Under the Hood with Angelo Van Bogart
Angelo is the editor of Old Cars Weekly, the antique car hobby’s longest-running publication and the only weekly publication in the hobby. The Minnesota native is a die-hard Cadillac lover, the author of “Cadillac: 100 Years of Innovation,” show judge and a member of many car clubs.-
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Under the Hood
Georgia Threatens to Raise Taxes on Collector Vehicles
SEMA Action Network update: Georgia Threatens to Raise Taxes on Older Vehicles Legislation (H.B. 80) introduced in the Georgia General Assembly may effectively raise taxes on untitled vehicles that remain subject to the state’s annual ad valorem tax. As a … More
Pro-Hobbyist Inoperable Vehicle Bill Reintroduced in Washington State
SEMA ACTION NETWORK COLLECTOR CAR LEGISLATION: Pro-Hobbyist Inoperable Vehicle Bill Reintroduced in Washington State A version of SEMA model legislation (S.B. 5121) has been reintroduced in the Washington State Senate to prohibit cities or towns from enforcing an ordinance, development … More
New York reintroduces bill for one-time registration fee
New York Reintroduces Bill to Provide for One-Time Historic Vehicle Registration Fee Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate (S.B. 1899) to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. … More
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Wyoming Introduces Bill to Increase Registration Fees
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
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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Tags: 1903 Ford, Ford 150th celebration, Ford Model A, Henry Ford birthday
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Sneak peek at Minichamps’ 1955 LaSalle concept car model
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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Tags: 1955 LaSalle II Roadster concept car, dream car, Joe Bortz, Minichamps
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A model 1955 Packard that will fit in your garage — and house
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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Tags: 1955 Packard, 1955 Packard 400, Brooklin Models, Packard
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OCW holiday gift ideas for the gear head
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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Tags: Automotive Christmas cards, automotive holiday gifts
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‘Rain Man’ 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible cruises to the auction block
‘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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Tags: 1949 Buick Roadmaster, Rain Man Buick, Rain Man Roadmaster
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Russo and Steel Cuts to the ‘Cheese’
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
