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The Big Book Is Back!
After hiding in the archives for a decade while thousands requested its return, we brought back the invaluable
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942
Check these out too:
The 2012 Car Collector's Package
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975
Old Cars Guide to Auto Restoration CD
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Collector Cars
A few ‘Editor Photos’ plus a mystery car
Every week, we feature a reader photo in Old Cars Weekly. This “Reader Photo” space is strictly for the vintage photos from readers’ family albums, or other interesting photos readers have stumbled upon while digging through swap meets, antique stores … More
Categories: Pre-War Classics, Under the Hood
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LBJ’s Lincoln Continental to be offered at auction
Everybody knows about the Kennedy Lincolns, but did you know President Lyndon B. Johnson was also a Lincoln man? And not just in front of the populace? The 36th president of the United States was a Lincoln man at home … More
Categories: 60's Cars, Auction News, Under the Hood
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‘Stroker McGurk’ creator loses ’40 Ford in garage fire
Fund established for rebuild effort BURBANK, Calif. – Tom Medley, creator of the “Stroker McGurk” cartoon character that appeared in Hot Rod magazine in the 1950s, once joked he would have liked to own a flamed ’40 Coupe. But this … More
Categories: 40's Cars, Hobby News
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R.E. Olds family establishes award
The Classic Auto Show & Cruise-In of Dublin, Ohio, a major fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation of Central Ohio, recently announced that the family of Ransom E. Olds, the early automotive pioneer who created the Oldsmobile and REO Companies, has … More
Categories: Car Show News, Hobby News, Pre-War Classics
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Remember the Class of ’62?
As the spotlight moves upon a car reaching the milestone of its 50th birthday, the added visibility can increase its collectibility and value. Since five notable cars that were “all new” in 1962 will be celebrating a golden anniversary this year, it’s worth taking a look at where they’re headed for 2012. More
Categories: 60's Cars, Editor's Picks, Features, Hobby News
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Ginger Rogers’ 1929 Duesenberg stars at 2012 Amelia Island
Vehicle to appear among other legendary Hollywood star cars once belonging to Natalie Wood, Rita Hayworth and Tom Mix The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation announced today that a 265 horsepower 1929 Model J Duesenberg that once belonged to Hollywood … More
Car of the Week: 1956 Ford Customline
Bill Harper simply couldn’t help himself after he took a stroll through the Auburn car corral and saw his dream car for sale: a 1956 Ford Customline Victoria in two-tone green. More
1948 Tucker comes to town
Give yourself a Tucker treat this holiday season. Stop by and see the 1948 Tucker, Torpedo, No. 1013, four-door sedan, currently being showcased at the America On Wheels Museum in Allentown, Pa. For the 1988 movie “TUCKER – The … More
Categories: 40's Cars, Hobby News, Museum News
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Car of the Week: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Dave Schaller’s older brother drove a 1966 Caprice that left quite an impression. And when his big brother threw Schaller the keys to the Chevy and told him he could use it while he was away serving in the military, Schaller became a Caprice fan for life. More
Car of the Week: 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge
Even if it wasn’t super rare and didn’t carry a champion’s pedigree, Steve DeMars’ 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” convertible would still be ultra-cool. More
