Reader Stories

Car of the Week: 1958 Oldsmobile 98 J-2

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Oldsmobile’s 1958 models were powered by its Rocket V-8 that rightfully holds a position of tremendous stature in American performance history. By the late 1950s, the engine had grown to 374 cubic inches, and if you were looking to get your big Olds really moving, you went for the "J-2" engine option.

When opportunity knocked, this car collector answered

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This all-original, all-Super Bee survivor was an unexpected discovery for a Delaware, Ohio collector.

Two teens convert Porsche to electric in six weeks

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What do you get when you mix two ambitious 18-year-olds with one Porsche and a bunch of parts?

Prepping Packards for the War

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A former Packard-Milwaukee employee recalls the war years.

Local Hero: 1939 Chevrolet Master 85 Sedan

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Old Cars Weekly reader's '39 Chevy project comes full-circle.

1913 Hudson was "Gator Aid"

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This Hudson helped carry Florida’s ‘Alligator Man’ and his reptile.

Old Cars Weekly's Garage Gallery

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We asked readers for pictures of their garages, and here are some great results.

Rise of the 'Red Rocket' Roadster

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It took 51 years of dreaming by its owner, but a 1935 forlorn Ford has finally gotten a bright new makeover.

'27 Model A is British Treasure

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

English-built Model A reflects paint company’s proud heritage.

A Duesenberg Dream

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Read more about Shawn Miller's 1922 Model A with a Fleetwood rumble seat coupe body

A Stellar Stash of Vintage Iron

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A chance church meeting led an OCW reader to a stellar collection of old cars. Was it divine intervention?

Miss Meta's Buick

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It took nearly 20 long years for an OCW reader to secure a 13,000-mile 1964 LeSabre.

A Wonderful 1941 Packard Woodie

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Read more about John George's 1941 Packard woodie wagon

Beauty or Beast? 1963 Polara had a look all its own

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Polara was considered the top trim level Dodge back in 1963. There aren't that many of them around today, but they are easy to spot. Some would say they have a face only a mother would love!