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Old Cars Weekly’s car blogs provide an insider’s look at collecting and maintaining classic cars. Get involved with the classic car enthusiast communities surrounding all three car blogs: Under the Hood with Angelo Van Bogart, Gunner’s Garage with John Gunnell, and Salvage Yard Ron with Ron Kowalke.

Wyoming Introduces Bill to Increase Registration Fees

Angelo Van Bogart | January 10, 2013

Wyoming Introduces Bill to Increase Registration Fees Legislation (H.B. 70) has been introduced in the Wyoming legislature to increase annual vehicle registration fees by $10 for passenger vehicles and double registration fees based on unladen vehicle weight for non-commercial trucks.  … More »

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1903 Ford Model A to kick off Henry Ford’s 150th birthday celebration in 2013

Angelo Van Bogart | December 11, 2012
A key part of Ford Motor Company's heritage returns home as a Model A built in 1903 is again with the Ford family, kicking off the yearlong celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of company founder Henry Ford. Considered the oldest surviving Ford vehicle, the 1903 Model A was unveiled today to Ford Motor Company employees by Executive Chairman Bill Ford, who purchased the vehicle at an auction in October. (PRNewsFoto/Ford Motor Co.)

World’s Oldest Ford Vehicle Returns Home to Kick Off Henry Ford 150th Celebration in 2013 A key part of Ford Motor Co.’s heritage — the oldest known surviving 1903 Ford Model A — is again with the Ford family, and … More »

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Sneak peek at Minichamps’ 1955 LaSalle concept car model

Angelo Van Bogart | December 10, 2012
The preliminary model of the 1955 LaSalle roadster concept car under construction by Minichamps.

Dream car collector Joe Bortz shared this preview of a new 1:18 model of his recently restored 1955 LaSalle II Roadster concept car. The LaSalle II roadster, along with the 1955 Biscayne, LaSalle II Sedan and 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham … More »

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A model 1955 Packard that will fit in your garage — and house

Angelo Van Bogart | November 30, 2012
The new 1955 Packard 400 Hardtop model in 1:43 scale by Brooklin Models.

When it comes to the cars of 1955, I admit I devote a lot of this space Cadillac. Well, here’s a little space to luxury cars of the red hexagon. (OK, a lot of space, but like a Cadillac, a … More »

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Imperial Palace Auto Collection stays in the Quad

John Gunnell | November 27, 2012

The Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has been renamed the Quad. The Auto Collection housed there will remain part of the renamed hotel. “Caesar’s Entertainment (the hotel owner) told us we’re going to be here for a … More »

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OCW holiday gift ideas for the gear head

Angelo Van Bogart | November 26, 2012
1953 Studebaker Starliner Christmas card

Hard to believe, but yes, the holidays are upon us. We get lots of cool Christmas and other holiday gift ideas, and we’ve already published several in Old Cars Weekly. Here are a few good ideas for fellow gear heads … More »

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‘Rain Man’ 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible cruises to the auction block

Angelo Van Bogart | November 14, 2012

‘Rain Man’ 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible movie car offered by Heritage Auctions One of two used in the 1988 Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman film; at auction in Dallas, Dec. 14 DALLAS – One of two iconic 1949 Buick Roadmaster … More »

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Russo and Steel Cuts to the ‘Cheese’

Angelo Van Bogart | October 18, 2012
This 1963 Pontiac Catalina "Swiss Cheese" factory lightweight is one of 14 built and 9 remaining.

Russo and Steele to offer ‘Swiss Cheese’ 1963 Pontiac Catalina at Scottsdale As one of the most radical factory-built weapons conceived during the Super Stock wars of the early 1960s, Pontiac’s outrageous “Swiss Cheese” Catalina lightweight was purpose-built just for … More »

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Speedometer hits 110 — years, that is

Angelo Van Bogart | October 18, 2012

Around it goes: Where the speedometer has been, and where it’s going BABENHAUSEN, Germany: According to Continental, the speedometer turns 110 years old in October 2012. On Oct. 7, 1902, engineer Otto Schulze registered the eddy-current speedometer at the Imperial … More »

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Manthey Salvage makes room for old iron worth saving

raustin | October 16, 2012
The caretaker of the Nash and other old iron at the yard is Bob Dziewror, who manages the vintage inventory.

Story and photos by Ron Kowalke Hands-on-type old car hobbyists know the value of having good neighbors; those next door who understand, or at least tolerate, an occasional parts car in the driveway and hammering and grinding noises coming from … More »

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