new six’s 46 horsepower
doesn’t seem all that impressive 80 years later, but it was
a big step over the four’s 35 hp, and more importantly, it
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went a long way toward establishing Chevrolet’s reputation.
The division would be a firm believer in sixes for decades, even after it made the jump to the equally successful V-8 small block in 1955, and when Beck’s truck was
built, its six displaced 216.5 cubic inches and produced
90 hp. Still, there are those who want more, and that partly explains the condition of Beck’s truck when he found it
about 10 years ago.
“Someone bought it to make a hot rod out of it,” he
said. “So they took it all apart and then it sat for eight
years. In the meantime, they lost the running boards, lost
the headlights, lost the window frames. It was covered
with hay and straw and dirt and dust.”
It might have been mostly forgotten, but the important parts were there. It had a complete drivetrain and
its fenders, as well as a reproduction box and grille. The
big headache was the missing running boards. Beck said
that, after searching without success for replacements, he
bought fiberglass reproductions. As he was preparing to
install them, he mentioned the problem to a neighbor.
“He said, ‘Well, I’ve got a ’40 frame up behind the
barn sitting in the weeds, with running boards on it. If you
want them, you can have them.’” Beck sad. “I went up
and they were rough, but they were repairable. They were
from a ’40, which is a little different, but I was able to cut
a section out of the front end to make ’39s out of them.”
And the fiberglass set?
Ironically, about three years later, the same neighbor
who gave him the ’40s running boards asked if he could
buy the fiberglass set from him.
“I said ‘Jim, you can have them and I’ll even deliver
them,’” Beck said, “which I did … I was tickled to help
him back. The chances of that are just so bizarre, but it all
worked out.”
His own truck worked out, too, and after a frame-up
restoration over about 18 months, the Chevy is as reliable
as expected. That’s a good thing, as when the weather cooperates, Beck drives it around town regularly and is confident that it’s ready for a trip of several hundred miles.
“It’d be a slow trip,” he laughed. “All back roads.”
With the 4.10 rear, that’s true; not only is the Chevy
something less than a highway cruiser, it’s also on the
thirsty side and capable of fuel economy in only the low
to mid-teens. Those things aren’t impossible to live with
and, in fact, they’re about the worst of the bad news. The
single vacuum windshield wiper would be tolerable at the
speeds for which the truck was designed and the added
taillight and incorrect parking lights – from a 1940 Chevy
and wired for turn signals – are easily overlooked.
“It doesn’t use any oil or water,” Beck said. “The only
thing that’s not really stock on the engine is that I put an
electronic module in it to get rid of the points. I still have
the points. In fact, they’re in the glove box, just in case.
So far, it’s been a great idea. The truck starts just like that,
every time.”
But no matter how reliable it is, of course, the Chevy
remains an old pickup. Beck said that it rides hard and is
uncomfortable compared to a modern car, but not when
compared to its peers.
“If you’re into the experience,” he said, “it’s fun. Now,
would you want to drive it to Florida and back in 100degree weather once a week? No, but people did it all
the time. In ’39, people drove across the country ... (You
would use) back roads, you wouldn’t want to go on the
Interstate, and you pace yourself.”
Once at the destination, would you be anxious to get
out?
“I wouldn’t say so,” Beck observed. “But when you
got out, things would seem quiet.”
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Apr 18 AR, Eureka Springs. 15th Annual All
Mustang Show. Pine Mtn. Village. SP: Cornerstone Bank. James Post, 172 CR 136, Eureka
Springs, AR 72631. PH: 479-253-2364.
Apr 24-25 AR, Gateway. 5th Annual Swap Meet.
City Park. SP: Cities of Gateway, AR & Seligman, MO. Buzz Houston, PO Box 24, Gateway,
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Apr 25 AR, Gateway. 5th Annual Car Show. City
Park. SP: Cities of Gateway, AR & Seligman,
MO. Lida Schnitzea, PO Box 6, Gateway, AR
72733. PH: 479-633-5029 or 656-3934.
CALIFORNIA
Apr 16-18 CA, Oakhurst. 2009 Western Regional
Meet. SP: Central CA Chapter of the Hudson,
Essex, Terraplane Club. PH: 559-433-3427, 805467-2966 or 209-966-2282.
Apr 19 CA, Chastsworth. 20th Annual “ Spring Fun
Car Show” . Boys Town, Rancho San Antonio,
21000 Plummer St. SP: Coastal Valleys RegionCHVA. Larry Bauman, PH: 818-767-1857.
COLORADO
May 2 CO, Brighton. 32nd Annual Ye Olde Auto
Swap Meet. School Dist. 27J parking lot, 1.5
mi. E. of Brighton on Hwy. 7. Raindate: May 3.
George Oliphant, PH: 303-659-3269 or Maurice
Mertens, PH: 303-622-9634.
Sep 19-20 CO, Loveland. 41st Annual Swap Meet.
Larimer Cty. Fairgrounds. SP: Poudre Valley
Region-AACA. Ken Lindblad, 11565 WCR 76,
Windsor, CO 80550. PH: 970-402-9503.
CONNECTICUT
Jun 14 CT, Manchester. 32nd Annual Mustang
Spring Round Up. Mustangs Unlimited, 440
Adams St. Raindate: Jun 21. SP: Mustang Car
Club of New England. MCCNE, PH: 508-6745462 anytime or Joe Dinella, 203-322-4916
eves or www.mccne.com
FLORIDA
Feb 8 FL, Sebastian. 5th Annual Charity Car Show.
Rt. 512 & Fleming St. SP: Renegade Cruisers.
Gene Rummell, 465 Warren St., Sebastian, FL
32958. PH: 772-388-1138.
Mar 14 FL, Inverness. 6th Annual Car & Truck
Show 84 Older. City Hall. SP: Nature Coast
Corvair Club. Herb Neumann, 1490 Druid Rd.,
Inverness, FL 34452. PH: 352-344-4210.
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Feb 14 FL, North Ft. Myers. 3rd Annual Classic Car
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Apr 17-19 ID, Twin Falls. CSI Car Show. Expo Ctr.,
College of Southern ID Campus. Chris Jancik,
PH: 208-880-5475 or Jim Bolton, PH: 208-3081552 or www.csicarshow.com
ILLINOIS
Feb 8 IL, Mattoon. 1st Annual Automotive Swap
Meet. Cross Country Mall Parking Lot, I-57 &
Rt. 6. 8am-3pm. Ron Veach, PH: 217-348-1000
or 232-7970.
Feb 14-15 IL, St. Charles. 2nd Annual Race &
Performance Expo. Pheasant Run Resort, 4051
E. Main St. Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. PH:
815-727-1208 or www.rpexpo.com
Feb 15 IL, St. Charles. 25th Annual Winter Parts
Swap. Kane County Fairgrounds, On Randall
Rd. 7am-1pm. SP: IL Region-MARC. Mike
Sargis, PH: 773-507-5144 or 630-340-4608 or
www.illinoisregionmarc.com
Apr 11 IL, East Peoria. 25th Annual Invitational
Auto Show & Swap Meet. Event Ctr., 4200 E.
Washington St. SP: Central Illinois Regional
Group 51-Early Ford V8 Club. Jerry Haven,
PH: 309-367-2981, Bert Sluser, PH: 309-3531808 or Don Thorne, PH: 309-694-7677 or www.
earlyfordv8peoria.com
May 24 IL, Monticello. 2nd Annual Birds In the
Spring 2009 Show & Shine. Railway Museum,
992 Iron Horse Lane Exit 166 off I-72. SP:
Illini Thunderbirds Auto Club, Ford Thunderbird Driving & Dinning Society & Things & Stuff
Publishing Company. Harvey Hodges, PH: 217649-1475 or www.tnspubco.com/illtbirds.htm
Jun 20-21 IL, Belvidere. 17th Annual Car Show &
Swap Meet. Boone Cty. Fairgrounds. 7am-5pm.
Dan, PH: 608-216-1162 or Tom, PH: 815-7034993.
Aug 23 IL, Yorkville. 19th Annual Orphan Auto
Picnic. Kendall Cty. Fairgrounds. SP: Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts. Larry Claypool, 21303
80th Ave., Frankfort, IL 60423. PH: 815-4692936.
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Feb 6-7 KS, Wichita. 34th Annual Sunflower Swap
Meet. Kansas Coliseum, 85th St. N. & I-135. SP:
Wichita A’s. John Stone, 850 Denmark, Wichita,
KS 67212. PH: 316-722-1779 or www.wichitaas.
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MASSACHUSETTS
Apr 19 MA, Fitchburg. 39th Annual Swap Meeet &
Car Show. Airport, take Rt. 13 from Rt. 2, (Exit
32), 13 mi. W. of Rt. 495. 8am-1pm. SP: The
Early Ford V-8 Club of America. Early Ford V-8
Club NE, 4983 Jericho St., White River Junction, VT 05001.
MICHIGAN
Feb 7-8 MI, Kalamazoo. Swap Meet. Cty. Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St. SP: Antique Auto
Restorers Club. Stan Rakowski, 7151 West G
Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. PH: 269-375-3669
before 9pm.
Apr 19 MI, Birch Run. Swap Meet. Suski, Chevrolet,
Buick, 8700 Main St., Exit 136 W. of I-75. SP:
Saginaw Valley Region-AACA. Ted, PH: 989777-0964 or Jeff, PH: 810-767-4553.
MINNESOTA
May 3 MN, St. Paul. 22nd Annual Spring Extravaganza Car Show & Swap Meet. State
Fairgrounds. 7am-4pm. SP: Gopher State Chapter-Buick Club of America. PH: 651-226-5652 or
24 HR Hotline: 651-770-8096.
Aug 16 MN, St. Cloud. 34th Annual Pantowners Car
Show & Swap Meet. Benton Cty. Fairgrounds.
SP: Antique Auto Club. www.pantowners.org
NEVADA
Jun 8 NV, Reno. National Automobile Museum.
National Auto Museum, 10 S. Lake St. Jackie
Frady, PH: 775-333-9300 or www.automuseum.
org
Jun 13 NV, Fallon. 5th Annual Show & Shine. Oats
Park. SP: Hurricams Car Club. PH: 775-4239205 or 423-5922 or www.hurricams.com
NEW JERSEY
Jun 13 NJ, Pompton Plains. Annual Thunderbird
Assoc. All Thunderbird Show. Pompton Valley
Presbyterian Church, 60 Sunset Rd. SP: North
Jersey T-Bird Association. Jerry Caroprese, 25
Wildwood Terr., Ringwood, NJ 07456. PH: 973831-9173.
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May 29-31 NY, East Durham. Upstate NY Thunderbird Club Spring Fever ‘09. Blackthorne Resort,
348 Sunside Rd. Blackthorne Resort specify “
T-Bird Group” , 348 Sunside Rd., East Durham,
NY 12423. PH: 518-634-2541 or www.holtononline.com/upstatenytbirds
Jun 14 NY, Horseheads. 32nd Annual “ Fun Meet”
Car Show, Car Corral & Flea Market. Wings of
Eagles Discovery Ctr., (formerly the Nat’l. War
Plane Museum), 17 Aviation Dr. SP: NY-PA Twin
Tiers Vintage Car Club. Jim Barnes, PH: 570537-2501.
Jun 14 NY, Liverpool. 32nd Annual All Ford Show,
Swap Meet & Car Corral. Long Branch Park. SP:
Syracuse Shelby Mustang Club. Mark Nelepovitz, PH: 315-598-4679 or www.syracuseallford.
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Jun 28 NY, Springwater. Gala 2009. Larry Canute
Park. SP: Legion Post 904. Ronald Ingraham,
PO Box 97, Springwater, NY 14560. PH: 585669-2832.
Jul 19 NY, Syosset. Annual All Ford Show. Syosset
Ford, 240 Jericho Tpke. SP: Syosset Ford, LI
Thunderbird Club. Elliott, PH: 631-724-3756 or
www.litb.org
Aug 23-30 NY, Lockport. “ Sweet 16” 16th Annual
Int’l. Convention. Niagara Region of Western NY
Based Out of the Lockport NY Holiday Inn, 515
S. Transit St. SP: Int’l. Thunderbird Club. Don
Holton, 803 Cedar St., Elmira, NY 14904. PH:
607-734-5340 or www.intl-tbirdclub.com
NORTH CAROLINA
Aug 28-30 NC, Maggie Valley. Valley Classic Auto
& Truck Show. Festival Grounds, Rt. 19. SP:
Smoky Events. Marion Hamel, 58 Campbell
Creek Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751. PH: 828734-9126.
OHIO
Feb 15 OH, Springfield. 37th Annual Auto Parts
Swap Meet. Clark Cty. Fairgrounds. SP: Miami
Valley Region-VCCA. www.miamivalleyvcca.org
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April 3-5, 2009
PENNSYLVANIA
Apr 5 PA, Pittsburgh. Cars Swap Meet. South Park
Fairgrounds, S. of Pittsburgh off Rt. 88. Ray
Ford, 701 Prestley Ave., Carnagie, PA 15106.
PH: 412-276-0384.
Jun 28 PA, Washington. PA Trolley Museum Car
Display. PA Trolley Museum, Exit 41 off I-79. SP:
PA Trolley Museum. Brad Ciccone, 1 Museum
Rd., Washington, PA 15301. PH: 724-228-9256.
Jul 18 PA, Nazareth. 9th Annual Lehigh Valley
Thunderbird & Classic Car Show. Burough Park.
Raindate: Jul 19. SP: Lehigh Valley Thunderbird
Club. Wayne Wermuth, PH: 610-218-1500.
Sep 12-13 PA, Washington. Greater Pittsburgh
A.T.C.A. Truck Show. PA Trolley Museum, Exit
41 off I-79. SP: PA Trolley Museum. Barib, 1
Museum Rd., Washington, PA 15301. PH: 724941-9615.
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Jul 7-11 OH, Dayton. GTOAA, POCI 2009 Convention. E.J. Nutter Center on the campus of Wright
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POCI, Grand Prix Specialty Chapter & OH
Valley GTO Chapter. John Spiess, PH: 513276-6906 or www.poci.org or gtoaa.orgor www.
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Aug 7-8 OK, Claremore. 2nd Annual Route 66
Cruisers Hot Rod Cars & Hot Air Balloons. Will
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Mar 14 TX, Dallas-Ft. Worth. Spring ‘55, ‘56, ‘57
Chevy Show. Reliable Chevrolet, Central
Expwy., Arapaho Rd. 12noon-3pm. PH: 866754-3241 or www.dallasclassicchevy.com
WASHINGTON
Feb 14-15 WA, Puyallup. 43rd Annual Early Bird
Swap Meet. Western WA Fairgrounds. Sat. 8am5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. SP: Tacoma Model T Club.
Early Bird Swap Meet PO Box 1068, Sumner,
WA 98390: 253-863-6211, www.earlybirdswap.
org
WISCONSIN
Feb 8 WI, Lancaster. 15th Classy Chassis Car
Club Indoor Swap Meet. Grant Cty. Fairgrounds,
Youth & AG Bldg., E. Elm St. 8am-2pm. Larry
Addison, PH: 608-723-6265 or John Ames, PH:
608-723-4221.
Feb 15 WI, Menasha. 29th Annual Auto Swap Meet.
Waverly Beach, N8770 Fire Ln. #1. SP: Classic Chevy Club of WI. Lee or June Harder, Box
185, Glenbeulah, WI 53023. PH: 920-526-3718
till 9pm.
Apr 25-26 WI, Jefferson. 32nd Annual Swap Meet
& Car Corral. Show Cars Sunday Only. Cty.
Fairgrounds, Hwy. 18, 6 mi. S. of I-94. Cars for
sale, Corral both days. Over 3000 swap spaces.
Madison Classics, PO Box 7414, Madison, WI
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Classified Toll-Free: 800-942-0673 • Fax: 715-445-4087
30 FEBRUARY 5, 2009
8960
1950’S CARS
1955 Buick Roadmaster Convertible and
Coupe Resto-Rod Projects 1955 Buick
Roadmaster Convertible and Coupe
Frame-Off Resto-Rod projects. Both cars
are rust free, sitting on new body mounts.
Both need very little body work to prep for
paint. Both have sheet metal and frames
professionally blasted, frames painted
semi-gloss black. Both have full-size early
70’’s Buick front frame sections and rear
suspensions with 1973 Buick 455 4
barrels and Turbo 400 transmissions.
Both have professionally re-chromed
bumpers. Both need interiors (and top for
conv), wiring harnesses, glass and paint.
Conv has refinished stainless trim and
new brake and fuel lines throughout. All
other brightwork ready for refinishing.
Have all parts plus extras from two
additional donor coupes. These would
make excellent drivers (street rod or restorod) with modern power, disc brakes and
a simple-to-maintain drivetrains. Much of
the hard, labor intensive work is complete.
Please email Dave at iminthelab
FWC2695418
1958 Anglia (English Ford) 1958 Anglia
(English Ford), 23k miles, NO rust on the
body, SAME family since new, have
complete history of car since new in 1958.
Make offer. I’’ll ask $3,000 because I have
to ask something to place this ad.
[email protected] FWC2750573
9000
AMC-NASH CARS
1926 NASH clock wanted, even a picture
would help. 1-11/16 dia space, other years
probably will work. Will pay generous
price. Chuck 208-798-5183, ID.
FWC2504286
WANTED: NASH-HEALEY, any year, any
condition, top price paid. We will pick up
from anywhere in the U.S. Please call
Peter Kumar, 1-800-452-9910. E-mail:
[email protected] 3970573
9010
ANTIQUE CARS TO 1948
ABSOLUTELY ANY collector cars wanted,
any condition: Rare US models, European
sports cars, vintage motorcycles.
Complete collections considered. Hyman
Ltd. 314-524-6000 or FAX 314-524-0340,
MO. 3283583
AMERICAN AUSTIN Bantam 193041 cars, trucks, parts. Largest active
source. Fall Hershey Chocolate
Field Spaces C4W19-22. Email:
[email protected]
http://www.austinbantam.com
Phone/fax 610-791-4497, PA.
FWC2733317
1935 AUBURN
AMERICAN AUSTIN Bantam 1930-41
cars, trucks, parts. Largest active source.
Phone/fax 610-791-4497, PA. Fall Hershey
Chocolate Field Spaces C4W19-22. Email:
[email protected]
http://www.austinbantam.com 3963536
WANTED DUALGHIA, any year, any model,
any condition, top dollars paid, we ll
pickup anywhere in USA. Please call Peter
Kumar 1-800-452-9910 or email:
CLASSICS WANTED! One or a collection.
Anywhere. Tom Crook Classic Cars 253941-3454, WA. 3880944
9020
WANTED DELAGE, any year, any model,
pickup anywhere in USA. Please call Peter
WANTED DELAHAYE, any year, any model,
pickup anywhere in USA. Please call
Petere Kumar at 1-800-452-9910 or email:
WANTED: SUNBEAM from 1900 to 1968,
Tigers only; any condition, top dollars
paid. We ll pick up anywhere in USA.
Please call Peter Kumar, 1-800-452-9910.
E-mail: [email protected] 3970644
WANTED: TRIUMPH TR2, TR3, TR4; any
from anywhere in the USA. Please call
Trades, transportation arranged
9002
AMC-NASH PARTS
AMC & Rambler. 180 parts cars in stock!
New, used, repro. and NOS. Absolute the
largest selection of all types of AMC/
Rambler parts. All the latest repro. parts.
Fast, professional service. Shipping
worldwide. Best prices in the business!
Honest descriptions of all used parts.
Satisfaction guaranteed! American Parts
Depot, 409 N Main St., W. Manchester, OH
45382.
937-678-7249.
www.americanpartsdepot.co m All 4
major credit cards welcome. 3975076
any condition: Rare US
models and European
sports cars. Complete
collections considered.
9040
ANTIQUE PARTS FOR SALE
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Swap Meet Joplin MO, 9th Annual *NEW
LOCATION THIS YEAR* It is at 5465
Highway 43 South, Joplin MO 64804, mile
and a half South of I-44 (Exit # 4) on Hwy
43 South. This will be a VERY BIG swap
meet. Saturday Car Show with proceeds
going to the ALS Association. Info or filer
mailed to you please call 479-601-1725,
or 417-781-8262 [email protected]
FWC2739266
WWW.DIECASTLIVE.COM COME join the
fun at the Web s best diecast forum!
Discuss Hot Wheels, Matchbox,
1BaddRide, Greenlight, Johnny Lightning.
Also, Trades & RAOKS! It s all here at
Diecastlive! 3968292
[email protected]
1-877-837-3620
(253) 941-3454
9045
AUBURN
WANTED AUBURN from 1900 to 1936,
any model, any condition, top dollars paid,
we ll pickup anywhere in USA. Please call
Peter Kumar at 1-800-452-9910 or email:
at [email protected] 3970556
9050
AUTOMOBILIA
SIGNS-NEON SIGNS-GAS PUMPSGLOBES. Over 1,500 old original
Automotive & Oil & Advertising signs,
gasoline globes, gas pumps.
Visit &
bookmark our website www.oilsign.com
or email [email protected] or 740-7746446. We buy singles and collections.
FWC2726910
9070
BOOKS & LITERATURE
A BETTER deal on automotive shop
manuals
and
books
at
http://www.books4cars.com listing all
makes and models from 1913-2005. Tollfree 888-380-9277. 3969500
PJ’S AUTO LITERATURE
36,000 DIFFERENT SALES
BROCHURES, MANUALS
BUY SELL TRADE
HUGE SELECTION
REASONABLE PRICES
PH: 319-345-6760
E-Mail: [email protected]
dreamcarclassicsonline.com
ROTH AUTO BOOKS
1935 AUBURN
MANUALS BROCHURES
AMERICAN & IMPORTS
1920s TO PRESENT
GREAT PRICES
ROTHAUTOBOOKS.COM
E-mail: [email protected]
Toll Free: 1-888-840-5116
Fax : 1-781-846-6358
Depression Era Automobiles
851 Dual Ratio Cabriolet. AACA and
Meadowbrook Winner; CCCA Full Classic
Auburn Cabriolet, professional frame off
restoration. Powered by the Lycoming flat
head straight-eight engine and dual ratio
rear axle. Rear mounted spare tire, trunk,
chrome accessory wheel covers, heater,
clock, and the very rare Motorola radio.
1929 REO FLYING CLOUD MODEL C
Unrestored antique, mechanically sound.
Straight 6-cyl., 6 volt electrical. Starts
quick and does not smoke #14 ....$19,900
[email protected]
To Be Auctioned
Mar. 21-22 in Sarasota, FL.
1-877-837-3620
FEATURING
Packard * Pierce Arrow * Reo
Franklin * Hupmobile * Lincoln
Nash * Studebaker * and more
Call Richard Blomquist @
608-780-8229
www.whiteglovecollection.com
AMC & RAMBLER
200 Parts Cars IN STOCK!
American Parts Depot
9015
www.defoellersales.net
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
ANTIQUE CARS 1949-1966
COLLECTION
FOR SALE
The World’s Finest
Collector Vehicle
Tires & Wheels
Looking for a buyer
for 60 cars
& trucks;
all conditions;
’31 thru ’88.
Call 812-526-5742
$
$
Leave phone or fax#
for complete list.
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
www.americanpartsdepot.com
Dedicated to the Preservation and Restoration of Chevrolets
Over 7,800 Members
❑ All Chevrolets
Worldwide
❑ Free Advertising
to Members
Going Strong
❑ Technical
for Over
The World’s Best Chevrolet Club
Advisors
46 Years
❑ Award Winning
Monthly Magazine
❑ Meetings, Tours & Car Shows Dues $35 US - $69 Canada
& Other Countries
❑ Judged Meets (25 Years & Older)
Membership Information (626) 963-2438
937-678-7249
VCCA, P.O. Box, Orange, CA 92863-5387
WWW.VCCA.ORG
selection of all types of
used parts (all types of
AMC/Rambler parts.
parts available).
■ All the latest
■ Fast, Professional
reproduction parts (Many
service (shipping
developed right here!).)
worldwide).
Secure online ordering on our website:
BUICK CARS
1940 BUICK Model 41 Verde green. All
mechanical done radiator to gas tank,
dashboard and steering wheel, plating,
paint and upholstery. A must see car.
Asking $19,500. 630-325-5530, IL.
FWC2432247
1966 BUICK Skylark GranSport
convertible, California car, straight,
no rust, no dings, 400CI, 325HP, 445
Torque, red paint, white top, orig.
int., good cond., dual exhaust, AT,
after market rims, great driver runs
good, $20,000 OBO. 541-855-1155,
OR. FWC2595200
1-866-513-1862 www.coker.com
New, Used, Repro, & N.O.S.
■ Honest descriptions of all
9080
1956 BUICK
409 N. Main St., West Manchester, OH 45382
■ Absolutely the largest
ANTIQUE PARTS
FIND ALL YOUR HUDSON PARTS IN ONE
PLACE NOS, Used and Reproduction
Hudson and other make parts bought and
sold. Tens of thousands of parts in stock.
Send your wish list. Full mechanical
restoration services available. Bill and
Charlies Antique Auto, 10917 Comm. St,
Richmond,
IL
60071,
815.678.2886/fax:7776,
[email protected]
FWC2707550
314-524-6000 or
email: [email protected]
Tom Crook
1-800-666-TYRE
9030
collector cars wanted
9025
Specialty Tires
530 Regal Row ~ Dallas, TX 75247
ABSOLUTELY ANY
Rare, unrestored but mechanically sound.
Olds 2.81 6-cyl. engine & AT, suicide
doors. 161.4 cid, 18.27HP super 6-cyl.
Runs great. #57 ...........................$16,900
Your Source For
Vintage Tires
“Most Brands!”
Local: 214-688-0091
Fax: 214-634-8465
[email protected] If we don’t have it,
www.WALLACEWADE.com
we’ll get it!
Antique Cars Wanted: Corvettes,
Impala, Chevelle, Camaro, Ford
T-Bird and Mustang, Mercedes,
Jaguars, Ferraris, Rolls-Royce,
Porsche, BMW, MG and AustinHealey. Any Classic Convertible. Any
Condition. Top $ Paid. Please call
Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910.
Hyman Ltd.
1929 ESSEX SEDAN
Wallace W. Wade
ANTIQUE CARS WANTED
8 cyl. Cabriolet Conv. 851
with dual-ratio, rumbleseat
and sidemounts. From estate
collection. New rings, valves,
brake cylinders and complete service. Sharp, runs
and drives excellent. C.C.C.A.
Classic. Asking
$98,500
1956-2008
Celebrating 52 years in the business!
1934 Auburn Cabriolet, 299 miles since rest. about
20 years ago; Runs & drives great; used in the
1935 Cagney movie “Mayor of Hell”; later was his
personal car & kept in private collection until 2005.
Only 4 were built; this being the only one w/a rear
mounted spare. $399,900. Reasonal offers or highend trades considered. See pics on www.autabuy.
com, click ‘Search Dealers’ then ‘Classic Motorcar’
under ‘Autabuy Featured Dealers.’
Located in Naples, FL
Call 508-797-9979 bet. 9-9 EST.
Can arrange shipping. financing through
J.J. BEST FINANCE CO. for qualified buyers
Super Conv-255 H.P. V-8,
factory dual exhaust, auto,
power steering, brakes, windows & new top. - Restored
western car. Drives new with
radial wide whites.
Rare, excellent car for only
$58,500
Tom Crook
(253) 941-3454
WANTED BUICK from 1900 to 1960, any
model, any condition, convertibles only,
top dollars paid, we ll pickup anywhere in
USA. Please call Peter Kumar at 1-800452-9910 or email: [email protected]
3970559
9090
1973-Buick regal, solid Okla car, restored
as GS Clone, nice orig int, clean body,
new paint, 66,000 miles, new tires, 350 4
BBL ps, pb, cold fact a/c, ready to cruise.
$6,650.00
Can deliver
BUICK PARTS
1963-99 RIVIERA owners, the only club
devoted to you. 2,800 members, Riviera
Owners Association, Box 261218, Denver,
CO
80226,
303-233-2987,
www.rivowners.org. FWC2742290
WANTED: CADILLAC from 1900 to 1960.
Any model, any condition, top dollars paid.
We ll pick up anywhere in the USA. Please
call Peter Kumar, 1-800-452-9910. E-mail:
(618) 635-7056
1962 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONV.
Rare! Restored inside & out from frame
up. 401 cid "nailhead" V-8, A/C, PS, PB,
AT, PW, power seats #207 ...........$35,900
[email protected]
1-877-837-3620
1932 BUICK
1932 Buick Street Rod Convertible.
454 cu.in. Chevy V-8 engine with
three speed automatic transmission.
Power Steering,4 wheel disc brakes,
15" chrome wire wheels. Two-tone
maroon exterior, Black leather interior,
Beige canvas top, Bucket seats, driving
lamps, Cowl lamps, Stone guard,
Dual mirrors and Radiator mascot.
To be auctioned Mar 21-22 in Sarasota, FL
CADILLACS WANTED TO BUY 1950 to
1964 CADILLACS WANTED TO BUY 1950
TO
1964.
ESPECIALLY
1959.ELDORADOS,SEVILLES,DEVILLES,
COUPES,FLEETWOODS.PREFER
DRIVERS BUT ALL CONSIDERED.
CONVERTIBLES IN ANY CONDITION
.FINDERS FEE PAID.CALL STEVE AT 315863-1600 OR EMAIL PICS AND INFO TO
[email protected]
FWC2577954
FOR SALE: 1925 Cadillac Model V63, 5pass coupe, wood spoke wheels, new
tires, V8 eng turns free, has VG aluminum
body by Fisher, good MO title, extra tires,
comes w/mech manual & tips on auto
body woodwork manual, car needs total
resto, all glass there. $7500. 573-3284186 pm or cell 573-429-3962.
FWC2713489
over 600 cars in stock
www.countryclassiccars.com.
9082
1963-99 RIVIERA owners, the only club
devoted to you. 2,800 members, Riviera
Owners Association, Box 261218, Denver,
CO
80226.
303-233-2987,
www.rivowners.org. 3979001
1938 CADILLAC LASALLE COUPE
Rare low actual mileage. 2-door coupe
in fantastic condition. 322cid, 125BHP
8-cyl., 3-speed manual. Runs great and
goes smooth #228 .......................$39,900
WIRING HARNESSES
1930-1960
1974 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE
2-door HT, 472 CID V-8,
33,642 actual miles, runs excellent,
PW, PB, P-seats, cruise, climate control, more!
Very nice white leather interior.
Excellent headliner & carpets.
$7,495
Visit our Web site for more photos
www.classicvehicles.com
For inquiries, please call (906) 224-1400
1939 CADILLAC
[email protected]
1999 Corvair Excellent Conditions
Excellent Conditions Excellent Conditions
FWC2641856
duplicates of originals
909-798-1498
www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com
WANTED: ANY Chevy, any year before
1972, any model, any condition, top
dollars paid, we ll pick up anywhere in
USA. Please call Peter Kumar at 1-800452-9910. E-mail: [email protected]
3970597
WIDE SELECTION OF
WANTED: CHEVROLET Impala from 1958
to 1964, any model, any condition, top
dollars paid. We ll pick up anywhere in
USA. Please call Peter Kumar, 1-800-4529910. E-mail: [email protected]
3970584
VINTAGE CADILLAC
PARTS IN STOCK
★ Restoration Supplies
★ New, Used and Reproduction
★ Western Sheetmeta and
Chrome
★ New rubber, brake units,
mechanical, carpeting & more!
Cadillac
International
LARGE INVENTORY Buick parts, 19181958 interior/exterior trim ornaments,
restored, working gauges & clocks. Door
sills- decals and lots more. E-mail
[email protected] 941-927-3588,
FAX 941-926-8224, FL. 3957865
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
Cadillac
CADILLAC-LASALLE CARS
60 Special Sdn. V-8.
Restored, paint, chrome
and interior. Ready for
Classic Car Club of America
caravans and tours. Only
$24, 850.00 For Quick Sale.
1-877-837-3620
Tom Crook
(253) 941-3454
21 Haring Ave.
Sparkill, NY 10976
Ph: (845) 365-8290
Fax: (845) 398-0085
www.CadillacInternational.com
9100
CAMARO CARS
WANTED: CHEVROLET Camaro from 1967
to 1969, any model, any condition, top
dollars paid. We ll pick up anywhere in the
3970589
1967 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup
1953 CADILLAC
1967 CAMARO
Customized from top to bottom. One-of-akind show car quality paint 2000 Corvette
Yellow, M-21 4-speed trans., 350 CID V-8.
Show it! Race it! Drive it!
Stock #163...................................$17,900
[email protected]
1-877-837-3620
1963 BUICK RIVIERA
425cid V8, Edelbrock 600cfm 4 bbl, all power
options and they all work fine,
A/C engages but doesn’t blow cold, great
sounding duals, very strong runner, no leaks.
$8,495
1960 CADILLAC
COUPE DeVILLE CONVERTIBLE
Fantastic one of a kind parade car,
390 CID 328-HP V-8, complete
ground up restoration. #171
............................................. $29,900
See more pictures and full detail
906-364-0311, 906-787-2529
[email protected]
1-877-837-3620
BOB S AUTOMOBILIA
Box 2119
ATASCADERO, CA 93423
Conv. 210 h.p. V-8, auto, power
steering, brakes & windows.
Chrome wire wheels and radial
wide whites. Complete restoration on excellent low mileage
car. Beautiful tunis blue. Must
see & drive to appreciate.
1967 Camaro Convertible
with 327 cu.in. V-8 and
automatic transmission.
Rally Wheels with Red Line Tires.
To be auctioned
Mar 21-22 in Sarasota, FL
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
1925 CHEVROLET
TOURING SEDAN
9115
Asking $78,500
1969-Buick Riviera HT, nice orig,
66,000 miles, hide-away working lights,
good int, 430 v8, fact a/c, ps, pb, clean,
runs and drives good.
$8,950.00
Can deliver
Many High Quality
BUICK Emblem
1939- 53 S. 40-50 Reproductions
EXHAUST
Available.
MANIFOLDS
(618) 635-7056
1-877-837-3620
1948-53 King Bee
Mirrors $55. ea.
1941 CADILLAC
CATALOG # 55 111 Pages 1920-58
$6.00 USA $9.00 INTERNATIONAL
www.bobsautomobilia.com
Tel:(805)434-2963 Fax:434-2626
Can deliver
(618) 635-7056
32 FEBRUARY 5, 2009
Tom Crook
1941 Cadillac Series 62 4 Dr.
Convertible; New dark red interior
with recently refinished black
exterior.346 cu. in. V-8 (150 hp)
Manual selective syromesh 3 speed
transmission with column shift.
To be auctioned
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
Amazing frame up restoration of
a classic antique, 4-cyl., manual
trans., new leather interior,
convertible top w/side curtains.
#195.................................... $29,900
[email protected]
1-877-837-3620
EMI
1914 CADILLAC RACY PHAETON
[email protected]
1971-Buick Skylark, 1 owner car,
fact buckets, nice orig int, good paint,
low miles, 350 v8, auto, ps,
ready to cruise.
$8,950.00
Castings:
Heads, Block, Exhaust/Intake Manifolds,
Mfd’ed to OEM Spec., to Order.
Other Cast Item Mfg’ed on Request.
(253) 941-3454
Complete frame-off restoration of one
of the rarest cars available. 365.8 cid,
32.4HP, vertical in-line L-head 4-cyl. RHD
& shaft drive. Orig. wood artillery wheels
#4.................................................$99,000
CASTINGS
1934-60 Wheel
Grease Cap
$15.ea.
9092
CADILLAC-LASALLE PARTS
1937-1948 Cadillac Bronze Gear.
Completely new system prevents bronze
gear
failure.Jerry-612-333-4700.
ssclassiccomponents.com 3979161
13451 Montana Ave.
El Paso, TX 79938 USA
Ph. 915-856-9607
E-Mail: [email protected]
9120
1957 CHEVORLET
CHEVELLE-NOVA CARS/PARTS
1941 CADILLAC parts, grills, wheels,
rebuilt engine, transmission, trim parts,
skirts, much more. Call Don Lomax, 414254-4057 for complete list. 3963189
1960-2004 CADILLAC parts. Over 900
Cadillacs parted since 1985. Call Cadillac
Heaven, 1-800-227-9330 or see us at
www.cadillacheaven.com Leland, NC.
3976846
1971-1978 ELDORADO coupes and
convertible parts for sale. Complete
stock of used, new and rebuilt parts.
Everything you’ll need to restore
your Eldorado. Eldorado Jeff’s 954572-1147 or 954-733-4216, FL.
FWC2046880
9130
CHEVROLET CARS
1941 CHEVROLET Special Deluxe wanted,
2-dr sedan, good drive, no junk. Call
Leonard 414-529-2576 WI. FWC2728911
1955 CHEVY Bel Air 4-door, original, 6cylinder engine powerglide, good paint,
chrome, tires, New interior, No rust,
asking $10,500. 573-547-4158, MO.
FWC2744362
BelAir conv. Late V-8, auto,
air, stereo, power top,
windows, steering & disc.
brakes. 2,500 miles on complete frame-up restoration.
Strong, must see & drive to
appreciate.
A buy at $68,500
Tom Crook
(253) 941-3454
1961 CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET - FOG, DRIVING
& SPOT LIGHTS from
WANTED CORVETTES from 1953 to 1972
coupe and convertibles, any condition, top
price paid, we will pickup from anywhere
in the US, please call Peter Kumar 1-800452-9910, email: [email protected]
3970561
1948 CHRYSLER
CHEVS OF THE 40’S
The World’s Most Complete
Supplier of 1937-1954
Chevrolet Car & Truck Parts
Bubble Top Impala. Top 2 door hard top
with big block and tri-power. This stunning
car is an original except for the lower part
of the exterior being re-painted; Factory
Equipped with the 348 cu. in. engine with
tri-power and automatic transmission.
Factory air conditioning. (just rebuilt).
To Be Auctioned
Info: Doug @239-571-5274
1948 Chevrolet
Fleetmaster Special Deluxe station
wagon. An unrestored Woody upgraded
as required. It is very complete with
all three seats, strong engine, 12-volt
system, recently varnished, most of the
chrome has been redone. Priced fairly
at $59,500. See pictures at
www.woodiesusa.com
1605 NE 112th St., Dept. OCW
Vancouver, WA 98686 • PH: 800-952-2904
www.chevsofthe40s.com
CHRYSLER CARS
1965 CHRYSLER Imperial Crown Coupe
Arizona car no rust ever, cold AC, 73,000
actual miles, drive anywhere, $5500. 612590-0900, MN. FWC2708514
480-694-7929
CHEVROLET PARTS
1935-54 CHEVROLET Sheetmetal. New
high quality sheetmetal parts correct
shape: 1/4 panels, floor pans, tailpans,
rockers & more. High quality. EMS
Automotive 216-541-4585. 3919476
FLOOR PANS 49- 52 Chev, trunk pans
right and left $65 each. All kinds of repair
panels GM cars & trucks. 330-832-9403,
OH. 3481803
1948 Chrysler Town & Country
Convertible.323.5 cu.in. straight
8 ( 135 hp.) with Fluid drive
transmission.
Past AACA Winner.
Odometer shows 39,294 miles.
A MOPAR Club for everyone. Maxwell to
Viper to Dodge truck. We cover them all.
Our 36th year. Get 12 issues of the WPC
News with tons of ads each month. $35.
WPC Club, PO Box 3504, Kalamazoo, MI
49003. www.chryslerclub.org 3959744
REWARD $1000 for information leading to
return of 1958 Chrysler 300D convert.
Taken from storage in Setauket, LI NY in
October. 631-929-5876 lv msg.
FWC2735015
To be auctioned
1978 CORVETTE SILVER
ANNIVERSARY T-TOP COUPE
100HP nitrous boost and a whole
lot more! 350cid V-8, 750 CFM
Holly carb., 3-speed 350 turbo AT,
completely restored.
Refer to #94 ........................ $19,900
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
[email protected]
1-877-837-3620
1950-Chrysler windsor highlander coupe,
nice int, rebuilt engine, new paint,
4 www tires, nice driver.
$9,350.00
Can deliver
Chevs of the 40’s
9150
Woodies
USA
Scottsdale, Arizona
9132
These lights include brackets. Fog
are amber; driving are clear. Driving
or Spot Lights, 6v or 12v, 5” or 6”:
1937–54…$124–$164 pr. Fog Lights
with brackets: 1937-38 nice repro…$275
pr, 1939…$300 pr., 1937–54 with GM
script…$124–$164 pr. Original Repro
Fog Light Lens, amber: 1937–39…$23
ea. Amber Lens: 37-38, 39…$19.25
ea. Fog Light Rim, chrome, NOS:
1940…$40. Emblem…$24.50 ea. Fog
Light Bracket, 37-54…$34 set. Bracket
Grommet…$10.50 pr. Spotlights:
1937–54…$131 ea. Right or Left Side
Spot Light Bracket: 37-54…$34 ea.
Spotlight Handle, ivory w/ chrome housing
& switch: 37-54…$45 ea. Ornament, “GM”
mounts on top of light: 37-54…$10 ea.
Script Tag, “GM”: 37-54…$5.50 ea. Rotary
Switch for Fog Light, Backup Light, etc: 3754…$20 ea. Wire Assembly, armored steel
over cloth wire w/ metal fuse holder: 3754…$7.50 ea. Wire, armored steel…$0.10/
inch. Lacquer coated…$0.05/inch.
1978 CORVETTE 25TH
ANNIVERSARY WITH T-TOPS
(618) 635-7056
9152
CHRYSLER-MOPAR PARTS
1931-33 CHRYSLER Imperial sidemount
covers. We are making exact copies of the
1932-33 750x17” covers for CG, CH, CL.
Please call 203-494-3742 or email:
[email protected] for details. Memory
Lane Motors, 2903 Durham Road,
Guilford, CT 06437. FWC2742113
Rare low actual mileage, 100HP
nitrous boost & dealer installed
Greenwood effects. 425cid V8,
custom headers w/side pipes,
5-speed manual, new paint, more!
Refer to #162 ...................... $29,900
[email protected]
1-877-837-3620
9190
Antique
Auto Supply
DODGE-DESOTO PARTS
FOR SALE
1930 DESOTO
1947 CHRYSLER
1909-1972
Tell us you saw it in Old Cars Weekly
See our video on www.youtube.com
and type in ‘antique auto supply’
Chevrolet
Town & Country Conv. - A
great combination of original
So. Calif. car & restoration
as needed. Excellent big 8
cyl. engine. Recent Classic
Car Club of America full classic.
WIRING HARNESSES
1917-1954
Asking $98,500
for immediate sale
909-798-1498
Tom Crook
(253) 941-3454
ENGINE PARTS!
CORD
WANTED: CORD 812 model L29,
Westchester, Beverly, any year, any
from anywhere in USA. Please call Peter
Kumar,
1-800-452-9910.
E-mail:
9180
CORVETTE CARS
All makes and models from 1910 to present.
BRAKES, IGNITION, ENGINE, and CHASSIS.
Sorry NO BODY or TRIM. Call us first.
Grand Rapids, MI
www.northwesternautosupply.com
1-800-704-1078 or Fax 1-616-241-0924
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
9192
9208
1965 CHEVY CORVETTE
9214
1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Convertible.
To be auctioned
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
DODGE-DESOTO PARTS
BODY REPAIR panels, big inventory,
rockers, floors, quarter patches. For most
older cars. Try us. Bill s Speed Shop 330832-9403, OH. 3481806
1965 CORVETTE coupe 327/365 4
speed, maroon-maroon. Numbers
match, excellent condition survivor.
New engine, trans, paint & carpet in
1991, same owner since 1970,
$64,500. Call 928-788-3992.
FWC2655142
Over 3 million vintage
mechanical parts in warehouses.
One of USA’s best sources.
WANTED ALL Fords, from 1900 to 1970,
any condition, we pay top price of you car,
we pickup from anywhere in the US.
Please call Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910
or email: [email protected] 3970568
1957 FORD FAIRLANE
RETRACTABLE HT CONVERTIBLE
Ready to drive, fully restored 390
CID V-8. #216 ...................... $39,900
[email protected]
1-877-837-3620
1930 MODEL A
1960 FORD METEOR (Canadian) 2DR
Ranch Wagon fresh 390 & C6 one of 55
ever built, needs finishing, lots of extra
parts, $5500. 612-590-0900, MN.
FWC2708520
2 door sedan. Frame off restoration
with fresh detail. Runs and drives
great!!!!
To Be Auctioned
A Model A
in your garage?
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
Join the Model A
Ford Club of America
1970 FORD
Rumble Seat CK Roadster. One of 1068
roadsters. Frame off restoration w/rumble
seat, side curtains, driving lights, folding
windshield, rear mounted spare tire
and wood artillery wheels. Photos are
available of the entire restoration.
Runs and drives like new.
To Be Auctioned
9167
1932 FORD DELUXE THREE
WINDOW COUPE. AN AUTHENTIC
DEUCE COUPE FOR SALE PUBLICY
FOR THE FIRST TIME! Stored over
35 years, this iconic Deuce has
excellent factory metal. Impossible
to find one, here it is. (831) 3757363
E-Mail:
[email protected]
FWC2699001
1936 FORD, 4-dr. convertible, fully
restored, all 10 factory options, new
paint, chrome, leather, top and
mechanicals, radio, heater, clock,
dual mirrors, spare tire cover,
stainless beauty rims, hood
ornament, rear luggage rack and
more. Possible trade or $57,500.
248-613-5861. FWC2655194
1938 FORD Deluxe Sedan, 3000
miles since frame-up resto.
Flawless multi-coat black lacquer.
All steel body. New interior, glass,
tires, with hyd. brakes & a 12 V.
system. Has factory radio, heater,
clock & is in immaculate cond.
Recently appraised by IVA at
$25,000 (asking price). Serious
only please. 760-753-3977 CA.
FWC2720543
1950 Ford Custom De Luxe Club
Convertible: Mint Show class
condition, Every Accessory from
Ford in 1950 and many Extremely
Rare aftermarket Accessories,
Please call for details. Contact 303501-4976,
303-257-4524,
[email protected] $46,000.00
FWC2741651
DID YOU Know? There is a Falcon Club of
America! $25 yearly membership includes
monthly subscription to The Falcon
National
News.
http://www.falconclub.com or PO Box
113, Jacksonville, AR 72078-0113.
3676657
562/697-2712
Ford * Mopar * GM
If you need it, We probably have it.
817-275-2381
FORD CARS
www.mafca.com
9 Warehouses of Original Parts
HARDWARE, 1929-41 GM, original type
fasteners: nuts, bolts, screws, pins,
clamps, clips and more. New and
reproduction, send $3 for illustrated
catalog. Auto Hardware Specialties,
3123W McKinley Ave., Sheldon, IA 51201.
1334951
9230
DUESENBERG CARS
WANTED: DUESENBERG from 1900 to
3970668
Mach 1
with 351 Cleveland engine,
automatic transmission and
air conditioning.
To be auctioned
1974-Maverick 2dr, nice paint and int,
v8, ps, at, newer tires,
very clean, runs and drives good.
$4,950.00
Can deliver
(618) 635-7056
MODEL A
COLLECTION
EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS
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AS PART o four expansion program, our
company is looking for part time work
from home account managers and sales
representatives. Requirements: Should be
a computer Literate. 2-3 hours access to
the internet weekly. Must be over 19 yrs.
of age. Must be efficient and dedicated. If
you are interested and need more
information, contact: Steve Rusell, Email:
[email protected]
FWC2480894
SEEKING PARTNER! Movie car builder,
Geo. Barris E. Coast Rep, 40 yrs in
business. Autoseum.org, Andy 718-4655999. FWC2749459
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
TOM MACK
CLASSICS
1928 Ford Model A Panel Truck
4 cyl, 3 speed. Largely original truck in
great condition, DeKalb body #20285.
Side mount spare, powder coated wheels,
new brakes, extra parts (some new).
Former bakery truck, believed to be from
North Carolina. Runs & drives very well.
Would make an attention getting
advertising vehicle or a neat cruiser.
RARE, RARE, RARE! $15,500.00
540-948-9097
www.autoseast.com
9232
’28 Roadster pickup,
’31 wide bed steel cab pickup, ’28 Phaeton, ’30 Station
Wagon, ’29 Special Coupe,
’30 Cabriolet.
Photos, prices, and descriptions at:
www.tommackclassics.com
or 803-364-3322
Lake Murray, South Carolina
FORD CAR PARTS
1952-1964 FORD and Mercury parts. Buy,
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Island, MN. 3958219
1955-58 FORD Sheetmetal, highest
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caps, fast shipping. EMS Automotive 216541-4585. 3919473
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WANTED!
1926 Lincoln Sport Touring,Vin No.
34853.This car is completely original with exception of the electric
fuel pump. Brunn Body; 357.8 cu.
in. V-8 (90 hp.)Beveled glass wind
wings,Stantion spotlight, wide white
walls, and Boyce motor meter.
Runs and drives great.
To be auctioned
March 21-22 in Sarasota, FL
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
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830-896-6850
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9277
1-800-508-3980
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9250
GTO CARS
WANTED: PONTIAC from 1964 to 1970,
GTO, any condition, top dollars paid. We ll
pick up anywhere in USA. Please call Peter
Kumar,
1-800-452-9910.
E-mail:
9260
HUDSON-ESSEX-TERRAPLANE
HUDSON NEW used and reproduction
parts bought and sold, SASE. Ken
Amman, 240 Raleigh Place, Lennon, MI
48449. 810-621-3665. 3961225
9270
JAGUAR CARS
ABSOLUTELY ALL Jaguar XK s, XKE s, or
MK II cars in any condition. Fast payment
and pick up nationwide. Hyman Ltd. 314524-6000 or FAX 314-524-0340, MO.
3283586
SERIOUS BUYER wants XK s, XKE s in any
condition, any location. Please call Steve s
British Connection 630-553-9023. E-mail:
WANTED: JAGUAR XKE S-I, S-II, S-III
coupe and convertible; XK-120, 140, 150,
MK-II, MK-IV, MK-V, SS; any year, any
model, any condition, top dollar paid. We
will pick up from anywhere in the US.
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9276
Rust free, under 30,000 actual miles.
Prefer black with factory
HT and doors, loaded.
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(‘60-70)
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1985 or 1986 JEEP CJ-7 Laredo
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1936 LINCOLN
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LINCOLN CARS
‘98 LINCOLN Mark VIII LSC
immaculate!
60,300
miles,
Black/Black, Spotless. Handwashed and waxed. Absolutely
Immaculate. Adult owned, properly
serviced by the Ford/Lincoln
Mercury dealership here in Florida.
Selling price is $7250.00. Email or
call
with
any
question
[email protected] 863-324-6643
or 863-660-2378 FWC2471312
immaculate!
60,300
miles,
black/black, spotless. Hand-washed
and waxed. Absolutely immaculate.
Adult owned, properly serviced by
the
Ford/Lincoln
Mercury
dealership here in Florida. Selling
price is $7,250. Email or call with
any questions [email protected]
863-324-6643 or 863-660-2378.
FWC2505762
To be auctioned
GRAHAM
Ford & Merc Big Cars (‘49-59)
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(‘58-60)
UPHOLSTERY
1974 Jaguar Series III E Type
Roadster with 4 speed manual
transmission and Air Conditioning.
AACA NATIONAL AWARD WINNER;
OCNA NATIONAL AWARD WINNER;
Very well restored in original colors.
9300
WIRING HARNESSES
1928-1963
9240
1974 JAGUAR
JEEPS JEEPS Jeeps and parts, CJ5, CJ7,
CJ8, Wranglers, and YJ. Oversized tires,
wheels, engines, trans, body tubs & more.
All must go. 630-377-1208, St. Charles,
IL. FWC2360440
JEEP PARTS
JEEP BODY panels and related
components- (1941-1995) excellent
reproductions- Willys stamped products
available- Classic Enterprises- (715-5375422)- ClassicEnt.com 3512224
JEEP/WILLYS PARTS: New, used, rebuilt,
NOS, hard to find parts, manuals. Bought
out many dealers. Shipping Nationwide.
Obsolete Jeep and Willys Parts, Division
Florida 4-Wheel Drive. 941-756-7844
PH/FAX 941-756-7757, FL. FWC2738525
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Shop Manuals, Parts Books,
Wire Harnesses, Jeepsters &
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Seat Covers,
1950-63 Black & Ivory
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www.thejeepsterman.com
1936 Lincoln Judkins Berline
Town Car. Reputed to be the
Blair House Presidential car, however,
no supporting documentation found.
V-12 engine, Split windshield division
window, Equipped with siren, dual side
mounted spares with covers, Side
facing jump seats and Beige cloth in
rear compartment with black leather
in chauffeur's compartment.
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Powerful 430 CID V-8, no A/C, PW, 6-way
power seat, PS, PB, Walnut applique door &
dash inserts, excellent chromes & stainless trim.
Everything works. 61,963 actual miles.
An elegant, strikingly beautiful car!
$7,750
including domestic shipping
Visit our Web site for more photos
For inquiries, please call (906) 224-1400
1959 LINCOLN
238 Ramtown Greenville Rd.
Howell, New Jersey 07731
Convertible.
Phone: 732-458-3966
Fax: 732-458-9289
To be auctioned
Sunday 9-12; Weekdays 9-5;
Closed Sundays
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
immaculate! This car has 60,300
miles, black with black leather. The
exterior has no scratches or dents,
it is spotless. It has been handwashed and waxed. Absolutely
immaculate. Adult owned, properly
serviced by the Ford/Lincoln
Mercury dealership here in Florida.
This has been a difficult decision to
let this car go, but I have put less
than 400 miles on it in the last 12
months. Selling price is $7,250.
Please feel free to email me with
any questions you may have to
[email protected] You may also
call me at 863-324-6643 or 863660-2378 and leave your phone
number and the best time to reach
you. FWC2514950
1947 LINCOLN Continental coupe,
V12 engine, white exterior with
Continental Kit, red leather interior,
completely restored in and out, runs
excellent with fender skirts,
whitewall tires, $29,500. Jim 440238-4991, OH. FWC2567578
1962 LINCOLN 4DR Convertible, factory
AC, all power, exc original cond. top works
well, $14,500. 612-590-0900, MN.
FWC2708511
1970 MARK III Continental. Runs great
with 65,000 miles. Needs some body work
and paint. Good interior, dash and top.
Asking $1995. Call Paul TerHorst in NE
Illinois at (home/off/fax 847-949-1030 or
(cell)
847-558-9732.
Email:
WANTED: MG-A, TA, VA, TD, TC, TF and
any other classic British car, any
condition, any MG s 1900-1962; top dollar
paid. Please call Peter Kumar, 1-800-4529910. E-mail: [email protected]
3970612
9320
MERCEDES CARS
ABSOLUTELY ANY Mercedes SL s,
Roadsters, open cars, Cabriolets,
convertibles. Any condition. Fast payment
and pick up nationwide. Hyman Ltd. 314524-6000 or FAX 314-524-0340, MO.
3283588
SERIOUS BUYER wants 190 SL s any
condition, and 300 SL project cars. Call
Steve s British Connection 630-553-9023,
Fax E-mail: [email protected] 3897301
WANTED: MERCEDES 300 Gullwing,
300SL, 300S convertibles and 300S
coupes; 500, 540K, 280SE coupes and
convertibles, 220A Cabrio and coupes;
190SL, 280SL, 250SL, 230SL; any classic
Mercedes in any condition, all 300 Series
coupes, convertibles, sedans, any
condition, top dollars paid. We ll pick up
from anywhere in the USA. Please call
9330
MERCURY CARS
1951 MERCURY Monterey 2-door,
41,000 original miles, no rust ever,
excellent condition, V-8 overdrive,
$18,500.
414-771-9659.
FWC2428111
WANTED: LINCOLN from 1900 to 1957,
any model, any condition. Top dollars
paid. We ll pick up anywhere in USA.
1969 1/2 MERCURY Comet (Montego
Body Style) spotless Arizona car, runs &
drives, with 30,000 mile parts car rusty,
$2,750 for the pair. 612-590-0900, MN.
FWC2708525
9302
1975 Mercury Marquis station
wagon, with only 22000 original
miles. Very rare, with one of only
1904 produced. Excellent original
condition with ps, pb, and A/C. 400
CI V8. Light Blue with blue interior.
This is no doubt probably one of a
kind.
$7000
440-241-4070
FWC2751011
LINCOLN PARTS FOR SALE
Lincoln Parts
Online Ordering 24/7 at
www.lincolnlandinc.com
727-446-2193
New Gas Tank
Sending Units
• 61-69 + 74-79 Lincolns
• 69-71 + 72-79 Marks
800-543-8691
Fax 601-758-3116
www.classiquecars.com
9310
SERIOUS BUYER wants MGA, MG TSeries, Pre-War MG s, MGB, MGC any
condition, any location. Steve s British
Connection, 630-553-9023, E-mail:
1950 MG
1950 MG YA 4 Door Saloon; museum car imported
from Australia with EPA and DOT documents.
8336 produced between 1947 to 1953. Unique
"jack-all" hydraulic lift system to raise the wheels
off the ground, adjustable steering wheel, suicide
doors, factory sliding steel sunroof, walnut dashboard and door window panels, 4 cylinder with
4 speed manual gearbox.
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
MERCURY PARTS FOR SALE
Dash Frame's and Misc.
Parts, Hood Latch between
Fenders, Air Deflector,
Steering Column Parts,
Grille Parts, In and Out
Handles, Original Fender
Skirts, Stainless Trim &
Clips, Hub Caps, Alumn,
Speed Parts, Misc. Chrome
Flathead Eng. Parts,
Too Much To List.
9340
Woodies USA
Scottsdale, AZ
480-694-7929
Info: Doug 239-571-5274
2003 MACH 1
Can deliver
(618) 635-7056
9372
OLDSMOBILE PARTS
9356
MULTI MAKE CARS/PARTS
NEVER
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ALL MAKES/MODELS
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XENON
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DROP-IN
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MULTI MAKE PARTS
BODY REPAIR panels, big inventory,
rockers, floors, quarter patches. For most
older cars. Try us. Bill s Speed Shop 330832-9403, OH. 3481805
9360
MUSTANG CARS
WANTED FORDS, Mustang from 1965 to
1970, Fastback and convertibles and any
other Ford from 1900-1960, any
condition, we pay top price of your car, we
pickup from anywhere in the US. Call Peter
Tom Crook
1932 PACKARD 902 coupe roadster, just
out of 45 years storage, always California
car, rebuilt engine, new tires, runs &
drives like a new Packard! $105,000. Marc
Ohm 636-398-8810 or 314-494-3706.
FWC2392019
Only produced in 2003 & 2004.
32 valve DOHC aluminum motor.
Owned by a Shelby collector
with 21,000 pampered miles.
To be auctioned
BRAKE PARTS!
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
9370
Over 3 million vintage
mechanical parts in warehouses.
One of USA’s best sources.
OLDSMOBILE CARS
1957, 1958, 1959 Oldsmobile 98
Convertible any condition but should be
mostly complete. Would also consider
highly optioned parts cars. Paying Cash.
Frank 630-330-8522. 3969593
All makes and models from 1910 to present.
BRAKES, IGNITION, ENGINE, and CHASSIS.
Sorry NO BODY or TRIM. Call us first.
1984 Toronado. As nice as they come.
44,xxx original miles. Rust free, fully
loaded,
including
custom
leather/shearling lambs wool interior. 307
Olds V8.
Everything works. A truly
beautiful car that drives like new. Drive it
home. Pictures available via internet or
CD. $7,500. Rochester, MN. Contact Jim
at 507-282-2679 or via email at
1984 Toronado. Classic lines on this
beautiful Toronado. A true survivor
and as nice as they come. 44,600
actual miles. Rust free, fully loaded
including leather and shearling
lamb inserts. Exceptional care and
maintenance, always garaged.
Everything works, drives like a
Toronado should. A true beauty that
will be 25 years old next year and
ready for touring and the car shows.
Pictures available via internet or
CD. Drive it home or delivery
arranged. $7,500. Rochester, MN.
Contact Jim at 507-282-2679 or
email
[email protected]
FWC2442719
WANTED: OLDSMOBILE from 1900 to
3970642
Grand Rapids, MI
www.northwesternautosupply.com
1-800-704-1078 or Fax 1-616-241-0924
ABSOLUTELY ALL Packard wanted. Prefer
full Classics, properly restored but will
consider any complete collection actively
pursued. Mark Hyman 314-524-6000.
[email protected]. 3888355
PACKARDS WANTED 1929 to 1947, all 8cyl., Super 8 and especially V-12 s.
Anywhere, phone 253-941-3454. Tom
Crook, 27611 42nd Ave. S., Auburn, WA
98001. 3739070
HOT ROD, OEM,
PERFORMANCE & RACING
MYCRATEMOTOR.COM
HOWELL MI.
262-626-1606 or 262-993-4608
WANTED: PACKARD, any year, any
anywhere in USA. Please call Peter Kumar,
1-800-452-9910.
E-mail:
1936 PACKARD
800-705-0170
9380
PACKARD CARS
1940 PACKARD
OLDS
1964 98 4DR. Hard Top Nice
Unrestored Fully Loaded Olds,
54,000 Actual Miles.
Provincial White Blue Interior.
Extremely Clean Under In/Out
$5,100.00 B/O
To Be Auctioned
Offers
(253) 941-3454
1965 FORD
Mustang Coupe. Frame off Restoration!
289 V-8 with automatic transmission,
power brakes, power steering and updated
FM radio.
V-12 Conv. Cpe. Roadster 1107
restored. Six chrome wire wheels.
Driven on C.C.C.A. caravans. Listed
in Ed Blend's book (The Magnificent
Packard Twelve of 1934) Asking
$385,000.00 or offer with trades.
Also 34 Packard Super-8 Conv. Cpe.
Roadster 1104. Excellent So. Calif.
car before restoration. Previous
C.C.C.A. 100 Point National First
and Pebble Beach. Chrome wires.
Drive or show.
MISCELLANEOUS
FARM IN Bay City, MI. 40 acres,
barn 33x60, workshop, 2 other
storage buildings, old restorable
farmhouse. Ideal for car collector.
On main paved road. Development
potential. Old (82 years) collector
quitting.
989-684-4904.
FWC2504033
9357
$75,000
1946-Olds coupe st rod, new paint,
straight body, good glass, Cadillac style
int, cadillac engine and trans, lots of new
mechanical parts, dependable, runs and
drives out strong. $12,950.00
49-50 OLDS Parts. Chuck 435-463-7004,
UT FWC2742612
908-369-3666
OLDCARSTUFF.COM
www.woodiesusa.com
GT-350; prototype. 1 of 1
To Be Auctioned March 21-22
in Sarasota, FL.
Call or E-mail your needs
Ph. 714-843-6969
1949 Mercury Woody
Station Wagon Model 79B. A very hard
to find unmodified woodie that has the
correct engine and 3-speed overdrive
transmission. Striking in Burgundy with
original wood. A must see!
See pictures at
1934 PACKARD
1969 SHELBY MUSTANG
1949-51 Mercury Parts;
1988 Grand Marquis, Colony Park Station
Wagon, 302, all power, runs & drives well,
146,000 mi. good body, rough interior,
bring plate, cash and drive it home. $900.
765-962-0205 cell 765-914-6031. IN
FWC2438642
MG CARS
1976 MGB Roadster. Very nice car with
82,000 miles and wire wheels. $4,900.
Another 1977 MGB roadster that runs well
but needs some body work. $1,500. Three
more MG’s (two roadsters, one GT coupe)
plus a mess of parts. All projects or parts
cars. Offers around $3,000 for the (latter)
lot. All cars located in Mundelein, IL (NE
Chicago). Call: Paul TerHorst at (h/off/fax)
847-949-1030 or cell 847-558-9732. Email:
[email protected]
FWC2396815
9332
Custom Super-8 Club Sedan
180. Must see and drive, two
owner car. Sidemounts, overdrive and strong rebuilt 356
cu. in. entine. Rare $48,500.00.
Also 40 Super-8 Sedan, O.D.
- Restored C.C.C.A. National
First an 41 Super-8 long w.b.
with sidemounts and overdrive.
Restored.
Club Sedan 1401 with sidemounts & trunkrack. Rebuilt
8 cyl., new paint, upholstery,
woodgraining,
chrome,
gastank & tires. Looks & runs
excellent.
C.C.C.A. Classic for only
$39,850
Tom Crook
(253) 941-3454
Asking $48,500 ea.
Tom Crook
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
(253) 941-3454
1936 PACKARD
9410
PLYMOUTH CARS
9454
1988 TURBO
1961 PLYMOUTH station wagon, 6
passenger Belvidere, 318 cui, 75,000
miles, same owner since 1974. Nate 248547-4499 or 313-933-8885, Huntington
Woods, MI. FWC2462715
8 cyl. Dietrich Conv. Sedan.
120 inch wheel base, sidemounts, correct metal trunk,
heater & cormorant. Restored
estate car with new mechanical service & detail. New top
& carpets. Drives great.
Best buy at $78,500
Tom Crook
(253) 941-3454
9381
PACKARD CARS WANTED
For Sale 1936 Plymouth We Have a 1936
Plymouth, four door owned and restored
by Fred Korb. It is in “Best of Show”
condition. Won Best of Show a number of
times. The car was owned by Fred’s
grandfather and then by Fred. He restored
the car to it original state, and showed the
car all over the United States. This car is a
beautiful peace for art work. A plymouth’’s
lovers dream. Taking best offer. Please
call Alice Korb at 402-238-2047.
FWC2524708
9420
PONTIAC CARS
1957, 1958, 1959 Pontiac Bonneville
Convertible any condition but should be
mostly complete. Also would consider
highly optioned parts cars. Paying Cash.
Frank 630-330-8522. 3969592
WANTED 1961 Pontiac Catalina
Convertible, will consider all. 952-4753215, MN FWC2443982
PACKARDS WANTED
1941 and older. Please
call 734-241-9403,
Monroe, MI.
1959 CATALINA
PACKARDS
WANTED
To be auctioned
Fully restored or exceptional originals.
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
1966 PONTIAC CONV
Please call Mark Hyman at
314-524-6000 or
9382
PACKARD PARTS FOR SALE
REBUILDING YOUR
1966 Pontiac Convertible with
factory 4 speed and Tri-Power.
Power Brakes, Power Steering,
Tilt Steering wheel, Rally Wheels
with Red line radials.
PACKARD?
With a 12,000 sq. ft. warehouse of new
and used parts, over 40 parts cars, and
specialized catalogs, Kanter Auto
Products can supply all your Packard
needs. For more Info, Call for a Free
catalog, today!
TOLL
FREE
800-526-1096
KANTER AUTO PRODUCTS
76 Monroe St., Boonton, NJ 07005
Inquiries: 973-334-9575
Fax: 973-334-5423
http://www.kanter.com/packard
CODE
CODE L275-OC2L
L275-OCFK
9390
9440
ROLLS-ROYCE CARS
ABSOLUTELY ANY Rolls Royce, Bentley
motor car in any condition. Hyman Ltd.
314-524-6000 or FAX 314-524-0340, MO.
3283590
ROLLS ROYCE/ Bentley pre-war wanted
any condition considered. Highest prices
paid. Gary 818-887-6557. Email:
WANTED: ROLLS Royce Silver Ghost, 2025, 25-30, Wraith, Silver Wraith,
Phantom-I, II, III, IV, & V; Cloud-I, II, III
and any Rolls Royce from 1900 to 2003, in
any condition, top price paid. We will pick
up from anywhere in the U.S. Please call
ABSOLUTELY
ANY
PIERCE ARROW
36 FEBRUARY 5, 2009
To be auctioned
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
1-$8.50
8-$52
24-$120
4-$28
12-$72
50-$200
Includes shipping.
Mail check to:
Sue Alexander
9155 N. 1600 E. Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
309-828-8809 • [email protected]
AUTO CARPET
Cut & Sewn
Press Molded
Front & Rear
From $89.99
From $49.99
ALSO AVAILABLE:
• Headliners • Trunk Mats • Convertible Tops
MOST MAKES & MODELS
FORD GM CHRYSLER
Cars & Trucks
Finest Quality Auto Carpets 1940’s Thru 1990’s
• Original Colors • EZ To Install
Order by phone. In stock carpet will be shipped same day. We ship UPS.
Quality Auto Interior
(773) 622-7404
[email protected]
P.O. BOX 390478
CHICAGO, IL 60639-0478
Hyman Ltd.
S.J. Krueger
Vintage Auto
314-524-6000 or
SODA BLASTING
PAINT STRIPPING
333 FOND DU LAC AVENUE
P.O. BOX 412
FOND DU LAC, WI 54936-0412
(920) 924-6811
9440
ROLLS-ROYCE CARS
OUR 35th YEAR
SERVING YOU
PARTS
WANTED: PIERCE-ARROW from 19001938, any model, any condition, top
3970667
CLUTCHES, DRIVESHAFTS any model,
year, will remanufacture your unit. UPS to:
Fort Wayne Clutch, 2424 Goshen Rd, Fort
Wayne, IN 46808. 800-258-8243.
[email protected]
www.fortwayneclutch.com 3283373
Rolls Royce,
Bentley motor car in
any condition.
PORSCHE CARS
Speedster Recreation with 65hp. 4
cylinder engine, with dual carbs. All
authentic badging, bumper guards,
headlight grilles, floor mats, trunk
carpets, boot cover, AM-FM stereo
with CD, front disc brakes and
LOW MILEAGE.
BATTERY SWITCH
1985 ROLLS ROYCE Silver Spirit life long
California Car shows 46,000 miles, near
perfect body, with nice original paint, cold
AC, $12,900. 612-590-0900 MN
FWC2708502
1957 PORSCHE
EQUIPMENT:
USED/
Refurbished
Engine/Gas Analyzers, Distributor Testers,
etc. Buy, Sell, Trade, Repair. SUN, Allen,
others. Call: 859-441-6119; E-mail:
[email protected], before 10PM
Eastern, KY. 3960184
9405
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
WANTED PORSCHE 356A, B, C & SC, 911,
Speedster, any condition, top price paid,
we will pickup from anywhere in the US.
Please call Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910,
email: [email protected] 3970557
BRAKES SLEEVED and rebuilt: Masters,
wheels,
clutch,
slave,
calipers,
Proportioning valves, boosters, and shoes
Relined. Quick Service. Lifetime written
Warranty. White Post Restorations, One
Old Car Dr, PO Drawer D, White Post, VA
22663. PH: 540-837-1140; whitepost.com
3979097
To be auctioned
9426
BRAKES RELINED. Wheel cylinders,
master cylinders, repair kits, bearing,
seals, huge selection. Car- Skaden Brake &
Bearing. Toll-free 877-625-2059, IL.
3965451
400hp Porsche Cabriolet.
60,000 miles from new with
upgrades and flawless paint.
To be auctioned
WANTED BENTLEY from 1900 to 2005,
any condition, top price paid, we will
pickup from anywhere in the US, please
call Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910, email:
1959 Pontiac Catalina with white
convertible power top.389 cu. in.
V-8 (245hp) with hydromantic
automatic transmission, Power
Brakes, Power Steering, Continental
Kit, Dual Exhaust, Fender skirts.
SERVICES
BRAKE CYLINDERS housings sleeved to
original size. Foreign or domestic. Master
cylinders $75, wheel cylinders $50.
Complete rebuilding and kits available, call
for prices. APPLE HYDRAULICS, 1610
Middle Road, Calverton, NY 11933. 800882-7753,
631-369-9515.
www.AppleHydraulics.com 3954960
35th
Anniversary
SUNSET FARMS
N8804 CTY. TRUNK E
RIPON, WI 54971
• WINDOW CHANNEL
• TOPCAT WHISKERS
• MOLDED WEATHER
STRIP
• DODGE & IHC
TRUCK KITS
• ROLL RUBBER
MATTING
• RUBBER BUMPERS
& GROMMETS
• SEDAN DECKING
• BIAS, WELTS
& WINDLACE
• FENDERWELT
• WIRE LOOM
• HOODLACE
• PANEL BOARD
& COWL BOARD
• CLIPS & FASTENERS
• SCREWS: CHROME
& STAINLESS
FINISHING WASHERS
BUMPER BOLTS
SPEED NUTS
Show Quality Award Winning Resto Shop
50s, 60s, 70s and 80s Classics & Customs
Full Rotisserie & Partial Restorations
Engine Compartment Overhauls
Metal Fabrication & Finishing
Precision Body Work
Custom Interior Design
And Painting
215-788-1470 • www.AutoBondRestorations.com
MAKE MONEY WOODGRAINING
WITH OUR NEW OIL BASED SYSTEM
KITS STARTING
@ $375
PROFESSIONAL KIT
$1400
CALL: 863-299-4494
OR VISIT US ONLINE @
WOODGRAINING.COM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Performance Coatings, Inc.
Decorative ceramic header coating
Gre y, Black, or
PERFORMACHROME TM
w
Shoning
Winnishes
i
F
“World’s Brightest
Ceramic Finish”
Call (770) 478-2775
www.HeaderCoatings.com
HARMONIC BALANCER, motor mounts
and drive shaft support reconditioning
using hi-temp silicone rubber. 530-2462984. Fax: 530-246-2987. E-mail:
[email protected] Address: Damper
Doctor, 1055 Parkview Ave, Redding, CA
96001. 3283378
INSTRUMENTS
RESTORED:
Speedometer, etc; decals, tags. Over 35
years experience. Phoenix Restoration, PO
Box 458, Davenport, IA 52805. 563-3265144. E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.phoenix.resto.com 3977411
RESTORATION- SETTING a higher
standard. Uncompromised quality on
show, showey-drivers and select customs.
www.customsandclassics.com SLC, UT
801-288-1863. 3818482
STEERING GEARBOXES
remanufactured, power and
manual, also control valves,
cylinders and pumps,
over 200,000 sold.
Limited lifetime warranty.
Lares Manufacturing
888-280-6386, MN
www.larescorp.com
SHOCK ABSORBERS knee action lever
type 1916-1955. Foreign or domestic.
Largest USA inventory over 14,000 units,
exchange or yours rebuilt. $95 to $185
most. APPLE HYDRAULICS, 1610 Middle
Rd, Calverton, NY 11933. 800-882-7753,
631-369-9515.
www.AppleHydraulics.com 3954961
WIRING
HARNESSES:
Authentic
reproductions thru 1954 (wire, terminals,
construction braiding) all with complete
installation listing. All vehicles except:
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury. Also selling wiring
supplies, braiding service. Cataloginformation $5. Harnesses Unlimited, PO
Box 435, Wayne, PA 19087. FWC2626041
CAST METAL
RESTORATION
Cracked,Broken
Broken
Eroded
Cracked,
or or
Eroded
CastCast
Iron
Iron, Aluminum,
White
and Aluminum
Cylinderand
Heads,
Blocks,
Metal, Heads, Blocks,
Manifolds, etc.
etc. All
All Applications.
Manifolds,
Applications.
Complete Machine
Machine Shop
Complete
ShopService
Service
Available. 20
25 Years
Years Experience.
Experience.
Available.
WANTED: DETOMASO, any year, Pantera,
any condition, top prices paid. We will pick
up from anywhere in USA. Please call
WANTED: EXCALIBUR, any model, any
condition, top dollars paid. We will pick up
from anywhere in USA. Please call Peter
Kumar,
1-800-452-9910.
E-mail:
WANTED: FERRARI- 246, 250, 275, 330,
365 Series, all Ferrari s from 1950 to
2005, any condition, top price paid. We
will pick up from anywhere in the USA.
WANTED: FIAT, Jolly and Topolino, any
year, any model, any condition. Top dollars
paid. We ll pick up anywhere in U.S.A.
Please call Peter Kumar at 1-800-4529910. E-mail: [email protected]
3970579
WANTED: MASERATI 3500 GT, Ghibli,
Mistral, Indy, Merak, Bora, Khamsin, and
any other Maserati, any year, any
condition. We pay top dollar, and will pick
up from anywhere in the USA. Please call
126 Route 560, Box 78
Layton, NJ 07851
www.hullcogarage.com
973.948.4380
LET US RESTORE
OR BUILD YOUR
DREAM CAR
Partial or complete
restorations of your
Classic, Sports,
Street Rod or Race Car.
SPORTS & IMPORTED CARS
ABSOLUTELY ANY Jaguar, Alfa, Porsche,
Ferrari, Lotus, Morgan, Triumph,
Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Iso,
Pantera, any interesting cars, any
condition,
complete
collections
considered. Hyman Ltd. 314-524-6000 or
FAX 314-524-0340, MO. 3283591
WANTED ASTON Martin, DB2, DB4, DB5,
DB6, any other Aston Martin, any
condition, top price paid, we will pickup
from anywhere in the US, please call Peter
Kumar
1-800-452-9910,
email:
WANTED AUSTIN Healey 100-4, 100-6
and 3000, Mk.I, II and III, any year, any
condition. Top dollar paid. We pick from
anywhere in the US. Please call Peter
Kumar
1-800-452-9910,
email:
WANTED BANTAM, any year, any
condition, top price paid, we will pickup
from anywhere in the US, please call Peter
Kumar
1-800-452-9910,
email:
WANTED BMW 502, 503, 507, 327, 328
and Isetta, any condition, top price paid,
we will pickup from anywhere in the US.
Please call Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910,
email: [email protected] 3970558
• Award Winning Interior
Wood Refinishing
• Skilled Craftsmen
• Specialized Equipment
automobile restoration
800.332.7742
Check out our web site:
Since
1985
www.ddclassic.com
... where concept becomes reality!
WANTED: ALPHA Romeo, 1900 to 1969,
any condition, top price paid. We will pick
up from anywhere in USA. Please call
WANTED AVANTI, any year, any model,
any condition, top dollars paid, we ll pick
up anywhere in USA. Please call Peter
Kumar at 1-800-452-9910 or email:
WANTED: PESAGO, any year, any model,
any condition, top dollars paid. We ll pick
up anywhere in USA. Please call Peter
Kumar,
1-800-452-9910.
E-mail:
1967 AUSTIN-HEALY
Benefits you with an Award Winning Monthly
Magazine, Tech Information,
Regional and National Meets.
$19.95 per year for New Members
SDC, PO Box 1743, Dept-O,
Maple Grove, MN 55311
763-420-7829
www.studebakerdriversclub.
1935 STUDEBAKER
MODEL 2A DICTATOR PHAETON
Believed to be the only example known to exist
in the United States. Exceptionally desirable
- would be the centerpiece of any
Studebaker collection.
To Be Auctioned
March 21-22 in Sarasota, FL.
Info: Doug 239-571-5274
9482
STUDEBAKER PARTS
AVANTI UNDERBODY torque boxes in
stainless steel. Classic Enterprises call
anytime
715-537-5422,
WI.
http://www.ClassicEnt.com 3283395
REPRODUCTION FLOOR and trunk
panels, rockers, patch panels, etc. Classic
Enterprises. Call anytime. 715-537-5422.
http://www.ClassicEnt.com 3283397
Late BJ-8 with many extras, overdrive etc. excellent driver. Best
buy at
$38,500.00.
Tom Crook
(253) 941-3454
ABSOLUTELY ANY
Jaguar, Alfa, Porsche,
Ferrari, Lotus, Morgan, Triumph, Lamborghini, Rolls
Royce, Bently, Iso, Pantera,
any interesting cars, any
condition, complete
collections considered.
Hyman Ltd.
314-524-6000 or
9464
STATION WAGON/PARTS
1940 INTERNATIONAL
STUDEBAKER AND Avanti parts,
repairs and restoration, in business
over 35 years. Call with your needs.
740-674-4897,
OH.
9490
THUNDERBIRD CARS
WANTED FORDS, T-Bird from 1955 to
1960, convertibles only, any condition, we
pay top price of your car, we pickup from
anywhere in the US. Please call Peter
WANTED: DELOREAN, any year, any
model, any condition, top dollars paid, we
ll pick up anywhere in USA. Please call
Peter Kumar at 1-800-452-9910. E-mail:
Woody Station Wagon.
To be auctioned
NEW, USED, & NOS
55-57 Thunderbird Parts
“Everything you Need”
Order: 866-949-1956
www.hillsresto.com
[email protected]
Check our our website
for our Concours Restorations,
Cars for Sale, &
Free Parts catalog.
[email protected]
1-877-837-3620
1955 THUNDERBIRD
1955 Ford Thunderbird with
two tops. Automatic transmission,
Power Brakes, Power Steering,
Engine dress up kit.
To be auctioned
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
Info: Doug@239-571-5274
9510
TRANSPORT
’58-’66 T-BIRD
PARTS AND CARS
ABSOLUTE SAVINGS! Top quality
enclosed Country- Wide Transport. 15
year perfect record of excellence. I am
committed to outstanding service at a
reasonable price. Call my cell 24/7 for
instant quote and scheduling. Al @ 941807-2716 FL/ PA/ WI/ AZ/ FWC2732740
WE BUY, SELL, OR TRADE
With a walk-in retail store and
mail order service, we can provide
you with everything you need to
completely restore your T-Bird
to its former glory including the
finest reproduction upholstery,
carpet, headliners, trunk mats,
wheel covers, skirts, dashboards,
floor mats, door skins, rechromed
bumpers and trim, suspension parts,
exterior body panels, weather-strip,
manuals, tonneaus, wire wheels,
radios, convertible tops, auto cleaning
products, and new exhaust parts.
New parts–reproduction parts and
thousands of used parts. In addition
we attend many car shows each year.
AUCTION/ SHOW EVENT TRANSPORT.
First Class enclosed service. Reserve your
dates now. Call Al 24/7 @ 941-807-2716,
FL. FWC2732754
CARS AND light trucks trailered, open or
closed, reliable. 651-345-3117 after 6
p.m. Bob Kohrs, Rt.2 Box 53, Frontenac,
MN 55026 3977151
FLORIDA TO NEW ENGLAND enclosed
Transport. Round trips weekly. Single car
personalized service. Call Al 24/7 at 941807-2716, FL/ PA. FWC2736295
ROADSTER WHEELS AND
TONNEAU COVERS IN STOCK
FREE CATALOG
PH: (302) 449-1966 • FAX: (302) 449-1933
4702 Dupont Pkwy
Townsend, DE 19734-9732
www.bobsbirdhouse.com
New Gas Tank
Sending Units
58-66, 67-71, 74-79 T-Birds
800-543-8691
Fax 601-758-3116
9500
Beautiful frame-off restoration. One of
the first produced. 292 V-8 power. New
covertible top with sway var. one of a
kind! Stock #60 ...........................$44,900
www.davesmodelracing.com
New,
vintage, H.O., 1/32 slotcars, etc. Bodies,
parts, tools, accessories, performance
upgrades, design, electrical and electronic
services, and more. Wanted: H.O. Slot
cars, and other scales, 1/32, etc. parts,
accessories, etc. We repair, service all
types of related items. Restorations of slot
cars, mechanical, body preparation and
plastic repair. Custom designed wiring,
and race track fixtures, for high
performance applications. Pro Race Track,
Leguna SECA circuit, season opens
September to May 30th. Daves Model
Racing Engineering. 194 Turnpike St. Rte.
138, Canton, MA 02021. Shop 781-8284141. FWC2487490
BOB’S BIRD HOUSE
www.classiquecars.com
1955 T-Bird 2-Top Convertible
WANTED FRANKLIN Mint, Danbury Mint
Die-cast collections. Aurora, Revell,
Monogram, Pocher Model Kits. Jim Crane,
15 Clemson Ct., Newark, DE 19711. 302738-6031. FWC2113758
3-VEHICLE OPEN transport, west from
mid-west California bound, WI based long
time collector, winch, insured, personal
care, private. 414-916-7665, WI. 3967862
WANTED: ANY Austin-Healey MGA
Morgan, Jaguar, Triumph, Alfa-Romeo,
Riley, MGT series 190 SL s. Any condition.
Steve s British Connection, 630-553-9023.
WANTED: BUGATTI from 1900 to 1957,
any model, any condition, top dollars paid.
We ll pick up anywhere in USA. Please call
9492 THUNDERBIRD PARTS FOR SALE
STUDEBAKER DRIVERS CLUB
WANTED: MORGAN from 1900 to 1990,
any model, any condition, top dollars paid.
We ll pick up anywhere in USA. Please call
364 Ruthie Ln., Hudson, WI 54016
888-425-6654 715-425-6653
www.castmetalwelding.com
Mon.-Sat. 9-6
VISA/MC Accepted
9460
STUDEBAKER CARS
WANTED: LAMBORGHINI from 1900 to
1989, 400-GT, Mura, Espada, Jarama,
Countach, and any other Lamborghini, any
anywhere in USA. Please call Peter Kumar,
1-800-452-9910.
E-mail:
CROW CUSTOM CAST WELDING
Hullco-Layton
Garage
Restoration
& Repair
9480
TOYS & MODELS
BROOKLIN, CONQUEST, Motorcity,
Western and more. 1:43 Specialist new &
retired cars. Free catalogue. 708-2461543, www.route66modelcarstore.com
Call today! 3962585
CATALOG 2007-08 124 pages, $3
refundable, foreign $10 airmail. Includes
die-cast, promos, collector models, cars,
trucks, planes, boats, military, space,
figures, Breyer horses, current models
and supplies. Model Empire, 7116 W.
Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214.
3969766
L00king
to sell
or buy,
try
advertising
in the
Classifieds
CUSTOM POLICE Cars done 1/43 to 1/18
scales plus a selection of of fire trucks
model kits and collectibles. Now carrying
Gearbox and Road Champs and First
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G
Alexanders .............................36
American Parts Depot ...........31
Antique Auto Supply ..............33
Apple Hydraulics, Inc.............19
Applied Chemical ..................13
Asset Marketing Services ........2
Auto City Classics .................34
Auto Shippers Express ............9
Auto-Bond Restorations ........36
Autobahn Transport Services
............................................38
Autos East, LLC ....................33
G. Potter King Inc.
....................... Front Cover, 39
Gilmore Car Museum ............15
Grain-IT Technologies, Inc. ...36
Grundy Agency Inc., The.........5
Gullwing Motorcars ................31
B
Bob's Automobilia ..................32
Bob's Bird House ...................37
Brake Tech Solutions .............36
Brothers .................................38
C
Cadillac International .............32
Cars Inc. ....................13, 32, 35
CC Booster Club ...................39
Chevs Of The 40’s .................33
Classic Motor Car Sales ........31
Classique Cars Unlimited
......................................35, 37
Cloutop, Inc............................13
Coker Tire ..............................31
Country Classic Cars
................................32, 33, 35
Crook, Tom
............. 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37
Crow Custom Cast Welding ..37
D
D & D Classic ........................37
D.E. Foeller Sales
. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38
DeKalb County Visitors Bureau
..............................................8
Diabetes Foundation .................
...................Inside Back Cover
Diamond's Custom Auto Int. ..19
Dick Spadaro Reproductions...5
Diecast Direct, Inc. ................40
Dream Car Classics Online
......................... 31, 32, 33, 37
E
Early Ford V-8 Sales, Inc. ......34
Empire Motors Inc. ...............32
Express Auction...... Front Cover
F
Falk, Bruce ............................36
Fletcher, Steve.......................31
H
Hampton Coach/Lebaron
Bonney ...............................34
Hibernia Auto Restoration .....36
Hill's Thunderbird Center .......37
Hullco Layton Garage ............37
Hydro-E-Lectric.................33,35
Hyman, Ltd. ....... 31, 34, 36, 37
I
Immaculate Conception School
....................... Front Cover, 39
Impala Bob's ....................32, 38
Int'l Classic Auction ...............14
J
J.C. Taylor Agencies
.................. Inside Front Cover
Jeepsterman Inc., The...........34
Joe’s Antique Auto Parts .......34
K
Kanter Auto Products ............36
Keystone Region Chapter .....40
Klassic Rides .........................36
KP Book ..........................13, 27
Kruse International
...................Inside Back Cover
L
Laferriere Classic Cars
......................... Front Cover, 6
Lares Corporation..................37
Lectric Limited .......................19
Lincoln Land ..........................35
Lutty's Chevy Warehouse ......19
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Northwestern Auto Supply
......................................33, 35
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Old Cars Weekly........10, 30, 38
Old Gold Retold .....................28
P
Papke Enterprises, Inc. .........35
Performance Coating .............37
Pioneer Auto Show ..........14, 28
PJ's Auto Literature ...............31
Portland Swap Meet ..............28
Precision Coachworks ...........34
Prewar Auto Notes ..................8
Q
Quality Auto Carpets .............36
R
Raceway Park........................28
Rallye Productions.................29
Reliable Carriers ..... Back Cover
Restoration Specialties ..........36
RM Auctions Inc. ....................9
Roth Auto Books ...................31
S
S.J. Krueger Vintage Auto .....36
Sanders Repro. Glass ...........34
Seafoam Sales Company ........8
Silver Auctions .......................14
Sinclair's Miniauto... Front Cover
Smith's Auction Company
............................. Front Cover
Specialty Auto Auctions .........14
Studebaker Drivers Club .......37
Stuesse, Herb & Danielle ......35
T
Tired Iron Promo ...................29
Traders Village .................28, 29
U
Universal Tire Co. ..................31
USA Trailer Sales ..................36
V
M.A.F.C.A. Wisconsin Chapter
............................................29
Mac's Antique Auto..........10, 34
Mack, Tom .......................14, 33
MD Associates,LLC .........32, 34
Mid Ohio Ford Club ...............28
Model A Ford Club Of America
............................................33
Mondello Performance Prod
............................. Front Cover
My Crate Motor......................35
Vanderbrink Auctions.............15
Vintage Chevrolet Club Of
America ..............................31
N
Y N Z's Yesterday's Parts
......................... 32, 33, 34, 38
N.E.L. Metal Restorations........8
National Auto Museum
– Harrahs’ ...........................15
W
Wade, Wallace .......................31
Wagonmaster ........................34
Wescott, Ralph ......................40
White Glove Collection ..........31
Wilson Auctions .....................14
Woodies USA ..................32, 35
Y
Z
Zephyrhills Festivals ..............28
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Museum brings vintage
fleet to inauguration
Six vehicles from the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, N.C., were
part of the 44th Presidential Inauguration Parade on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
As part of the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the United States Army’s first
transcontinental motor convoy via the Lincoln Highway, the museum fielded a rare 1918
WWI Harley-Davidson sidecar outfit for the parade — a machine identical to the HarleyDavidsons used in the original convoy. “Having the opportunity to participate in a historic event of this magnitude is an outstanding honor,” said museum curator Dale Walksler.
“It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and we were happy to play a part.”
Known as the “Main Street Across America,” the Lincoln Highway was America’s
first transcontinental highway, spanning from New York to San Francisco and stretching
through 14 states and 500 cities and towns. It was in 1919 that the United States Army
made the 62-day trip from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, bringing with it more than
80 vehicles and almost 300 men, making it the first coast-to-coast trip by a U.S. government entity.
Among the other collectors vehicles appearing were Wheels Through Time’s 1918
Harley-Davidson, the “Spirit of the Lincoln Way” fire truck, operated by the anniversary
organizer, Craig Harmon, and a 1917 Ford Model T pickup.
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New exhibits open in Reno museum
Three new art exhibits are now open at the National Automobile Museum in downtown Reno at 10 S. Lake St.
The Art Collection of Bill and Jo Janowski is in the Museum’s Changing Exhibits
Gallery through June 8, 2009. The exhibit invites visitors to step into speed, emotion
and adventure with artwork that takes moments of time and translates them into the art
of the automobile in contemporary form. Racing is the common thread for the exhibit
and specific cars, legendary drivers and activities of the sport are the primary subjects.
Featured artists include Bill Neale, Niles Nakaoka and Lawrence Braun, all members of
the Automotive Fine Arts Society.
The Roadside Attractions exhibit showcases photography by Howard Goldbaum
through June 8, 2009. During a 15,000-mile trip across the nation, Howard Goldbaum
explored the artifacts of the American roadway. His photographs capture a unique element of Americana, “roadside attractions” that express the entrepreneurial spirit.
The National Automobile Museum is open Mon. – Sat. from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for
children 6 to 18 years. Children age 5 and younger are free. Parking is free. For more
information, call 775-333-9300 or visit www.automuseum.org.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Sound Your Horn .............................. 4
Otto Mechanic .................................. 5
Perschbacher’s Packard Point .......... 6
Brass Tracks ..................................... 7
Vintage Ad/Club Clips ....................... 8
Q&A with Kit Foster......................... 10
Watching the Fords Go By ............. 11
Buicks in Illinois .............................. 12
Auction Calendar ............................ 14
Weathered Wheels .......................... 15
Reader Wheels ................................ 15
Wreck of the Week ......................... 15
Reader Photos ................................ 15
Auction Express .............................. 20
Auction Express News .................... 23
Cadillac celebration in England ...... 25
A good ol’ Chevy pickup................. 26
Old Cars Classifieds........................ 30
Saleen debuts new hi-po Challenger
Steve Saleen and his new company SMS Supercars launched the production version
of the SMS 570 Challenger last week. The lifestyle unveiling at “Tentation” nightclub in
Newport Beach, Calif., began its lengthy tour to numerous U.S. destinations and Dodge
dealerships. First stop last weekend was the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale,
Ariz.,where it was on display.
The car will then continue on to a number of locations in the south east where it will
be shown to customers and dealers. A U.S. press tour with both production models will
follow at the end of the first quarter of 2009.
The 500-hp SMS 570 Challenger and the 700-hp SMS 570 X Challenger can be
ordered through all Dodge dealers. In addition to the patented SMS Supercharger atop
the ultra high-performance engine, both production models feature completely revised
aesthetics, aerodynamics and performance features including SMS Series 4 suspension
and high-performance, cross-drilled brakes with six pistons up front and four pistons at
the rear. SMS 570 Challenger pricing starts at $64,870.
Around the
Hobby
Model T swiped
from OK owner
An elderly southeast Oklahoma City,
Okla., resident had his beloved antique
car stolen earlier this month. A black 1915
Ford Model T roadster with Oklahoma
plates AV6-713 was inside a 16-foot white
car trailer taken from a residence owned
by Don Coshow. The trailer has a blue interstate symbol on the side stamped with
manufacturer number 00788.
The car’s owner, Herman Campbell,
said the car is worth about $30,000, but
its sentimental value far exceeds any dollar amount.
“To lose that car, I almost cried this
morning. In fact, I did a little,” Campbell
said in the online story.
Police say a neighbor saw a man pull
up to the residence, hook up the car trailer
and leave in a late-1990s model, dark metallic green GM pickup with a matching
camper shell and loud exhaust pipes.
●●●
Another collector is searching for his
newly redone 1969 AMX, which was stolen out of his driveway sometime on Jan.
21 in Nye County, Nev. The car has VIN
number A9C397X115799 and is painted
Viper red with black racing stripes, black
front ’70 Trans-Am spoiler, and rear black
’70 Donahue spoiler, with black painted
AMX circle and Trend Setter side exhaust. Anyone with information is asked
to call 775-751-7000
●●●
Darryl Starbird, one of the most influential individuals in the custom hot rod
movement of the 1950s and ’60s, will be
at the 14th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance scheduled for March
13-15, 2009. Starbird has been designing
and building custom cars and hot rods for
nearly half a century and founded the National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame
Museum in Oklahoma.
Starbird will participate in “The Great
Customizers” seminar on Friday, March
13, in The Ritz-Carlton’s grand ballroom.
He will share the stage with other notables Chip Foose, George Barris, Dean
Jeffries and Steve Pasteiner. As in past
Amelia seminars, the audience will hear
firsthand stories and anecdotes never told
before, and another standing-room-only
crowd is expected.
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FROM THE EDITOR
By Angelo Van Bogart
Those righteous Rivieras
This week’s issue features just the beginning of Arizona auction results that will
be covered in Old Cars Weekly, as well as
General Motors vehicles. In the results,
you’ll find many surprising prices realized
for some stellar cars, but among those that
surprised me most was $27,000 for a 1963
Buick Riviera in No. 2 condition. The sale
price surprised me, not because I don’t feel
such a car deserves that price, but because
I was shocked to see at least one other person bid the car up to that value.
For a very long time, Buick Rivieras
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have been undervalued. That’s good if
you’re looking to buy one of these stunning
coupes, but bad if you were looking to sell
and move on to the next collector car.
Riviera admirers already know all the
pluses these personal luxury coupes offer.
These cars were initially designed as Cadillac or possible LaSalle models, but with
the lack of room in the top-shelf GM division’s lineup, the high-quality Buick brand
snapped up the coupe and made it its own.
The sharp styling of the personal luxury
Riviera was that of a freshly pressed, cus-
tom-fitted suit made for the young executive on the move. With 401-cid or optional
425-cid power, it quickly moved that young
executive and in unmatched style.
Ownership of a Riviera was even better
in 1964 when a second four-barrel carburetor could be added atop the 425-cid V-8, and
then in 1965, Riviera styling peaked when
the headlamps hid behind clam shell-style
doors and the tail lamps fell to the bottom
portion of the rear bumper. Rivieras could
be bedecked with GS ornamentation and
options, making the already majestic ma-
chines muscular,
as well.
Despite all of
the great attributes of these special Buicks, their prices
never seemed to reflect uniqueness, even
though first-generation Rivieras were
strong sellers when new. Since value seems
to be the most obvious measure of respect
among collector cars, I hope the strong
Arizona price for that 1963 Riviera is an
indication that Rivieras are finally getting
their day.
Special hardtop has paint that is probably
30-plus years old, but it is a solid, nearly
rust-free “20-footer.” Most comments are
positive, but I have had a few people point
out that it needs a paint job, or that you
can tell there’s a bit of filler in the door.
Why would anybody do that? I enjoy seeing cars that need some work, just because
I like seeing them on the road — especially if they’re driven by a younger person!
Not too many high school-age kids in my
school enjoy old cars enough to want one,
so let us not make ownership a frustrating
experience.
History lessons
SOUND YOUR HORN
An appraiser’s worth
I want to compliment Old Cars Weekly
on the articles in the Nov. 20 issue on insurance and values. However, I do have
some comments about values.
In determining replacement values,
there are some items fellow hobbyists
should be aware of. The first is choosing the source of the value. Many owners
place arbitrary values based on various
information, or have a friend or local shop
determine what it would cost to replace a
vehicle with one in the same condition.
This opens the door for the value to be
challenged when a claim is placed for a
total loss. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to question the source of
the agreed value when a claim is made and
not before. They can question the source
used, or assert that a conflict of interest
determined the value.
To avoid this possibility, I suggest finding a professional valuation appraiser. It is
extremely rare for a professional appraisal
to be challenged by insurance companies
or courts. To my knowledge, there are no
regulations, nor is there a need for licensing, in any state to be a valuation appraiser.
Some appraisers are also only for claims
adjusters and apply that license to valuation appraisals. The knowledge needed
for valuation is completely different than
that of a claims adjuster. Therefore, anyone can claim to be a appraiser without
any testing or evaluation.
In choosing an appraiser, don’t be too
concerned with titles. Certified appraisers
are usually given that title by commercial
for-profit organizations that they belong
to, and it does not necessarily mean they
are more qualified than a non-certified appraiser. Many organizations do not re-test
or evaluate their members after the initial
review. The first question to ask an ap4 FEBRUARY 5, 2009
praiser is if he or she can document how
the value was determined, and if he or she
would be willing to stand behind the appraisal, if challenged. What good is the
appraisal if they won’t stand up to scrutiny? The second item to consider is the
appraiser’s credentials. Look for judging
experience, activity in the hobby and any
other credentials that show the experience
and background needed. Use your own
judgment.
In the article “Getting Your Car Appraised,” the author stated that a written
appraisal with one picture is “attractive
and desirable.” I disagree. From experience with dealing with the courts, this is
potentially very dangerous. In my opinion, a proper appraisal should have pictures and written descriptions of all sections of the vehicle, including the engine
compartment, underbody and suspension,
interior, trunk and exterior. The more pictures there are, the better it can illustrate
the vehicle’s condition, if questioned. The
appraisal should document the entire vehicle and should have a statement that certifies that the appraiser has no conflict of
interest in setting the value.
Larry Boardman,
president /chief appraiser, Classic Wheels LLC
Car criticism
Reece Coulter’s letter in the Jan. 22 issue about taking a driver-quality Edsel to
shows hits the nail right on the head.
I’m a high school teacher and a now
30-something vintage car collector, so
I can understand his argument from two
perspectives. I own four antique cars, and
none of them are anywhere near show
condition, but I prefer quantity over quality. They are, usually, in great running
condition and I can drive them anywhere.
To use a specific example, my ’53 Buick
Aaron Toth, Bay City, Mich.
Houpt Rockwell history
I really liked the article on the Houpt
Rockwell cars, and the pictures were wonderful. There are a couple of corrections
that could be added, however.
Albert Rockwell and his brother Edward Rockwell started the New Departure
Bell Co. in Bristol, Ct., in 1889 and went
from manufacturing various kinds of bells
to making bicycle lamps, coaster brakes
and then ball bearings. Bristol Engineering was a subsidiary which produced not
only the Rockwell taxi, but the Houpt
Rockwell. Albert was leveraged out of
New Departure by his brother-in-law, Dewitt Page, and Charles Treadway by 1913,
at which time he had already become the
president of the Bristol Brass Co.
Mr. Rockwell, shortly thereafter, was
part of a group that purchased Marlin
Firearms, and that company subsequently
became Marlin Rockwell, with Albert as
president. In 1913, the Yellow Taxicab
Co., initiated by Albert Rockwell and
New Departure, merged with Mason Seaman, becoming the latter company. Again,
really neat article.
Susan I. Becher, via e-mail
I read Old Cars Weekly cover to cover
when it arrives and truly look forward to
each issue. The Jan. 15 issue has been particularly entertaining, from the stories on
the 1984 Chevy police car to the story in
the 1954 Nash-Healey to the story on the
200-plus makes of early-1900 cars registered in Colorado. However, the stand out
story is the story of the 1955 Cadillac and
its owners title “Second Time’s a Charm.”
On many different levels, that was a
fun article to read! It’s great to know that
a wonderful original car with such a fascinating history is now again in very capable hands, it was just a great “feel good”
story! The current owner’s diligence, not
only with restoring the mechanical capabilities of the car, but also in learning its
history and getting in touch with the best
friend of the original owner, speaks volumes.
I currently own a 1968 Cougar and
1972 Ranchero GT, and I am lucky that
both were local cars that were just for sale
near where I live in the mid ’90s, when
I bought them. The Cougar still wears its
original “black” plates and the Ranchero
still wears its original “blue” plates. Neither is perfect, as I use them day to day.
I am definitely more motivated to attempt to learn more about my own cars
‘history from new, if I can. Thanks again
for publishing such a great story.
Scott Hrudicka, San Francisco, Calif.
Dept. of Corrections
This total number of consignments
listed in the Jan. 29 issue for the Jan. 2-4
Rupp/Flynn auction in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.,
was incorrect. The correct numbers are 358
total cars crossed the block with 202 declared sold. This represents a 56.4 percent
sell-through rating. We regret the error.
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PERSCH’S PACKARD POINT
By Gerald Perschbacher
Packard cut no corners with its trucks
“Ask the Man Who Owns One” wasn’t a slogan reserved for Packard automobiles. It was meant for Packard
trucks, too.
If you were driving America’s thoroughfares sometime
between 1905 through 1923, you might have encountered
a new Packard truck. These would have been the heavy
haulers of their day, easing down the road with at least a
ton of cargo, even doing it with finesse. During that same
stretch of years, Packard was claiming its substantial hold
on the luxury car market — not just in the United States,
but in major markets around the world. From Singapore
to Kitchener, London to Cairo, the name Packard was becoming synonymous with quality, performance, reliability and more.
So, why did trucks enter Packard’s production facilities in Detroit?
Several good reasons:
Reliability: Buyers expected many new cars to
break down or throw fits in those early years of motoring. Luxury cars were less prone to such maladies, especially Packards. When businesses eased toward motorized transport, they often used converted luxury cars with
heavy chassis. More or less “pickups,” these light haulers
helped small businesses and delivery companies to flourish. Larger trucks were required for shipping metal parts
and substantial cargos of raw or finished products. Since
delivery hastened success, fleets of trucks were becoming commonplace by 1920. But they had to operate upon
demand and on time, or they were no good for business
use. Packard’s aura of reliability in luxury cars rubbed off
on its trucks.
Serviceability: Unlike many car companies, Packard
set out to establish a strong network of dealers across the
country and in select big cities overseas. Trucks needed
regular maintenance and servicing in the early days, or
they would have ground to a halt. The owner of a Packard truck could do just fine, thank you, by patronizing the
closest dealer for the marque.
Packard’s reputation in truck building grew to such
heights that it became one of the major suppliers for the
American Expeditionary Forces in the World War I. I
fancy that some drivers might have joked, “Ask the Man
Who Hauls With One,” or “Ask the Doughboys Who Ride
in One.”
Out of the estimated production run of around 40,000
units of Packard trucks from all those years, we can be
grateful that there are survivors that held up under extreme conditions and long hours of service. They present
a different view than the Dietrich-designed or Brunn-bodied passenger car masterpieces of the 1930s and 1940s.
If you ever have the opportunity to examine one of
those surviving Packard trucks, take a really close look.
This 1920 Packard
truck is one of a very
few survivors. You
can still see such
trucks at national
Packard meets or
select vintage car
shows. (Gerald
Perschbacher photo)
Every part seems over-engineered. Early models used
solid rubber tires. By 1915, pneumatic tires were pushed
as an option. There isn’t much on styling, but the unique
curves to the hood and radiator reflect traditional Packard
lines. Those old trucks are attention getters wherever they
go. They are stately and bold.
So was the company. To prove the rugged determination built inside every Packard truck, the company sent
one on a trip from New York to San Francisco in 1911.
It took 46 1/2 days. That record earns no bragging rights
today, but in 1911, it was sensational. Trucks were not
intended to move fast. So the average speed of 8 mph was
fine for cross-country record setting in 1911. Of course,
in that era, there were few surfaced roads. To make its
journey, the old Packard truck had to limber through all
sorts of conditions, washouts, detours, mud, rocks and
more. It’s hard to imagine a modern truck being able to
conquer even what the Packard truck had to endure on
that voyage.
In 1918, a Packard truck equipped with pneumatic
tires was the first to cross the country.
That came at a time when tires often lasted only 1,000
miles before replacement. It was an amazing venture for
a truck to attempt to conquer the continent, despite the
threat of blown tires and running into ditches, let alone
make the trip successfully!
In 1923, Packard had enough. Trucks were phased out.
Why?
Overproduction, for one. Several truck manufacturers had produced units for World War I. When that war
suddenly concluded with an armistice, trucks had been
stockpiled for use. While a good portion went to replacing lost stock, the remainder had little future but to be
sold at a loss by the government, or be taken back by
manufacturers.
Either way, it placed a glut of trucks on the market,
some of which provided civilian service well into the future.
Canceled contracts did not help. Truck orders were
stopped or reduced when peace prevailed. In effect, the
truck market had bottomed out in a big way. That wasn’t
all. Most of the economy also bottomed with it, bringing
abrupt return to peace-time production.
These factors hit the makers of trucks, some worse
than others. But Packard had the option of concentrating
on what it did best: make cars. And the company took a
good, close look at its passenger car business. Officials
guided the company toward the production of smaller
luxury cars. The magnificent Twin Six was also phased
out. In the early 1920s, the Single Six prevailed as company leader only for a short time before the inline eight
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BRASS TRACKS
With Bob Tomaine
With a 97-inch wheelbase,
the 1914 Autocar was
small for any era. Parked
alone, the truck certainly
looks bigger than it is. (Bob
Tomaine photos)
Early Autocar
was a tough
customer in
an undersized
package
B
rass-era trucks vary as widely as brass-era cars do,
but many share one trait that’s more interesting
than important. The 1914 Autocar is an excellent
example; with nothing nearby to provide scale, determining its size calls for more than a quick glance.
Consider that a 1956 Ford 100 pickup’s wheelbase is
110 inches and a 1972 Chevy LUV’s is 102.4 inches, all
of which means that, despite its appearance, the Autocar
Type XXI-UF, on its 97-inch wheelbase, really isn’t very
large at all. And the body?
“Open express,” said owner Jack Muller of Dalton, Pa.
“It’s a little over eight feet long.”
The Autocars seen on the road today are as big as they
look, but the company began with some very small vehicles more than 100 years ago.
Autocar was established in Ardmore, Pa. in 1900, although it can be directly traced back to Pittsburgh, where
three years earlier, Pittsburgh Motor Vehicle Co. had
been launched. Details are sketchy, but at least one Pittsburgh model used a two-horsepower engine and, since
that’s less output than such cars as the Red Bug and the
Orient Buckboard claimed, it seems safe to assume that
the Pittsburgh was not large.
Early Autocars were also small, and were passenger
cars exclusively through 1906 — even if, by 1903, the
70-inch wheelbase Type X two-passenger runabout required a 10-12 hp two-cylinder to move its 1,200 lbs. It
cost $900, but in 1905, the motorist who wasn’t afraid
to spend could go for the Type VIII high-back tonneau.
It seated four on its 76-inch wheelbase, used a 12-14-hp
twin, weighed 1,700 lbs. and cost $1,700.
Runabouts remained in the catalog, but they grew; the
1908 Type XV seated three, rode an 80-inch wheelbase,
cost $1,200 and was still a two-cylinder, but now was rated at 12.8 hp. At the same time, a Type XIV five-passenger touring was at the opposite end of the scale at $2,750.
For that money, the purchaser got a 112-inch wheelbase
and a 40-hp four, but the end was in sight for passenger
cars as the company had already begun building commercial vehicles. It was a move successful enough that,
in 1912, the last Autocar passenger car was delivered.
The 1908 Type XVIII was Autocar’s first production
truck. Rated at one-ton on an 85-inch wheelbase, it had
an 18-hp twin that drove a three-speed transmission. In
cab-over-engine — or at least seat-over-engine — configuration, it made the best possible use of an 85-inch
wheelbase, but it was definitely still small. Autocar addressed that to some extent in 1913 with introduction
of the 1-1/2-ton Type XXI-F and its additional foot of
wheelbase. The XXI-G with its 120-inch wheelbase
would follow in 1919, but the Type XXI remained available until 1926.
By that time, it was an old design and competing in
a market where trucks were gradually becoming more
powerful and civilized. The Type XXI’s two-cylinder displaced 159 cubic inches and generated 18 hp, as in the
Type XVIII. The solid tires were not at all out of the ordinary then, but have since been changed.
“This one has all pneumatics,” Muller said, “but when
it was new, it had solids on the back for the load and
pneumatics on the front to save the driver. That’s the way
it was originally.”
A 1915 listing for a Type XXI-UF shows pneumatic
tires all around. By the early 1930s, solid tires were more
the exception than the norm, but that didn’t automatically relegate trucks like Muller’s to jobs where they’d be
driven into the ground.
» See Autocar, Page 9
»
»
VINTAGE AD OF THE WEEK
T
here’s no mistaking Chevrolet’s intent in promoting its 1962 truck line.
Hanging a no-frills name such as “Jobmaster” on the line, and depicting its
trucks in construction scenes such as this where they got beat up quickly
was just the tough-truck image that Chevy wanted to portray to potential buyers.
This particular ad promotes the Series M80 tandem dump truck and the fleetside
half-ton pickup in the background. Chevrolet also used statistics to support the
toughness of its Jobmaster models. “Quality’s the thing. At last count there were
1,499,927
Chevrolet
trucks over
10 years
old still
working
— 424,381
more than
any other
make.”
The ad
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reason for
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Berkeley’s Best
“When Berkely Card LTD of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, decided to
manufacture a sports car, they aimed
for the bottom of the sports market,”
says Ed Koch in a truly marvelous little
article on a subject largely unknown by
many car enthusiasts. “Lawrence Bond,
creator of the Bond Bug, and Berkely,
manufacturer of caravans, joined forces
to create a very unique micro car.”
You won’t see many. The Berkeley
was produced from 1956 to 1960. Out
of a total run of approximately 4,000
units, experts say 2,500 were threewheel cars. When was the last time (or
only time) you ever saw one?
Ed adds that this was “the first unit
fiberglass car that even preceded the
Lotus. The car is front wheel chain drive
powered by a two-stroke engine and
weighing in at 750 pounds.”
Ed’s the proud owner of a survivor.
His Berkeley had been in a special place
associated with a banquet hall in New
York City. When the hall closed, there
was an auction. His car “was displayed
on the third floor, sitting on a stage used
for children’s parties,” he says. “The
kids must have had a great time with
the car. The doors, trunk, hood and everything else that could be removed by
little fingers was gone or wrecked.”
There’s a happy ending to Ed’s tale.
After a year scrounging for parts and
another year working on the car, his efforts reaped results with awards at ma-
“The Hub of Transportation Heritage”
Tires show their age
A growing concern among drivers is
the age of their vehicle’s tires. Blowouts
may be avoided in many cases if the
age of a tire is considered.
In a recent issue of Morris Gazette,
the date code for more recently manufactured tires is given. It’s a number
relating to the Department of Transportation imprinted on tire sidewalls or
inside, if made prior to 2007 (now the
codes are required to be seen from the
outside). If you skip past the letters in
the code, note the numbers. “Prior to
200 there were 3 digits: the first two
represented the week of manufacture
and the last, the year. Since 200, there
are four digits: The first two represent
the week of manufacture and the last
two, the year,” says the article.
Hence, if the code is 505, it represents the 50th week of 1995. If the
code shows 2008, it represents the
20th week of 2008. Simple as that.
There have been national reports on
television dealing with tires that are 5,
even 10 years old, that are being sold
as new. Buyer beware. (Central Ohio
MG Owners, 4824 Lytfield Dr., Dublin,
OH 43017-2177 (Joe Mercer, editor).
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No matter how it survived, Muller’s
truck was around to be restored in 1973.
Not surprisingly, it again needed some attention when he bought it 25 years later.
“Actually, it’s not a (second) restoration,” Muller said. “It’s repainted, really.
We did the brass and the paint over, but it
was really restored already. It was in good
shape, but it needed a fresh paint job and
then when we added the cab, that gave it
a little more.”
Adding the cab, of course, is slightly
less surprising that it sounds, given that
the 1915 specifications sheet lists the
“price, chassis” at $1,850. Options ranged
from “Single curved closed” and “open
express” bodies to “furniture “and “piano” bodies. The cab was another matter.
Muller said that the driver’s compartment
would have been completely open with a
short back wall.
“It was just like the option on the
(Mack) AC,” he explained. “It was either
a covered cab or open, right at the belt
line. There were a lot of them around that
had no cab. Most of them had a ‘C’ cab or
something like that, but a lot of them had
no cab. But it’s more fun with a cab.”
Naturally, it’s more work, too. Muller
said that adding the cab began in about
2002. He knew of a similar truck and that
served as a source of information.
“We were able to copy the brackets,”
he said. “There are six brackets, three on
each side, to hold that cab up. It looks really original. All the wood in the cab is
ash except the roof slats that are red oak.
The outside, instead of being tin like they
usually were in those days, this is 1/16inch aviation grade plywood.”
Then there was the painting, which required disassembly and went well beyond
the cab to include the box and even the
seat.
“The cowl was off it,” Muller said. “Everything was off it but the axles, I guess,
to get it redone. It was really a pretty big
tear down, but it didn’t need anything mechanical. It’s got a really strong engine
and it didn’t need any of that.”
That “strong engine” and the doublereduction rear are parts of a combination
good for about 25 mph, he said, but the
Autocar is far from easy to drive.
“It has a three-speed progressive transmission,” Muller explained. “It’s reverseneutral-one-two-three, all in a row. You
don’t have a neutral between the gears, so
you just have to ease it in, crush it, crash
it, ease it in there. That’s about all you can
do.”
With some practice, most drivers could
learn to shift it with a minimum of grinding, but practice is unlikely to be of much
help when it comes to steering it.
“You can’t turn the wheels until you’re
moving,” Muller said. “It doesn’t have
enough advantage in the gearbox. A
(Mack) AC is really tough, but you can
turn that, a really big guy can turn it. But
with this one, I can’t turn it until it’s moving.”
That’s a problem, but it would be worse
if the Autocar were his only truck.
“I don’t take it anywhere because it’s
all fresh and I live on a dirt road,” Muller
said. “As long as you have one that you
can drive, you’re allowed to have a trailer
queen.”
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Q&A
Q.
At a local car show I attended recently, a friend pointed out a 1980s
Ford Fairmont. The back of the car was open
and it looked like a Ranchero. I said someone did a lot of work on that car, but was told
that Ford Motor Co. built 200 of these “Faircheros.” Due to rain, I didn’t check out the
vehicle. Did Ford make this vehicle?
Larry Byrd, Warren, Mich.
Yes, Ford Motor Co. built the vehicle, but it built it as a Fairmont Futura coupe. What you saw was a “Durango,” a
Ranchero reprise conceived by Jim Stephenson, an auto body shop owner in California.
Knowing that Ford was taking the LTD IIbased Ranchero out of production, Stephenson thought a Fairmont-based successor
might be a big hit. He built a prototype out
of a Mercury Zephyr Z-7 coupe. Local dealers were impressed by the little pickup, and
talks were held with Ford about making it
a production model. Ford was helpful with
technical assistance, but would not license
use of the Ranchero name by an outside
company. Stephenson subsequently teamed
with National Coach Products, a California
van conversion company, whose president,
Bill Feldhorn, suggested the name “Duran-
A.
By Kit Foster
go.” The vehicle used a one-piece fiberglass
pickup bed insert, and fiberglass tailgate
with stock Fairmont taillights. Power trains
included all Fairmont four-, six- and eightcylinder combinations, and the full range of
Futura options was available. They hoped to
produce 200 a month, but never came anywhere near that number. Actual production
took place in 1981-’82, but how many were
built in total remains a mystery.
In response to Daryl Lewis’ request
for production information on 1957
Chevys (Nov. 27 “Q&A”), his car was assembled in August of ’57. Classic Chevy
World published a chart in 1991 that gives
month-by-month serial numbers for each
of the 10 assembly plants. It appears his
car was the 6,961st one produced at Kansas City that month, out of a total of 8,934.
That suggests the car was built about threequarters of the way through the month, possibly the 23rd. As far as the paint and trim
codes are concerned, I have no information.
However, when paint codes were missing,
“SPEC” is usually found in their place,
designating that the car was delivered in
primer or in a customer-specified fleet color.
Ron Marciano, Basking Ridge, N.J.
Q.
A.
Thanks. Barry Elam of O’Fallon,
Mo., sent a copy of one of the Chevrolet Central Office memos from which the
Classic Chevy World chart was derived. The
memo gives passenger car, truck and Corvette month-by-month serials for 11 plants
(Willow Run built trucks only). Mr. Elam
feels that Daryl’s cowl tag indicates a fleet
sale that was “often the case with 150s.
Special order interior was utilized for taxi
operators, military, police, etc., all of which
purchased 150s.” He suggests contacting
Classic Chevy International, 500 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32780, www.classicchevy.com, for more information.
This concerns Ray Ludington’s
Lincoln Continental Mark V lowfuel warning light (Nov. 13 “Q&A”). I have
one of the few 1964 Mark IV Continental
Cartiers, and my shop manual should reflect
the same test procedures needed to diagnose
his problem. “Low fuel warning switch circuit: Improper operation of the Switch is apparent when the light remains on with more
than one-quarter tank of fuel, or if the light
remains off with less than one-quarter tank.
If either condition exists, disconnect the
wiring connector attached to the warning
Q.
switch. With the ignition on, test the terminal
connection positions. Test light should blink
brightly. Otherwise perform a fuel gauge and
IVR calibration test.” The tank holds 26-1/2
gallons.
Dave Myers, Portland, Ore.
Mr. Ludington said he put four gallons into an empty tank, and the
gauge moved but the low-fuel light was still
on. I told him to put in a couple more. By my
calculations, it appears the light won’t extinguish until the fuel level reaches about seven
gallons. I hope more fuel took care of it.
I have what is believed to be a remote
deck lid release for a 1959 Pontiac.
I have contacted some ’59 owners, but none
remember it. I found a trunk release listed in
a 1959-’60 Pontiac flat rate book, but that’s
all I can find. Also, in 1958-’59, there was
a spotlight offered to Chevrolet, Pontiac and
Buick owners. It was called “Trailmaster,”
but I can’t find much information. Can anyone help?
Joe Zundel, Westland, Mich.
Over to you, GM accessory gurus.
Who knows more about the remote
trunk release and the Trailmaster spotlight?
A.
Q.
A.
To submit questions to this column: E-mail
[email protected] or mail to: Q&A, c/o
Ron Kowalke, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
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WATCHING THE FORDS GO BY
With Peter Winnewisser
You’re never too young for a ’34 Ford
T
he 1934 Fords celebrate their 75th
anniversary this year. According to
the Ford Motor Co. World Production Report, 563,921 Ford passenger cars
rolled off the assembly lines that year.
Thousands of them are still in the hands
of collectors today, but few are as authentic, even to the original paint in showroom
condition, as the 1934 Cabriolet (model
40, type 760) owned by 33-year-old Jason
Tagliaferri of Gloversville, N.Y.
Tagliaferri is both a perceptive and
patient young man. Perceptive, because
he can appreciate the charisma and historical significance of an authentic and
original Ford, even though he is, at heart,
a street rod man with a particular love for
the Deuce and his 1950 Mercury. Patient,
because he spent 10 years of watchful
waiting before he was able to make the
Cabriolet his own. Here’s the story.
The car was assembled in early May
of 1934, one of 14,496 produced that year.
The factory price was $590. It was sold by
Maylender-Hughes dealership in Gloversville, N.Y., to the first owner in late 1934
and then sold two or three months later, in
early 1935, to Henry Born Sr. Born drove
the car to church and work. He washed
and waxed it every Sunday after church.
According to the service records, the car
was rarely driven in the winter months. In
the early 1940s it was stored in a garage
with about 72,000 miles on the odometer.
The Cabriolet rested in the garage until
the mid ’80s, when Henry Born Jr., who
inherited the car after his father’s passing,
took it out of storage, rebuilt the engine
and brakes and installed a new convertible
top and five new tires. He then drove the
car sparingly, putting about 2,400 miles
on it over 20-plus years.
Tagliaferri and Born met because they
stored their cars in the same building.
They became friends, kept in touch over
a 10-year period during which Tagliaferri,
who greatly admired the ’34, from time to
time expressed his interest in buying the
car. In October 2007, that hope became a
reality.
Since buying the Ford, Tagliaferri has
driven it more than 2,000 miles. “I enjoy
it very much, it is a piece of history,” he
said. Last fall, he entered it in the Historic
Preservation of Original Features category
at the AACA meet in Hershey and won an
award. He has the license plates that were
The 1934 Ford
Cabriolet — this one
owned by Jason
Tagliaferri of Gloversville, N.Y. — is,
arguably, the best
looking of the 1934
V-8 passenger cars.
Tagliaferri’s unrestored car has dual
horns, dual cowl
lights, dual bumper
guards and the V-8
emblem. (Peter
Winnewisser photo)
on the car when it was sold by the dealer,
numerous service records of work done
on the car in the early years, the original
owner’s manual and the installation instructions for the aftermarket Philco radio
in the car. In the future, he hopes to replace
the new top with the original one, which
was taken off only because of a leak. He
also has the original boot for the top.
One of the prime features of the car
that immediately captures attention is the
mostly original Vineyard Green body and
wheel color. The paint condition is spectacular. Possibly, the frequent waxing in
the early years helped to preserve it. Except for some paint work on the left front
fender in the late 1930s or early ’40s due
to a minor accident, and the paint on the
spare tire cover, the paint on the car is as
it came from the factory. The striping, including the stripes on the hood louvers, is
also from the factory.
The upholstery is the original leather
and leatherette installed at the factory in
both the interior and the rumble seat. The
floor mats are also original and in decent
condition. The dash has been repainted.
The chrome is original. The car currently
rides on whitewall tires, but they will eventually be switched to blackwalls. The V-8
powerplant was installed at the factory. It
does have 1936 water pumps and the incorrect fuel pump. These will be returned
to the factory-installed units, which are in
the owner’s possession.
Typical of the DeLuxe cars, the Cabriolet has dual horns, cowl lamps, tail
lamps, and a chrome-plated windshield
frame. The interior has an adjustable seat,
cigar lighter, ash tray and glove box. The
operating handle for the rumble seat is
located behind the passenger side of the
front seat. In addition to the radio, accessories include the metal spare tire cover,
spare tire lock, bumper guards and the
original greyhound grille ornament.
Tagliaferri operates Tag’s Upholstery
in Gloversville, N.Y., specializing in custom auto, home and boat upholstery. He
has restored several cars, including a 1966
Mustang with custom upholstery for his
mother. He also helped his father restore a
1957 Ford retractable, which has won several national awards, including Junior and
Senior Awards at AACA meets. About ten
years ago, he built a 1932 Ford three-window coupe from scratch for his brother.
Currently, he is working on a 1932 Ford
five-window coupe for himself. It will
have a stock-looking body, a 302 Ford engine, automatic overdrive and four-wheel
independent suspension.
Tagliaferri’s first love, however, is his
1950 Mercury, which he has owned since
he was 14. “I learned how to weld as I
chopped the top on the car when I was
16,” he says. “It is now a full custom. I
decided a long time ago that I would never
sell the Merc, because I’ve talked to a lot
of guys my dad’s age or older and they all
say the same thing: ‘I wish I still had my
first car, I never should have sold it.’ The
Merc is my first car, and I hope I will be
able to continue to say that I own it for a
long time.”
So there you have the story. A young
man who is especially fond of his custom
Merc and ’32 Ford street rod. He is just
33 years old, with a world of old car experience. He specializes in upholstery
work and also has an appreciation for the
historical charm of his pristine ’34 Ford
Cabriolet. It’s not just the older generation
that has a love for vintage iron.
Note: The author is indebted to the
following for background information:
Standard Catalog of Ford, 4th edition by
John Gunnell; The Early Ford V-8 by Edward Francis and George DeAngelis; The
V-8 Affair by Ray Miller; the Ford Motor Company World Production Report,
1903-1955.
Urbana plays
host to eight
decades of
great Buicks
Story and photos by Gerald Perschbacher
Twenty-three Buicks spanning models from
1908 to 1983 were included in a special display at
the 12th annual Motor Muster in Urbana, Ill. The
display marked the 100th anniversary of General
Motors. Proceeds from the show benefited the Cunningham Children’s Home.
The show, held by the Illini Collector Car Club,
was in conjunction with the city’s Aug. 23 Sweetcorn Festival. Mike Balogh was the show organizer., and support came from the Urbana Business
Association.
Thousands of onlookers marveled at the stately
simplicity of a 1908 Buick Model F touring car
displayed by Jim Bloomstrand. Next oldest was
a brass 1910 Model 10 touring brought by Tom
Maudlin. Bloomstrand also fielded a 1923 Model
4-SD truck with a depot-hack-style wood body in
unrestored condition. Displayed among extremely
well-restored cars, the truck drew a constant stream
of onlookers who seemed to enjoy its rarity.
Balogh brought his scarce 1929 Marquette
sports roadster. An appreciative public voted the
Best Buick award to a 1940 Special phaeton displayed by Lyn Barrow of White Heath, Ill. Other
prewar cars included a 1931 Model 57 sedan, a
1934 Model 50 sedan and a 1941 Super Eight sedan.
Postwar Buicks in the display ranged from a
1949 Roadmaster sedan from Blossom Basket Florist in Urbana to a 1983 Riviera convertible brought
by Judy Munds of Ivesdale, Ill. Among those given
a special invitation by Balogh were a 1953 Skylark
convertible and a 1958 Limited convertible, both
owned by Wayne Weber, a Buick dealer in Champaign, who calls his milestone cars “works of art.”
Balogh noted that this display saluted the 105th anniversary of Buick, making it the oldest brand in
the current GM lineup.
The show was limited to 100 cars of various
makes, with 10 special awards given. The Youngest Owner award went to 19-year-old Evan File for
bringing his 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1.
This reporter addressed the crowd on the subject
of Old Cars Weekly and trends in the hobby, noting a
move toward younger people discovering brass-age
cars made prior to 1916. “It’s nice to know younger
people are becoming more interested as really old
cars become available,” noted Maudlin.
For more about the show or club, contact Mike
Balogh at 217-355-1704 ([email protected]).
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A 1958 Limited convertible and a 1953 Skylark were situated in the center of the Buick display in Urbana, Ill., for the
12th Annual Motor Muster in Urbana.
Mike Balogh, show
chairman, showed
his rare 1929
Marquette sports
roadster, a
companion car
to Buick.
Oldest among the
Buicks at the special
display in Urbana, Ill.,
was this 1908 Model F
touring.
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is Long Island, N.Y., in 1940, shortly after the elder Pick traded in a 1929 Reo for
the slightly used Chevrolet. Even though Pick said the Reo was the best car he
ever owned, the Chevrolet served as transportation for Pick and his mother and
aunt until the mid 1950s when it was wrecked in New England. The next car to
occupy the Pick family driveway? A 1956 Chevrolet.
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three or four times before it
came to a stop, and the roof was
crushed down to nearly the top
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The impact of the accident sent
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“The Lil Nordstrom’s Gal”
The Tucker convertible as it stands today. Most
of the major bodywork has been done, but the
car is still missing an interior, paint, canvass
for the top, a “landing” area for the top when
it is retracted, and other finishing touches.
Benchmark Classics is hoping the project can be
finished in May.
Photos courtesy of Benchmark Classics
» TUCKER, from Page 1
parts, such as the dash and seat frames. It
also has a convertible frame that is believed
to be from a Buick. What it is missing is
basically upholstery, a canvas top, a “landing” area for the convertible frame to reside
in when retracted, and body panels for the
area ahead of the rear fenders, but behind
the doors. Since all other Tuckers had been
four-door sedans with back doors, no panels apparently existed that would bridge the
gap between the A-pillar of a convertible
and the back fenders.
“The only parts of the car that are not
(currently) bone stock are in the suspension,” said Cole. The original, and by most
accounts inadequate, leaf suspension was
converted to a better-performing coil-over
arrangement.
The “experimental” history
In addition to it being the only Tucker
convertible — obviously a huge deal on its
own — the idea that the car could actually
be some sort of factory dream car, or prototype, finally come to life could make it one
of the biggest attention-getters of the year
in the old car hobby. Reinert says he has
spent years trying to validate that the car
was actually designed to be a secret project
that could have either: been a special car
that was being built for Preston Tucker’s
wife, Vera; or that was being mocked up
as an experimental droptop that could have
been a forerunner to more convertibles of
the future. That of course, never happened,
16 FEBRUARY 5, 2009
as the company barely managed to piece
together 50 production “Torpedo” sedans
before money problems and federal investigations caught up with Preston Tucker
and the company shut down in early 1948.
Cole is convinced that he has come across
enough evidence to support the “experiment” theory.
The story goes that the car was started
in secret, and that when things began to fall
apart for Tucker, the car was ushered out
the back door and wound up at the Lencki
headquarters. From there, it apparently sat
largely untouched for many years until a
retiring employee took it with him when he
left. The car changed hands one more time
and ultimately came to Reinert’s attention
in the early 1980s. He was intrigued by the
car’s secretive past, and wound up purchasing it with the hope of finishing it himself,
with the help of the many Tucker parts that
were floating around after the company had
folded.
Reinert insists that he has spoken with
enough former Tucker employees and
heard enough believable accounts of the
story to accept that the company plans for
a convertible were legitimate, and that No.
57 was that car.
“It was built off-the-books,” Reinert
said. “Preston Tucker had a lot of secret
projects going on … I was told this was
“Project Vera.”
“No. 57 went into experimental department under the direction of Robert McClelland. They took this body shell into the
experimental department and the first thing
they did was cut the roof off … They hung
it off the ground and had weights where the
motor and transmission and battery would
be …
“They had a 16-gauge frame that was
flexed. The strength was gone because the
roof was cut off … So they made a new
frame that was twice the thickness. They
tack-welded the cowl … They were turning
a four-door sedan into a two-door convertible. This is a uni-body car, so I can see why
they did what they did with the frame …
“Then, this is when the Securities and
Exchange Commission started doing their
investigation … Joseph Lencki told me that
… The car left the experimental department, went to Lencki Engineering, until all
the money dried up, and he didn’t work on
it anymore … It sat there for a number of
years, and when Lencki went out of business, it went to a former employee, then
eventually to another former employee.
“I talked to a lot of people, and had
chance to interview McClelland. He told
me what he could — that there was a short
period that he did work on the car. And
that’s pretty much it.”
Reinert said when he acquired the car
it was basically a frame with a cowl tackwelded in place, two front doors and two
rear quarter panels. “It had no motor,
no transmission, no steering, no tires or
wheels. No nothing. After I found the car
I started scrounging parts.” Reinert said he
began networking in Chicago, Milwaukee
and elsewhere and eventually purchased a
big stash of parts from an Illinois collector.
He said the parts had once been part of an
October 1950 auction.
Previous owner Allen Reinert spent much of the last two decades slowly adding onto the
drop-top Tucker. He started with a frame, cowl, front fenders and rear quarter panels, then
began adding parts as he found them.
“I bought everything he had, and with
that, I was able to get the car as far as a
I did. But I still couldn’t afford the $50,
$60, $70 dollars an hour (at a restoration
shop) when it came down to it (completing
the car). I’ve had it for over 25 years, and
I stopped working on it a good 7-8 years
ago. I’m 68 years old, I’ve got diabetes,
and I just decided that I can’t work on it
anymore.”
The sale
Reinert thought he had the car sold to
another party in the fall of 2008 when he
met Cole at a car show and swap meet in
Jefferson, Wis. According to Cole, the pair
were discussing the possibility of restoring
a vintage Corvette when Reinert mentioned
he had recently sold his unusual Tucker.
That deal ultimately fell through, however,
and Benchmark wound up buying the car
last month.
Cole did not disclose his actual purchase price, but said he is giving Reinert
a newly restored 1957 Corvette “fuelie”, a
2003 “.007 Edition” Thunderbird, and “a
large amount of money” in exchange for
the convertible.
Reinert had the car up for sale on a few
occasions over the years, usually as a package deal with Tucker No. 43, which he also
owned. In 2001, the asking price for both
was $1.1 million.
The controversy and the naysayers
That there is actually such a car is not
in question. Clearly there is. The debate
comes over where it was born, whether it
was a factory project, some secret “back
room” scheme, or a car that was cobbled
together outside of the factory well after
the production facility was shuttered.
One of the biggest bones of contention
is whether the car was modified when it got
to the Lencki grounds, or the key convertible parts — frame, windshield and doors
— were fabricated or changed later.
Jay Follis, the president of the Tucker
Automobile Club of America and the marketing director of the Gilmore Car Museum
in Hickory Corners, Mich., says he’d love
to be convinced otherwise, but he contends
that factory records simply don’t support
the notion of a convertible ever being built,
even partially, at the Tucker factory.
“My conclusion?” he asks with a chuckle. “Our conclusion is that we have no conclusion … The preponderance of evidence
that we have seen is that it was not a factory
product. We invite somebody to prove to us
otherwise.
“I am definitely not opposed to finding
some new piece of history. I’d love that!
I’d love for somebody to be able to prove
something. The problem with this car is
that the proof is always conjecture.”
Follis noted that, at the time the convertible would have been “secretly” started,
Tucker was up to its neck in legal troubles
and barely had the finances and manpower
to keep its doors open. “They were struggling to just get their feet on the ground,”
he said. “At the time, their goal is, ‘We
have to get cars built, just prove to dealers
and public we’re real on this.’ They were
even building cars they didn’t get finished
… They only built 37 cars that they felt
were ‘finished.’ To think they were trying
to make a convertible doesn’t make any
sense.”
When pressed for his guess as to where
the car originated, Follis points to the num-
The rear-mounted engine was a Tucker factory extra that was never
installed in one of the 50 factory sedans. It sits inside a heavy-duty,
black-painted frame designed to support a uni-body car with no top.
ber of Tucker parts that were available and
that were bought at auction following the
company’s demise. “We know for a fact
that several bodies, body systems, chassis,
sheet metal ... it was all sold at auction,” he
said. “My guess is that Joe Lincke wound
up with some of these parts, and over time
thought, ‘You know what? This would be a
fun project. We have all the sheet metal we
need. We can build the chassis right here
in-house. We can build a Tucker convertible. Why not make a fun project out of
it?’
“That’s where I feel its birth came from.
The story of it being this off-site project …
I just have to laugh.”
Mark Leiberman is a Detroit-area Tucker buff and restorer who once had discussions with Reinert about buying chassis
No. 57 and wound up buying No. 43 from
Reinert. He helped Reinert with his early
restoration efforts on the convertible and
even supplied some of its parts. He said he
is glad the car will finally be finished and
seen by the public, but was not ready to accept the idea that it was part of a special
factory project six decades ago.
“I don’t get angry about it,” Leiberman
said. “But if indeed this was the case …
there would be a paper trail of some sort.
Somebody had a purchase order to get work
done. Somebody has notes. Somebody has
details of some sort. There never was, and
there isn’t today.
“I’ll say this: I spoke with Tucker family members — some of them are past now
— and all of them emphatically disputed
the idea that there was ever a convertible,
or ever a convertible in the works.
“There is the Lochness monster out
there. For example the recently uncovered
Bugatti. They do exist. But the one indisputable thing about those Lochness monsters is that they may come from the barns
or catacombs or wherever, but there is ALWAYS a paper trail. There is always a history of some type.”
Joe Kahn, the vice president of the
Tucker Club of America, said he saw the
convertible in person at Reinert’s house
back in 2002, and has seen and heard its
history debated more times than he can remember.
“It comes up about every five years,”
he said. “It’s this big can of worms, it goes
away, then it comes back again … If nothing else, if they’re going to finish it and everybody sees it, it will sort of bring some
sort of closure to it.”
One poster on the Tuckerclub.org Web
site seemed to crystallize much of the debate when he wrote: “Without a doubt, this
car was NOT built by the Tucker Corp at
the plant. If it was in fact a legitimate Tucker project, it was kept top secret and was
commissioned to a custom body shop. The
car was never finished and is still in process
to this day … That being said, the real mystery lies in whether or not the Tucker Corp
did in fact commission the building of the
car and what was built by the body shop
versus the current owner.”
Reinert heard all arguments when he
was the car owner and says he always had
a standing invitation to any Tucker buffs to
come and see the car in person. Above all,
he said he never found anybody who could
prove that the convertible wasn’t originally
a factory project.
“I’ve had Tucker people here, you know,”
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Story by Ron Kowalke
In these unsettled economic times, everyone is looking for answers. It’s no different in the collector vehicle
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Sensing the time was right to have several of the collector vehicle industry’s insiders gather to share their
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Hagerty told Old Cars Weekly the session was devoted to
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overall among hobbyists. Times are changing, and this is
the perfect time for this seminar.”
The six-member panel consisted of: Drew Alcazar,
founder of Russo and Steele Auction Co.; Colin E. Comer, automotive book author and muscle car consultant;
David H. Kinney, publisher of Cars That Matter value
guide; Kevin Marti, founder of Marti Auto Works and the
Marti Report; Donald Osborne, automotive author, appraiser and consultant; and Robert Pass, founder of Passport Transport and noted car collector.
Alcazar told Old Cars Weekly that he expected the
newly formed seminar to attract about 100 enthusiasts.
He said the actual audience number registered at more
than 500. “My congratulations to McKeel Hagerty and
his staff,” said Alcazar, who hinted that that the popular
seminar may become a regular event. “When you can do
that well right out of the gate, can you imagine what it
will become?”
The seminar’s format had Hagerty asking the panelists to each respond to several questions posed during the
two-hour seminar. The following are some highlights of
the questions (in bold) and answers, which have been edited for space and clarity:
Hagerty: How is the current climate different from
the [fall-out that occurred in the old car hobby in the
late] 1980s?
Pass: We have been here before. The difference is now
the meltdown is global. In the 1980s, it wasn’t a Ponzi
scheme, but a pyramid [that eventually collapsed]. The
market is correcting, but it will come back.
Comer: Enthusiasts are now doing their homework
and buying the cars that they like. It’s collectors that are
buying the cars, not investors. The investors are getting
flushed out.
Marti: How many of us have the same amount of money in our retirement fund as last year? You better enjoy the
car you buy, and not be purchasing a car just for investment.
Alcazar: At the end of the day, cars are just hunks of
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The panel of experts who spoke at the Hagerty “Value and Trends” seminar presented at the Russo and Steele
Scottsdale Auction was a “Who’s Who” of the collector vehicle industry. The seminar was moderated by McKeel
Hagerty (far left, looking down) of Hagerty Insurance. The panel consisted of (l-to-r) Donald Osborne, Kevin
Marti, Colin Comer, Robert Pass, David Kinney and Drew Alcazar. (Ron Kowalke photo)
metal held off the ground by four pieces of rubber. The
exciting part of being involved in all of this is the people
and the camaraderie. If a car you paid $100,000 for drops
in value to $5 tomorrow and it still puts a smile on your
face, you made the right decision.
Osborne: Enthusiasts are waiting for the car they
want. They’re walking away from shaky deals. It’s a much
healthier market today.
Kinney: [The biggest difference] is the Internet has
given enthusiasts a powerful tool to do proper research
on cars.
Hagerty: What are the motivations for someone to
get involved in the old car hobby?
Osborne: There are more tours, rallies and vintage racing events to get involved with. People are motivated by
the use of their cars, and they’re buying cars they want
to drive.
Alcazar: It’s an owner-driven market, which gives the
market stability. It’s also a much more savvy marketplace.
Hagerty: What are your opinions on auctions selling with reserve vs. those selling at no reserve?
Alcazar: When Russo and Steele utilized the no-reserve format, it always felt like I was bumping my head
against the wall. It’s important to counsel sellers to understand the reality of the market [at that point in time].
Editor’s Note: At this point, Drew Alcazar excused
himself from the panel to work at his auction.
Kinney: There’s a lot of worry in the market right now,
but I’ve not seen blood in the streets. There’s no panic.
Comer: I don’t understand why there aren’t more enthusiasts buying in a distressed market. Now is the time
to buy.
Hagerty: What are your opinions on restored cars
vs. preserved/original cars?
Comer: I’m passionate about unrestored cars. The
market got away from that. Cars are the only collectible
item that people accept [as being okay] after they’ve been
restored. Unrestored cars are like a badge of honor. Pebble Beach has burned out a lot of enthusiasts.
Osborne: You also have to do your homework on cars
presented [for sale] as original.
Kinney: Original cars often exceed number one value.
The car market is similar to the art market.
Marti: With original cars, you become a caretaker.
Hagerty: What trends should enthusiasts watch for
in the hobby, such as what cars to buy or sell?
Marti: If you’re buying a car to make money on it down
the road, consider cars of the 1950s now. Buy Shelbys,
because Carroll’s going to be visiting the chicken ranch
soon. Sell early-’50s Cadillacs and six-cylinder Mustangs
and any Amphicar that has poor weatherstripping.
Pass: The market for American and European Classics
has not suffered even a 10 percent decline.
Pass: Today, to put a car in a no-reserve auction is
risky.
Kinney: Buy Japanese cars from the mid 1960s to the
mid ’70s. Those are the cars the next generation wants to
buy. Also buy Mercedes-Benz 300SLs and BMW 507s.
Hagerty: What advice can you give about buying
and selling collector vehicles?
Pass: If you buy the wrong car and it’s cheap, it isn’t
cheap.
Comer: These buy, sell and hold scenarios scare me
because it gets back into [cars being treated as an] investment. Buy the cars you like. The exception is sell any
clone or replicar.
Osborne: Public auctions are the best way to market
correct collector vehicles.
Osborne: Buy 1960s Maseratis. Brass-era cars have
tremendous interest, especially European brass-era cars.
Sell any car you don’t like to drive.
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Year/Make/Model
Price/Condition
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C2500 Sup Leggera
2d Trg Cpe, RHD ............................$180,000
1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto 2d Conv...............$42,000
1950 Allard J2 2d Rds Race Car,
Mercury 256-cid, 4-Spd, RHD........$230,000
1953 Allard K3 2d Rds,
Cadillac 331-cid, 4-Spd .................$100,000
1964 Amphicar 770 2d Conv .......................$38,000
1934 Auburn 12 4d Conv Sed,
Wood lites, SMts ..........................$290,000
1957 BMW Isetta 300 1d Cpe.....................$40,000
1934 Buick 90 2d Conv, R/S, SMts ...........$170,000
1938 Buick Spl 2d Conv, R/S, SMts ............$40,000
1949 Buick Roadmaster 2d Conv ................$60,000
1957 Buick Sup 2d Conv, w/cont kit ...........$67,500
1963 Buick Riv 2d HT ..................................$27,500
1931 Cadillac 370 Fleetwood 4d Phae,
V-12, dual windshields, SMts .......$122,500
1931 Cadillac 370 Fisher 2d Rds,
V-12, R/S, SMts .............................$120,000
1935 Cadillac 452D Fleetwood 4d Conv Sed,
V-16, SMts .....................................$430,000
1946 Cadillac 62 2d Conv............................$44,000
1953 Cadillac Eldo 2d Conv, w/cont kit ....$125,000
1955 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Spl 4d Sed, A/C,
used in film “Driving Miss Daisy” ...$30,000
1934 Chevrolet Master DA 2d Cpe,
R/S, SMt, 3W ..................................$48,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Rds,
235-cid, 155-hp, Auto ......................$82,500
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad 2d Sta Wag Mod,
LS7, Auto, “Newmad” ...................$235,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2d Sed Mod,
350-cid, Auto ...................................$38,000
1957 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Rds Mod,
FI 283-cid, 4-Spd..............................$68,000
1958 Chevrolet Impala 2d Conv,
283-cid, Auto, A/C, w/cont kit ........$85,000
1947 Chrysler T&C Highlander 4d Sed,
8-cyl, Fluid drive ............................$300,000
1955 Chrysler C300 2d HT, 392-cid, Auto ...$75,000
1956 Continental Mk II 2d HT, A/C .............$60,000
1930 Cord Front Drive L29 2d Conv,
R/S, w/trunk, SMts .......................$165,000
1936 Cord 810 2d Conv .............................$165,000
1937 Cord 812 Sportsman 2d Conv, SC ....$440,000
1937 Delage D8-120 Aerospt LeTourner et
Marchand 2d Cpe, RHD .................$750,000
1952 Delahaye 235M Chapnen 2d Drop Head Cpe,
RHD................................................$255,000
1970 DeTomaso Mangusta 2d Cpe,
Ford 351-cid, 5-Spd .........................$83,500
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Ford 351-cid, 5-Spd .........................$32,500
1954 Dodge Firearrow III 2d HT,
show car ........................................$800,000
1957 Dual-Ghia I 2d Conv,
Dodge 315-cid, Auto......................$160,000
1929 Duesenberg J Fleetwood 2d Conv,
R/S, SMts, 2157/J417,
only Fleetwood bodied Model J....$780,000
1959 Ferrari 250GT II Pinin Farina
2d Conv ..........................................$340,900
1964 Ferrari 250GT Lusso 2d Cpe .............$500,000
1966 Ferrari 275GTS 2d Conv ...................$350,000
1967 Ferrari 275GTB4 2d Cpe ...................$835,000
1983 Ferrari 512BBi 2d Cpe ........................$87,000
1992 Ferrari F40 2d Cpe,
1,192 orig miles .............................$390,000
1905 Ford F Trg ............................................$85,000
1929 Ford A 4d Sta Wag .............................$21,000
1935 Ford 48 DeL 4d Phae,
15,512 orig miles .............................$32,500
1947 Ford Sup DeL Sportsman 2d Conv....$147,500
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner 2d HT Conv,
312-cid, 245-hp, Auto, A/C..............$55,000
1966 Ford T-bird 2d Conv, 428-cid, Auto .....$77,500
1914 Franklin M/6 4d Trg, 5P ......................$60,000
1929 Graham-Paige 837 LeBaron 4d DC Phae,
SC ..................................................$270,000
1913 Herreshoff 30 1d Rbt ..........................$37,000
1931 Hudson Greater 8 2d BT Spds,
SMts ..............................................$100,000
1950 Hudson Commodore 2d Conv,
Twin H, ex-Steve McQueen car .......$39,000
1953 International R140 Campbell-Midstate
4d 1-1/4T Commercial Wag 4x4 ...$130,000
1953 Jaguar XK-120 2d Fixed Head Cpe ....$65,000
1954 Jaguar XK-120 SE 2d Rds ..................$77,000
1960 Jaguar Mk II 3.8 4d Sed, LHD, S/R ....$80,000
1992 Jaguar XJ-220 2d Cpe, V-6, 6-Spd...$140,000
1952 Kurtis Aguila Race Car .....................$150,000
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400S 2d Cpe ...$280,000
1933 LaSalle 345 C1 2d Conv, SMts ...........$85,000
1936 LaSalle 50 4d Sed ..............................$22,000
1930 Lincoln L 4d DC Spt Phae ...................$57,500
1936 Lincoln K Brgm 4d Town Car,
V-12, ex-Phillip Morris car ...............$56,000
1937 Lincoln KB-12 Brunn Vic 2d Conv,
ex-Elenora Sears car, SMts ...........$115,000
1939 Lincoln Zephyr 2d Conv ......................$51,000
1940 Lincoln Cont 2d Conv..........................$80,000
1933 Marmon 16 4d Conv Sed, SMts .......$300,000
1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 2d Cpe.................$85,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 2d GW Cpe,
w/luggage .....................................$425,000
w/both tops .....................................$43,000
1950 Mercury “Templeton Saturn” Cus 2d Rds,
Merc 256-cid, 3-Spd ......................$135,000
1954 Nash Metropolitan 2d Conv ...............$17,500
1962 Oldsmobile Starfire 2d Conv,
394-cid, Auto ...................................$50,000
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Ron Kowalke & B. Mitchell Carlson reporting
Year/Make/Model........................Price/Condition
1969 AMC AMX 2d FBk, 390-cid, 4-Spd,
Magnum 500 whls w/redline tires..$30,000
1970 AMC AMX 2d FBk Mod,
390-cid, w/rear window louver,
A/C, aftermarket whls .....................$30,500
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 2d Conv,
WW .................................................$58,000
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Phase 1
2d Conv, WW...................................$46,000
1968 Buick GS400 2d Conv, Wildcat 430-cid,
A/C, factory styled whls ..................$20,000
1958 Cadillac Eldo Biarritz 2d Conv, 2x4V,
w/Autronic eye & parade boot........$65,000
1959 Cadillac 62 2d Conv, w/Autronic eye .$81,000
1969 Cadillac deV 2d Conv, 45K .................$17,000
1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldo 2d Conv.........$5,800
1947 Chevrolet 2d PU, blown V-8, A/C,
1948 Chevrolet 2d Cpe Rod,
350-cid, 350-hp, Auto ......................$18,000
1950 Chevrolet 2d Sed Pro Street, 4-Spd .....$9,000
1951 Chevrolet Styleline DeL 2d Conv,
6-cyl, w/fender skirts ......................$40,000
1953 Chevrolet 3100 2d Stepside PU Mod,
6-cyl, cus paint ..................................$8,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Rds,
Pennant blue, #s matching,
w/side curtains, 69K .......................$58,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2d HT Mod,
Stroker 383-cid ................................$60,000
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2d Conv Mod,
non-orig 265-cid, w/fender skirts....$54,000
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2d Sed Mod,
2x4V, w/soft top only.......................$59,000
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4d Sta Wag Mod,
blown 370-cid, w/FI badges,
aftermarket whls .............................$37,000
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1930 Packard 745 4d Sed, SMts, 4P .........$170,000
1931 Packard DeL 8 4d DC Phae ...............$160,000
1931 Packard Standard 8 2d Conv, R/S ......$60,000
1932 Packard Twin 6 4d DC Phae,
w/trunk, SMts ...............................$250,000
1933 Packard Sup 8 2d Cpe, R/S, SMts......$57,500
1934 Packard Sup 8 1104 2d Vic Conv,
SMts ..............................................$240,000
1934 Packard Sup 8 1104 2d Conv,
R/S, SMts ......................................$162,500
1937 Packard Sup 8 1304 4d Conv Sed ....$130,000
1942 Packard Sup 8 2d Conv.....................$155,000
1955 Packard Caribbean 2d Conv,
352-cid, Auto ...................................$47,000
1930 Pierce-Arrow B 4d Sed, 7P, SMts.......$37,500
1933 Pierce-Arrow 12 1242 4d Conv Sed,
Pilot Rays, SMts ............................$165,000
1957 Pontiac Bonneville 2d Conv,
FI 347-cid, 315-hp, Auto ................$125,000
1954 Porsche 356 2d Rds Race Car,
“Pup 1” ..........................................$110,000
1956 Porsche 356 Speedster 2d Rds ........$125,000
1963 Porsche 356B Sup 90 2d Cpe .............$46,000
1964 Porsche 356C Reutter 2d Conv.........$100,000
1965 Porsche 356C 2d Cpe Race Car,
“Outlaw”..........................................$75,000
1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 2d BT Skiff,
RHD................................................$725,000
1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
Springfield Piccadilly 2d Rds Mod,
1950s rebody .................................$120,000
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Springfield Ascot
4d Spt Phae, Pilot Rays, SMts.......$300,000
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Gurney-Nutting
2d Vic Conv, RHD ...........................$340,900
1965 Shelby Cobra 289 2d Rds,
289-cid, 315-hp, 4-Spd ..................$425,000
1922 Stanley 740E 2d Rds ..........................$67,500
1932 Stutz DV-32 Sup Bearcat Weymann
2d Conv, SMts ...............................$540,000
1953 Sunbeam Alane 2d Conv, LHD ...........$52,000
1958 Triumph TR3A 2d Rds .........................$28,000
1963 Volkswagen Beetle 2d Sed ................$21,000
Miscellaneous
19?? “It’s A Duesy” child’s car
by Fran Roxas ..................................$14,500
1913 Harley-Davidson 5HP Motorcycle,
1-cyl .................................................$37,500
1925 Harley-Davidson JD Motorcycle,
V-twin ..............................................$27,000
1947 Harley-Davidson WL Motorcycle,
“45” V-twin ......................................$19,000
19?? SPCN ‘37 Studebaker 2d PU Rod Kit/Replica,
Chevy 350-cid, Auto ........................$50,000
This 1953 International R140 four-wheel-drive commercial wagon sold for $130,000
at the RM Phoenix Biltmore Resort auction. (Ron Kowalke photo)
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