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Salvage yard adds Chrysler 300s, Eldorados, other ’50s treasures

This gold-and-white De Soto Adventurer two-door hardtop was one of many desirable 1950s cars in the 250-car stash acquired by French Lake Auto Parts (FLAP) in Annandale, Minn. This example is not the only Adventurer that was purchased by FLAP.

A 250-vehicle collection has landed in a Minnesota salvage yard, featuring everything from a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham to a 1956 De Soto Adventurer. More »

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Atlantic City bound: Interesting offerings at Taj Mahal auction

Many interesting classic cars were consigned early to The Classics at the Taj Mahal auction in Atlantic City, N.J., on March 1, 2013. Check them out! More »

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Star Cars: Touring around Tinseltown

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Much like today, yesterday’s stars drove some of the finest machinery available to them. Often, Hollywood’s heroes and heroines were photographed with their new purchases, which ranged from the uncommon to the opulent, and sometimes both. Take a ride around Tinseltown… More »

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Bear hugs: Teddys ‘drive’ vintage cars to hospital

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The Olympic Vintage Auto Club has been collecting and donating teddy bears to Harrison Hospital in Silverdale, Wash., for the past 12 years. More »

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On exhibit: Gilmore explores Dust Bowl, Depression and drives

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HICKORY CORNERS, Mich. – The images from the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl of the 1930s are haunting – long lines at soup kitchens, farms buried by dirt and gaunt faces peering out from dilapidated autos piled high with … More »

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A model 1955 Packard that will fit in your garage — and house

The new 1955 Packard 400 Hardtop model in 1:43 scale by Brooklin Models.

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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Rare prototype antique cars on display at Fall Hershey

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HERSHEY, Pa. – The 57th Annual AACA Hershey Fall Meet and Car Show, hosted by the Hershey Region, will be held October 10-13 on the Hersheypark Grounds in Hershey, PA. This 4 day event features a flea market with over … More »

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Car of the Week: 1925 Packard Holbrook coupe

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A few Packards intended for the American market in the 1920s were actually shipped to far away shores, and at least one particularly special 1925 Packard went as far as “Down Under.” More »

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Classic car show features ‘Packards Abroad’

The Natonal Packard Museum welcomes Packards like this 1938 Six, photographed at a Toronto dealership, to its annual Classic Car Show July 20-22.

National Packard Museum to host 23rd annual Antique & Classic Car Show July 20-22 WARREN, Ohio – The National Packard Museum will present its 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Car Show  July 20-22. This year’s theme is “Packards Abroad.” Three … More »

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Michigan Introduces Bill to Expand Use of Historic Vehicles

SEMA ACTION NETWORK UPDATE Michigan Introduces Bill to Expand Use of Historic Vehicles Michigan, the birthplace to many of the collector cars we cherish, has introduced legislation (S.B. 1146) that would amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles … More »

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