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Fab at 50: ‘New Star’ Avanti was born a half century ago
By John Hull The Studebaker-Packard Corp. board of directors appeared to be setting a course of action in early 1961 that would reorganize the corporation as a mini conglomerate. The new structure would have minimal, if any, reliance on what … More
The 20 Millionth Ford — a 1931 Model A — will lead 2012 MAFCA tour
The Model A Ford Club of America announced that Mr. Rod Liimatainen, owner of the 20 Millionth Ford, will lead the MAFCA Model A Tour at the National Convention with the historic 1931 Ford Model A. This will be very reminiscent of the days gone by, when the Slant Window Town Sedan traveled the country promoting the Ford Motor Co. Liimatainen is a member of the Superior A’s, the regional club hosting the convention June 18-22 in Marquette, Mich. More
Categories: Features, Old Car News, Pre-War Classics, Under the Hood
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Mercury XM-800 concept car to appear at 2012 Iola Old Car Show
Stephen Murphy, curator and restoration specialist at Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage, today confirmed the 1954 Mercury XM-800 concept car from The Richard H. Driehaus Collection would appear at the Iola Old Car Show from July 12-15 in Iola, Wis. According … More
Categories: 50's Cars, Car Show News, Iola Car Show, Under the Hood
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From garage build to garage find
Custom Chevy remains a great tribute to the great garage ingenuity of hot rodders during the 1950s. It was a true garage build, and now a great garage find. More
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
