Reversing a trend of rodders finding restored cars to build, or original-condition project cars to modify, this highboy was being restored to original condition when the current owner bought it.
Collector Cars
Restored ‘Duchess’ 1941 Cadillac special sedan to be offered by RM Auctions
One of the most mesmerizing Cadillac photos included in my book “Cadillac: 100 Years of Innovation” written for General Motors shows a 1941 Cadillac sedan with Series 60-style door window frames, flow-through fenders as found on 1942-and-later Buicks and tastefully absent brightwork. This unique Cadillac built for the Duke of Windsor was nicknamed “Duchess”...
SEMA Show to feature pair of iconic Camaros
There is plenty to get excited about for the upcoming Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center -- including a pair of iconic Camaros taking center stage.
Second chance: ‘The Build’ rescues a wrecked Malibu
American Modern Insurance is mating the wrecked 1965 Malibu body from a satisfied customer claim to the chassis of a burned GTO from another claim to create “The Build”, which will be used to promote the insurer.
$3.2 million Corvette a ‘blue chip investment’
Dana Mecum sold this rare L88 1967 Corvette roadster for a record price of $3.2 million. It is one of 20 such cars built, and combined with its documented race history and the emotion behind the sale, bidding went through the roof.
1954 Nash Statesman Country Club coupe
Story and photos by Brian Earnest Lowell Johnson is either a “Nash guy” with a fixation for Kaisers and Frazers, or a “Kaiser-Frazer guy”with a soft spot for Nashes. Either way, every day is Independents Day for the Sheboygan, Wis., resident, who has an eclectic and very cool collection of wonderful orphans. One of...
Mid America Motorworks partners with ‘Corvette Nation’ TV series
Corvette aftermarket company to sponsor series around America’s sports car Mid America Motorworks will be a Presenting Sponsor for Goin’ Mobile Video Productions’ new, original TV series titled “Corvette Nation.” The Series will be broadcast on Discovery’s Velocity Channel starting in September 2013. The 13-episode series revolves around America’s favorite sports car, the Chevrolet...
Custom Crosley: Reader’s mystery car leaves unanswered questions
Last winter, Old Cars Weekly subscriber Brad Yoho of Stillwater, Minn., completed the restoration of an unusual 1948 Crosley that was customized several decades ago. The Crosley began as a factory-produced convertible, although the convertible Crosleys at this time had more of a sliding roof than a true complete folding top. Yoho believes the...
See 1955 LaSalle in motion for the first time
See 1955 LaSalle found in junkyard in motion for the first time. Plus watch video of Joe Bortz and his dream/concept cars at the Geneva Concours d'Elegance.
Car of the Week: 1929 Stutz Model M coupe
Richard Mitchell’s adoration for all things Stutz comes naturally with his show-quality supercharged 1929 Stutz Model M coupe.