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Orphan Homecoming 

Story and photo by Patrick Foster 

This June, owners of orphan- and 

independent-brand cars will fl ock, 

as they have for more than a decade, 

to Ypsilanti, Mich., for the big annual 

Orphan Car Show. 

This year marks the 13th annual Ypsilanti 

event. It will be held Sunday, June 

7, in the city’s beautiful Riverside Park. 

Sponsored by the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, 

the show runs 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m. As 

before, the show is open to stock, nonmodifi 

ed cars, trucks and motorcycles 

that have been out of production for at 

least seven years. 

Conceived in 1996 as a public educational 

program of the Ypsilanti Automotive 

Heritage Museum, the Orphan Car 

Show is dedicated to educating the public 

about an often overlooked aspect of 

America’s automotive heritage: the cars 

produced by the independent, “non-Big 

Three” auto companies. 

Each year, the show highlights a particular 

brand and this year, the show will 

honor Hudson’s 100th anniversary by 

making it this year’s feature make. A large 

turnout of Hudsons is expected, along with 

Studebakers, Nashes, Packards, Avantis, 

Ramblers and many other makes. There 

will also be a number of defunct foreign 

car models making appearances. 

Ypsilanti has a unique automotive history 

for a city its size. Apex Motors produced 

the ACE car there from 1920-’22. 

Ypsilanti is also where Preston Tucker, 

whose family owned the Ypsilanti Ma- 

chine and Tool Co., developed and built 

the prototype for the Tucker Torpedo automobile. 

The area abounds with automotive 

history. Kaiser-Frazer produced cars in 

nearby Willow Run from 1946 to 1953 

in a giant plant that GM later purchased 

for production of Hydra-Matic transmissions. 

From 1959 to 1969, GM also manufactured 

the Corvair nearby. 

One of the most popular highlights of 

the Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show is when 

the various old cars pass in review. This 

feature parade includes expert running 

commentary by automotive historians 

Jeff Godshall, Bill Tilden, Jim Wagner 

and others explaining each vehicle’s history 

and special features as it drives past 

the reviewing stand. 

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Although the Orphan Car Show features all 

independent and orphan cars that have been 

out of production for at least seven years, 

Hudson will be this year’s featured marque in 

honor of the company’s 100th anniversary. 

YPSILANTI AUTOMOTIVE 

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13TH ANNUAL ORPHAN CAR SHOW 

Admission to the show is $5 for adults, 

while children 12 and under are free. All 

proceeds from the show benefi t the Ypsilanti 

Automotive Heritage Museum, 

which features many restored Kaiser- 

Frazer and Hudson cars. The museum is 

also home to Miller Motors, the World’s 

Last Hudson Dealer. With records dating 

to 1927, Miller Motors Hudson represents 

a priceless part of Hudson and Ypsilanti 

automotive history that’s now being preserved. 

To register a car for the Orphan Car 

Show, go to the museum’s Web site at 

www.ypsiautoheritage.org, or call 734- 

482-5200 for a registration brochure. 

Interested parties may also write to the 

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, 

100 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198.

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what’s inside 

9 True Original 

Frank Hartmaier put more than 600,000 

miles on his Model A over the course of 

80 years. Now, the car is resting in the 

AACA museum. 

12 The Fancy Fargos 

Unique Fargo line of trucks put a premium on good looks. 

14 Philly Feast 

Annual Philadelphia concours will 

have plenty of dazzle on display. 

16 Big Apple Bash 

Pat Foster saw plenty to get excited 

about at annual New York Auto Show. 

20 Haulin’ Hudsons 

Company had long history of interesting trucks and service vehicles. 

24 Olive Drab ‘Blast’ 

Red Ball military show marches on in style. 

33 No ‘Last’ Resort 

Wisconsin resort tries to keep car clubs coming back. 

Departments 

5 Otto Mechanic 

6 Sound Your Horn 

8 Vintage Ad/Club Clips 

10 Q&A with Kit Foster 

17 Wreck of the Week 

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‘Car of the Week’ 

• Each week, the OCW staff honors a great ride with our “Car 

of the Week” (http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/Car_of_the_ 

Week// ) ... Last week, we played it pretty safe with our pick: 

the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, a big favorite among collectors. 

Make sure to check out this week’s selection. 

Old Cars Weekly Blog Zone! 

• This week’s OCW focuses on trucks, 

and Angelo’s got a few truck-ish 

thoughts rolling around in his noggin. 

Check out his latest blog at http://underthehood.oldcarsweekly.com/ 

Also, make sure to visit “Gunner’s 

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26 OCW Show Calendar 

30 Auction Express News 

32 Auction Express 

34 OCW Classifi eds 

42 Packard Points 

» HOBBY NEWS E-Mail angelo.vanbogart@fwmedia.com 

Vintage Nova driver killed in PA crash 

A Pennsylvania hobbyist was killed in a fi ery 

crash while driving his collector car Sunday, May 

9 on Pennylvania State Route 309. 

According to a story in The Citizen’s Voice, 64year-old 

Craig Lear of Wright Township was driving 

his third-generation Chevrolet Nova when he 

was rear-ended by a Chevy Trailblazer driven by 

a 77-year-old Fairmont Township woman at about 

2:30 p.m. 

Lear’s vehicle caught fi re immediately after 

the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene, 

according the newspaper story. The driver of the 

Trailblazer was transported to Geisinger Wyoming 

Valley Medical Center in Plains Township, where 

she was listed in critical condition on Monday. 

According to The Citizen’s Voice report, state 

lawmakers are expected to ask the state’s Department 

of Transportation to conduct a traffi c study to 

determine if the highway and the opening of a new 

restaurant could lead to unsafe traffi c conditions. 

There is no turning lane into the restaurant lot for 

1930s ‘Public Enemies’ display will return to Iola show 

As audiences of the fi lm “Public Enemies” 

watch dozens of 1930s coupes, convertibles and 

trucks make their debut on movie screens across 

America July 9, Iola Old Car Show attendees with 

see the same cars in person within a special display 

held in conjunction with the Iola, Wis., show July 

9-12. 

Just as the Michael Mann fi lm starring Johnny 

Depp as John Dillinger opens, more than 30 prewar 

vehicles used in the fi lm and their owners will 

converge on the car show grounds for the special 

display. 

To learn more about the display and the Iola Old 

Car Show, go to www.iolaoldcarshow.com or call 

715-445-4000. 

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Tacoma, Wash., council members approved 

a resolution last week that will allow the LeMay 

Automobile Museum to apply for a $3.5 million 

loan from the federal Department of Housing and 

Urban Development’s Section 108 program. 

Museum offi cials said they would use the money 

to leverage other fi nancing that will allow them to 

break ground this year on a museum near the Tacoma 

Dome, according to a report at www.thenewstribune.com. 

The loan would give the museum 100 

percent of its goal and allow it to move ahead with 

construction of the $28.4 million fi rst phase. 

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The much-publicized Tucker “convertible” 

owned by Benchmark Classics in Wisconsin made 

it’s debut earlier this month at the Keels & Wheels 

show in Seabrook, Texas. Greg Riley of Garage 

Deluxe was at the show and interviewed car owner 

Justin Cole and provided Old Cars Weekly an ex- 

Authorities clean up an accident that killed a 64year-old 

man Sunday near Ashley, Penn. 

northbound traffi c. 

“Serious accidents have been a problem on this 

dangerous stretch of Route 309 for quite a while,” 

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre told 

The Citizen’s Voice. “We need to rectify this traffi c 

pattern problem so that more lives are not lost.” 

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Daimler AG, Chrysler, Cerberus and the US 

Pension Benefi t Guaranty Corp. (PBGC) recently 

signed a binding term sheet covering issues still 

pending between the parties in connection with 

Chrysler. 

Under this agreement, Daimler’s remaining 19.9 

percent shareholding in Chrysler will be redeemed 

and Daimler will forgive repayment of the loans 

extended to Chrysler, which were already written 

off in the 2008 fi nancial statements. 

In addition, Daimler has agreed to pay $200 

million into Chrysler’s pension plans on the date of 

the execution of defi nitive agreements and in each 

of the next two years. 

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manufacturer’s 58,000-square-foot facility are also 

planned throughout the afternoon. 

Visit http://www.corvettecleveland.org/ 

for information. The fee is $10 and a portion of the 

proceeds will benefi t the Berea Children’s Home 

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» FROM THE EDITOR 

Today’s hauler is tomorrow’s collectible 

Ever notice how many vehicle enthusiasts own modern 

trucks? It’s a lot, and maybe not for the most obvious 

utilitarian reason. Sure, owning a truck makes it easy 

to drag around a project car and collect parts for it, but 

trucks are also the closest way a collector-vehicle hobbyist 

can get to buying and enjoying a vehicle in the same 

manner as they did before the 1990s. For that reason, I 

expect today’s trucks will appear at shows with the same 

frequency of 2010 Camaros and Challengers and Mustangs 

at car shows 20 or 30 years from now. 

Don’t believe me? Consider this: The engine and engine 

compartment space of trucks is the closest one can 

come today with an engine compartment of 20 years ago 

(or longer), making it possible to complete some work for 

the do-it-yourselfer. 

In the 1960s and earlier, many car enthusiasts ordered 

fender skirts, windshield visors, continental kits and other 

» SOUND YOUR HORN 

A brush with an R-Code Fairlane 

Geoff Stunkard’s article in the May 7 

issue about the R-Code Fairlane brought 

back memories. In late 1966, I read a 

magazine article about this new option. 

My father had a 1966 Fairlane GT- 

A with the 390 four-barrel and it was a 

strong-running car. I went to Shulte Ford 

in Glen Burnie, Md., and inquired about 

ordering a ’67 Fairlane with the R-Code 

engine. After being told on several occasions 

that this option was not available 

to the public, I fi nally found a salesman 

named Mike Fiore who looked further 

into the option list and found I could place 

the order. I had to put a down payment of 

$500 to order the $3,600 car. The only 

option, besides the paint scheme, was an 

AM radio. 

The car was a two-door sedan with a 

bench seat, four-speed transmission and 

two-tone paint (green on the bottom and 

a white top). It seemed to take forever 

to arrive. In the meantime, I fell in love 

with a burgundy K-Code Mustang coupe. 

I purchased the Mustang, and when the 

Fairlane fi nally came in, I did not take delivery. 

I don’t know who eventually took possession 

of the Fairlane, but I am sure it 

was one great ride. Every time I see a reference 

to these cars, I think what might 

have been. I never lost my appetite for 

Mustangs and currently own a ’66 K- 

Code GT fastback, a ’99 convertible and 

an ’05 GT convertible. 

Kenneth Kelm, via e-mail 

6 � MAY 21, 2009 

readily available accessoriesfor their new and late-model 

cars. Not so for today’s Taurus, Camry and Accord owners 

who have to search hard for such accessories, if they have 

an interest in installing them at all. However, aftermarket 

companies have run to the service of truck owners, making 

catalogs full of accessories available to truck owners 

who can make their ride unique. Truck owners respond by 

buying them and installing them in earnest. 

Ordering a truck is also a lot like buying a car in the 

1950s or earlier. Remember when car companies offered 

one style in many confi gurations? Aside from trim, all 

1952 Chevrolets were identical from the cowl forward. 

However, a buyer could select that look as a station wagon, 

sedan, coupe, hardtop or convertible. Today’s truck buyer 

can get an F-150 as a regular cab, extended cab with 

a short box or a long box as a two-wheel-drive or fourwheel-drive 

model. Not so with many of today’s sedans. 

Indy memories 

I just read Richard Holmlund’s article 

about his trip to Indy in Old Cars Weekly’s 

April 30 issue and wanted to share a few 

experiences I had. 

My fi rst experience was in 1969, when 

my mom and dad took me on a charter bus 

to see the time trials. I live in a small town 

on the Ohio-Indiana border, so it is only 

a 2-1/2-hour drive. I especially remember 

the pace car that year — a 1969 Camaro. I 

was more excited about that than the race! 

The big excitement that day was when 

Mario Andretti broke the 170-mph mark. 

I remember the entire place screaming. He 

went on to win the Indy 500 that year. 

I also got Mel Kenyon’s autograph. I 

was only 10 years old at the time and remember 

staring at his hand. My dad said 

he had been involved in an accident and his 

hand was badly burned. He had it formed 

to fi t the steering wheel. 

I also went to the time trials a year later, 

when the 4-4-2 was pace car. That year 

proved uneventful, because it rained. 

But in 1978, a friend asked me to go to 

the Indy 500 race with him. How could I 

turn him down? He had just purchased a 

new 1978 ’Vette and the reason he wanted 

to go was because the ’Vette was also the 

pace car that year. I agree with what Holmlund 

said in his article: I had more fun 

driving to the race and witnessing the activities 

at the track than watching the race 

itself. I don’t even remember who won. I 

just enjoyed riding in a new Corvette! 

Unfortunately, that was the last time I 

was at a 500 race in Indy. Maybe I’ll get 

there again soon. 

Dave Zehringer, via e-mail 

Demise of a Dauphine 

I would like to respond to the very enjoyable 

article “French Flop” by Patrick 

Foster that appeared in the April 16 issue 

of Old Cars Weekly. 

“Arrow shirts, Arrow shirts, Arrow 

shirts” — that was the strange sound the 

windshield wiper motors made on my parents’ 

“Campbell’s Cream of Tomato Soup” 

red 1958 Renault Dauphine. The wipers 

were only one of its quirky and dangerous 

characteristics. 

It was a small four-door meant to compete 

with the Volkswagen Beetle, and like 

the Beetle, it had rear-wheel drive. While 

having engine weight at the rear of such 

a car can be helpful in snow, it makes for 

very tricky handling. On one especially 

windy day, I drove it across the Throgs 

Neck bridge, and with the assistance 

of gusty side winds, covered at least as 

much distance laterally as I did forward. 

On another occasion, on a twisty road in 

Westchester County, I practically saw the 

rear end of the car pass me in the front. So 

much for sporty driving in a Dauphine. 

On a trip to Europe, my father bought 

one of them, drove it around and then 

shipped it back home for my mother to 

drive. She had learned to drive at age 45 

with mixed results. Outside anything located 

in a kitchen, her relationship with 

anything mechanical was tenuous, at best. 

One reason he bought it was because it 

had a Ferlec electrically operated transmission, 

which eliminated the clutch pedal. In 

order to change gears, you simply put your 

hand on the fl oor-mounted gear-shift lever, 

which then actuated the clutch. While this 

simplifi ed the shifting process, the clutch 

By Angelo Van Bogart 

Many people with an appreciation 

for machinery have taken 

to trucks in the past two decades, 

especially young people, for the 

very reasons mentioned here. People also collect what 

they fondly remember from their childhood, and trucks 

are helping form good memories for many young people 

as you read this. In a few decades, those people will 

gather to show off their workmanship on the vehicles they 

care about most from their past — trucks. 

For those who are ahead of the curve and already enjoy 

old trucks, we’ve assembled stories on trucks that are 

already collectible in this issue. After you read about the 

Fargo Sweptside, International and Hudson trucks in this 

week’s issue, consider that new truck in your driveway. It 

might just be tomorrow’s collector vehicle. 

would disengage anytime you rested your 

hand on the lever, causing the engine to 

rev wildly until you removed your hand. 

A friend left his hand on the lever too long 

while making a broken U-turn and backed 

into a rock, denting the bumper. 

The Dauphine, like most small European 

cars, had a tiny engine, especially by 

U.S. standards. It had a blazing 32 hp, resulting 

in a 0-60-mph time of about seven 

eons. Try getting on the Grand Central 

Parkway during rush hour with that. 

My mother drove it around our Jamaica 

Estates, Queens, neighborhood without incident, 

and it was usually mine to use when 

home from Bard College. Then, one day in 

January 1958, I was on my way to Ozone 

Park to see my girlfriend when I was Tboned 

at an intersection. A tow truck took 

the car to a local shop as I waited for my 

father to come. When the owner saw my 

father pull in with a gold-and-white 1958 

Chrysler Imperial, he immediately jacked 

up the price for the tow. 

In a few weeks, my father picked up a 

leftover Satin Gray 1957 Plymouth Savoy 

from his friend who was a Dodge-Plymouth 

dealer. While this car was ostensibly 

to be used by me to get back and forth 

from college, it was always spoken of as 

my mother’s car. As the car was big and 

lacked power steering, I don’t remember 

her ever sitting in it, much less piloting it 

to the nearest Grand Union supermarket. 

The famous Ferlec electronic clutch on 

the Dauphine was only one of several badly 

handicapped, semi-automatic transmission-equipped 

cars my father purchased. 

But that’s another story, isn’t it? 

Peter Lee, East Northport, N.Y.

Saving 

‘Old Ugly’ 

By Merlin Lamb 

In 2005, my good friend Glen went into the hospital 

with a serious heart condition. I don’t think Glen expected 

to ever come home again, because his wife 

called me and said he wanted me to have his truck. He 

knew I would restore it to factory condition. 

The old truck was a peach-colored 1966 International 

half-ton that Glen purchased new. It was a real oddball, 

because it had a strange step-side bed without any steps, 

and an even stranger four-cylinder engine that, for all the 

world, appears to be half of a V-8. I’m told it is, in fact, 

half of International’s 304-cid V-8. Meanwhile, the transmission 

is a Borg-Warner T-13 — a three-speed on the 

fl oor — and the rear end is a Dana 44 limited-slip with 

4:09 gears. 

I knew of the old truck for many years because I had 

helped Glen keep it tuned and running. I knew it was a 

clean and solid International, and I had always told Glen 

that if he ever decided to sell it, to give me the fi rst option. 

Well, here came the option. 

Sadly, the old truck had sat for years — at least 10 or 

more. In fact, I don’t believe the truck had been run since 

Glen and I had both retired several years ago. I knew Glen 

had received offers to sell his truck, but he passed them 

up, telling me that all the buyers wanted to street rod it, 

something he couldn’t tolerate being done to his baby. So, 

I drove to Santa Rosa, Calif., some 40 miles away, to see 

the truck again. What I beheld was not very inspiring. 

The International was in pretty bad shape, having sat outside 

uncovered. Rust was prevalent everywhere, and all 

four tires were fl at. The cowl was rusted clear through 

into the interior and water had accumulated through the 

cowl vent, which had apparently plugged and prevented 

moisture from draining. The bottom of the bed was seriously 

rusted, as were the tops of the rear fenders and the 

bed rails. But, it was straight and otherwise solid and it 

Reluctant restorer gives old friend’s 

ugly truck-ling a lovely new lease on life 

would run. The odometer read 77,240 miles. 

At that point, I could see a lot of dollars going into 

restoration costs. Seriously, I didn’t believe that I wanted 

the truck anymore. It was close to being too far gone, 

but Glen was a good friend, and if he wanted me to have 

his baby rather than sell it to someone else, well, I just 

couldn’t turn him down. 

I called a tow truck and spent my fi rst $200 on a tow 

to Cloverdale, where I live. My wife came outside our 

home as we were pushing the truck into the carport and 

all I heard was, “That’s one ugly truck.” I had to agree. 

And from that point on, any reference to the truck was 

prefaced by “Old Ugly.” The name stuck. 

I spent more than a year on this project, enlisting the 

aid of friends and relatives. Rust was a major issue. Twice, 

I was on the verge of giving up, but my brother, Tom, convinced 

me to hang in there. 

The rust inside the cowl was probably our biggest 

problem. The cowl was triple-walled, preventing us from 

patching metal in some areas. We removed what we could, 

treated the rest to prevent rust from further spreading, then 

glassed over the cowl vent. Rain could not be allowed to 

enter, as we were unable to locate the drains for the cowl. 

We purchased a sand blaster for removal of surface rust, 

and as restorers know, sand blasting has its drawbacks. 

Foremost, sand is really tough to get rid of, and comes out 

of every crack and crevice when you’re painting. It nearly 

drove us to distraction, as it did the painter. 

International was very fond of spot-welding everything, 

even horizontal surfaces that are open to rain and 

contaminants. Many of these welds had come loose and 

had to be re-welded. I was told by a local International 

dealer that it was his belief that, during the 1960s, Nissan 

had built the bodies for these trucks. I didn’t doubt him, 

because the construction of this truck is the strangest I 

have ever seen. 

The author had a daunting challenge when he agreed 

to take ownership of his friend’s quirky 1966 International 

pickup and try to give it a second life. The 

restoration had its share of obstacles, but the end 

result was plenty gratifying for both the truck’s fi rst 

and second owners. 

We fi lled in all the pits where rust was removed by the 

sand blaster and fi xed the minor dings. Before the work 

was completed on the body, the truck had been taken 

apart down to the bare cab. 

Old Ugly was painted part by part by a local body shop, 

then color-sanded and buffed by me and my brother, then 

reassembled. I located an International part supplier in 

Texas that had all of the rubber and window channeling. 

I located door and window handles in Nebraska. The old 

rims were too rusted inside to save, so we had to install 

aftermarket wheels — another modifi cation, but a reversible 

one, of course. Vent window rubber was never found, 

despite a month-long search, nor could we fi nd rubber for 

the gas tank fi ller neck. A local upholsterer completed the 

interior. Carpet replaced the original rubber mat. 

Once Old Ugly was fi nished, we drove it to Santa Rosa. 

Glen, you see, did come home, having survived his heart 

surgery. I wanted him to see his old truck again, and to 

ask him if his survival meant that I had to give him the 

truck back. Of course, I knew it was mine to keep. He was 

delighted with the results and took several photos during 

that trip in February 2006. Then he drove his baby again, 

smiling from ear to ear. It was truly gratifying. 

We love Old Ugly, which, like the fairy tale, has become 

somewhat of a swan. We drive it almost daily, even 

though it rides hard, steers worse, is a little slow and 

doesn’t like it much over 55 mph. However, it turns a lot 

of heads and gets lots of “thumbs-up,” especially from 

women. (I think they like the soft peach color.) We especially 

enjoy lifting the hood when inquiring minds ask 

what’s under the bonnet for their “What the heck?” comments. 

Old Ugly now gets a prominent spot in our garage, 

protected from the elements alongside our 1941 Packard 

and 1956 Chevrolet pickup. 

I’m happy to have saved another “orphaned” vehicle. 


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The Car of the Dome’s arrival 

The Car of the Dome was a fancy 

1933 Packard made for display at the 

1933 World’s Fair. It has made a splash 

in publicity ever since. If you’ve attended 

major vintage car meets, you may 

have seen the car in all its well-styled 

glory. It’s very sleek for a sedan! 

There’s more to the story, as relayed 

by Hexagon News, Packards International 

Midwest Region, 365 St. Leger 

Ave., Akron, OH 44305 (Bob Zimmerman, 

editor). The story is based on a 

fi rsthand report printed in the April 30, 

1934, edition of Packard Inner Circle, 

the factory-issued newsletter for dealers. 

B.D. Eastling, one of Packard’s advertising 

managers, conveyed the information 

from the Philadelphia area. “We 

conducted a Packard Traveling salon 

at several of our largest dealer points,” 

he said. “It called for considerable 

showmanship and a certain amount of 

ballyhoo.” 

The salon was centered around the 

Car of the Dome. “The fact that the 

Dome car was snowbound and lost in 

freight the fi rst two days increased our 

opportunity for publicity by keeping the 

population ‘posted’ on its arrival.” 

There was plenty to see in the 

meantime, since the Packard outlet had 

arranged for magnifi cent one-of-a-kind 

paintings to be displayed. These had 

been commissioned for ads which the 

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moved to Easton, Pa., and a blizzard 

plus lack of radio publicity did not keep 

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AACA 

Museum 

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After 80 years, the 

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car known goes 

to a new home 

By Bill Rothermel 

It seems that most fi shing stories are about the one that 

got away. Suffi ce it to say, the same holds true for car 

collectors. How many times have you heard someone 

say, “I should have kept that one,” or “Gee, I wished I 

never got rid of that car?” The late Frank Hartmaier never 

had any such regrets, as he kept his 1929 Ford Model A, 

a car he purchased new, for nearly 80 years. On May 2, 

the landmark car was given to the Antique Automobile 

Club of America Museum in Hershey, Pa., by Hartmaier’s 

family. 

At the age of 17, Francis “Frank” Hartmaier asked his 

mother if he could join a local fl ying club and take fl ying 

lessons. His mother promptly denied his request, fearful 

that he was too young and could get hurt. Not unlike 

today’s teenagers, his wishes promptly turned to a “set of 

wheels.” He then asked if he would be allowed to purchase 

a new Ford with the money he had saved while working 

at a local auto parts plant. With his mother’s blessing, the 

Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pa., teen took 

the trolley into nearby Pottstown and ordered a new Ford 

Model A roadster from the William Young Agency on 

West High Street. Hartmaier checked off two options on 

the order blank: a spare tire and a rumble seat for a total 

price of $560. Putting down $305 of his savings, Hartmaier 

fi nanced the remaining balance of $255, and on 

May 16, 1929, he took delivery of Serial No. A1533466, 

a Rose Beige and Seal Brown roadster exactly as he had 

ordered. 

Not long after taking delivery of the car, the young 

Hartmaier was laid off from his job, thanks to the worsening 

economic depression. Undeterred, he landed a job delivering 

a local newspaper, the Pottstown Mercury, from 

Francis “Frank” Hartmaier, who 

died earlier this year, owned this 

1929 Model A for 80 of his 97 years. 

Monday to Saturday, in a route that covered 109 miles each 

day. On Sundays, he delivered the Philadelphia Record 

in a route covering another 85 miles, making his weekly 

paper delivery total 739 miles. He continued with this job 

until he was able to fi nd work as a machinist at the onset 

of World War II. He then met a gal named Elizabeth from 

New Jersey, whom he courted and subsequently married 

in 1940. In 1942, Hartmaier drove her to the hospital (in 

the Model A, of course) to give birth to their only child, 

daughter Judy. As it was the only car owned by the Hartmaiers, 

the Model A would see daily use and even carry 

them on vacations throughout the eastern United States 

and Canada. By the time the odometer broke in 1944, the 

Model A had registered an incredible 416,000 miles. 

The Model A was fi nally retired from active service 

in 1960, and in the late 1960s, Hartmaier restored it to 

factory-fresh condition. He then took the Model A to car 

shows throughout the northeast and as far north as Toronto. 

The car was always driven to these shows, never 

trailered, and Hartmaier claimed that, during his lifetime, 

the car had been driven in every state east of the Mississippi 

River. Hartmaier continued his trips in the Model A 

well into his 80s, including driving from Pennsylvania to 

Dearborn, Mich., for a Ford gathering. 

The odometer was eventually repaired, but the actual 

mileage on the car is unknown. It is estimated that the 

vintage Ford has been driven in excess of 600,000 miles 

since new. The car retains its original engine, though it has 

been rebuilt no less than four times during its lifetime. 

Hartmaier fulfi lled his dream of fl ying, obtaining his 

pilot’s license in 1931. Remarkably, he would remain an 

active pilot until a few months prior to his death on Jan. 

Photo courtesy of AACA Museum 

27, 2009, at the age of 97. 

Hartmaier was known to have turned down many offers 

to purchase the Model A, thought to be the oldest 

vehicle in original ownership by one individual in the 

United States. He was once quoted in a magazine as having 

said, “You can put money in the bank; you can’t ride 

around in that on a nice day and get an ice cream cone.” 

Rather fi ttingly, the car joined the collection of the Antique 

Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, 

Pa., on May 2, 2009, in a proper, but simple, dedication 

ceremony attended by Hartmaier’s family, friends and 

museum staff. On May 4, the vehicle was placed on display 

in the museum’s main gallery. 

The Model A’s legacy 

The Model A was fi rst introduced to the public on Dec. 

2, 1927. Newspaper accounts of the day told of nearly 

10 percent of the American public having gone to view 

the new car. Much more complex than the Model T it replaced, 

the Model A was built through 1932, when Ford 

introduced its new V-8. 

The Model A was the fi rst Ford to include safety glass 

in all windows. The car was largely the project of Henry 

Ford’s son Edsel, who got credit for the car’s handsome 

looks. Nearly 4.5 million Model A’s were produced in 

just four model years, making Frank Hartmaier’s storied 

roadster not just one in a million, but one in nearly 4.5 

million. 

For more information about the AACA Museum, go to 

www.aacamuseum.org, or call 717-566-7100. 


» Q&A By Kit Foster 

In Memoriam 

You will have already read in Old Cars Weekly 

of Tom Brownell’s passing. He served as service 

manager of this column for 25 years, week 

in and week out, setting a goal, after learning of 

his terminal diagnosis, that he would complete 

a quarter century of “Q&A.” Having achieved 

his goal, he continued to enjoy reading Old 

Cars Weekly, and communicating with friends 

by e-mail, even after he could no longer speak. 

This sums up who Tom was: a faithful, considerate 

and humble man. We are all the better 

for having been chosen to be part of his journey 

through life. To Joyce and his family we extend 

our sympathies. 

— Kit Foster 

In the March 26 “Q&A,” Gene San- 

Q. son inquired about the emblem with 

the “G.” It’s the same as on my 1927-’28 

Gardner Model 75. Your contributing writer 

Gerald Perschbacher wrote a fi ne article this 

past summer on Gardner. Alfred Gerisch, 

West Monroe, N.Y. 

Many of you recognized the “mys- 

A. 

terious G.” It did occur to me that 

Gardner was a likely suspect, but I couldn’t 

fi nd an illustration to confi rm it. David 

Gardner advises checking out www.gardnermotorcars.com, 

where there are several 

examples of cars bearing this emblem. Jeff 

10 � MAY 21, 2009 

Godshall and Bob Lichty tell us that the 

winged animals are griffi ns, mythical beasts 

with the body of a lion and head and wings 

of an eagle. John Boggs says a good illustration 

can be found in “Antique Automotive 

Collectibles” by Jack Martells, on page 

88. Thanks to all who wrote in on this one. 

However, I’m still wondering about the signifi 

cance of the kneeling fi gure and the fi sh 

in the shield between the griffi ns. 

Once upon a time, most cars were 

Q. 

black. Now most cars are white. Can 

your knowledgeable readers tell me what car 

make in what year fi rst offered cars painted 

white from the factory? Mark Clinard, Florence, 

Colo. 

To some degree, it depends on what 

A. 

you call “white.” In my youth, we 

used to refer to the lightest automobile color 

as “cream,” and the names used by manufacturers 

bear this out. Until 1953, Ford’s lightest 

color was Sungate Ivory; Chevy offered 

Moonlight Cream from 1949, and augmented 

it with Campus Cream in 1952. Plymouth 

had Plymouth Cream in 1949, and added Patio 

Cream in 1951-’53, then shifted to Orlando 

Ivory in 1954-’55. The real whites didn’t 

appear until 1954 (Chevrolet’s Polo White) 

or 1956 (Ford’s Colonial White, Plymouth’s 

Eggshell White). Prior to 1949, of the low- 

priced three, only Plymouth had a cream 

color, Charlotte Ivory. Even in the 1950s, I 

believe the creams and whites tended to be 

the lighter hue in a two-tone combination, 

less frequently a single color job. The above 

is just a sampling. My source was the Ditzler 

color chips at www.autocolorlibrary.com; I 

haven’t been able to seriously research the 

topic. Our readers are indeed knowledgeable, 

and I’m sure some will have additional 

information regarding “fi rsts.” 

Regarding the inquiry from Mr. 

Q. 

Miller about spark plug wire con- 

fi guration on a 1934 Ford V-8 (March 19 

“Q&A”), there are diagrams in the Early 

Ford V-8 Service Manual by Clymer (page 

186), as well as on page 78 of The V-8 Affair 

by Ray Miller. The two appear to be identical. 

However, years ago, I was able to route 

plug wires on my 1940 Ford without a diagram. 

On the fl athead Ford V-8, cylinders are 

numbered from the radiator 1 though 4 on 

the right side (as seen by the driver) and 5 

through 8 on the left side. The twin caps are 

identical and each terminal on each cap has 

the two possible cylinder numbers molded 

in the plastic (at least on my ’40). Thus, on 

a given side only one cylinder/spark plug 

number is possible. Once the wires are fi tted 

to a given number spark plug, identifi ed and 

threaded through the metal loom and rubber 

sheath, they can be plugged into the proper 

terminal on the cap. Of course, a continuity 

tester or taping numbers on wires would be 

helpful. Robert Beck, North Canton, Ohio 

We had many answers to this one, 

A. 

and Mr. Beck’s explanation is the 

easiest to understand without a diagram. 

Several of you sent diagrams, but even these 

can be hard to interpret, since the ganged 

twin rotors have their arms 180 degrees from 

one another and each one fi res two cylinders 

on each bank. Mark Hobson suggested consulting 

an online diagram at http://www. 

vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/FH_images/FH_ 

engine-pics/Flathead_Distrbtr-wiring-1932- 

41.jpg. It’s an isometric drawing with color 

coding that is easy to understand. If you have 

trouble with the link, go to www.fl atheadv8. 

com, click on “Tune Up & Service Info” in 

the menu at the left. Then select the diagram 

for 1932-’41. Both the Ford’s fi ring order, 

1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2, and cylinder numbering 

scheme are different from most modern V- 

8s. In addition to Mr. Beck and Mr. Hobson, 

we need to thank Stan Poole, Dave Henderson 

and Bill Gray for their advice. 

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At right, George McKovich’s rare 1958 Fargo 100 

Sweptside pickup. (Above) Dodge’s fi nal-year Sweptside 

D100, discontinued in January of 1959, was pictured in 

sales literature with some prophetic copy: “Quite frankly, 

this smooth-riding beauty is not for everyone. Instead, it’s 

for the man who likes to lead the parade.” 

Pretty-boy 

Pickup 

Rare Fargo truck has loads of good looks 

Story and photos by Ron Kowalke 

Playing the word association game 

concerning trucks of the 1950s, a 

typical response to “pickup” would 

be “utilitarian.” What it would not be is 

“pretty.” Continuing the game, throw out 

the word “Fargo” and the response should 

be “exception.” 

Actually, the fi rst word that might come 

to mind upon hearing “Fargo” would 

be “huh?” While most people associate 

Fargo with being the largest city in North 

Dakota, it’s actually the brand of a Chrysler 

Corp.-produced line of trucks. While 

Dodge and Plymouth are well-known as 

stalwarts of Chrysler’s truck output, Fargo 

is better known north of the border as 

it’s a Canadian-marketed truck under the 

Chrysler Corp. umbrella. 

While much of the Chrysler Corp. line 

of cars and trucks marketed in Canada 

were similar to their U.S. counterparts, 

Fargo trucks were, again, the exception. 

Canadian Dodge/Plymouth dealers sold 

Dodge trucks. Canadian dealers of either 

the Chrysler/Plymouth or DeSoto/Plymouth 

lines received Fargo trucks to sell. 

Fargo’s lesser notoriety compared to 

Dodge and Plymouth trucks cannot be 

blamed on the make being a new kid on 

the block. The Fargo name has been associated 

with Chrysler Corp. since 1928. 

Fargo trucks remained a force in Canada 

12 � MAY 21, 2009 

McKovich’s pickup had been parked in a fi eld since 1968 before it was fi nally 

rescued in 2002. It received a six-year total restoration as was sold at the Russo 

and Steele Scottsdale Auction this past January in Arizona. 

until 1972, when production ceased. (At 

that point, the Fargo name survived on 

trucks produced for foreign countries 

such as Africa, Scandanavia, Turkey and 

the Middle East). 

Similar to its Dodge counterparts, initial 

Fargo trucks were built to be rugged 

with little thought given to their looks 

beyond functionality. That changed and 

changed drastically by the mid to latter 

1950s. 

The reasons behind the move to make 

trucks more appearance-friendly can be 

traced to two schools of thought. Lanny 

Knutson, writing in the Plymouth Bulletin, 

stated: “The ‘Kalifornia Kustom Kar 

Kraze’ was going full bore among certain 

elements in 1958. It seemed to have struck 

the Chrysler [Corp.] truck people that 

year as well, and not with bad results.” 

The other reason for better design emphasis 

among trucks was the age-old driver of 

change: keeping up with the competition. 

Chevrolet altered the perception of 

pickup design with the release of its stylish 

Cameo Carrier in 1955. In the spring 

of 1957, International observed its 50th 

anniversary of truck manufacture by releasing 

a handsome Golden Jublilee version 

of its A-100 pickup. Ford fi red its 

shot months later, when on Dec. 8, 1957, 

it launched its revolutionary “sedan-pickup” 

named the Ranchero. 

While Chrysler Corp. entered the pickup 

design one-upsmanship fray late compared 

to some of the other truck makers, it 

certainly left no doubt it was serious about 

the matter. 

Enter the Sweptside pickup 

In May of model year 1957, selecting 

both its Dodge and Fargo Division pickups 

to be its truck style leaders, Chrysler 

Corp. decided to graft the rear fenders 

and rear bumper from its Virgil Exner-designed 

“Forward Look” two-door station 

wagon onto its Dodge and Fargo 100 pickup 

boxes, creating the Sweptside look. 

While these intial ’57 100 Sweptside 

pickups were attractive with the hooded, 

singular headlamps and fi nned rear

quarters, and sales of the mid-year-released Dodge version of the model 

achieved a respectable 1,050 units, the truck’s total appearance package 

really blossomed in 1958. 

Continuing with the fi nned rear quarter look that originated from the 

station wagon line, the ’58 100 got a frontal makeover that was unlike 

anything offered in a truck line previous. Knutson, again writing in the 

Plymouth Bulletin, described it succinctly: “The sure-fi re way for any manufacturer 

to update its 1958 offerings was to mount quad headlights. This 

Fargo-Dodge did, though the regular dual headlamps were standard. The 

oval headlamp housings were partially exposed by C-shaped cutouts on the 

sides of the grille cavity. Floating between the headlights were the standard 

‘Kustom’ fare — tubular grille bars. A fourth bar had its own cavity below. 

On the sides of the reshaped hood were louvers, and also in true ‘kustom’ 

fashion, sharply creased fender sculpting swept down onto the doors.” 

The Dodge and Fargo 100 also earned the distinction of having brawn as 

well as good looks. According to Don Bunn, writing in his Dodge Trucks 

Crestline-series book, “The Sweptside was not only a beauty, it was a serious 

hauler. It lead all high-styled pickups in load-carrying ability. The 

Sweptside could haul 1,675 pounds per trip, more than any competitor.” 

As for a happy ending where the Sweptside look swept the nation, well, 

that didn’t happen. Much like the current economy, 1958 was a year that 

both the United States and Canada were mired in a recession. Both automobile 

and truck sales plunged dramatically. In the United States, Dodge 

truck sales achieved their lowest level since production of vehicles resumed 

after World War II. 

Fargo truck sales in Canada fared no better than Dodge’s U.S. results 

for ’58. According to Ward’s 1958 Automotive Yearbook, Fargo calendar 

year truck production (all models and sizes) in Canada totaled 5,179 in 

1955, increased to 6,070 in ’56 and dropped signifi cantly to 3,633 in ’57 

(the fi nal calendar year for which production totals are available), which 

includes the start of ’58 model year production. By March 1958, due to 

the dampened economy, Canada’s unemployment rate had reached nine 

percent, and new vehicle purchases, especially stylish pickups, were likely 

not even thought about. 

Whether it was a victim of the economic slump or North America just 

wasn’t ready for a “pretty” pickup is a debate with no clear answer. Fewer 

than two years after its debut, Chrysler Corp. ended its production of 

Sweptside pickups in January 1959. The model was replaced by the Sweptline 

model, which featured Dodge and Fargo’s fi rst cab-wide cargo box and 

a more sedate fl ow of the pickup’s body lines from front to rear. 

Forward look 

Jump ahead just over a half century and parked among the rows of collector 

vehicles consigned to the January 2009 Russo and Steele Scottsdale 

(Ariz.) Auction was the 1958 Fargo 100 Sweptside pickup owned by George 

McKovich of Twin Falls, Idaho. The signage accompanying McKovich’s 

Sweptside claimed it to be one of six known to exist. Six of how many is 

the obvious question, and one best answered by the Fargo pickup’s owner. 

“From what I can extrapolate,” McKovich explained, “the Canadian 

population was about one-tenth of the United States at that time. If the 

fi gures for the U.S. production are correct at around 1,000 for 1958, that 

would result in about 100 in Canada. One would also need to divide that 

total by possibly two, because Canada had both Canadian Dodge and Fargo 

production. That is just my rough estimation of Canadian production.” 

McKovich said he discovered the Fargo parked in a snow-covered fi eld 

in Minot, N.D., in the winter of 2002. It had been parked there since 1968, 

and was in poor condition. An extensive restoration occured over the next 

six years, the result of which was on display at the Russo and Steele sale. 

McKovich’s reserve on the Fargo was not met when the pickup crossed the 

auction block, and it returned to Idaho. McKovich added that while he’s not 

been actively marketing the Fargo, it’s still for sale. 

On a Web site devoted to the discovery and subsequent restoration of the 

Fargo pickup, McKovich states, “This truck really belongs in a museum.” 

Based on its looks, make that a “Kustom Kar” museum to showcase a 

pickup that hauls in high style. 

Signature styling cues found on the Sweptside 

models of Dodge and Fargo 100 pickups are many. 

They include (above) the “Forward Look” rear quarter 

panels and rear bumper borrowed from Dodge’s twodoor 

station wagon and (below) a combination of trim, 

badging and louvers that highlight the curved slope of 

the otherwise cleanly styled hood. 

While bare-bones 

by today’s 

standards, the 

interior of the 

1958 Fargo 100 

Sweptside pickup 

refl ected the 

trucks functional 

use as a hauler 

and payload 

specialist. 

This duty may 

have been 

overshadowed by 

the 100’s external 

beauty. 


This spectacular 1909 Stanley 

owned by Ray and Bonnie 

Carr, Chester Springs, 

Pa., was one of the main 

attractions at the Concours 

d’Elegance of the Eastern 

United States. 

Sweet 16 

Elite group highlights 

annual Philly concours 

Story and photos by Bill Rothermel 

One of America’s oldest old car concours, the Concours 

d’Elegance of the Eastern United States, kicked off its 20th 

annual celebration with a display of vintage automobiles at 

the Philadelphia International Auto Show Jan. 31-Feb. 9. The 

dazzling array of vehicles showcased the upcoming concours’ 

2009 theme, “Celebrating Twenty Years of Crystal Award Winners,” 

which will be highlighted at the campus of Northampton 

Community College in Bethlehem, Pa., May 30-31. 

More than 250,000 attendees viewed 16 historic automobiles, 

including the 1909 Stanley steam car owned by Ray and 

Bonnie Carr; Dr. Joseph and Beverly Conroy’s 1910 Buick 

Model F touring car and 1914 Dudley Bug; a beautifully restored 

1910 Maxwell Model E fi ve-passenger touring shown 

by Bob and Carol Robinson; a 1936 Jensen-Ford cabriolet from 

the Three Dog Garage Collection of Ross and Beth Myers; Ele 

Chesney’s spectacular 1954 Plymouth Belmont concept car; 

a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtop coupe from Bob 

Wood; a 1971 Jaguar E-Type from Bruce Kessler; and several 

other vehicles. 

Proceeds from the concours help fund the Burn Prevention 

Foundation’s “Home Safe Home” initiative to protect infants 

and toddlers from serious burn injuries. For more information 

about the upcoming May event, visit www.concourseast.org, or 

call 610-969-3933. 

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A 1954 Plymouth 

Belmont roadster 

concept car owned 

by Ele Chesney, 

Toms River, N.J. 

▲ A 1910 Maxwell Model 

E fi ve-passenger 

touring owned by Bob 

and Carol Robinson, 

Schwenksville, Pa. 

▲A 1956 De Soto 

Adventurer two-door 

hardtop coupe owned 

by Doug and Chris 

Dressler, Mountain 

Lakes, N.J. 

▲ 

A 1912 S.G.V. 

roadster from the 

collection of the 

Boyertown 

Museum of 

Historic Vehicles, 

Boyertown, Pa.

Chevy pickup part of Ultimate Garage Giveaway for Iola 2009 

With everyone sharing in the hardships 

caused by the slumping economy, 

we’ve all had to roll up our sleeves and 

work harder. With that in mind, the giveaway 

vehicle to be included in this year’s 

Ultimate Garage Giveaway package presented 

by Old Cars Weekly at this year’s 

Iola Old Car Show will be the epitome of 

a working-class vehicle: a pickup. More 

precisely, it’s a 1978 Chevrolet Series 10 

Custom Deluxe longbox pickup. 

Chevrolet produced almost 541,000 

C10 pickups in all confi gurations in ’78, 

so it was a proven unit then with strong 

demand, and that demand remains strong 

today among collectors. In fact, Chevrolet 

set a truck sales record in ’78 of 1.34 

million units, or 215 per sales outlet. This 

particular Chevy was purchased new in 

Colorado and used for light-duty chores 

until its owner passed away several years 

ago. It was then stored until being purchased 

by Lew Lazarus of Rockford, Ill., 

for his Collector Cars, Ltd. business. 

Because Lazarus is liquidating his collection 

of more than 500 vintage vehicles 

(more on this in an upcoming issue of Old 

Cars Weekly) and has been a “regular” at 

Iola from almost the beginning, he wanted 

to contribute the pickup to the Ultimate 

Garage Giveaway prize package for this 

1958 FARGO SWEPTSIDE Pickup, 

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Make Plans Now To Attend 

32nd Annual SWAP MEET 

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October 17-18, 2009 

Sat. 8 am - 5 pm 

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year’s Iola Old Car Show. 

The Custom Deluxe pickup is powered 

by the optional 305-cid V-8 mated to a 

three-speed (“three on the tree”) manual 

transmission. Its longbox confi guration 

allows for ample hauling space, which 

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2 1970 Norton Commandos; 1969 Norton 

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gas tanks; boxes of carburetors; fenders & 

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new head pipes; forks; pistons; pre unit parts; 

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speedometers; handle bars; break & clutch 

levers; Lucas cabinet; Champion spark plug 

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After 31 years of use, this 

1978 Chevy Series 10 Custom 

Deluxe longbox pickup 

remains solid on both ends. 

It’s ready to go to work for the 

lucky winner whose name will 

be drawn to be awarded the 

Ultimate Garage Giveaway 

package that will be displayed 

at the 2009 Iola Old Car Show. 

(Ron Kowalke photos) 

could come in handy for toting around 

other items that are included in the Ultimate 

Garage Giveaway package, such as 

tools, lubricants and artwork. 

To be eligible to win the Ultimate Garage 

Giveaway package, including the 

The pickup’s original interior (above) is 

in great shape. The engine compartment 

(below) was dusty when this photo was 

taken, but nothing a little detailing can’t 

improve. (Ron Kowalke photos) 

1978 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe pickup, 

entry forms can be fi lled out at the Iola 

Old Car Show, to be held in Iola, Wis., 

on July 9-12, or online via www.oldcarsweekly.com 

beginning next month. 

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steals show in Big Apple 

Story and photos by Patrick Foster 

If it’s April in New York, it must be time 

for the New York International Auto 

Show. Changes brought by the economy 

were clearly evident this year. The crowd of 

journalists this year was smaller than in the 

past, and the bank of television cameras on 

hand at the opening ceremony was noticeably 

smaller, too. Keynote speaker Stefan 

Jacoby, the CEO of VW of America, noting 

the industry‘s tough times, promised “The 

industry will recover.” 

Nothing, not chilly weather or even an 

economic downturn, can put a damper on 

this legendary auto show. As always, there 

was a lot for automobile enthusiasts of all 

types to enjoy, in both cars new and old. 

First, the new. Buick had a particularly 

nice display of cars, including several of its 

upcoming all-new 2010 Lacrosse. The new 

sedan is notability more youthful and stylish, 

and is said to offer Lexus quality and 

features at a modest Buick price. It’s a home 

run in my book. Buick was also touting its 

JD Power award as “Most Dependable Car.” 

Pontiac had its hot-performing G8 GXP, 

a car I can personally attest is as close to 

BMW-like as you can get without moving to 

Bavaria. The GM division also had its new 

Solstice coupe, a really lovely machine. Unfortunately, 

you had better get them soon, as 

Pontiac will be no more in 2010. 

Ford had an eclectic display, including 

two versions of the Ford transit, a Europeandesigned 

commercial vehicle the company is 

bringing to America soon. It may be offered 

here in taxi and family versions, in additional 

to its primary duty as a light commercial 

hauler. Ford also had a 2010 Taurus display 

that wins my vote for “Most Fun Show Car.” 

As I approached the Taurus on its elevated 

stage, it suddenly split into two halves. Two 

young people in the rear seat (what were they 

doing there?) invited me to sit up front. I did, 

and the car closed up again, an instrument 

panel video/audio presentation came on and 

I was treated to a brief, but comprehensive, 

review of the car’s many features. 

Speaking of looks into the future, Chrysler 

unveiled the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 

Every part of the Jeep is new, and it 

features an interior that rivals Mercedes or 

Lexus. The new Grand Cherokee will debut 

Chrysler’s all-new Pentastar V-6 engine, a 

new four-wheel independent suspension 

and some interesting four-wheel-drive technology. 

Nissan showed off its very unique Cube. 

A small personal transport like the fi rst-gen- 

16 � MAY 21, 2009 

eration Scion xB, the Cube offers incredible 

interior roominess for its size, a very 

pleasant interior with an exciting instrument 

panel design, all packaged with an extremely 

clever and fun exterior design. The 

Cube will go on sale in America soon. Hippies, 

loonies and small car fans will want to 

check it out. 

Old car fans — and there are lots of us 

— enjoyed a small-but-unique display set up 

by the Harold LeMay Museum, the impressive 

automotive collection based in Tacoma, 

Wash. The museum had two Oldsmobiles on 

display — both 1931 Olds model F-31 convertible 

roadsters. One roadster was fully 

restored, while the companion green F-31 is 

an all-original survivor, and in great shape, 

too. 

SMS, Steve Saleen’s new tuner company, 

displayed an awesome bright purple SMS 

570X Dodge Challenger. It’s crazy powerful 

— 700 hp! Reportedly, only 500 cars are 

planned for production. 

And for exotic car fans, the show offered 

a cornucopia. My favorites were the 

gorgeous Spyker cars, with sleek lines and 

scissor doors. Talk about high-end; the show 

had a pair of Spyker’s parked next to the 

Rolls-Royce exhibit. 

Perhaps the most exciting concept car unveiled 

was Scion’s Concept IQ, a tiny two 

+1+1 city car painted a weird greenish/yellowish 

mix. A little longer than a Smart car, 

the IQ has comfortable room up front for 

two, with enough space in the rear for one 

adult — I didn’t sit inside, but it looked kind 

of small back there — plus a child. The car 

is going into production for other countries, 

so we’ll likely see it here, too. 

Chrysler GEM division (Global Electric 

Motors) had some of its tiny production 

EV’s on hand. I especially like the little 

pickup it offers. It was upstaged early by a 

surprise GM demonstration of a miniscule 

two-seat electric personal transporter. Using 

the Segway personal transporter’s balancing 

program, the GM vehicle looks sort of like 

a wheelchair designed by a committee. It 

seats two, though they better be pretty thin, 

and rides on two wheels. It has tiny wheels 

front and rear (one observer called them 

training wheels) just in case, but apparently 

they only come into play when the vehicle is 

at rest. Powered only by electricity, the vehicle 

might sell for as little as $6,000. 

All in all, the New York International 

Auto Show once again lived up to its image 

as one of the premier auto shows in the 

world. 

The new 2011 Jeep 

Grand Cherokee made 

its debut at the New 

York International 

Auto Show. The Jeep 

will be powered by a 

Pentastar V-6 engine 

and a new fourwheel 

independent 

suspension system. 

Exotic car 

manufacturer 

Spyker displayed 

racy cars with 

impressive scissor 

doors in the 

“open” position. 

General Motors and 

Segway teamed up for 

this two-seat electric 

personal transporter. 

When this electricpowered 

vehicle 

becomes available, it 

may sell for as little as 

$6,000. 

Nissan’s Cube imitates the Scion xB and Honda Elements with boxy styling 

in a small, square vehicle with plenty of interior space.

» READER WHEELS 

There were two versions of the 1958 Ford Ranchero produced, the base 

model and this, the more upscale Custom version. Combined, only 9,950 

were built, 1,471 and 8,479, respectively. 

According to research conducted by its owner, William “Tom” Gerrard of 

Manalapan, Fla., this Ranchero Custom pickup was built in San Jose, Calif., on 

Dec. 20,1957. It’s powered by a 352-cid/300-hp V-8 mated to a Cruise-O-Matic 

three-speed automatic transmission. It was restored in 2004, and has traveled 

fewer than 75,000 miles since rolling off Ford’s assembly line. 

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If it weren’t for the trees growing around it, this straight and intact Ford F-150 

truck from the 1980s appears as though it could be driven away with another 

load in its bed. In a few more years, however, it will be a “Weathered Wheels” 

candidate. 

Reader Wes Carr sent in the photograph and said he occasionally drives by 

the truck while passing through Rowley, Mass. He noted that the F-150 gets 

more overgrown each year. 

“I’m trying to fi gure out if this is ‘yard art,’ or maybe they just can’t fi nd the 

keys,” Carr said. Although the truck is complete, it would take quite a bit to 

make the collector-age 

truck show-quality. A 

good fi rst step would 

be replacing the front 

bumper, scraping the 

moss off the sides and 

repairing the rusted front 

fender. However, if the 

owner waits too long, the 

foliage might just overtake 

the truck enough to 

make it forgotten. 

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The patrons 

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this 1950-’52 

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truck 

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Auto Salvage in Picayune, Miss. “Old tow trucks are one of my favorite 

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When Kowalke returned 

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TRUCK: 1931 Ford Mdl. AA 1ton Dually, 4sp, w/Roller Rocker Dump 

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Above, It cost $772 in 1940 to purchase a Series 

50T Hudson business coupe with this Traveler 

option. Below, a 1933 Hudson Essex Terraplane 

panel truck that was converted into a funeral car. 

Haulin’ Hudsons Story and photos by John Gunnell 

tow vehicles and emergency service trucks to aid stranded 

motorists. Hudson encouraged its dealers to construct 

Hudson Motor Car Co. was incorporated on Feb. 24, 

1909, with the company’s name coming from J.L. 

Hudson, a department store owner and investor in 

and use such cars. 

Hudson service cars were usually quite handsome 

trucks with several common features, such as high side- 

the new fi rm. The Detroit-based company did not start secargo boxes with bright metal railings, platform-type rear 

ries production of light-duty trucks until 1929, but many extensions and oversized rear tires. 

car-to-truck conversions were made from at least 1913 Roadster conversions were prevalent in the 1910s, with 

on. 

panel body types appearing from 1919 on. By the 1920s, 

Commonly seen in the pre-World War I era and later the Essex roadster became a popular base vehicle for the 

were service cars that Hudson dealers used as pickups, service cars. At least one such vehicle, with disc wheels, 

This Hudson Long Boy Pick-Up dates from 1947, the company’s last year of truck 

production. It was available with optional Weather-Master air conditioning. 

20 � MAY 21, 2009 

The Hostetler Collection purchased this 

1937 Hudson Series 70 Pick-Up Express 

in 1986. 

Company had lengthy 

history of interesting trucks 

and service vehicles 

was employed at Hudson’s Detroit factory in 1921. 

By 1914, ambulances built on the Hudson chassis 

with large panel bodies began to appear. During World 

War I, many of these were built for the U.S. Army’s use. 

Carved-side hearses were also seen as early as 1915. In 

the same period, some dealer service cars were handed 

down to volunteer fi re departments for hose wagon and 

rescue squad work. Hudson’s high-speed Super-Six engine 

helped when it came to responding quickly to emergencies. 

Hudson’s fi rst line of commercial vehicles offered to 

Hudson station wagons left the commercial vehicle line in 1941, the year this 

beautiful woodie was made.

the public was provided in 1921 under the Dover nameplate. 

These vehicles were essentially Essex trucks introduced 

on July 1 of that year. Five 3/4-ton-rated models 

composed the line. Interestingly, Pontiac, arch rival of Essex, 

introduced a light truck in 1927. The Dovers, much 

like their rival, were equipped with deluxe-level features, 

such as sidemount tires, chrome-rimmed headlamps and 

double body belt moldings. 

While Hudson did not factory produce fi re trucks in 

1927, a truck was made for the Alden Minnesota Fire Department 

by a welding shop in the same town. It was built 

on the chassis of a Hudson limousine supplied to the fi re 

department by a local Hudson dealer. Volunteer fi refi ghters 

built the body at the dealer’s body shop. The truck has 

a 127-7/8-inch wheelbase and uses a 288.6-cid F-head 

six-cylinder engine. The powerful engine could pump 500 

gallons of water per minute. The truck stayed in service 

until 1958 and was restored, in 1980, by Hudson Essex 

Terraplane Club member Bruce Mori-Kubo. 

In 1930, Essex passenger cars grew bigger, but the 

trucks made under this name were actually 1929 Dovers 

with new identifi cation badges. Apparently, Dover sales 

had not matched factory production goals and trucks leftover 

from inventory were simply sold as the “new Essex 

truck.” The ploy didn’t help much during the Great 

Depression, as 1930 serial numbers indicate slightly decreased 

production. 

Hudson historian Don Butler discovered that the commercial 

vehicle line was “faltering badly as a salable product” 

by 1931. There were ten models which, again, were 

mostly a continuation of the 1929 Dovers on a shorter 

wheelbase than the then-current Essex cars. 

Specially designed Essex Dover postal delivery vans 

with sliding side doors, high-headroom styling and fancyedged 

body paneling were also produced in 1929-’31. The 

U.S. Postal Department purchased 500 of them in total. 

They used the 288.6-cid six that produced 92 hp at 3,200 

rpm. The 2,910-lb. 3/4-ton trucks sold for $895. Some of 

these vehicles delivered mail well into the 1950s. 

Hudson factory shipments for trucks in 1932 totaled 

412 Essex commercial vehicles — probably all leftover 

1931 models. No trucks are believed to have been merchandised 

in 1932’s model lineup. They returned on April 

1 of the following year as Essex-Terraplanes. There were 

numerous models, including a short-coupled sedan delivery. 

Terraplane’s streamlined approach in 1934 was carried 

over to the commercial vehicle lineup. This resulted in 

trucks with a most distinctive appearance that look almost 

toy-like in catalog artwork. These models were truly halfcar 

and half-truck, and this theme would become characteristic 

of most Hudson trucks from then on. 

For 1935, the Terraplane Six trucks were slightly more 

modernized in appearance, particularly the front end 

sheet metal. This year’s Cab Pickup Express was the fi rst 

to use this name and had features, such as removable tool 

lockers, that survived throughout postwar times. By this 

time, there was also a “commercial car” line of sedans, 

coupes, taxis and aftermarket station wagons produced on 

a heavier-duty car chassis. These units had such features 

as removable or folding leatherette seats for passengers or 

cargo-carrying options. 

Styling for 1936 was more art deco and more streamlined. 

The woodie wagon became more or less a “factory” 

model in the truck line, although its body was still 

sourced from outside suppliers. The 1/2-ton commercial 

cars were also continued. 

In 1937, the Utility Coupe Pickup joined this sub-series. 

It featured a telescoping cargo box that slid in and 

out of the fi ve-window coupe body like a dresser drawer. 

An innovation of this year was the “Big Boy” series that 

included trucks having the same body and cargo area dimensions 

as the regular trucks, but riding a longer wheelbase. 

The 1937 Series 70 Hudson Terraplane Pick-Up Express 

rode on a 117-in. wheelbase and weighed 2,980 

lbs. Priced at $700, these trucks were pulled along by 

the company’s 212-cid, 88-hp Hudson fl athead six. These 

trucks offered a load bed that could accommodate a standard 

4x8-ft. sheet of plywood. Ford and Chevrolet did not 

match this selling point until 1953. According to Hudson, 

relocating the rear wheels seven inches farther back allowed 

heavy loads to be balanced better on the chassis 

while creating better handling. 

The year 1938 brought the name Hudson-Terraplane 

into offi cial usage on trucks. Meanwhile, the compact 

new Hudson 112 line was also provided with light-duty 

commercial models. Considering that slightly more than 

800 units were shipped by the factory, Hudson’s line of 19 

models in three series was remarkable. 

In 1939, the line was reduced to 14 models in three 

series, with the new 3/4-ton Pacemaker having a single 

panel truck on the 118-inch wheelbase. Gone was the Terraplane 

name. Remaining were the 1/2-ton Hudson 112 

on a 112-inch wheelbase and the 3/4-ton “Big Boy” on a 

119-inch wheelbase. 

The following year, the 1/2-ton trucks gained one 

inch of wheel span and the Big Boys grew to a 125-inch 

wheelbase chassis. These were the only changed offerings 

in a line totaling 10 commercial models. A cleaner-looking 

“ship’s prow” front end was adopted. 

Again in 1941, Hudson offered an optional sliding 

cargo box for the business coupe. Merchandised as the 

Traveler Business Coupe Series 40T, less than 1,000 were 

made. The small pickup truck box slid out from the trunk, 

so the car could be used as both a passenger vehicle and 

a small cargo carrier. Power was provided by a 174.9-cid, 

92-hp six. 

Both series grew three inches in wheelbase for 1941 

and styling was modestly changed. Station wagons moved 

to the car lineup, which reduced the number of trucks and 

utility cars to eight models. This total was cut in half for 

1942, when the only true trucks were the 1/2-ton pick- 

Speed, economy and 

stamina were advertised 

as selling strengths of 

the 1929 Dover mail truck 

built by Hudson. 

Celebrating Hudson’s 100th 

The 100th Anniversary of the Hudson Motor Car 

Co. will be celebrated this year. The Hudson Essex 

Terraplane Club is planning a special national meet to 

mark the occasion. The Hostetler Hudson Collection 

in Shipshewana, Ind., will also be holding a Hudson 

Homecoming. Both events will feature Hudson cars 

and trucks. Here are some additional details: 

The second-annual Hudson Homecoming will 

be held at the Town Center in Shipshewana, Ind., on 

May 14-15, 2009. This event kicks off with a cruisein 

at the Essen Haus in Middlebury, Ind., on May 

14. For infomration, call 260-768-3021, or emailing 

hgayheart@shipshewanatowncenter.com. 

Members of the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club 

(HET) will then convene for the organization’s 50th 

National Meet in the City of Detroit, where the Hudson 

brand started 100 years earlier. The July 13-17 

event will feature a long list of attractions. Call Ken 

Poynter at 313-408-3775 or kpcruisin@comcast.net 

for information. 

up and the 3/4-ton Big Boy, which had a larger Hudson 

badge on its nose. 

The only Hudson commercial vehicle to return after 

the war in 1946 was the Pick-Up, which was really the old 

Cab Pickup. This model had the wheelbase of the prewar 

Big Boy trucks, but used a more powerful Super-Six engine. 

The 254-cid, L-head produced 102 hp. Only 3,104 

units left the assembly line. 

Styling of the Hudson Pick-Up was very modestly 

altered in 1947, with the primary change being an even 

larger Hudson emblem on front. Unlike Hudson cars, the 

Pick-Ups retained running boards. They were designated 

178 models and were rated as 3/4-ton trucks. A big selling 

point was their wide cab, which could hold three people 

in comfort. There was just one model priced at $1,675, 

and only 2,917 were made. 

After 1947, Hudson turned all of its attention to its 

totally new “step-down” models, and the prewar-based 

Pick-Up did not reappear in the model lineup. During 

1948, at least one experimental step-down Hudson truck 

was created. It had a 1949 serial number, but this truck 

was not approved for production. That’s too bad, as it was 

very modern in concept and appearance. 


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A Studebaker Weasel was one of several 

vehicles providing rides around the fi eld at 

the Red Ball meet. 

An Olive Drab ‘blast’ 

As always, annual Red Ball meet marches to its own beat 

Story and photos by Bob Tomaine 

There’s something undeniably fascinating about a 

show where taking a ride in a rarely seen vehicle 

is almost a casual activity. But that was certainly 

the fact as Studebaker Weasels kept busy carrying 

visitors around the Red Ball Military Transport annual 

meet. 

“There are two of them that haven’t stopped running 

since the show started,” Red Ball board member 

Bob Rubino said. “It’s very unusual. Tracked vehicles, 

people normally don’t want them running around at 

shows, because they’re afraid of damaging the pavement. 

This is the one place where you can drive and 

drive and drive. There’s a great big fi eld and it’s dirt, 

so it’s unusual to see this many Weasels at a show. 

You’re lucky if you see one Weasel at a show.” 

The Gilbert, Pa., meet attracted four of the World 

War II Studebaker M-29 Weasels this year. Rubino 

said it would’ve drawn another, but the fi fth vehicle’s 

owner felt that enough Weasels were on hand and 

chose instead to show his Ford GPA. Tom Rogers 

of Mantua, N.J., was one of those offering rides in 

his Weasel, and although he had to cut things short 

because of a transmission problem, he still carried 

enough passengers to gauge their reactions. 

“They had a blast,” he said. “I would tell them sitting 

in the back, ‘Just hold on because when I turn, 

it pivots.’ I equate that to sitting in the backseat of 

the back car in an old wooden roller coaster, because 

when it turns, you get thrown to the side. 

“They said, ‘This is way better than a roller coaster. 

It’s way better.’ We’ve got a lot of area here and we re- 

24 � MAY 21, 2009 

ally aren’t supposed to go fast, but a couple of times I 

was able to get it into third gear and open it up going 

across the fi eld.” 

Rogers bought his Weasel about four years ago, 

because he wanted a tracked vehicle small enough to 

be manageable. Given its size — roughly comparable 

to that of a contemporary jeep — the canvas-roofed 

Weasel was the logical choice. Unfortunately, his had 

no drivetrain, and despite having been displayed in 

a European museum, its body was in poor condition 

due to the large number of holes cut into it. The Weasel 

also had at least one odd problem that didn’t turn 

up until after he’d installed the replacement engine 

and transmission. 

“The rear was there,” Rogers said, “but they had 

taken the rear apart and fl ipped the gears, so the thing 

only ran in reverse. I had three reverse gears and one 

forward gear, so I had to take that apart, fl ip the gears 

and put it back together.” 

The engine is a Studebaker six and the transmission 

is a conventional three-speed, both of which came 

from a parts Weasel, while a third donor provided the 

body. A new set of tracks was the last major addition, 

and although expensive, they were necessary, because 

Rogers drives his Weasel. 

“I have the stretcher brackets on there,” he said, 

“so I was riding around yesterday with two stretchers 

on them. I actually had a Marine come up to me, and 

when he was in the service, he rode in the back of 

these as a medic with the stretchers on them. I gave 

him a ride yesterday … 

“To have guys come up to you and say ‘I drove 

one,’ ‘we had one in our unit,’ ‘we did whatever,’ it’s 

A Hawk missile carrier built in 1982 had been taken out of 

storage not long before the meet. 

A 1943 GMC CCKW, one of the early arrivals on the fi elds, 

waits for the morning fog to burn off. 

Size and rarity make this 1943 FWD HAR-1 very diffi cult 

to overlook. 

A 37mm anti-tank gun made a good match to the 1942 

Willys MB that’s pictured towing it.

This 1958 Austin Champ carried an asking price of $4,000. Not a common sight on this side of the Atlantic, this personnel carrier is a 1973 

Styer Puch Pinzgauer. 

just great. You give them a ride. It makes them feel good 

about what they did and you get a little information. It 

works out.” 

The Weasels weren’t the only vehicles running around 

on the fairgrounds; others included several GMC CCK- 

Ws, a White M3A1 half-track and a Hawk missile carrier. 

As a relatively small tracked vehicle, the latter is at least 

somewhat like a Weasel, but only somewhat; its data tag 

indicates that it was built in 1982 and it’s powered by a 

Ford four driving through an automatic transmission. 

“That was used strictly for loading Hawk missiles onto 

fi ghter aircraft,” explained Dan Werner of Reeders, Pa., 

who was driving the missile carrier because he was considering 

buying it. “They would be loaded via another piece 

of equipment onto the Hawk carrier and then the Hawk 

carrier operator … [placed] those missiles underneath the 

aircraft so that the aircraft clamps would clamp on.” 

Like a Weasel, it uses a pair of control sticks for turning 

and stopping. Werner said that operating it at anything 

above a slow speed is easy, possibly too easy when it 

comes to turns at higher speeds. He was concerned about 

throwing a track. Or worse. 

“No roll bar on this,” Werner said. “You don’t want to 

go too, too fast.” 

The missile carrier had been in storage for about 15 

years when he learned of its existence and began negotiating 

with its owner. He’d pulled it out and gotten it 

running, although the owner wasn’t sure that he wanted 

to sell, thus the extended test drive during the Red Ball 

meet. “Exactly,” Werner said. “It’s like, ‘Take it for the 

weekend and let me know what you think.’ ” 

It was a little different for Ken Coanshock of Carteret, 

N.J., who had actually been hoping to fi nd something like 

the 37mm antitank gun that he was towing behind his 

1942 Willys MB. 

“I’d always wanted an artillery piece,” he explained. 

“I was always interested in Civil War artillery, although I 

was never in the military. I found out that there was a guy 

down in Missouri that had about a dozen of these for sale, 

and I drove down one weekend and I bought one.” 

“I had to do a lot of restoration on it. It didn’t look like 

this. It was all rusted.” 

Coanshock said the gun was based on an older German 

design and was less successful in the European Theater 

than in the Pacifi c; it was not very effective against German 

tanks’ armor, he said, but with the addition of special 

rounds, it was a formidable antipersonnel weapon against 

the Japanese. Its small size and easy handling were also 

pluses in the Pacifi c, just as they make it a good match to 

the jeep. And that, of course, was the ideal reason to buy 

the jeep that was for sale about 20 miles away. 

“I had to do a lot of work to it,” Coanshock said, “because 

although it was restored back in ’80, it sat for a long 

time. It needed a lot of updates, a lot of TLC. I did a lot 

of work on the jeep, more work on the jeep than I did on 

the gun.” 

More than 60 years old, the jeep and the gun still make 

a good match. “It can pull it without a problem,” Coanshock 

said. “I don’t even know that it’s back there. I pull 

it in parades a lot and it doesn’t put any resistance on the 

jeep as long as I’m on level ground. Even going up a hill, 

I don’t really have much trouble.” 

One truck on the show fi eld looked as if it wouldn’t really 

have much trouble with anything. David Firstman of 

Easton, Md., said that his 1943 FWD HAR-1 is from an 

order of 9,000 units, most of which went to allies under 

Lend-Lease. Some served with American combat forces, 

he said, but others played a role that was open only to very 

strong vehicles. 

“Quite a few of them,” Firstman said, “went up to the 

Alcan Highway project that was underway at the time.” 

That speaks well for the truck, but he said its main use 

was as a cargo-carrier or a prime mover for light artillery. 

No matter what his FWD did in its working years, it managed 

to survive fairly well; the wood bed, for example, is 

the original, although a GMC CCKW gave up some small 

parts for it. 

“The troop seat side hardware on this truck was completely 

corroded,” he explained, “and I had to replace 

it with NOS hardware that came with the GMC that I 

bought.” Like most military vehicles, this one has a history 

that’s not completely known, but when Firstman 

bought it several years ago, it showed only minor rust and 

damage, something that fi ts with a possible explanation 

for its condition. 

“From what I understand,” he said, “this truck was used 

in the fi lming of ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ so I’ve got a feeling 

that the paint job was done during that moviemaking. Just 

a quick paint job with British markings, British color; 

there are areas where it was hand-brush painted, which of 

course we sandblasted and sodablasted and took all down. 

But the truck was obviously warehoused its whole life, 

because the original wood body that’s on the truck is in 

perfect condition. There were no rotten boards, nothing at 

all, no water damage of any kind on the truck.” 

At some point after that, it went into a private collection 

in England before making its way to the United 

States around 1990. It changed hands several times before 

Firstman bought it. By then, the FWD’s six-cylinder 

Waukesha BZ had developed some problems. 

“This truck needed a new water pump and needed a 

new head, because the head was cracked,” Firstman said. 

“A freeze plug was gone, so it was not holding coolant 

at all and it took me all summer, but we got the engine 

going.” 

The FWD uses a fi ve-speed transmission and chaindriven 

transfer case to send power to both axles. Its speed 

is limited to about 30 and its suspension is so heavy, Firstman 

said, that driving it at a higher speed would likely 

bounce its passengers out of the truck. He did add that 

the steering is easy and the transmission shifts “relatively 

smoothly.” It’s trailered just about everywhere, but even 

with few opportunities to drive it, he said buying the 

FWD was the right choice, because he enjoyed working 

on it, and because of its rarity. Just three are known to 

be restored, so the chance of parking next to another is 

remote. 

“You don’t see many of them,” he said, “and it’s nice 

to come to a show and see some variety, something unusual.” 


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ALABAMA 

May 23 AL, Calera 4th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle 

Show. Elks Lodge, 355 Pilgreen Dr. Elks 

Lodge, PH: 205-668-0545 or Sisters II, PH: 

205-668-1585. 

May 23 AL, Coden. 6th Annual Backdraft Car Show. 

Port Vol. Fire Dept., 3290 Hwy. 188. Glen Perry, 

PH: 251-767-3304 or www.myspace.com/backdraftmemcarshow 

May 30 AL, Dothan. 2nd Annual VFW Classic Car 

Show. VFW Post 3073 on Taylor Rd. Steve, PH: 

334-702-1224 or David, PH: 334-794-7936. 

ARKANSAS 

May 24 AR, Morrilton. Mustangs on the Mountain 

Show & Shine. Museum of Automobiles, 8 

Jones Ln. Petit Jean. SP: Museum of Automobiles. 

Rick Wood, PO Box 212, Ola, AR 72853. 

PH: 479-489-5874. 

CALIFORNIA 

May 23 CA, Escondido. American Heritage Car 

Show. Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway. 9am- 

3pm. Escondido History Ctr., PH: 760-743-8207 

or www.escondidohistory.org/content/events/ 

car-show.htm 

May 24 CA, Anaheim. 35th Annual Car Show & 

Parts Exchange. La Palma Park, Harbor Blvd. 

& La Palma, So. of 91 Fwy. 8am-3pm. SP: 

Orange Empire Chapter-Studebaker Drivers 

Club. Gordon, PH: 714-835-0249 or Stan, PH: 

323-296-6680. 

May 24 CA, Fallbrook. 44th Annual Vintage Car 

Show. Potter Jr. High School, on Reche Rd. SP: 

Fallbrook Vintage Car Club-AACA. Mike Johnson, 

PH: 760-723-8286 or www.fallbrookvintagecarclub.com 

May 29-31 CA, onterey. 3rd Annual Rock & Rod 

Festival. Cty. Fairgrounds. www.montereyrockrod.com 

May 30-31 CA, Pleasanton. 16th Summer Get- 

Together. Fairgrounds. Goodguys, PH: 925-838- 

9876 or www.good-guys.com 

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DELAWARE 

May 23 DE, Seaford. 27th Annual First State Meet 

Antique Car Show. Gov. Ross Mansion, Pine 

St. Ext. 9am-3:30pm. SP: Historical Vintage 

Car Club. Bob Sorensen, PH: 302-337-7870 or 

Laddy Gola, PH: 302-653-5654. 

FLORIDA 

May 24-25 FL, Green Cove Springs. Party on the 

River Classic Car & Bike Festival. Reynolds Park 

Yacht Ctr., Hwy. 16. SP: Cripple Dog Hot Rods. 

PH: 904-529-2009 or www.crippledog.com 

May 30 FL, Hollywood. Ocean’s 11 Beach Cruise. 

Hollywood Beach & Scott St. SP: Ocean’s II- 

Russ Co Events. Russ Gagliano, 713 NW 1st 

St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311. PH: 954-560- 

5412. 

May 31 FL, Pompano Beach. Classics at City 

Centre. Federal Hwy. & Copans Rd. SP: 

Pompano Citi Centre. Russ Gagliano, 713 NW 

1st St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311. PH: 954-560- 

5412. 

GEORGIA 

May 30 GA, Dalton. Auto & Truck Show Swap Meet 

& Car Corral. North Georgia Fairgrounds, 500 

Legion Dr. 8am-4pm. Raindate: Jun 20. SP: 

Providence Ministries. PH: 706-275-0268 or 

www.providencesweetstreet.com 

ILLINOIS 

May 22-29 IL, Wood Dale. Every Fri. “ Balls pins n 

fins Car Show” . Wood Dale Bowl, 155 W. Irving 

Park Rd. 6pm. Mike Jr., PH: 630-766-6800. 

May 22 IL, Downers Grove. Chevrolets (No 

Corvettes). PH: 630-725-0991 or www.downtowndg.org 

Spot 

“Over #1236699 300 Cars” 

May 23 & 24, 2009 

Volo Auto Museum 

May 23-24 IL, Volo. Spring Expo & Car Corral. Auto 

Museum, 27582 W. Volo Village Rd. 13 mi. W. of 

I-94 on Rt. 120. Raindate: May 25. PH: 815-385- 

3644 or www.volocars.com 

May 23-25 IL, Harrisburg. 10th Annual Cars For 

FRIENDS OF DIXON MAYFAIR PRESENTS “THIS 4 TH OF JULY” 

DIXON CHARITY SHOW & SHINE 

AWARDS FOR: 

BEST IN CLASS 

BEST INTERIOR 

BEST PAINT 

BEST IN SHOW 

VIEWERS CHOICE 

MOTORCYCLE SHOW 

MODEL CONTEXT 

LIVE MUSIC 

FOOD AND DRINK OF ALL KINDS 

DEMOLITION DERBY 6:00 PM 

FIREWORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

PRE REGISTRATION INFO. CONTACT 

GEORGE 707-301-5808 OR EMAIL 

GEORGEAALLEN@SBCGLOBAL.NET 

CONNECTICUT 

WOODBURY LIONS CLUB 

31st Annual CAR SHOW Sunday, June 7th, 2009 

Awards at 3:00 • Judging starts at 12:00 • Gates open at 10:00 

BRING THE FAMILY & Spot SPEND A DAY IN THE COUNTRY 

• Good Food & Drink • Antique, Stock and Custom Classic, Special 

Interest, Sports Cars, 4 #1235716 

X 4 Trucks, Hot Rods • Free Dash Plates to the 

First 300 Cars!!! • Pre 1928 Cars Admitted Free • All show cars welcome 

• Car Entrance Starting at 9 AM • Live 50’s DJ • Car Registration: $10.00 

Woodbury Lion's Club 

• Admission $5.00 • Children $1.00, under 12 Free. 

203-263-8433 

Take I-84 to Exit 15, follow signs on Rte. 6 to Hollow Park, Woodbury, CT. 

www.woodburyctlions.org – info@woodburyctlions.org 

MEMORIAL WEEKEND 

Volo Auto Museum 

Spring Expo and Car Corral 

Saturday, May 23 

Sunday, May 24 

Rain Date Monday 

10-5 pm daily 

Info Call: 815-385-3644 

Info: www.Volocars.com 

FREE ADMISSION 

PRE PRE REG REG $20 $20 

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Russo & Steele 

Kids Cruisin The Shawnee Car Show. Accelaquarter 

Raceway Park. www.carsforkidsusa.org 

May 24 IL, Monticello. 2nd Annual Birds In the 

Spring 2009 Show & Shine. Railway Museum, 

992 Iron Horse Lane Exit 166 off I-72. SP: 

Illini Thunderbirds Auto Club, Ford Thunderbird 

Driving & Dinning Society & Things & Stuff 

Publishing Company. Harvey Hodges, PH: 217- 

649-1475 or www.tnspubco.com/illtbirds.htm 

May 24 IL, Sandwich. 38th Annual Auto Show. Fairgrounds. 

SP: Silver Springs Chapter-AACA. Bob 

Ronning, PH: 815-498-2433 or Rick Shaw, PH: 

815-786-7253. 

May 25 IL, St. Charles. Pre 83 Goody’s Memorial 

Day Car Show. Goody’s Restaurant, 2057 

Lincoln Hwy. 9am-3pm. PH: 630-761-8093 or 

www.oldgoldcruisers.com 

May 25 IL, Skokie. Every Mon. Night Classic Car 

Show. Da’Nali’s Cafe, 4032 W. Oakton. 6pm- 

9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 

May 28 IL, Darien. Car Show. Chestnut Court Plaza, 

7511 S. Lemont Rd. Russell Abbate, 1120 Stanford, 

Downers Grove, IL 60527. PH: 630-229- 

5002. 

May 29 IL, Downers Grove. Ford, Mercury, Lincoln. 

PH: 630-725-0991 or www.downtowndg.org 

Jun 1 IL, Skokie. Every Mon. Night Classic Car 


9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 

Jun 2 IL, Berwyn. Crusie Nite. Windsor & Grove Sts. 

6pm-9pm. Bob Gamboa, Showcase Classics, 

PH: 708-479-6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 

Jun 6 IL, Tinley Park. Chi-Town Harley Car & Bike 

Show. 17801 S. Lagrange Rd. 9am-5pm. Bob 

Gamboa, Showcase Classics, PH: 708-479- 

6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 

Saturday 

June 6th 

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Skip's Fiesta 

Jun 7 IL, Grayslake. Skip’s Fiesta Drive-In Reunion 

Car Show & Auto Parts Swap Meet. Lake Cty. 

Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd. 8am-3pm. 

SP: Skip’s Fiesta Drive-In. PH: 630-340-4744 or 

www.skipsusa.com 

Jun 11 IL, Riverside. Cruise Nite. Burlington Ave. 


PH: 708-479-6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 

Jun 13 IL, Yorkville. Green Ribbon Rally Charity Car 

Show. Kendall Cty. Fairgrounds. 9am-5pm. Bob 


6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 

Jun 14 IL, Romeoville. Car Show. Route 53 & 

Normantowne Rd. 9am-4pm. Bob Gamboa, 

Showcase Classics, PH: 708-479-6043 or FAX: 

708-478-2050. 

Jun 14 IL, Lake Villa. 18th Annual Fun Run. Lehmann 

Park. 8am-4pm. SP: Kroozers of Northern 

Illinoiz. Angie, PH: 815-973-2115 or www.KroozersCarClub.com 

Jun 16 IL, Berwyn. Cruise Nite. Windsor & Grove 

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Sts. 6pm-9pm. Bob Gamboa, Showcase Classics, 

PH: 708-479-6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 

Jun 20 IL, Norridge. Harlem Irving Plaza Car Show. 

Harlem & Irving Park. 9am-5pm. Bob Gamboa, 


708-478-2050. 

Jun 21 IL, Olympia Fields. McDonalds Car Show. 

2400 Lincoln Hwy. 9am-5pm. Bob Gamboa, 


708-478-2050. 

Jul 5 IL, Grayslake. Skip’s Fiesta Drive-In Gearjammer 

Car Show & Parts Swap Meet. Lake Cty. 

Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd. 8am-3pm. 

SP: Skip’s Fiesta Drive-In. PH: 630-340-4744 or 

www.skipsusa.com 

Jul 6 IL, Skokie. Every Mon. Night Classic Car 


9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 

Jul 7 IL, Berwyn. Cruise Nite. Windsor & Grove Sts. 


PH: 708-479-6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 

Jul 9 IL, Riverside. Cruise Nite. Burlington Ave. 


PH: 708-479-6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 

Jul 11 IL, Palos Hills. Friendship Festival Car Show. 

111th St. & 86th Ave. 9am-5pm. Bob Gamboa, 


708-478-2050. 

Jul 12 IL, Oak Lawn. Classic Car Show. 95th St. & 

52nd Ave. 9am-5pm. Bob Gamboa, Showcase 

Classics, PH: 708-479-6043 or FAX: 708-478- 

2050. 



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Corner of Rt. 47 & County Club 

Woodstock, IL 

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RONALD McDONALD 

HOUSE CHARITIES 

CHICAGOLAND 

NORTHWEST INDIANA 

OFFICIAL CHARITY 2009 KRUZE 

Jul 17 IL, Olympia Fields. McDonalds Cruise Nite. 

2400 Lincoln Hwy. 6pm-9pm. Bob Gamboa, 


708-478-2050. 



9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 

Jul 21 IL, Berwyn. Cruise Nite. Windsor & Grove 

Sts. 6pm-9pm. Bob Gamboa, Showcase Classics, 

PH: 708-479-6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 

Jul 26 IL, Brookfield. Custom Car & Bike Show. 

Broadway, Maple & Grand. 11am-6pm. Bob 


6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 



9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 

Aug 2 IL, Orland Park. Taste of Orland Car Show. 

Park Village, West Ave. & 147th. 11am-6pm. 

Bob Gamboa, Showcase Classics, PH: 708- 

479-6043 or FAX: 708-478-2050. 

Aug 3 IL, Skokie. Every Mon. Night Classic Car 


9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 



9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 



9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 



9pm. PH: 847-677-2782.




9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 

Sep 7 IL, Skokie. Every Mon. Night Classic Car 


9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 



9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 



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9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 

INDIANA 

May 30-31 IN, Monticello. Grand Opening Fly, Drive 

& Cruise In. Main Terminal Bldg. SP: Townsend 

Aviation Inc. PH: 574-583-9900 or www.monticello.com/airport 

May 30 IN, Terre Haute. Cruisin’ to the Creek. 800 

Haythorne Ave. SP: Spring Creek Community 

Church. PH: 812-240-4265 or www.springcreekcommunitychurch.org 

IOWA 

Presents 8th Annual Spot 

Pre-WW II Swap Meet 

Forest City, #1234491 

Iowa • Saturday June 4, 2009 

Location: Heritage Park 

Heritage Free Admission • Vendor Park Space $20 

641-581-3850 Contact Gary Ludwig 

Trooper@wctatel.net 20306 340th St., Forest City, Iowa 

Visit www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com for more info 

The 47th Annual 

EARLY WHEELS of 

IOWA SWAP MEET 

IOWA’S OLDEST AND LARGEST 

GREENFIELD, IOWA 

ADAIR COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 

JUNCTION OF IOWA HIGHWAYS 25 & 92 

SEPTEMBER 16V 11, 12 & 13, 2009 

All #1234967 

Vendor Spaces $20.00 

Gates Open Friday 8:00 a.m. 

Early Free Admission Wheels – Food Of Available Iowa 

Sponsored by The Early Wheels of Iowa 

FOR RESERVATIONS 

PAT or HARRY (Skip) SPENCE 

17805 Hwy. 92, Ackworth, IA 50001 

Phone: 515-961-3657 

FOR INFORMATION ONLY CALL 

Starting Wed., Sept. 9th, 

direct all calls to 641-743-2856 

No Set-Ups Before Friday 

www.earlywheelsofiowa.com 

MARYLAND 

May 30 MD, Hagerstown. Cruise In. Barefoot 

Bernies & Cancun Cantina West, 901 Dual Hwy. 

10am-4pm. Earl, PH: 240-446-6657, 301-371- 

4280 or Linda, PH: 301-829-0171. 

May 31 MD, Silver Spring. 36th Annual Car Show 

Corvettes & Camaros Extravaganza. Sport 

Chevrolet. SP: Corvette Club of America. Don 

Haller, PH: 443-939-1852 or www.corvetteclubofamerica.org 

May 31 MD, Hyattstown. 27th Annual All Pontiac 

Oakland GMC. 1909 Urbana Pike (Rt. 355). SP: 

National Capital Area Chapter-POCI & Burdette 

Bros. Inc. George Richardson, 1509 Baltimore 

Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308. PH: 703-768-1569. 

MASSACHUSETTS 

Jul 18 MA, Barnstable. Hot Rods & Cool Rides 

Poker Run. Cty. Courthouse. www.capecodclassics.org 

Aug 2 MA, Bourne. 16th Annual Blast From the 

Past. Upper Cape Regional Tech School. www. 

capecodclassics.org 

MICHIGAN 

May 30-31 MI, Midland. MI Antique & Collectible 

Festival, Classic Car Show & Swap For Sale 

Car Lot & Entertainment at the Fairgrounds. Sat. 

8am-6pm, Sun. 8am-4pm. PH: 989-687-9001 or 

www.miantiquefestival.com 

May 30 MI, Metamora. Dance Through The Decades 

Car Show, Swap Meet & Flea Market. 3549 S. 

Lapeer Rd. 9am-4pm. SP: Roadside Attractions. 

PH: 810-678-8350 or www.carsantiquesandmore.com 

MICHIGAN ANTIQUE 

& COLLECTIBLE FESTIVALS 

Classic Car Show 

Antiques • Swap Meet • Cars for Sale Lot 

Spot 

Midland Michigan Fairgrounds 

(US #1236428 

10) at Eastman Ave. 

Michigan September Antique 26-27 

May 30-31 • July 25-26 

Celebrating our 41st Year! 

Vendors Welcome • 989-687-9001 

www.miantiquefestival.com 

Jun 20 MI, Metamora. Model T & Model A Car 

Show, Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Show. 3549 S. 

Lapeer Rd. 9am-4pm. SP: Roadside Attractions. 


Jun 27 MI, Metamora. Lapeer Country Cruise & 

Free Ice Cream Social. 3549 S. Lapeer Rd. 

9am-4pm. SP: Roadside Attractions. PH: 810- 

678-8350 or www.carsantiquesandmore.com 

Jul 4 MI, Metamora. Freedom Party! Classic Car & 

Motorcycle Show Swap Meet & Flea Mkt. 3549 

S. Lapeer Rd. 9am-4pm. SP: Roadside Attractions. 


Aug 8 MI, Metamora. Gangster Car Show, Swawp 

Meet & Flea Market. 3549 S. Lapeer Rd. 9am- 

4pm. SP: Roadside Attractions. PH: 810-678- 

8350 or www.carsantiquesandmore.com 

Sep 26 MI, Metamora. Swing Back Into The 50’s 

Sock Hop! Car Show Swap Meet & Flea Mkt. 

3549 S. Lapeer Rd. 9am-4pm. SP: Roadside 

Attractions. PH: 810-678-8350 or www.carsantiquesandmore.com 

Oct 17 MI, Metamora. Candypalooza! Car Show, 

Swap Meet & Flea Market. 3549 S. Lapeer Rd. 

9am-4pm. SP: Roadside Attractions. PH: 810- 

678-8350 or www.carsantiquesandmore.com 

MINNESOTA 

May 23 MN, Brooklyn Park. 8th Annual Car Show. 

7860 Jolly Ln. SP: TSI-Gopher State Timing 

Assn. Chris Skoog, 7680 Jolly Ln., Brooklyn 

Park, MN 55445. PH: 763-424-4117. 

May 24 MN, Hillman. 1st Annual Bulldog Classic 

Car Show & Pancake Breakfast. 9am-2pm. SP: 

Holy Family Parish. Jim, PH: 320-277-3504 or 

Jimmy, PH: 763-229-6888. 

May 25 MN, Elk River. Annual Car Show & Swap 

Meet. Sherburne Cty. Fairgrounds. SP: Lions 

Club. Neil Anderson, 27 Morton Ave. NW, Elk 

River, MN 55330. PH: 763-441-0033. 

May 25 MN, Cambridge. 35th Annual “ Greenbergs” 

Memorial Day Car Show & Swap Meet. 

Isanti Cty. Fairgrounds off E. Hwy. 95. 8am-3pm. 

SP: North Central Chapter Hudson Club. Joan 

Hudson, 17714 67th St. SE, Becker, MN 55308. 

PH: 763-262-9491. 

May 30-31 MN, Farmington. MOPARS in the Park. 

Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th St. W. 

SP: Midwest MOPARS. Gary, 9907 Chicago 

Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420. PH: 952-884- 

9804 or www.midwestmopars.com 

MISSISSIPPI 

May 23 MS, Madison. 5th Annual Shake Rattle 

& Roll. Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 7469 Old 

Canton Rd. SP: Miss. Classic Cruisers Car Club. 

Tom Phillips, 7469 Old Canton Rd., Madison, 

MS 39110. PH: 601-259-3549. 

MISSOURI 

May 22-24 MO, Springfield. Mid-America Street 

Rod Nationals. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. www. 

nsra-usa.com 

May 23 MO, Caruthersville. 47th Annual Trade & 

Trophy Day Pre-1995 Show. England City Park. 

SP: Bootheel Antique Car Klub. Tommy Clayton, 

PH: 573-333-4445 or 333-4955. 

May 29-30 MO, Joplin. 9th Annual RJopiln Route 

66 Swap Meet. 5465 Highway 43 South, at 

the Construction Adventures, Inc Property. PH: 

479-601-1725, 761-2995 or 417-781-8262 or 

www.66swapmeet.com 

May 29-31 MO, Kansas City. Muscle Car Reunion & 

Nostalgia Drags. Gateway Int’l. Raceway. www. 

musclecarreunion.com 

Filler Artwork 

#1233582 


42nd Annual––––––––– 

SWAP 

MEET! & CAR CORRAL 

August 

21, 22, 23, 2009 

8V 

#1231601 

Springfield, Missouri - 

Ozarks Antique Auto 

Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 

I-44 & Highway 13 Exit; 

Turn on Norton Road 

BIGGEST IN MISSOURI 

With over 1600 vendor spaces 

All Years, Makes 

and Models Represented 

For Additional Information Write To: 

Ozark Antique Auto Club 

P.O. Box 3911 

Springfield, MO 65808 

or visit our web site 

www.ozarkantiqueautoclub.com 

NEBRASKA 

Jun 13 NE, Blair. 2nd Annual Gateway to the West 

Half Day All Car Truck Corvette Show. Washington 

Cty. Courthouse, near 15th & Colfax St. SP: 

Midwest Early Corvette Club. Duane, PH: 402- 

630-4907 or Harriet, PH: 402-533-4455 or www. 

midwestearlycorvetteclub.com 

NEW HAMPSHIRE 

May 24 NH, Merrimack. “ Spring Fling 09” . 

Anheuser-Busch Plant. Raindate: Jun 21. SP: 

Gate City Corvette Club, Inc. Carol, PH: 603- 

437-3803 or Dean, PH: 603-472-3524 or www. 

gatecitycorvetteclub.com 

NEW JERSEY 

May 24 NJ, Franklin Lakes. 33rd Annual Antique & 

Collectible Auto Show & Flea Market. Across 

from Urban Farms Shopping Center. SP: Jersey 

Lakeland Region-VCCA. Chuck Lippmann, PH: 

201-385-7276. 

May 30 NJ, Cherry Hill. Car Show. Motor Sports 

Park. Raindate: May 31. SP: NJ Vintage Grand 

Prix-VSCCA, Maloumian Oriental Rugs & 

Wachovia Securities. www.njvgp.com 

May 30 NJ, Atlantic Highlands. 1st Annual Car & 

Motorcycle Show. On First Ave. 11am-4pm. 

Raindate: May 31. SP: Chamber of Commerce. 

Susan Fairgrieve, PH: 732-642-4279 or www. 

atlantichighlands.org 

May 30 NJ, Flemington. Classic Car Show. Main St. 

5pm-8:30pm. Ron Van Horn, PH: 908-806-6041 

or www.frbanj.com 

May 31 NJ, Upper Saddle River. NJRA-USRHS 

Classic Car Show. Hopper-Goetschius House 

Museum, Lake St. & East Saddle River Rd. 

10am-3pm. SP: North Jersey Regional A’s. Rose 

Ewings, 16 Brook Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645. 

PH: 201-391-7269. 

Jun 2 NJ, Toms River. Classic Car Evening Cruise. 

Howard Johnson Hotel, Christopher’s Pub & 

Grille, 995 Hooper Ave. 6pm-9pm. SP: NJ Shore 

Region-National Chrysler Products Club. Mike 

Riebe, PH: 732-270-3992 or www.tomsriverhojos.com 

AUGUST 13-15, 2009 

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Jul 7 NJ, Toms River. Classic Car Evening Cruise. 





Aug 4 NJ, Toms River. MOPAR Evening Show. 





NEW YORK 

May 23-24 NY, Norwich. 44th Annual Antique 

Auto Show & Flea Market. Chenango Cty. Fairgrounds, 

E. Main St. 8am-5pm. SP: Rolling 

Antiquers Old Car Club. Ed Soyke, PH: 607- 

843-6520 or http://local.aaca.org/raocc 

May 23 NY, Ogdensburg. Annual Cruise In & Car- 

B-Que. Knights of Columbus, 721 Hasbrouck 

St. SP: Chamber of Commerce. Sandra Porter, 

330 Ford St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669. PH: 315- 

393-3620. 

May 23 NY, Hamburg. 15th Annual Cazenovia Park 

Casino Car Show. SP: John’s Landscaping & 

Snow Removal Inc. Jack, PH: 716-825-2412, 

Dave, PH: 716-824-4153 or John, PH: 716-646- 

5296. 

May 29-31 NY, East Durham. Upstate NY Thunderbird 

Club Spring Fever ‘09. Blackthorne Resort, 

348 Sunside Rd. Blackthorne Resort specify “ 

T-Bird Group” , 348 Sunside Rd., East Durham, 

NY 12423. PH: 518-634-2541 or www.holtononline.com/upstatenytbirds 

May 30 NY, Schenectady. Car Show. Vale Park. 

10am-3pm. Monica Finch, PH: 518-388-2077. 

Jun 4-7 NY, Syracuse. Recall 2009. Hilton Garden 

Inn. SP: Central New York Corvair Club. Dave 

Robinson, 316 Fay Ln., Minoa, NY 13116. PH: 

315-656-9639. 

Jun 14 NY, Bristol. 5th Annual Cruise In. Town Park. 

SP: Town of Bristol. Al Favro, 7599 Baptist Hill 

Rd., Bloomfield, NY 14469. PH: 585-490-2993. 

Jul 26 NY, Montgomery. Car & Truck Show. Orange 

Cty. Park, Rt. 416. SP: Orange Cty. Antique Auto 

Club. Bob Hull, 53 Shinhollow Rd., Port Jervis, 

NY 12771. PH: 845-856-2970. 

NORTH CAROLINA 

May 22-23 NC, Cherokee. Tailgate Jamboree. Indian 

Fairgrounds, 745 Tsali Blvd. Loretta Kirby, PH: 

828-497-8128 or www.cherokee-nc.com/tailgate 

May 29-31 NC, Kenly. Summer Spectacular Carolina 

Collector Auto Fest. Southern Nat’l. Raceway 

Park. SP: Terry King’s Custom & Classic Cars & 

Trucks. www.carolinacollectorautofest.com 

OHIO 

May 24 OH, Utica. Ye Olde Mill Rod Run. Rt. 13, 6 

mi. S. Utica. SP: Newark Rodders Car Club. Jim 

Matheny or Barb Wilson, 1734 Cherrywood Dr., 

Newark, OH 43055. PH: 740-334-1823. 

May 30 OH, Lucasville. Annual Car Show. Masonic 

Lodge No. 465, 326 Robert Lucas Rd. 9am-3pm. 

Jason Throckmorton, PH: 740-259-0759. 

Nov 28-29 OH, Columbus. 23rd Annual Fall Super 

Swap Meet. Ohio Expo Ctr., State Fair, next to 

I-71, Exit at 17th Ave. 888-OHO-EXPO (646- 

3976) or www.fallsuperswap.com 

OKLAHOMA 

Aug 29 OK, Owasso. Car & Bike Show. 2 blks. W. 

of Hwy. 169 on 76th St. N. SP: Sertoma. Wayne 

Kirkpatrick, 9010 N. 132nd East Ave., Owasso, 

OK 74055. PH: 918-274-3784. 

CHICKASHA 

SWAP Spot MEET 

#1227272 

Chickasha Fall 2009 Antique 

Adjacent to the Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha, Oklahoma 

October 15, 16, 17 

Parts • Classics • Antiques • Street Rods • Muscle Cars 

For info call: 405-224-6552 chickashaswapmeet.com 

OREGON 

May 24 OR, Brookings. Azalea Festival Car Show. 

Port of Brookings-Harbor, 16300 Lower Harbor 

Rd. SP: Curry County Cruisers. Tom, PH: 707- 

487-0611 or Ron, PH: 707-487-4316. 

PENNSYLVANIA 

May 23 PA, Bensalem. 1st Annual Car Show. Davidson’s 

Collision Center, 3913 Bristol Pike. 9am- 

3pm. SP: Davidson’s Collision Center. Bobbi, 

PH: 215-752-0484 or Cell, 215-820-3276. 



May 23 PA, Muncy Valley. Beaver Lake Car & Tractor 

Show. From Hughesville follow to Beaver 

Lake Rd. Shawn White, PH: 570-584-0257. 

May 24 PA, Dickson City. Benefit Cruise for Joe 

Loptka. Quaker Steak & Lure, Commerce Blvd. 

SP: Villa Capri Cruisers. Tom Maroon, 7 Joni Dr., 

Springbrook Twp, PA 18444. PH: 570-842-2736. 

May 25 PA, Stockdale. 4th Annual Golden Memories 

Cruise Car Show. Fireman’s Parking Lot, 

Railroad St. Raindate: Jun 7. Stan Milchovich, 

831 Center Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. PH: 724- 

565-1283. 

May 30 PA, Gettysburg. Eastern Division National 

Spring Meet. Eisenhower Inn. SP: Region- 

AACA. Don Barlup, 228 Oak Rd., New Bloomfield, 

PA 17068. PH: 717-582-3209. 

May 30 PA, Marysville. Spring Car Show. Lions 

Club, 11-15 & Park Dr. SP: Borough Parks & 

Recreation. Kim Charles, 200 Overcrest Rd., 

Marysville, PA 17053. PH: 717-957-3110. 

May 30 PA, Lebanon. 1st Annual Cruise In Car 

Show. Zion United Methodist Church of Iona. 

10am-2pm. Raindate: May 31. Scott Keffer, 409 

E. Evergreen Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042. PH: 717- 

270-4304. 

Jun 20 PA, Blandon. Car Show. 753 Park Rd. 

Raindate: Jun 21. SP: Maidencreek Community 

Days. David Anspach, 307 Schaeffer Rd., 

Blandon, PA 19510. PH: 484-269-4428. 

Jun 28 PA, Fleetwood. 5th Annual Calli Memorial 

Car Show. Fire Co. Grounds, On Rt. 407, 10mi. 

N. of Clarks Summit, 3 mi. off I-81. PH: 570-945- 

7003 or 563-0199. 

RHODE ISLAND 

May 24 RI, Riverside. 13th Annual Car Show. 3730 

Pawtucket Ave. SP: Fred’s Service Center Inc. 

Fred Vinhateiro, 3730 Pawtucket Ave., Riverside, 

RI 02915. PH: 401-433-3000. 

SOUTH CAROLINA 

May 23 SC, Fort Mill. Thunder Triple Point Show. 

101 S. White St. 10am-3pm. Steve, PH: 803- 

320-3193 or www.kossmotorsports.com 

May 30 SC, Fort Mill. Carolina Motor Madness Triple 

Point Show. Knights Stadium, I-77, Exit 88 S. of 

NC-SC border. 8am-4pm. Raindate: 5-31-09. 

Steve, PH: 803-320-3193 or www.kossmotorsports.com 

TENNESSEE 

May 22-23 TN, Johnson City. 1st Annual Borla 

Spring Fling Auto Fest. Borla Exhaust Facility, 

off Exit 27 on I-26. SP: Borla Exhaust & Hosted 

by Carter Cty. Car Club. www.cartercountycarclub.com 

May 22-23 TN, Johnson City. NE TN Battle of the 

Pigs BBQ Cook-Off & Car Show. Appalachian 

Fairgrounds. SP: Rotary Club. PH: 423-461- 

8000 or 800-852-3392 or www.visitjohnsoncity. 

com 

May 23 TN, Big Sandy. Spring Festival Car Show. 

65 Front St. Steven French, PH: 731-644-2777 

or www.srfproductions.com 

May 23 TN, Granville. Heritage Day Antique Car 

Show. 6800 Granville Hwy. SP: Granville 

Musuem. Randall Clemons, PH: 931-653-4511 

or www.granvillemuseum.com 

May 23 TN, Adamsville. Buford Pusser Festival Car 

Show. Buford Pusser Memorial Park, Hwy. 64 

behind Jack’s Restaurant. 8am-3pm. Melanie 

King, PH: 731-697-9149 days or 645-4873 eves. 

Sep 23-26 TN, Memphis. National Gathering of 

Edsels. Red Roof Inn, 6055 Shelby Oaks Dr., 

I-40 at Sycamore View Blvd., Exit 12. Conrad 

Kerwath, PH: 770-945-0978 or 312-2244. 

TEXAS 

May 30 TX, The Colony. 3rd Annual Classic Car 

Show. 4000 N. Colony Blvd. 4pm-8pm. PH: 972- 

625-7722 or www.lakewayonline.org 

May 31 TX, Houston. 12th Annual Car Show. Traders 

Village. SP: Gulf Coast GTOs. www.gulfcoastgtos.com 

Jun 12-14 TX, Grand Prairie. 34th Annual VCCA 

Lone Star Region Swap Meet. Traders Village. 

Jim Smith, PH: 817-478-3127. 

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VIRGINIA 

May 30 VA, Leesburg. 2009 Classic Car Cruise In. 

Historic Morven Park. Raindate: May 31. SP: 

Loudoun, Douglass Alumni Assoc. & Morven 

Parks Educ. Programs. Alvin Dodson, 46408 

Woodlake Pl., Potomac Falls, VA 20165. PH: 

703-430-5971. 

Nov 1 VA, Dunn Loring. Fall Show. Vol. Fire House, 

2148 Gallows Rd. 9am-1pm. SP: Capitol Miniature 

Auto Club. James Bronstrom, PH: 703-941- 

0373. 

WASHINGTON 

May 30 WA, Gig Harbor. Car Show. 10am-4pm. PH: 

253-534-9600 or www.uptowncarshow.com 

WISCONSIN 

May 23 WI, Winter. Annual Lions Old Car Show. 

School Parking Lot. SP: Lions Club. Bill Voight, 

N7075 Fender Rd., Winter, WI 54896. PH: 715- 

266-2066. 

May 24 WI, Millston. 9th Annual Spring Car & Motorcycle 

Show. Park, I-94, Exit 128. SP: Winchell’s 

Outpost & Offroad Centre, LLC. Matt Wojtyla, 

PH: 715-284-4884 or Tara Prestwood, PH: 608- 

792-9637. 

May 24 WI, Tomahawk. Main Street Memories. 

Downtown. SP: Main Street Memories Committee. 

Rejeana Ebert, PH: 715-453-4390 or 966- 

2408. 

May 25 WI, Neenah. Memorial Day Parade. VFW 

Post Menasha. SP: American Legion Post 33. 

Gene Moran, PO Box 909, Neenah, WI 54956. 

PH: 920-725-6680. 

May 28-31 WI, Wisconsin Dells. 18th Annual 

Midwest Fiero Regional-Dell’s Run. Chula Vista 

Resort. SP: Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts, 

WI Fiero Fanatics & MN Fieros Forever. Tom, 

PH: 414-282-3577 or Jim Hallman, PH: 630- 

305-9806 or www.fierofanatics.com 

May 29 WI, Three Lakes. VMCCA Spring Tour 2009. 

Northwoods Petroleum Museum. VMCCA Spring 

Tour, PH: 608-222-4686 or FAX: 608-222-4693 

or www.thepointeresort.com 

May 30 WI, Mukwonago. Classic Cadillac Car Show. 

Heaven City & Greenfield Gallery, S91W27850 

National Ave. (Hwy. ES). 9am-3pm. SP: Badger 

Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club. PH: 262-679- 

1516. 

May 30 WI, Green Bay. Race Into The Classics. 

#1233582 


Ashwaubenon High School. 8am-3pm. SP: 

Ashwaubenon HS Supermileage, Electrathon 

Teams. PH: 920-655-7976. 

Jun 4-7 WI, Elkhart Lake. Suzuki Superbike Weekend. 

PH: 800-365-7223 or www.roadamerica. 


Jun 6 WI, Bassett. Near Twin Lakes 3rd Annual Car 

Show. Westosha Baptist Church. 9am-3pm. PH: 

262-539-3927. 

Jun 14 WI, Madison. 26th Annual Don Miller All 

Pontiac Car Show. 5802 Odana Rd. SP: Badger 

Chapter-POCI Don Miller Dodge. John, PH: 

608-258-3564 or Chuck, PH: 608-271-7992. 

Jun 20 WI, Glendale. 7th Annual Relay For Life 

American Cancer Soc. Classic Car Show. Nicolet 

High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd. SP: 

Amato Cadillac. Greg Williams, PH: 262-853- 

6750. 

Jun 28 WI, Glendale. 11th Annual Show. 1500 W. 

Silver Spring Dr. SP: Andrew Chevrolet Vintage. 

Tom Gawronski, W153N7438 Stoneridge Ct., 

Meno Falls, WI 53051. PH: 262-251-0586. 

Jul 9-12 WI, Iola. Annual Old Car Show & Swap 

Meet. Iola Car Show Grounds. 2,500 show cars, 

4,428 swap meet spaces, 1,000 spaces car 

corral. PH: 715-445-4000 or www.iolaoldcarshow.com 

Jul 18 WI, St. Germain. Primetimers Car Show & 

Swap Meet. Corner of Hwy. 70 & 155. SP: St. 

Germain Primetimers. Fred Radtke, Box 281, St. 

Germain, WI 54558. PH: 715-479-6310. 

Tired Iron Promotions, LLC, 

Swap Meet and Car Show. 

Threshermans Spot Park 

Hwy. 51, Edgerton, WI 53534 

Saturday, July July 25th #1231698 

26th & Sunday, & Sunday, July July 26th 27th 

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Tired For information, Iron contact 

Steve Hanewall • 608-884-9008 

or Bill Collins • 608-201-4184 

Our Web site is 

Our Web www.tiredironpromotions.com 

site is www.tirediron.net 

AUGUST 1-2, 2009 

24TH ANNUAL 

Summer 

Elkhorn, WI 

at the 

Walworth County Fairgrounds 

1,300+ Swap Spaces 

600+ Cars for Sale 

• SWAP MEET 

• CARS FOR SALE CORRAL 

• SHOW CARS 

8V 

#1237031 

Madison 32ND ANNUAL Classics 

SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2009 

Fall 

Jefferson, WI 

at the 

Jefferson County Fairgrounds 

Over 3,100 Swap Spaces 

1,100+ Cars for Sale 

• SWAP MEET 

• CARS FOR SALE CORRAL 

• SHOW CARS 

P.O. Box 7414 • Madison, WI 53707-7414 

(608) 244-8416 • www.madisonclassics.com 

AUGUST 13-15, 2009 

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Jul 25 WI, Holcombe. 1st Annual Christian Harbor 

Car Show. 28110 264th St. SP: Christian Harbor 

Youth Camp. Russ Kinney, 28110 264th St., 

Holcombe, WI 54745. PH: 715-595-4880. 

Aug 1-2 WI, Elkhorn. 24th Annual Swap Meet, Car 

Corral & Two Day Car Show. Walworth Cty. Fairgrounds, 

on Hwy. 11. Over 1,000 swap spaces. 

Madison Classics, PO Box 7414, Madison, WI 

53707. PH: 608-244-8416. www.madisonclassics.com 

Aug 8-9 WI, Iola. Vintage Military & Gun Show. With 

Vintage Tractors & Equipment. A: $6., $4. children. 

PH: 715-445-4005 or www.iolavms.com 

Aug 23 WI, Hudson. Rally In The Valley Car Show & 

Book Sale. 1830 Hanley Rd. 8am-2pm. PH: 715- 

381-9755 or www.hudsoncarshow.com 

Sep 20 WI, Milwaukee. Bergstrom Classic. 11100 

Metro Blvd. SP: Bergstrom Chevrolet. Tom 

Gawronski, W153N7438 Stoneridge Ct., Meno 

Falls WI 53051. PH: 262-251-0586. 

Sep 26-27 WI, Jefferson. 32nd Annual Swap Meet 

& Car Corral. Show Cars Sunday Only. Cty. 

Fairgrounds, Hwy. 18, 6 mi. S. of I-94. Cars for 

sale, Corral both days. Over 3000 swap spaces. 

Madison Classics, PO Box 7414, Madison, WI 

53707. PH: 608-244-8416 or www.madisonclassics.com 

Spot 

#741785 

Rallye Productions 

CANADA 

May 29-31 ON, Camrose. Show ‘N Shine. Downtown. 

www.camrosecruiser.com 

A Car Lover’s Dream! 

Spot 

June 4-7, 2009 

#1231984 

Oron, Ontario, Canada 

www.burlscreek.com 

Burl's Creek 

27th Annual Barrie Spring Automotive Flea Market 

Car Corral 

Show & Shine 

Burl’s Creek Family Event Park 

P.O. Box 210, Oron, Ontario, Canada • 705-487-3663 

burlscreekpark@burlscreek.com 

Jul 26 ON, Niagara-On-The-Lake. Cruise-In. Reif 

Estate Winery, 15608 Niagara Parkway. SP: 

Niagara Corvette Club. George, PH: 905-682- 

2310, Dave, PH: 905-692-9807 or Harold, PH: 

905-684-3025 or www.niagaracorvetteclub.com 

FOREIGN 

May 23-25 ENGLAND, Enfield. 32nd Annual Enfield 

Pageant of Motoring. The Playing Fields, Great 

Cambridge Rd. Whitewebbs Museum of Trans., 

Whitewebbs Rd., Enfield, Middx. EN2 9HW, 

England. Penny Wilkinson, PH: 020 8367 1898 

or www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk 

cruise nights 

Auto Auction 

1000s of Vendors 

May 22 CT, Naugatuck. Friday Night Cruise. Train 

Station, 195 Water St. 5pm-8pm. SP: Roaring 

20’s Antique & Classic Car Club. Bob, PH: 203- 

267-1942. 

May 22-29 CT, Greenwich. Every Fri. Annual “ Lets 

Talk Hi-End Cars” . 25 Railroad Ave. 11am-3pm. 

www.carriagehousemotorcars.com 

May 22-29 MN, St. Francis. Every Fri. Nite Rally Car 

Show. City Centre Mall, Hwy. 47 & Pederson Dr. 

NW 5pm-Dusk. Connie, PH: 763-753-6116 or 

www.stfranciscarshow.com 

May 22-29 NJ, Sayreville. Every Friday Night Cruisin 

The Peterpank Diner. 967 Route 9 N. 6pm-9pm. 

Richie, PH: 732-525-0412 or www.cnjcca.com 

May 22 PA, Scranton. Fri. Night Cruise. Viewmont 

Mall. 6pm-9pm. SP: Pocono Mountain Street 

Rods Club. www.poconomountainstreetrods. 


May 22-29 TN, Bristol. Every Fri. Night Cruise 

In. TriSummit Bank Parking Lot, across from 

the historic train station, State St. 6pm. SP: 

Appalachian Region-AACA, Downtown Bristol 

Merchants. Cruise-In, PO Box 513, Bristol, TN 

37621. PH: 423-360-2767.


May 23-30 CT, Greenwich. Every Sat. Annual “ Lets 



May 23-30 CT, Putnam. Sat. Nite Cruisin’. Stop & 

Shop Plaza, Rt. 44 E., Exit 97 on Rt. 395. 4pm- 

?. SP: Tri-State Cruisers. Dick Salvas, PH: 860- 

928-5635 or www.tri-statecruisers.com 

May 23-30 IL, Homer Glen. Sat. Cruise Nite. Sears 

Essentials parking lot, 159th & Bell Rd. 6pm- 

9pm. SP: Lemont Classic Car Club. John, PH: 

708-301-8899 or www.lemontclassiccarclub.org 

May 23-30 IN, Noblesville. Every Sat. Night Cruise- 

In. Courthouse Square. 5pm. SP: Central 

Indiana Vintage Vehicles. Dave Shank, PH: 317- 

773-5480 or Larry Grabb, PH: 317-773-4977 or 

www.civv.freeservers.com 

May 23 NC, Concord. Cruising Downtown Concord. 

Union St. & Market St. 3:30pm-9pm. PH: 704- 

784-4208 or www.concorddowntown.com 

May 23 PA, Chesterbrook. Cruise Night. Chesterbrook 

Village Shopping Ctr. 5pm-9pm. SP: 

Chester County Cruisers & Valley Forge REACT. 

PH: 610-647-0401. 

May 23 TN, Cleveland. Sat. Night at the Movies 

Cruise-In. 3pm-9pm. SP: Main Street Cruisers. 

Bob Anderson, PH: 423-614-5638 or www.mainstreetcruisein.com 

May 23-30 TX, Spring. “ Niftee50ees Classic Drive 

In” . Kroger’s Shopping Ctr., 8745 Spring 

Cypress. 6pm-10pm. Randy, PH: 281-620-4987. 

May 24 IN, Bloomfield. 4th Sun. of Every Month 

Pamida Cruise In. Pamida, on the east side of 

US 231 S. 2pm-6pm. Butch, PH: 812-381-4671 

or www.classiccruisers.org 

May 25 IL, Lemont. Every Monday Night Cruise. 

Lemon Tree Restaurant, 1035 S. State St. 6pm- 



May 25 IL, Skokie. Every Mon. Night Classic Car 


9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 

May 26 IL, Abingdon. Tues. Night Cruise In. American 

Legion, on Rt. 41. 5pm-?. SP: Road Knights. 

May 26 IL, Glenwood. Every Tues. Cruise Nites. 

Glenwood Oaks’ Restaurant, 106 Main. 5pm- 

9pm. PH: 708-758-4400. 

May 26 IL, South Elgin. Every Tues. Pre 83 Cruise 

Nite. Pop’s Fast Food, 310 N. LaFox St. (Rt. 31). 

6pm-9pm. PH: 630-761-8093 or www.oldgoldcruisers.com 

May 26 OH, Boardman. Every Tues. Cruise Nite. 

Chick-fil-A-Restaurant, 1051 Boardman-Poland 

Rd. SP: Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club, Inc. 

Jim, PH: 330-717-1256 or www.mvocc.com 

May 26 PA, Yardley. Cruise Nights. Shadybrook 

Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd. 5:30pm-8:30pm. Bob, 

PH: 267-391-7631 or www.shadybrookfarm.com 

May 26 WI, Milwaukee. Every Tues. Car Cruise Night 

Cars On Canal. Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 

W. Canal St. 5pm-sundown. PH: 877-436-8738 

or www.h-dmuseum.com 

May 27 IL, St. Charles. Every Wed. Pre 83 Cruise 

Nite. Goody’s Restaurant, 2057 Lincoln Hwy. 

(Rt. 38). 6pm-9pm. PH: 630-761-8093 or www. 

oldgoldcruisers.com 

May 27 MI, Hickory Corners. Wed. Night Cruise-In. 

Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Rd. www. 

gilmorecarmuseum.org 

May 29 NY, Mt. Kisco. Teddy’s Legendary Car 

Cruise. 6pm-9pm (weather permitting). Hudson 

Valley’s Country Manor, PH: 941-242-2805 or 

www.hudsonvalleymanor.com 

May 30 IN, Terre Haute. Cruisin’ to the Creek. 800 

Haythorne Ave. SP: Spring Creek Community 

Church. PH: 812-240-4265 or www.springcreekcommunitychurch.org 

May 30 MD, Hagerstown. Cruise In. Barefoot 

Bernies & Cancun Cantina West, 901 Dual Hwy. 

10am-4pm. Earl, PH: 240-446-6657, 301-371- 

4280 or Linda, PH: 301-829-0171. 

May 31 PA, Dover. Jim & Nena’s Cruise-In. Jim 

& Nena’s Pizzeria. 2pm-5pm. SP: Blue Boon 

Cruisers. Dana Moore, 475 Fickes Rd., Dillsburg, 

PA 17019. PH: 717-432-8147. 

Jun 1-29 IL, Lemont. Every Monday Night Cruise. 

Lemon Tree Restaurant, 1035 S. State St. 6pm- 



Jun 1-29 IL, Skokie. Every Mon. Night Classic Car 


9pm. PH: 847-677-2782. 

Jun 2-30 IL, Glenwood. Every Tues. Cruise Nites. 

Glenwood Oaks’ Restaurant, 106 Main. 5pm- 

9pm. PH: 708-758-4400. 

Jun 2-30 IL, South Elgin. Every Tues. Pre 83 Cruise 

Nite. Pop’s Fast Food, 310 N. LaFox St. (Rt. 31). 

6pm-9pm. PH: 630-761-8093 or www.oldgoldcruisers.com 

Jun 2-30 OH, Boardman. Every Tues. Cruise Nite. 

Chick-fil-A-Restaurant, 1051 Boardman-Poland 

Rd. SP: Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club, Inc. 

Jim, PH: 330-717-1256 or www.mvocc.com 

Jun 2-30 PA, Yardley. Cruise Nights. Shadybrook 

Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd. 5:30pm-8:30pm. Bob, 

PH: 267-391-7631 or www.shadybrookfarm.com 

Jun 2-30 WI, Milwaukee. Every Tues. Car Cruise 

Night-Cars On Canal. Harley-Davidson Museum, 

400 W. Canal St. 5pm-sundown. PH: 877-436- 

8738 or www.h-dmuseum.com 

Jun 3-24 IL, St. Charles. Every Wed. Pre 83 Cruise 

Nite. Goody’s Restaurant, 2057 Lincoln Hwy. 

(Rt. 38). 6pm-9pm. PH: 630-761-8093 or www. 

oldgoldcruisers.com 

Jun 3-24 MI, Hickory Corners. Wed. Night Cruise-In. 



Jun 3-24 NJ, Denville. Cruisin’ Wed at Wendy’s. Rt. 

46E. Richie, PH: 973-984-1662. 

Jun 3-24 WI, Neenah. Every Wed. Cruise In & 

Social. Vinland Still & Grill, 6392 Cty. Rd. A. 

Gene Moran, PH: 920-725-6680 or Vinland Still 

& Grill, PH: 920-722-0939. 

Jun 3-24 WI, Walworth. Every Wed. Cruise Night. 

Double Dipper, 108 Fairview. 6pm-9pm. PH: 

262-275-0820. 

Jun 4-25 WI, Hartford. Every Thurs. Night Cruise 

In. Mickey’s Fresh Frozen Custard, 675 Grand 

Ave. (Hwy. 83 S.) 6pm. Randy Baumann, PH: 

262-644-6016. 

Jun 5 CA, Yucaipa. First Fri. of the Month Family 

Classic Car Cruise Night. Valley Ctr., 33600 

Block Yucaipa Blvd. 6pm-9pm. SP: Past Pleasures 

Car Club & Valley Ctr. Rip Stephens, 

13625 Canyon Crest Rd., Yucaipa, CA 92399. 

PH: 909-795-0291 or www.pastpleasurescarclub.com 

Jun 5-26 CT, Greenwich. Every Fri. Annual “ Lets 



Jun 5-26 MN, St. Francis. Every Fri. Nite Rally Car 




Jun 5-26 NJ, Sayreville. Every Friday Night Cruisin 



Jun 5 NJ, Somerville. New Jersey’s Premiere 

Cruise Night. Downtown. 5pm-?. Bernie, PH: 

732-563-2755. 

Jun 5-26 NY, Mt. Kisco. Teddy’s Legendary Car 




Jun 5-26 TN, Bristol. Every Fri. Night Cruise In. 

TriSummit Bank Parking Lot, across from 

the historic train station, State St. 6pm. SP: 

Appalachian Region-AACA, Downtown Bristol 

Merchants. Cruise-In, PO Box 513, Bristol, TN 

37621. PH: 423-360-2767. 

Jun 6-27 CT, Greenwich. Every Sat. Annual “ Lets 



Jun 6-27 CT, Putnam. Sat. Nite Cruisin’. Stop & 

Shop Plaza, Rt. 44 E., Exit 97 on Rt. 395. 4pm- 

?. SP: Tri-State Cruisers. Dick Salvas, PH: 860- 

928-5635 or www.tri-statecruisers.com 

Jun 6-27 IL, Homer Glen. Sat. Cruise Nite. Sears 

Essentials parking lot, 159th & Bell Rd. 6pm- 



Jun 6 IL, Chicago. Chi-Town STA-BIL Kruze. Tour 

Around Grant & Millennium Parks, Columbus 

Dr. S., Roosevelt Rd., Mich. Ave, Randolph. SP: 

Donations accepted for the Ronald McDonald 

House Charities of Chicagoland & NW IN. PH: 

847-997-8624 or www.chitownkruze.com 

Jun 6-27 IN, Noblesville. Every Sat. Night Cruise-In. 

Courthouse Square. 5pm. SP: Central Indiana 

Vintage Vehicles. Dave Shank, PH: 317-773- 

5480 or Larry Grabb, PH: 317-773-4977 or 

www.civv.freeservers.com 

Jun 6-27 TX, Spring. “ Niftee50ees Classic Drive In” 

. Kroger’s Shopping Ctr., 8745 Spring Cypress. 

6pm-10pm. Randy, PH: 281-620-4987. 

Jun 8 IL, New Lenox. 7th Annual Cruise Night. 

Country Lanes Bowling Ctr., 1009 W. Laraway 

Rd. Raindate: 3rd Monday of ea. month. 6-9pm. 

SP: Manhattan Car Club. Bill, PH: 217-725-2342 

or Laurie, PH: 815-423-1078 or www.manhattancarclub.com 

Jun 10 NJ, Bordentown. 2nd Wed. of Every Month 

Classic Car Nights. Yacht Club, 1 Farnsworth 

Ave. 5pm-dark. PH: 609-298-9754. 

Jun 12 PA, West Chester. Faulkner Spring Cruise 

Night. Westtown Auto Mall. 6pm-9pm. SP: 

Faulkner Pontiac Buick GMC. Don Miller, PH: 

610-329-4377 or www.faulknerauto.com 

Jun 13 IL, Mt. Carroll. Cruise Night. Downtown. 

5pm-10pm. SP: Kunes Country Auto Group. Len 

Anderson, PH: 815-244-7875. 

Jun 13 IL, Morris. Cruise Night. (Grundy County 

Hospice). Downtown. 6pm-9pm. PH: 815-941- 

#1233582 


2770 or www.morriscruisenight.com 

Jun 13 KY, Owensboro. Antique & Classic Auto 

Club Summer Cruise In. Lowes parking lot, 

corner of Fulton Dr. & Southlawn Blvd. Bill Head, 

PH: 270-316-1331. 

Jun 14 NC, Morgan. Cruzin on the Square. Downtown. 

2pm-5pm. SP: East Burke Shrine Club. 

Rick Hensley, PH: 828-430-8334. 

Jun 17 PA, Clarks. Every 3rd Wed Villa Capri Cruisers 

Car Cruises. Damon’s on Northern Blvd. 

Tom Maroon, PH: 570-842-2736 or www.villacapricruisers.com 

Jun 19 PA, Hamlin. Every 3rd Fri Villa Capri Cruisers 

Car Cruises. McDonald’s on Rt. 590 in 

Hamlin. Tom Maroon, PH: 570-842-2736 or 

www.villacapricruisers.com 

Jun 19 PA, Willow Grove. Monthly Cruise Night. 

Upper Dublin Shopping Ctr., corner of Twining 

& Welsh Rds. 6pm-9pm. Raindate: Jun 26. SP: 

Down the Road Cruisers. Ray Kuizer, 1249 

Bishop Ave., Roslyn, PA 19001. PH: 215-885- 

2907. 

Jun 20 OR, Portland. Rose City Round-Up. Jubitz 

Truck Center. SP: Driven Dead C.C. www.rosecityroundup.net 

Jun 23 IL, Abingdon. Tues. Night Cruise In. American 

Legion, on Rt. 41. 5pm-?. SP: Road Knights. 

Jun 26 PA, Scranton. Fri. Night Cruise. Viewmont 

Mall. 6pm-9pm. SP: Pocono Mountain Street 

Rods Club. www.poconomountainstreetrods. 


Jun 26 PA, Somerset. Fourth Fri of each Month 

Cruise. Tri Star Motors. 5pm. SP: Sugar Bush 

Car Club. 

Jun 27 PA, Chesterbrook. Cruise Night. Chesterbrook 

Village Shopping Ctr. 5pm-9pm. SP: 

Chester County Cruisers & Valley Forge REACT. 

PH: 610-647-0401. 

Jun 27 TN, Cleveland. TV Dinners Cruise-In. 3pm- 

9pm. SP: Main Street Cruisers. Bob Anderson, 

PH: 423-614-5638 or www.mainstreetcruisein. 


Jun 28 IN, Bloomfield. 4th Sun. of Every Month 

Pamida Cruise In. Pamida, on the east side of 

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US 231 S. 2pm-6pm. Butch, PH: 812-381-4671 

or www.classiccruisers.org 

Jun 28 NC, Concord. Cruising Downtown Concord. 

Union St. & Market St. 3:30pm-9pm. PH: 704- 

784-4208 or www.concorddowntown.com 

Jun 28 PA, Dover. Jim & Nena’s Cruise-In. Jim 

& Nena’s Pizzeria. 2pm-5pm. SP: Blue Boon 

Cruisers. Dana Moore, 475 Fickes Rd., Dillsburg, 

PA 17019. PH: 717-432-8147. 

Jul 1-29 MI, Hickory Corners. Wed. Night Cruise-In. 



Jul 1-29 NJ, Denville. Cruisin’ Wed at Wendy’s. Rt. 

46E. Richie, PH: 973-984-1662. 

Jul 1-29 WI, Neenah. Every Wed. Cruise In & 

Social. Vinland Still & Grill, 6392 Cty. Rd. A. 

Gene Moran, PH: 920-725-6680 or Still & Grill, 

PH: 920-722-0939. 

Jul 1-29 WI, Walworth. Every Wed. Cruise Night. 

Double Dipper, 108 Fairview. 6pm-9pm. PH: 

262-275-0820. 

Jul 2-30 WI, Hartford. Every Thurs. Night Cruise 

In. Mickey’s Fresh Frozen Custard, 675 Grand 

Ave. (Hwy. 83 S.) 6pm. Randy Baumann, PH: 

262-644-6016. 

Jul 3 CA, Yucaipa. First Fri. of the Month Family 

Classic Car Cruise Night. Valley Ctr., 33600 

Block Yucaipa Blvd. 6pm-9pm. SP: Past Pleasures 

Car Club & Valley Ctr. Rip Stephens, 

13625 Canyon Crest Rd., Yucaipa, CA 92399. 

PH: 909-795-0291 or www.pastpleasurescarclub.com 

Jul 3-31 MN, St. Francis. Every Fri. Nite Rally Car 




Jul 3-31 NJ, Sayreville. Every Friday Night Cruisin 



Jul 3-31 NY, Mt. Kisco. Teddy’s Legendary Car 




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» AUCTION EXPRESS NEWS: THE NEWS BEHIND THE NUMBERS By Ron Kowalke 

2010 Collector Car Price Guide 

With the warm-weather months ahead, 

the collector vehicle hobby is shifting into 

high gear. For buyers and sellers of vintage 

vehicles, there’s no better resource 

for assigning fair market value to an old 

car or light-duty truck than the “2010 Collector 

Car Price Guide.” 

The latest edition of this annual reference 

book covers vehicles from 1901 to 

2002, more than 100 years of values. It 

features the same 1 through 6 condition 

rating scale that is the industry standard 

and foundation of its magazine companion, 

Old Cars Price Guide, which is published 

six times per year. 

“As with every edition, a lot of sweat 

equity and midnight oil went into revising 

and updating the 2010 book,” explained 

Ron Kowalke, the book’s editor. “I especially 

want to say a public thank you to 

Gerald Perschbacher, because he’s the goto 

guy for the revisions made to the prewar 

pricing. It gets tougher each year to establish 

values on the early cars and trucks 

because they don’t appear as often at public 

auctions, and many of their sales are 

private transactions. Essentially, it’s what 

I refer to as going ‘underground.’ Gerald 

spent an enormous amount of time with 

owners and dealers of prewar vehicles 

researching their fair market value to get 

solid data to use in revising the book.” 

Kowalke added, “While many in the 

hobby might have written off the prewar 

vehicles as being passed by in favor of 

muscle cars and exotics, we’re committed 

to this segment of the collector vehicle 

hobby. The “Collector Car Price Guide” 

book will continue to be the source for accurate 

values on both prewar and postwar 

collector vehicles. 

“An incentive for anyone interested 

in buying this new edition of the book,” 

Kowalke stressed, “is it contains a bonus 

video titled, ‘How To Condition Rate 

Collector Cars.’ The video will help both 

novice and expert alike to correctly assign 

which of the 1 through 6 condition ratings 

is applicable to any collector vehicle.” 

For more information on the “2010 

Collector Car Price Guide” ($22.99), call 

800-258-0929 or visit www.krausebooks. 

com. 

Tucker #41 offered for sale 

Clars Auction Gallery of Oakland, 

Calif., is offering a 1948 Tucker Torpedo 

sedan in its June 6-7 sale. The car, serial 

number 1041, is one of only 51 Tucker 

automobiles ever made, and a prime example 

of what made Tuckers, according 

to their advertisements, “unlike anything 

30 � MAY 21, 2009 

Number 41 of 51 built, this 1948 Tucker Torpedo sedan was featured in the movie, 

“Tucker, The Man and His Dream.” It will be offered for sale by Clars Auction Gallery 

of Oakland, Calif., at its June 6-7 sale. (Clars Auction Gallery photo) 

else on the highway.” 

The Tucker 48, unveiled on June 19, 

1947, was the invention of car enthusiast 

and businessman Preston Thomas Tucker 

and renowned designer Alex Tremulis. 

Its creation symbolizes one of the last attempts 

by an independent U.S. car manufacturer 

to break into the world of highvolume 

automotive production. 

The Tucker took the automotive world 

by surprise with its many modern innovations, 

including safety features such as a 

padded dashboard and a center-mounted 

steerable headlamp referred to as “Cyclops.” 

Most remarkable was the Tucker’s 

converted Franklin helicopter engine, a 

335-cid six-cylinder, horizontally opposed 

engine with 166 hp and 372 pound-feet of 

torque. Thus equipped, the Tucker could 

accelerate from 0-60 mph in 10 seconds 

and travel an estimated top speed of 120 

mph. 

Despite the public enthusiasm for Tucker’s 

car, the Tucker Corp. was short lived. 

Preston Tucker and his company were 

accused by the Securities and Exchange 

Commission of a variety of violations, 

including mail fraud. Although eventually 

cleared of all charges, the negative publicity 

and fi nancial strains brought on by the 

SEC trials were insurmountable, and the 

Tucker Corp. closed its plant and fell into 

receivership in early 1949. 

Although the early history of Tucker 

no. 1041 is unknown, it was acquired in 

1954 by the now-defunct Sutro Museum 

at the Cliff House in San Francisco, where 

it was displayed alongside other rarities, 

including authentic Egyptian mummies. 

In 1970, the current owners purchased 

the Tucker at an auction of the Sutro Collection. 

At that time, the car had traveled 

90,000 miles. The current owners have 

put on an additional 30,000 miles. In 

1988, the car was featured in the movie 

“Tucker: The Man and His Dream.” 

Serial number 1041 was professionally 

restored in the early 1970s to enhance 

both its appearance and drivability. The 

interior is in extraordinary original condition 

— only the carpet has been replaced. 

The body of the car has been fi tted with 

new wide white walls and more authentic 

hubcaps, and has been straightened and 

re-sprayed yellow. The car has also been 

fi tted with a new condenser and new revulcanized 

underpinnings for its rubber 

suspension. A non-standard electric fuel 

pump has been added for quicker starting, 

and the fl at six engine has been professionally 

rebuilt with automotive pistons 

to prevent the copious oil consumption 

associated with aircraft-based engines. 

Although the car runs well, an original, 

“in-the-crate” Tucker engine is included 

with the lot, as well as Tucker promotional 

materials. 

Tuckers have long been sought-after 

investments, desired for their rarity, historical 

signifi cance and innovative design 

and engineering. It’s a car that, according 

to Preston Tucker, “makes thousands say 

at a glance, ‘I won’t be satisfi ed until a 

Tucker is mine.’” 

The Tucker will be offered as part of a 

larger two-day sale, including many other 

noteworthy cars. 

For additional information about this 

sale, contact 510-428-0100 or info@ 

clars.com. 

St. Louis Classic & Exotic Auction 

Due to the overwhelming success of 

the fi rst St. Louis Classic & Exotic Car 

Auction held in August 2008, Motoexotica 

was left with little room to expand. 

That sale attracted more than 325 consigned 

cars and almost 4,000 people. 

This year, Motoexotica will be partnering 

with The Manheim St. Louis Auto 

Auction. The Manheim facility, with 200 

acres, provides more space for bidders and 

consignors, and 

plenty of room for 

parking. 

All consigned 

cars will be parked on a paved surface 

and the auction will be held indoors. The 

Manheim St. Louis Facility is tailor made 

for this event with room to grow in the 

years to come. 

The auction will take place on June 5, 

starting at 2 p.m., and continue June 6, 

starting at 10 a.m. Doors open to the public 

at 8 a.m. both days for vehicle preview. 

More than 400 Classic, exotic and luxury 

vehicles are expected, as well as motorcycles. 

ClassicCarFacts.com will be the auction’s 

online bidding service and provide 

live broadcast via the Internet. 

For more information about this sale, 

call 636-600-4600, or visit Motoexotica. 

com/auction.htm. 

VanDerBrink Pontiac auction 

With the announced demise of the Pontiac 

Division of General Motors, the May 

30 auction of Dana Lerum’s collection of 

Pontiac cars and parts presented by Van- 

DerBrink Auctions will be every old car 

enthusiast’s chance to purchase automotive 

items from the history-making days 

of Pontiac production. 

The auction will take place in Pepin, 

Wis., and will feature GTOs, Firebird 

Trans Ams, Bonnevilles, Catalinas and 

Grand Prixs among the cars to be offered 

for sale. 

“Dana Lerum has enjoyed Pontiacs 

ever since high school and also raced 

them,” said Yvette VanDerBrink, founder 

of VanDerBrink Auctions. “This auction 

not only includes Pontiac’s fi nest, such as 

GTOs and Trans Ams, but also other GM 

collector cars and a vast assortment of 

Pontiac and GM parts, including engines, 

transmissions, wheels and more.” 

A preview of auction items is scheduled 

for May 29 from 10 a.m. til 7 p.m. 

For more information on this auction, 

call 507-673-2517 or visit www.vanderbrinkauctions.com. 

Rime sells automobilia 

B. Mitchell Carlson reporting 

Auctioneer Mark Rime had moved his 

annual spring automobilia and petroliana 

auction farther north in the Twin Cities 

metro area, to the Don Hansen VFW post 

in Soderville, Minn. While more cozy 

than the previous venue, this one was 

more open and better lit — a plus for both

the buyers (with easier inspection) and the 

auction staff (easier to see said bidders 

bidding) during the April 25 sale. 

There was a good variety of both automobilia 

and petroliana among the antique 

advertising that was sold. The top sale was 

a 1930s-era Standard Oils ISO-VIS Polarine 

one-sided porcelain sign thermometer, 

sold for $1,100. Close behind was a newin-the-crate 

1939 Exide Battery one-sided 

porcelain sign — complete with the shipping 

address stenciled on the cardboard 

backing — that brought $1,000. 

The auction crew generally did a respectable 

job with running the sale. Towards 

the end, they did leave two tables of 

the lower-valued boxed items to do choice 

bidding on them. Not only with those fi nal 

items, but throughout the sale there were 

several good deals that that found new 

owners. One can easily chalk up some this 

as an effect of the economy, but several 

avenues of collectibles have seen some 

settling in values even before the whole 

economic downturn began. While a few 

consignors may have grumbled, for those 

who were buying, this was their day. As 

far as the number of buyers was concerned, 

it was also down from previous years, but 

only slightly. One thing that the overall 

jovial group of buyers who were there really 

appreciated was the auction company 

having a light lunch available for them. 

Some of the representative prices realized 

on automobilia and petroliana include: 

(All lots offered were declared sold. 

Prices reported do not include the 10 percent 

buyer’s fee.) 

SIGNS, double-sided porcelain: 

GMC Trucks Sales – Service, 36” dia.; 

#3; $750 

1930s Goodyear, die-cut fl anged w/tire 

graphic; #3; $575 

Mobilgas, die-cut shield with Pegasus 

graphic & hanger, 4-foot; #3; $575 

The Pure Oil Co., 40” dia.; #3; $575 

Sinclair H-C Gasoline, 48” dia., 

touched-up; #3; $350 

Texaco; 72” dia., #4; $325 

Tydol Gasoline, w/hanger; 40” dia.; 

#4; $500 

Magnolia Petroleum Co., Magnoline 

Motor Oils, 30” dia.; #3; $650 

SIGNS, single-sided porcelain: 

1930s Standard ISO-VIS Polarine, 

“Saves The Motor – Does Not Thin Out,” 

w/thermometer, 18”x72”; #3; $1,100 

1939 Exide Batteries – Rentals Recharging, 

NIB, #1; $1,000 

Texaco Farm Lubricants Sold Here; 

24”x36,” #2; $600 

SIGNS, double-sided painted metal: 

Texaco Registered Rest Rooms, 

36”x18”; #2; $275 

(Above) This like-new 1950s Pontiac 

service cabinet sold for $170. (Below) 

The top-selling gas globe was this 

Champlin that brought $900. (B. Mitchell 

Carlson photos) 

SIGNS, single-sided painted metal: 

1920s Buick direction sign, Bangor, 

Mich., 12”x20,” embossed; #3; $300 

1950s “This Farm Uses the FERGU- 

SON SYSTEM”, 32”x14,” #3; $100 

Save With M&H GASOLINE St. Paul, 

20” square; #3; $275 

1920s The Overland Automobile, 

12”x20,” embossed; #2; $250 

Dollar for Dollar Value WHIPPET 

Product Of Willys-Overland, 12”x20,” 

embossed; #2; $220 

SIGNS, misc.: 

1950s PURE cast-aluminum exterior 

sign letters, 24” tall; #3; $210 

GAS GLOBES: 

Champlin Gasoline; wide body; #2; 

$900 

Golden Crown; Gill body; #2; $725 

Phillips 66 (orange shield logo), Capco 

body, 1 lens broken; #4; $85 

Sinclair Dino Gasoline, Capco body; 

#3; $130 

Skelly Keotane, Capco body; #3; $210 

CLOCKS: 

1950s Chevrolet Super Service, battery-operated, 

16” dia.; #3; $45 

1940s Ford Sales & Service, illuminated; 

#2; $300 

1950s Pontiac Service, 14” dia., Pamstyle, 

illuminated; #2; $425 

PAPER, misc.: 

1929 Shell highway map of MN, 

mounted in frame; #2; $45 

1930 Buick full-line sales brochure, in 

shrink-wrap, 27”x27,” #2; $35 

1937 Sinclair calendar w/die-cut inserts, 

7”x9,” #2; $25 

1951 Chevrolet dealer showroom poster, 

wood framed, 14”x18,” #3; $35 

1955 Mobil Oil calendar from Two Harbors, 

MN, w/outdoor graphics, 30”x40,” 

#2; $600 

1963 Pontiac dealer display painting 

“Testing the Wide-Tracks on the Apache 

Trail”; #3; $95 

PLASTIC, misc.: 

1940s Phillips 66 gas pump salt & pepper 

shakers, 3” tall; #3; $30 

1940s Texaco gas pump salt & pepper 

shakers, 4” tall; #3; $27.50 

1978 Chevrolet Corvette, 1/25th scale 

promo, NIB; #1; $10 

MISC.: 

1920s Texaco (The Texas Co.) wooden 

Not often seen at auction or on the street, this purpose-built 1950 Flxible bus/ 

motorhome powered by a Buick straight-eight engine was the top seller at the RM 

auction in Novi, Mich. It sold for $84,000. (Phil Skinner photo) 

twin 5-gal. oil can case; #3; $22.50 

1930s Harley-Davidson canvas riding 

hood & goggles; #2; $140 

1930s Mobil Oil 5-gal. water can; NIB; 

#2; $100 

1950s Atlas Air Filters illuminated & 

tin tester/display unit; NIB; #1; $110 

1950s Pontiac Service tin service cabinet, 

18”x24”x 8,” #2; $170 

1959 Safari metal pedal car, unrestored; 

#2; $200 

RM Novi bests predictions 

Phil Skinner reporting, 

assisted by Jere Gaves 

With the economy a bit shaky around 

the Detroit area, one might think that holding 

a collector car auction might not be a 

wise thing to do. But, Novi is one of RM 

Auction’s anchor sales, and the company 

put its best foot forward and was rewarded 

with an event that did considerably better 

than anyone predicted. 

We had heard that a sale total of under 

a million had been touted about, and the 

end result was a pleasant surprise. Staged 

at the Rock Finanacial Center in Novi, 

Mich., a total of 252 lots, including everything 

from muscle to Classic, special 

interest and street rods to even a great collection 

of restored motorcycles and scooters, 

gathered to come under the hammer. 

With bids encouraged from auctioneers 

Brent Earlywine and Frank Stapleton, the 

action was quick paced over the weekend 

of April 27-28. A total of 119 lots were 

called sold for a 47.2 percent sell-through, 

with the top-dollar honors going to the 

biggest lot possibly in the history of this 

sale, a 1950 Flxible bus/motorhome. Powered 

by a Buick 320-cid inline eight, this 

had been purpose-built at the factory in 

New Loudonville, Ohio, and used lightly 

showing just under 25,000 miles. 

A number of cars received some strong 

bids but the sellers were thinking it was 

2006 again and holding out for money 

that just wasn’t there. Despite the tough 

economy of the area, we didn’t see any car 

being “dumped,” although we saw several 

bargains and some cars we have followed 

were called sold for up to 50 percent less 

than a year ago. When the last car crossed 

the block, the sale total we came up with 

was $1,831,225 plus a 10 percent commission 

for a sale total of $2,014,945, or 

a little more than twice on pre-sale worstcase 

scenarios had been. Compared to this 

sale from a year before, the numbers were 

way down. 

“But remember,” Ken Wallace, the local 

organizer for RM reminded us, “in 

2007, we had a 106-car no-reserve collection, 

if you take those numbers away from 

the rest of that sale, we are about even, so 

we are pleased.” 


» AUCTION EXPRESS 

KRUSE AMARILLO 

Amarillo, Texas, 4-25-2009 

Marshall Kent reporting 

Vehicles listed were declared sold. 

Reportedly, 92 were offered. 

Year/Make/Model Price/Condition 

1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 2d Sed, 

348-cid, 3x2V ...................................$21,750 3 

1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2d Cpe Mod, 

396-cid, 4-Spd, aftermarket whls ....$14,500 3 

1970 Chevrolet C10 2d 1/2T PU Mod, 

V-8, Auto, SBx, 

cus paint & aftermarket whls ............$9,000 3 

1975 Chevrolet Corvette 2d T-top Cpe, 

350-cid, Auto, A/C .............................$7,800 3 


Auto, SBx, cus paint & 

aftermarket whls ...............................$8,100 3 

1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2d Cpe, LT1 ......$6,500 3 

2004 Chevrolet Impala SS 4d Sed, 

Turbo 3.8L, Auto ................................$7,500 3 

2004 Chevrolet SSR 2d Conv PU .................$20,250 2 

1923 Ford T-bucket 1d Rds Rod, 

Chevy 350-cid, 4-Spd .........................$7,250 3 

1931 Ford A 2d Mail Truck, 4-cyl, 3-Spd, 

w/sliding doors, 1 of 4,300 .............$20,000 3 

1931 Ford A Vic 2d Sed Mod, 

4-cyl, 3-Spd, cus paint .....................$21,500 2 

1941 Ford DeL 2d Cpe Rod, 

Chevy 350-cid, 300-hp, Auto ...........$13,500 3 

1954 Ford F100 2d 1/2T PU Mod, 

Cobra Jet 428-cid, Auto, 

cus paint & grille .............................$13,700 3 

1955 Ford T-bird 2d Conv, 

312-cid, Auto, w/soft top only ........$29,000 2 

1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL 2d Conv, Auto .......$4,000 3 

1966 Ford Mustang 2d Conv Mod, 

289-cid, 4-Spd, #s matching, 

aftermarket whls .............................$19,000 3 

1967 Ford Galaxie 2d Conv, 390-cid, Auto ....$9,500 3 

1967 GMC 2d Stepside PU Mod, 

350-cid, Auto .....................................$8,500 3 

2006 Jaguar XJ-S 4d Sed, 42K ...................$15,600 3 

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 2d Conv, 

w/both tops .......................................$9,100 3 

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL 4d Sed ...........$4,400 3 

1999 Plymouth Prowler 2d Conv, 

V-6, 6,800 orig miles .......................$30,000 2 

1967 Pontiac Tempest GTO 2d HT, 

400-cid, 4-Spd, A/C .........................$25,500 3 

1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2d T-top Cpe 

Mod, non-orig 5.7L ............................$9,250 3 

Miscellaneous 

19?? SPCN ‘34 Ford 2d Cpe Rod Kit/Replica, 

SC, 500-hp .......................................$46,500 2 

RM NOVI 

Novi, Mich., 4-25/26-2009 

Phil Skinner & Jere Gaves reporting 

Vehicles listed were declared sold. 

Reportedly, 252 were offered. 

Year/Make/Model ........................Price/Condition 

1988 Alfa Romeo Spyder 2d Conv ................$6,500 3 

1988 Alfa Romeo Graduate 2d Conv.............$5,100 3 

1981 AMC Jeep CJ7 Scrambler 2d PU 4x4, 

w/removable HT ................................$7,600 3 

1983 Avanti II 2d HT, 

proceeds to Hudson Museum ...........$8,000 3 

1958 BMW Isetta 300 1d Conv Cpe............$23,000 2 

1962 Buick Electra 225 4d HT .......................$4,800 3 

1965 Buick Gran Sport 2d Sed, 

401-cid, 350-hp, Auto ......................$16,750 3 

1970 Buick Skylark 2d Conv ........................$10,200 3 

1986 Buick/Eureka LeSabre 4d Hearse.........$3,600 3 

1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldo 2d HT ............$7,500 3 

1974 Cadillac Sed deV 4d HT, 

15,125 orig miles ...............................$3,600 3 

1993 Cadillac Allante 2d Conv, 

w/both tops .....................................$19,000 3 

1993 Cadillac Allante 2d Conv ......................$8,900 3 

2003 Cadillac Escalade 4d SUV 4x4 Mod, 

SEMA show veh ..............................$20,250 2 

1926 Chevrolet Superior K 2d Cpe ..............$10,250 2 

32 � MAY 21, 2009 

This 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe convertible sold for $16,500 at the RM auction 

in Novi, Mich. (Phil Skinner photo) 

1940 Chevrolet Spl DeL 2d Cpe Rod, 

350-cid, Auto ...................................$13,000 2 

1941 Chevrolet Spl DeL 2d Conv.................$16,500 3 

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2d Sed Mod, 

350-cid, Auto ...................................$27,000 2 

1959 Chevrolet Impala 2d HT Mod, 

350-cid, Auto .....................................$8,800 3 

1959 Chevrolet Apache 31 2d Stepside 

1/2T PU Mod, 350-cid, 4-Spd ............$8,200 3 

1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 2d HT, 

283-cid, Auto, Canadian built ............$8,000 3 

1961 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Conv Mod, 

350-cid, Auto ...................................$25,500 3 

1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 2d Conv........$3,500 4 

1964 Chevrolet Impala 2d Conv Mod, 

350-cid, Auto ...................................$14,750 3 

1964 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Cpe, 

327-cid, 300-hp, Auto ......................$24,500 3 


327-cid, 300-hp, 4-Spd, A/C ............$32,000 3 

1964 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Conv, 

327-cid, 365-hp, Auto ......................$65,000 2 

1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 2d HT, 

6-cyl, 140-hp, Auto ............................$9,100 2 

1966 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Cpe Mod, 

non-orig 427-cid, 4-Spd ...................$43,000 2 


327-cid, 300-hp, Auto, A/C ..............$31,800 2 

1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS 2d Cpe, 

327-cid, 210-hp, Auto ......................$18,500 2 

1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2d Cpe Mod, 

non-orig 396-cid, 375-hp, Auto .......$22,000 2 


350-cid, Auto ...................................$13,500 3 

1971 Chevrolet El Camino SS 2d PU Mod, 

non-orig 454-cid, Auto .....................$14,500 2 


350-cid, 270-hp, Auto, A/C ..............$24,250 2 

1972 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Conv, 

350-cid, 270-hp, Auto ......................$15,000 3 


350-cid, Auto ...................................$10,250 3 

1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale 30 2d 

1T Fire Pumper, “Emergency One” ....$5,000 3 

1981 Chevrolet Chevette 4d Sed, 

16,750 orig miles ...............................$3,900 3 


350-cid, Auto .....................................$7,250 3 

1984 Chevrolet Corvette 2d Cpe, Auto .........$5,900 4 

1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2d Cpe, 

5.7L, 375-hp, 6-Spd .........................$20,250 3 

1971 Datsun 240Z 2d Cpe .............................$6,200 3 

1967 Dodge Charger 2d FBk, 

383-cid, 335-hp, Auto ......................$11,000 3 

1994 Dodge Viper RT/10 2d Rds, 6-Spd .....$24,000 3 

2004 Dodge Viper RT/10 2d Rds Mod, 

w/Paxton SC ....................................$49,000 2 

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT/10 2d 1/2T PU, 

6,891 orig miles, Comm Ed ..............$29,500 2 

1982 Ferrari 308GTSi 2d Targa Cpe ............$32,000 2 

1988 Ferrari Mondial QV 2d Conv ...............$29,000 2 

1995 Ferrari F355 GTB 2d Cpe ....................$44,000 2 

1950 Flxible B9-48 2d Motorhome, 

Buick 8-cyl .......................................$84,000 2 

1925 Ford T 4d Depot Hack .........................$11,000 2 

1930 Ford A 2d Sed Rod, 

Chevy 350-cid, Auto ........................$37,500 2 

1930 Ford A 2d Sed .......................................$8,800 3 

1936 Ford DeL 2d Cpe, 

221-cid, 85-hp, 3-Spd ......................$33,000 2 

1956 Ford F100 2d 1/2T PU Mod, 

Chevy 350-cid, Auto ........................$39,000 2 

1959 Ford F100 2d 1/2T PU Mod, 

Ford 429-cid, Auto ...........................$16,250 1 

1965 Ford Mustang 2d HT, 

260-cid, 164-hp, Auto ........................$3,600 4 

1966 Ford Mustang 2d HT, 

289-cid, 200-hp, Auto ......................$14,000 3 

1968 Ford Mustang 2d FBk Mod, 

non-orig 427-cid, 4-Spd ...................$39,000 1 

1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra 2d FBk, 

R code Cobra Jet 428-cid, Auto ......$20,000 3 

1972 Ford Ranchero GT 2d PU Mod, 

non-orig 460-cid, Auto .....................$13,000 2 

1973 Ford Mustang 2d Conv, 

302-cid, Auto ...................................$19,100 2 

1980 Ford Mustang LX 2d HT, 

302-cid, Auto .....................................$5,900 3 

2003 Ford T-bird 2d Conv, w/both tops .......$20,000 2 

1965 Imperial Crown 4d HT, 46K ..................$5,500 3 

1986 Jaguar XJ-S 2d HT, S/R .......................$4,000 3 

1997 Jaguar XJ-8 4d Sed, S/R......................$4,000 3 

1962 Lincoln Cont 4d Sed .............................$5,250 3 

1971 Lincoln Cont Mk III 2d HT .....................$2,800 4 

1976 Lincoln Town Coupe 2d HT, 18.5K ........$8,000 3 

1979 Lincoln Cont Mk V 2d HT, 

400-cid, Auto .....................................$6,000 2 


w/both tops .......................................$8,000 3 


w/both tops .......................................$9,750 3 

1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 4d Sed, S/R ...$2,700 3 

1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL 4d Sed, S/R ...$2,000 3 

1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 2d HT.................$9,200 3 

1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 2d Conv .........$15,500 3 

1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley 2d HT, 

256-cid, Auto ...................................$37,000 2 

1957 Nash Ambassador Country Club 

2d HT, A/C........................................$24,500 1 

1957 Oldsmobile Sup 88 Holiday 2d HT, 

J2, Auto ...........................................$43,000 2 

1963 Oldsmobile F85 Cutlass 2d HT, 

330-cid, Auto ...................................$15,000 2 

Edited by 

Ron Kowalke 

1966 Oldsmobile F85 Cutlass 2d Sed, 

330-cid, Auto .....................................$6,000 3 

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 2d HT .................$7,000 3 

1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds 442 

2d HT, HO 455-cid, Auto ..................$47,250 2 

1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds 442 

2d HT, 455-cid, 270-hp, Auto, IPC....$19,000 2 

1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 

2d Conv, 350-cid, Auto ....................$15,500 3 

1936 Plymouth DeL 2d Cpe Rod, 

Chevy 350-cid, Auto ........................$20,000 2 

1965 Plymouth Valiant Signet 2d Conv .........$8,100 3 

1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 

2d FBk, 383-cid, 335-hp, Auto .........$38,000 2 

1970 Plymouth Satellite 2d HT, 

318-cid, Auto ...................................$17,000 3 

1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 2d HT, 

340-cid, 275-hp, Auto ......................$39,000 2 

1937 Pontiac DeL 2d Cpe Rod, 

Chevy 350-cid, Auto ..........................$9,000 3 

1939 Pontiac DeL 2d Sed ............................$11,000 3 

1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 2d Cpe, 

400-cid, Auto ...................................$24,500 2 

1977 Pontiac Firebird 2d Cpe Mod, 

Formula replica ..................................$3,600 3 

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2d Cpe, 

6.6L, Auto ..........................................$5,750 3 

1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2d T-top Cpe, 

5.0L, Auto ........................................$11,700 2 

1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula 2d Cpe ..............$4,900 2 

1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2d Cpe, 

Buick 3.8L, Auto, 20th Anv Ed .........$22,000 2 

1971 Porsche 911T 2d Cpe Mod, 

RSR replica ........................................$8,600 3 

2000 Porsche Carrera 911 2d Cpe...............$26,000 2 

1948 Studebaker Champion Starlight 

2d Cpe Mod, Chevy 350-cid, Auto ...$21,450 1 

1972 Triumph TR6 2d Conv, w/both tops ......$9,500 3 

1980 Triumph TR8 2d Cpe Pro Street, 3.8L ...$3,300 3 

1973 Volkswagen “The Thing” 4d Phae .......$6,900 3 

1974 Volkswagen Baja Bug 2d Sed ..............$5,700 3 

Miscellaneous 

2004 Chopper Guys Circle Citrus Motorcycle, 

S&S V-twin ......................................$11,825 2 

2007 Hard Knocker Kikker 5150 Moped .......$1,100 1 

1950 Harley-Davidson Hummer 125 

Motorcycle .........................................$3,400 2 

1974 Honda CB360 Motorcycle ....................$2,500 2 

1980 Honda Passport 70 Motorcycle ............$1,200 2 

1982 Honda Urban Express Moped .................$900 2 

1962 Kreidler Florett Motor Scooter .............$2,860 2 

1968 Peugeot 50 Motor Scooter ......................$900 2 

1955 Progress Trolch Motor Scooter ............$3,500 2 

19?? SPCN ‘34 Ford 40 2d Cpe Rod Kit/Replica, 

Chevy 350-cid, Auto ........................$34,000 1 

1954 Tula-3A3 Babooska Motor Scooter, 

w/side car ..........................................$4,300 2 

1953 Zundapp Bella 154 Motorcycle ............$3,600 2 

This 1972 Triumph TR6 convertible, offered 

with both tops, sold for $9,500 

at the RM auction in Novi, Mich. (Phil 

Skinner photo)

No ‘last’ resort 

By Sharon Thatcher 

Car clubs are frequently faced with deciding 

where to hold an event that will appeal to the 

widest range of its members’ interests. On the 

list of priorities is fi nding some place quiet 

enough for pleasant scenic tours yet large 

enough to accommodate parking and meeting room requirements. 

At the same time, the venue should have opportunities 

that appeal to other family members. 

Some organizations have discovered the benefi ts of 

holding their old car gatherings at resorts, and one Wisconsin 

resort in particular feels it is positioned perfectly 

to meet such varied needs. 

Olympia Resort and Spa, Oconomowoc, Wis., sits on 

11 acres between Milwaukee and Madison. Although it 

is situated less than two miles from Interstate 94, visitors 

can easily avoid the rush by driving directly from 

the resort on secondary roads to some of the most scenic, 

glacier-carved landscape in the Midwest. 

Mark M. Mayfi eld, director of sales & marketing for 

Olympia, says the resort has hosted many hobby-related 

events since its opening in 1972, and it has many conveniences 

built in that make it equally suited for both small 

and large gatherings. Past car club guests have included 

the Wisconsin Edsel Club, Dairyland Plymouth Owners 

Club, Boondockers Car Club, Lotus Car Club, and one 

of the largest, the International Ford Retractable Club, 

which held its 36th annual convention there in 2007. 

“What our appeal is, from an environmental standpoint, 

is that we offer a different atmosphere,” said May- 

fi eld. “We can offer an experience. 

“If you want a scenic drive you can just go out of the 

drive onto Highway 67 and that takes you right to the 

Kettle Moraine forest district.” 

Scenery, however, only goes so far when it comes to 

hosting a club event, and Mayfi eld rattles off the hard statistics 

of what Olympia offers: 10,600 sq.-ft. main convention 

hall that can open to wheel a car in for exhibition, 

20 banquet rooms and multiple meeting facilities. 

“Our ballroom handles up to 500 people, and our 

Olympia Center handles up to 1,000,” he noted. 

The resort is owned and operated by the Rick Eckert 

family and is nearing completion of a two-year renovation. 

Outside are 30 RV parking spots, 650 vehicle parking 

spots and ample room for either public or private car 

shows. “If it’s a show where the public is invited, we can 

work with the media to get the word out, or we can cordon 

off a private area just for the club,” Mayfi eld said. 

“We have it so the club can just set up and relax. We 

don’t have parking fees, or Internet fees. We can offer the 

experience … If you’re looking for a glass of fi ne wine 

or a Pabst Blue Ribbon, a hamburger or fi let mignon, we 

can accommodate everybody’s tastes.” 

It’s the “extracurricular” activities and opportunities 

that some of today’s resorts can offer that really break 

from tradition and can make an old car gathering a truly 

fi rst-class event. Long gone are the days when car show 

attendees can look forward only to long, hot days in a 

fi eld or on a sun-baked parking lot. These days, car club 

members don’t even have to bring their cooler or lawn 

Three Ford Skyliners (below) were 

among those that shared the 

spotlight during the International 

Ford Retractable Club convention 

show in 2007 at the Olympia 

Resort in Oconomowoc, Wis. 

At left, a bevy of convertible 

beauties line up for a scenic drive 

through the Kettle Morraine State 

Forest. 

Photos courtesy of Wayne Chase/International Ford Retractable Club 

Wisconsin’s Olympia Resort 

among the full-service venues 

rolling out red carpet for car clubs 

chairs to survive the weekend. 

Olympia Resort is probably better equipped for car 

club functions that most facilities in northern states because 

it has year-round attractions. The resort includes an 

18-hole golf course on-site, plus 18 additional holes just 

a mile away, with a total of seven courses within the immediate 

area. There’s a large outdoor pool, a scenic pond 

and, for winter, a ski hill. For car show “widows” who 

want a little pampering, there’s a state-of-the-art health 

spa. 

Mayfi eld says Olympia Resort will be hosting a wide 

variety of group events this year, including sports, fi shing 

and hunting expos, state billiards tournaments, national 

dog shows and several private and public car shows. 

He is hoping the club can continue to grow its reputation 

as an ideal location for car hobby events, and admits 

to having a personal connection to the old car crowd after 

growing up with an antique car family. “My dad rebuilt a 

Chevy 1931 three-window coupe,” he said. “I remember 

the day it arrived on a fl atbed trailer. He bought the body 

and frame from St. Louis and built the rest of the car 

himself. It took him seven years.” 

His dad still has the car, along with a 1948 Chevy milk 

truck and 1981 Shovelhead Harley-Davidson. 

“We really respect the fact that these cars are very 

important and quite valuable,” he said. “It is not just a 

hobby, but a part of the well being of the owners.” 

For more information about Olympia Resort and Spa, 

call 800-558-9573 or visit online at www.olympiaresort. 

com. Call Mayfi eld at 262-366-8188, or write to him at 

mmayfi eld@olympiaresort.com. 


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WI. FWC3028566 

WANTED: NASH-HEALEY, any year, any 

condition, top price paid. We will pick up 

from anywhere in the U.S. Please call 

Peter Kumar, 1-800-452-9910. E-mail: 

gullwingny@aol.com 3970573 

dreamcarclassicsonline.com 

1920 NASH 

6 cyl, 4-door 5-passenger touring car, 

complete frame off restoration. Orig 

OHV straight 6 cyl engine, orig 3-speed 

manual trains. New convertible top & 

rear window, new wooden floor boards, 

new leather interior & more! 

Stock #0007-8014 .......................$39,900 

sales@dreamcarclassicsonline.com 

1-877-837-3620 

Have you tried us 

for your new parts? 

We offer one of the largest 

inventories of New Parts. 

We stock many hard to find 

and not so hard to find 

parts for 1949 Nash 

to 1987 AMC. 

New engine, fuel, 

electrical, brakes, 

front end parts, etc. 

Service books and 

parts books too. 

“Remember new parts 

fit better, 

and last longer.” 

Thousands of large 

and small parts. 

Blaser Auto Nash, 

Rambler, AMC 

3200-48th Ave., Moline, IL 61265 

309-764-1155 Fax 

309-764-3571 Phone 

Monday-Friday 

9 a.m.-12, 1-5 p.m. 

www.blaserauto.com 

blaserauto@sprynet.com 

9002 AMC-NASH PARTS FOR SALE 9002 AMC-NASH PARTS FOR SALE 

AMC & RAMBLER 

200 Parts Cars IN STOCK! 

American Parts Depot 

409 N. Main St., West Manchester, OH 45382 

New, Used, Repro, & N.O.S. 

■ Absolutely the largest 

selection of all types of 

AMC/Rambler parts. 

■ All the latest 

reproduction parts (Many 

developed right here!).) 

9010 ANTIQUE CARS TO 1948 

CLASSICS WANTED! One or a collection. 

Anywhere. Tom Crook Classic Cars 253- 

941-3454, WA. 3880944 

WANTED DELAGE, any year, any model, 

any condition, top dollars paid, we ll 

pickup anywhere in USA. Please call Peter 

Kumar 1-800-452-9910 or email: 


WANTED DELAHAYE, any year, any model, 


pickup anywhere in USA. Please call 

Petere Kumar at 1-800-452-9910 or email: 


WANTED: SUNBEAM from 1900 to 1968, 

Tigers only; any condition, top dollars 

paid. We ll pick up anywhere in USA. 

Please call Peter Kumar, 1-800-452-9910. 

E-mail: gullwingny@aol.com 3970644 

WANTED: TRIUMPH TR2, TR3, TR4; any 


from anywhere in the USA. Please call 



■ Honest descriptions of all 

used parts (all types of 

parts available). 

■ Fast, Professional 

service (shipping 

worldwide). 

Secure online ordering on our website: 

www.americanpartsdepot.com 

937-678-7249 


1929 REO FLYING CLOUD MODEL C 

Unrestored antique, mechanically 

sound. Straight 6-cyl., 6 volt electrical. 

Starts quick and does not smoke #14 

..................................................$15,900 


1-877-837-3620 

1935 AUBURN 

8 cyl. Cabriolet Conv. 851 

with dual-ratio, rumbleseat 

and sidemounts. From estate 

collection. New rings, valves, 

brake cylinders and complete 

service. Sharp, runs 

and drives excellent. C.C.C.A. 

Classic. Asking 

$98,500 

Trades, transportation arranged 

Tom Crook 

(253) 941-3454 

WANTED: Woodie Station Wagon 

1928-1952 Wanted: Woodie Station 

Wagon or Woodie Convertible. Any 

make. Any condition. Also any 

woodie parts, toys, brochures, etc. 

Mike 708 301 7541. FWC2819165 


1929 ESSEX SEDAN 

Rare, unrestored but mechanically 

sound. Olds 2.81 6-cyl. engine & AT, 

suicide doors. 161.4 cid, 18.27HP 

super 6-cyl. Runs great. #57 ....$14,900 


1-877-837-3620 

9015 ANTIQUE CARS 1949-1966 

WANTED DUALGHIA, any year, any model, 


pickup anywhere in USA. Please call Peter 

Kumar 1-800-452-9910 or email: 


9020 ANTIQUE CARS WANTED 

Antique Cars Wanted: Corvettes, 

Impala, Chevelle, Camaro, Ford 

T-Bird and Mustang, Mercedes, 

Jaguars, Ferraris, Rolls-Royce, 

Porsche, BMW, MG and Austin- 

Healey. Any Classic Convertible. Any 

Condition. Top $ Paid. Please call 

Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910. 

9025 ANTIQUE CARS PARTS FOR SALE 9025 ANTIQUE CARS PARTS FOR SALE 

SINCE 1958 

9030 ANTIQUE PARTS 

FIND ALL YOUR HUDSON PARTS IN ONE 

PLACE NOS, Used and Reproduction 

Hudson and other make parts bought and 

sold. Tens of thousands of parts in stock. 

Send your wish list. Full mechanical 

restoration services available. Bill and 

Charlies Antique Auto, 10917 Comm. St, 

Richmond, IL 60071, 

815.678.2886/fax:7776, 

orders@billandcharliesantiqueauto.com 

FWC2707550 

9040 ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS 

The World’s Finest 

Collector Vehicle 

Tires & Wheels 

1-866-513-1862 WWW.COKERTIRE.COM 

1956-2008 

Celebrating 52 years in the business! 

Wallace W. Wade 

Specialty Tires 

1-800-666-TYRE 

Local: 214-688-0091 

Fax: 214-634-8465 

wallacewade@earthlink.net 

www.WALLACEWADE.com 

530 Regal Row ~ Dallas, TX 75247 

Your Source For 

Vintage Tires 

“Most Brands!” 

If we don’t have it, 

we’ll get it! 

Absolute Auction 400 antique 

motorcycles and scooters, cars, old 

engines, gas pumps, memorabilia 

and more. June 25, Columbia, TN 

info at www.jwoodandcompany.com 

978-939-2309 FWC2935921 

ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW-BENTON, IL 

May 23, 2009 - Rain or Shine - 

$10/entry For unmodified, pre-1951 

vehicles. 20 categories; judging by 

entrants. Door prize drawings, 

vendors, food, swap meet! Register 

at 11AM. Info: 

downtownbentoninc@verizon.net or 

call 618.439.6105 FWC2954230 

Do you have collectibles you want 

to sell, but don’t care for the hassle 

of online auctions? Call Collect.com 

Auctions and let us do the work 

while you sit back and get the 

highest prices in the industry for 

your collectibles. Sports cards, 

autographs, game-used equipment, 

etc. We handle it all. Call us at 888- 

463-3063. FWC2818768 

Debt Holding You Down? 

Pay off Bills, Improve your Home, 

Solve all your fi nancial problems, 

Apply for a loan today. 

Approval 

in 24 hrs. 

Call Now 1-888-964-7111 

9045 AUBURN 

WANTED AUBURN from 1900 to 1936, 

any model, any condition, top dollars paid, 

we ll pickup anywhere in USA. Please call 

Peter Kumar at 1-800-452-9910 or email: 

at gullwingny@aol.com 3970556 

9050 AUTOMOBILIA 

SIGNS-NEON SIGNS-GAS PUMPS- 

GLOBES. Over 1,500 old original 

Automotive & Oil & Advertising signs, 

gasoline globes, gas pumps. Visit & 

bookmark our website www.oilsign.com 

or email bettin@bright.net or 740-774- 

6446. We buy singles and collections. 

FWC2726910 

9060 AUTOMOTIVE ART 

9070 BOOKS & LITERATURE FOR SALE 

ROTH AUTO BOOKS 

MANUALS BROCHURES 

AMERICAN & IMPORTS 

1920s TO PRESENT 

GREAT PRICES 

ROTHAUTOBOOKS.COM 

E-mail: rothauto@att.net 

1-888-840-5116 Indiana 

Fax: 1-781-846-6358 

9071 BOOKS & LITERATURE WANTED 

buying 

& 

selling 

Factory Brochures, 

Manuals, Photos, 

Magazines ~ 

Auto, Truck, Farm, Construction 

Contact Bob Johnson 

bjohnson@autopaper.com 

800-334-0688 

www.autopaper.com 

9080 BUICK CARS 

1919 BUICK H49 7 passenger touring 

resent professional total restoration Buick 

green beautiful auto always kept in heated 

bldg must sell. 440-526-4138 

FWC3030041 

1959 BUICK Invicta 2-dr HT, PS, PB, 

over 60K spent on resto, new motor, 

trans, white/blue, have most 

receipts, everything new inside/out, 

no bondo, you see Electras 

Lesabres this is one beautiful 

Invicta, must sell, need space, 

needs little to be perfect, $34,500 

OBO. May trade. 540-586-4618, cell 

540-330-9875. FWC2952358 


1963 WILDCAT convertible. None 

nicer anywhere! Mint, unrestored, 

documented, 2-owner original. 

Looks and runs like new, $29,950 

OBO. Peter, 207-590-2558. ME 

FWC3021513 

1964 BUICK Special Deluxe, 4-dr., 300 V8 

engine, 300 tubo auto transmision, PS, 

nice interior/exterior, garage kept, $9,000 

OBO. 215-884-5742 PA. FWC3021354 

1982 BUICK Riviera Conv., 40,000 

mi. Car was purchased new by 

Tammy Wynett, the country singing 

star. Maroon leather interior in 

good orig cond. Has new tires & 

new exhaust system. Some body 

work needed. Top is in good cond. 

$15,000. Wallace Deck, PO Box 380, 

Ridge Farm, IL 61870. 217-260- 

0300. FWC2997403 

Beautiful unrestored orig show car, 8 cyl, 

3 speed, 32k act mi, nice options, amazing 

orig exterior and interior, gorgeous orig 

paint, easy HPOF at next event, no rust, 

does not need restoration, drives new, 

some orig tissues still in the dispenser, 

orig warranties, books, history, one family 

owned, best you could hope to find, not 

another like it, all trade offers considered, 

drive home or delivery possible, 

thedavisplace@comcast.net, (904) 505- 

6649 $17,500.00 OBO FWC2968929 

1965 Buick LeSabre Convertible Red, 

White top, Bucket Seats, AC, Power Windows 

& Seats, AM-FM, Power Top, Tilt, 

Power Antenna, PS, PB, Drives Great, 

Buick Chrome Wheels, GREAT Condition! 

1956 BUICK 

Super Conv-255 H.P. V-8, 

factory dual exhaust, auto, 

power steering, brakes, windows 

& new top. - Restored 

western car. Drives new with 

radial wide whites. 

Rare, excellent car for only 

$58,500 


Tom Crook 

(253) 941-3454 

36 � MAY 21, 2009 

WANTED BUICK from 1900 to 1960, any 

model, any condition, convertibles only, 

top dollars paid, we ll pickup anywhere in 

USA. Please call Peter Kumar at 1-800- 

452-9910 or email: gullwingny@aol.com 

3970559 

1963 BUICK RIVIERA 

425cid V8, Edelbrock 600cfm 4 bbl, all power 

options and they all work fine, 

A/C engages but doesn’t blow cold, great 

sounding duals, very strong runner, no leaks. 

$8,495 

See more pictures and full detail 

www.classicvehicles.com 

906-364-0311, 906-787-2529 

9082 BUICK PARTS 

1963-99 RIVIERA owners, the only club 

devoted to you. 2,800 members, Riviera 

Owners Association, Box 261218, Denver, 

CO 80226, 303-233-2987, 

www.rivowners.org. FWC2742290 

Buick 

WIRING HARNESSES 

1927-1959 

duplicates of originals 

909-798-1498 

www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com 

9090 CADILLAC-LASALLE CARS 

1941 CADILLAC, Series 6267D 

Convertible Coupe. Finished in 

beautiful Valcour Maroon with 

matching top and interior. This Rull 

CCCA Classic underwent a 

$100,000 frame-off restoration 

including exterior, interior, chrome, 

top and mechanics. Options include 

three-speed manual transmission, 

turn signals, power top, full leather, 

skirts, WSW, radio, clock and more. 

Excellent throughout. Asking 

$89,900. 770-883-9115. 

FWC2952019 

1964 CADILLAC COUPE, very restorable 

California car plus three complete parts 

cars. $3,900 for whole lot. Pete Vant Hull, 

612-220-8386 WI. FWC3016128 

1974 CADILLAC Talisman 46701 mi., 

Royal Blue w/white vinyl top, 500 cuin V8, 

auto trans, 1 owner, stored in heated/AC 

garage, excellent cond., blue velour 

interior, has clear title, cruise control, 

illuminated console, $8,000. Ray 219- 

746-2321. FWC2941283 

1953 CADILLAC 

“SERIES 62” 

Total frame-off restoration, absolutely 

brand new, Aztec red, chamois Haartz 

cloth top, chamois leather interior, 

continental kit, outstanding! 

Troby’s Memory Lane 

South Hackensack, NJ 07606 

PH: 201-981-6420 or 201-457-7900 

EMAIL: trobysmemoryln@aol.com 

More Photos & information: 

www.hemmings.com/dealers 

Select Troby’s Memory Lane 

1972-Cadillac Sed DEville, very 

good int and paint, 52,000 miles, fully 

loaded, cold a/c, tilt, pw, newer tires, 

runs and drives great. 

$5,850.00 

Can deliver 

over 600 cars in stock 

(618) 635-7056 

www.countryclassiccars.com. 

1953 CADILLAC 

Conv. 210 h.p. V-8, auto, power 

steering, brakes & windows. 

Chrome wire wheels and radial 

wide whites. Complete restoration 

on excellent low mileage 

car. Beautiful tunis blue. Must 

see & drive to appreciate. 

Asking $78,500 


Tom Crook 

(253) 941-3454 

1993 CADILLAC Eldorado 

convertible conversion by Coach 

Builders- Vogue Tires- Chrome 

Rims- Gold Package- White- 

123,000 miles- #3+, $8,300. 407- 

343-9819, FL. FWC3016398 

1941 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 

“60 SPECIAL” 

Four-door in Antoniette blue. Original 

grey cord interior with beautiful dash 

and wood. Full AACA collectible, 

exquisite throughout. 



PH: 201-981-6420 or 201-457-7900 





1958 CADILLAC 

ELDORADO BROUGHAM 

Limited production of only 304 units 

in 1958. This car is #520. Listed in 

Brougham Registry. A distinctive car, 

way ahead of its time. 



PH: 201-981-6420 or 201-457-7900 





1952 CADILLAC 

FLEETWOOD “60 SPECIAL” 

13,000 orig mile sedan a 

time-capsule car with orig dealer 

invoice books, keys, tires, 

absolutely breathtaking. 



PH: 201-981-6420 or 201-457-7900 





1959 CADILLAC 

ELDORADO BIARRITZ 

Total frame-off restoration, 

approx 1,325 cars made. 

One of the most sought 

after body designs 

in Cadillac history. 



PH: 201-981-6420 or 201-457-7900 





1941 CADILLAC 

“SERIES 62” 

Frame-off restoration, a true classic by 

the AACCA, one of the most sought 

after pre-war examples on the planet. 



PH: 201-981-6420 or 201-457-7900 





FOR SALE: 1975 Cadillac Coupe 

DeVille, always garaged and in very 

good condition, set of snow tires 

included. $7,200. Please call: Ms. 

Helen Berria, 7498 Kuna Rd., 

Nampa, ID 83686. 208-467-6438. 

FWC2845910 

WANTED: CADILLAC from 1900 to 1960. 

Any model, any condition, top dollars paid. 

We ll pick up anywhere in the USA. Please 

call Peter Kumar, 1-800-452-9910. E-mail: 



1960 CADILLAC 

COUPE DeVILLE CONVERTIBLE 

Fantastic one of a kind parade car, 

390 CID 328-HP V-8, complete 

ground up restoration. #171 

.............................................$24,900 


1-877-837-3620 


1938 CADILLAC LASALLE COUPE 

Rare low actual mileage. 2-door coupe 

in fantastic condition. 322cid, 125BHP 

8-cyl., 3-speed manual. Runs great and 

goes smooth #228 .......................$29,900 


1-877-837-3620 

1974 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE 

2-door HT, 472 CID V-8, 

33,642 actual miles, runs excellent, 

PW, PB, P-seats, cruise, climate control, more! 

Very nice white leather interior. 

Excellent headliner & carpets. 

$7,495 

Visit our Web site for more photos 

www.classicvehicles.com 

For inquiries, please call (906) 224-1400 

1957 CADILLAC 

ELDORADO BROUGHAM 

Body #68, extensive array of options 

& equipment. Collector owned 

approximately 20 years. True time 

capsule car. 37,000 original miles. 



PH: 201-981-6420 or 201-457-7900 





9092 CADILLAC-LASALLE PARTS 

1941 CADILLAC parts: rechromed grilles, 

bumpers, headlight rims, goddesses, 

trunk handles, tail lights, transmissions, 

skirts, much more. Call Don Lomax 414- 

254-4057 for complete list. FWC2990963 

9100 CAMARO CARS 

WANTED: CHEVROLET Camaro from 1967 

to 1969, any model, any condition, top 

dollars paid. We ll pick up anywhere in the 


452-9910. E-mail: gullwingny@aol.com 

3970589 

9120 CHEVELLE-NOVA CARS/PARTS 

NOVA-NOVA-NOVA Parts 1962-1979. 

Have lots of new & used parts for sale 

Buy-Sell-Trade 

New-Used-Reproduction 

Phone: 502-239-8487 

Fax: 502-231-1397 

www.chevy2only.com 

9121 CHEVELLE-NOVA PARTS 

Chevy Nova 1966-67 Complete pass vent 

window, PS, trans lines new 14”x6” GM 

disc wheels, sandblasted & painted. Other 

parts available. Call after 10AM 262-628- 

0725 FWC3010077 

9130 CHEVROLET CARS 

1918 Chevrolet 490 Touring Car 1918 

Chevrolet 490 Touring Car This Chevrolet 

490 Touring Car was owned by Donna 

Douglas and used to promote the Beverly 

Hillbillies TV Show! Nicely restored, starts, 

runs and drives very well. $19,000 Contact 

Greg 973-887-8864 FWC2965416 

1941 CHEVROLET Special Deluxe, out of 

storage 15 years, for sale. Leonard 414- 

529-2576 rechris@wi.rr.com 

FWC3029051 

1957 cherolet 150 2dr 1957 chevrolet 150 

2dr. 85% complete. Comes with installed 

fi 383 stroker, custom headers and 

exhaust, car painted, chromed, and many 

new uninstalled parts. You finish and save 

money on your dream 57. Out of money 

and time. Cant build it for this! NO 

TRADES!! Greg. (847) 815-9551. 

$45,000.00 FWC2950403 

WANTED: ANY Chevy, any year before 

1972, any model, any condition, top 

dollars paid, we ll pick up anywhere in 


452-9910. E-mail: gullwingny@aol.com 

3970597 

WANTED: CHEVROLET Impala from 1958 

to 1964, any model, any condition, top 

dollars paid. We ll pick up anywhere in 

USA. Please call Peter Kumar, 1-800-452- 

9910. E-mail: gullwingny@aol.com 

3970584 


1925 CHEVROLET 

TOURING SEDAN 

Amazing frame up restoration of 

a classic antique, 4-cyl., manual 

trans., new leather interior, 

convertible top w/side curtains. 

#195.................................... $23,900 


1-877-837-3620

ORIGINAL SS 454 

24255 MILES 

1963 Impala S/S Convertible, 

in 45 years it has only traveled 

24255 an average of 539 miles 

a year, 327/250, automatic, 

factory air, power steering & 

brakes, factory kleenex box 

holder and seat belts, breath 

taking repaint of a rust free 

survivor in original dark blue, 

with lt blue interior, naturally 

bucket seats and a console, 

new white top. Every bit of 

chrome and stainless inside and 

out is original and FLAWLESS. 

Call for a complete and honest 

history on this unbelievable car. 

Call Ron (913) 685-0835 

Or cell (913) 707-8111 

9132 CHEVROLET PARTS 

1953-54 CHEVROLET sheetmetal, high 

quality, floors, rockers, lower 1/4’s 

tailpans, trunk floor. Call for the latest 

news on these parts. Free catalog. EMS 

Automotive 216-541-4585. FWC2457775 

DOORS 1935-54 Chevrolet, repair 

the lower door, outer skin and inner 

structure, original shapes and 

curves. High quality. Free catalog. 

EMS Automotive 216-541-4585, OH. 

FWC2063712 

FLOOR PANS 49- 52 Chev, trunk pans 

right and left $65 each. All kinds of repair 

panels GM cars & trucks. 330-832-9403, 

OH. 3481803 

MR. G’S FASTENERS 

200+ pages of hard-to-find OEM fasteners. 

All pictures are actual size. Plus over 925 

interior, exterior and underhood screw & bolt 

kits. You’ll also receive a rechromed plastics 

and woodgrain price list. Get it together! 

Keep it together! With Mr. G’s Fasteners. 

E-mail: mrgs@mrgusa.com 

www.mrgusa.com 

On CD (4-color) $9.95 

(in USA refundable with first order) 

5613 Elliott Reeder Rd. 

Fort Worth, Texas 76117 

Phone # (817) 831-3501 • (817) 838-3131 

FAX # (817) 831-0638 

HARDWARE, 1929-41 GM, original type 

fasteners: nuts, bolts, screws, pins, 

clamps, clips and more. New and 

reproduction, send $3 for illustrated 

catalog. Auto Hardware Specialties, 

3123W McKinley Ave., Sheldon, IA 51201. 

1334951 

Parting hundreds of dry 

western antique and classic 

cars and trucks. Mostly 

Fords and Chevys from 

the 1920s thru the 1950s. 

Check them out a 

www.rockymountainrelics.net 

970-686-2926 Co 

QUALITY CARBON 

FOOTPRINT 

HOT ROD, OEM, 

PERFORMANCE & RACING 

MYCRATEMOTOR.COM 

HOWELL MI. 

800-705-0170 

IMPALAS 

Bel Airs, beat the crusher; 

lost storage, all must go; 

parts cars, some restorable, 

many rust-free Arizona: 

(1) 55 hardtop; (10) 58s, 

Impalas & Bel Airs; (5) 

59s; (5) 60s, 2 convertibles; 

(1) 61; (1) 62; (7) 63s; (8) 

64s; (1) 65; (5) 66s, one 

convertible; (1) 68 427 s/w 

12-bolt, no motor, barn 

full of hundreds fenders, 

doors, bumpers, trim; many 

motors; 325, 265, 283, 327, 

348, tri-power, air cleaners, 

hurry, we ship anywhere. 

Jim 

608-526-3358, WI 

email: autoctr@aol.com 

**25-YR** 

9150 CHRYSLER CARS 

1928 CHRYSLER 4-door 4-cyl apart. 

Mopar parts 35 years in businesS. Call for 

availabilty. 2 sun machines. 1 is distributor 

the other tune-up. Dallas E. Perkins, 56 

Perkins Ln, Burgettstown, PA 15021- 

9595. 724-729-4032 or 412-915-0281. 

FWC3017811 

1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe 

This car does not have power 

steering, it is a 4dr., it has a 331 

Hemi engine 4 barrell exhaust,235 

horse, It was restored in 1981 

inside and out. The engine and 

transmission also. It has new 

brakes. It has been driven 14,000 

miles since 1981. It has never been 

winter driven. Runs excellent 

anywhere. Asking 17,000 OBO. call 

315-436-9224. FWC3021222 

9152 CHRYSLER-MOPAR PARTS 

FOR SALE 

Chrysler 


1927-1962 


909-798-1498 


Mopar 

Nationals 

1st Place 

2006 

9165 CONVERTIBLE CARS 

1967 Buick Electra 225 Convertible 

1967 Buick Electra 225 430 CI V8, 

all power, original paint and top. 

Baby blue w/white top and black 

interior. 108,000 miles, appraised 

at $15,000. Wisconsin. Call 715- 

823-6235 for more information. 

FWC2968900 

9167 CORD 

WANTED: CORD 812 model L29, 

Westchester, Beverly, any year, any 


from anywhere in USA. Please call Peter 

Kumar, 1-800-452-9910. E-mail: 


9180 CORVETTE CARS 

1963 FUEL Injected split window coupe, 

original silver exterior, black interior, 2owner, 

4-speed. Call for more information, 

$110,000. Bob, 207-590-0059. ME 

FWC3021524 

WANTED CORVETTES from 1953 to 1972 

coupe and convertibles, any condition, top 

price paid, we will pickup from anywhere 

in the US, please call Peter Kumar 1-800- 

452-9910, email: gullwingny@aol.com 

3970561 


1978 CORVETTE SILVER 

ANNIVERSARY T-TOP COUPE 

100HP nitrous boost and a whole lot 

more! 350cid V-8, 750 CFM Holly 

carb., 3-speed 350 turbo AT, completely 

restored. Refer to #94 ...............$15,900 


1-877-837-3620 

9190 DODGE-DESOTO CARS 

1933 DODGE DP 4-dr, new upholstery, 

wire harness, turn signal, windshied 

frame, all glass except one piece, 

recovered running boards, sleeved wheel 

cyl, two tone paint gray & dk maroon, 

$13,900. Stanley Cyrek, 314-4th St, 

Saddle Brook, NJ 07663. 973-478-4062. 

FWC2951213 

1966-Dodge Charger, CA car, nice orig car, 

good paint and nice orig int, protecto-plate, 

383 v8, auto, ps, pb, runs and drives good. 

$12,950.00 

Can deliver 


(618) 635-7056 


9192 DODGE-DESOTO PARTS 

BODY REPAIR panels, big inventory, 

rockers, floors, quarter patches. For most 

older cars. Try us. Bill s Speed Shop 330- 

832-9403, OH. 3481806 

9208 DUESENBERG CARS 

WANTED: DUESENBERG from 1900 to 





3970668 

Transportation Available 715-571-0165 

www.pkrestorations.com 

9160 CLUBS 

STUDEBAKER DRIVERS CLUB 

Benefi ts you with an Award Winning Monthly 

Magazine, Tech Information, 

Regional and National Meets. 

$19.95 per year for New Members 

SDC, PO Box 1743, Dept-O, 

Maple Grove, MN 55311 

763-420-7829 

www.studebakerdriversclub. 

Specializing in Cuda’s 

Over 15 yrs experience 

From Partial to Complete Restorations 

1970 Dodge 

Challenger, 

RT/SE 383, 4 speed, 

limited slip. This Plum 

Crazy car has a lay down 

rear seat & small rear 

window, very rare. 

This show ready car 

is priced at 

$119,000, OBO. 

Questions call 

Les @ 509-966-4959 

WA State 

9210 EDSEL CARS 

1959 Edsel Corsair 4dr Sedan 

43,000 mi. New paint & tires. Good 

body. Pictures available on request. 

Asking $4,500. Mo. 573-564-3393. 

FWC2951303 

9220 FIREBIRD CARS 

1967 PONTIAC “400” Firebird 

convertible. Build sheet, window 

sticker, protectoplate, PHS, 1owner. 

A/C, P/S, P/B, 4 spd, P/W & 

top, AM/FM, factory Koni’s, hood 

tach, safe-T-track differntial, rally 

gauges. Superb! $49,500. Bob, 207- 

590-0059. ME FWC3021615 

9230 FORD CARS 

1930 FORD Model A coupe, rebuilt motor, 

new radiator, good interior, excellent cond, 

$13,500.Call Warren 203-488-4735 or 

203-315-9911 CT. FWC2775130 

1934 FORD 5 window cpe, V8, flathead, 

rumble seat, black with green wheels, exc. 

condition, $65,000 OBO. Call Warren 203- 

315-9911 or 203-488-4735 CT. 

FWC2871075 

1935 Ford 4 dr. sedan. Flathead V8. 

Converted to 12 volt. Set up as a 

rally car. Many extras including 

complete collection of “Early Ford 

V8 Times” magazine. seat belts, 

Timewise speedo, 3:55 rear end, 

trun signals, electric fuel pump with 

regulator $18,500 Roland Kessler 

Casper, WY 307-235-8153 

FWC2951482 

1936 FORD Club Cabriolet 

convertible, excellent unrestored 

rust free original, machine shop 

rebuilt engine, blue w/white top, 

www, runs exc., Greyhound, dual 

fog lights, mirrors, radio, nice orig. 

car, $63,000 OBO. 845-794-6156, 

NY. FWC2414466 

1940 Ford Convertible Hot Rod. 50 

Style Hot Rod. 350 Olds Engine. 2-4 

barrel carburetor. 350 Turbo 

Transmission. All steel, rust free. 

Carson top. Ford drop front axle. Air 

ride. Asking price $52500. Call 

Randy @ 317-402-2223 

FWC2942298 

A Model A 

in your garage? 

Join the Model A 

Ford Club of America 

www.mafca.com 

562/697-2712 


1957 FORD FAIRLANE 

RETRACTABLE HT CONVERTIBLE 

Ready to drive, fully restored 390 

CID V-8. #216 ......................$32,900 


1-877-837-3620 

1947-Ford coupe st rod, nicely done, ply 

sub-frame, C4 trans rebuilt, reb v8, 9’ rear, 

5 www tires, good body and int, nice, 

runs and drives very good. 

$11,950.00 

Can deliver 


(618) 635-7056 

www.countryclassiccars.com.

1942 FORD convertible this car is in bad 

condiiton but has lots and lots of extra 

parts to go with car, $6,500. Jim 715-234- 

8036. FWC3023645 

1946 FORD Business Coupe. 

Original color: Maroon/Burgundy. 

Original condition, new tires, 

78,000 miles. $17,000. Illness 

forces sale. 920-432-8788. 

FWC3002403 

1946 ford coupe 1946 ford super 

deluxe coupe. nice driver with very 

nice older paint. restored dash, 

steering wheel, original front and 

rear seats, nice interior. 1948 

mercury flathead, finned heads, 

chrome fenton headers, alum 

intake, 39 ford trans with lincoln 

gears. 12 volt. louvered hood all 

original trim on the body, dual 

exhaust smithys mufflers, fox craft 

skirts included painted to match. 

$13,000.00 call days 507 289-4747 

FWC3008958 

1950 Ford Custom De Luxe Club 

Convertible in Mint-Show Class 

Condition, won many prizes.This 

Car has every accessory available 

and many aftermarket 

accessories.This vehicle runs 

strong and sounds great. Asking 

$46,500obo. Please contact 303- 

501-4976 FWC2952609 

1951 FORD Conv flat head V-8,OD,good 

interior, paint chrome,new top,runs 

exellant, $29,000. Call Warren 203-488- 

4735 or 203-315-9911 CT. FWC2775126 

1955 Ford Fairlane Convertible 

California Car, never any rust Late 

model 302 Ford Motor,C-4 

Transmission.9 in. Ford Rear End 

Must see to appreciate.One of the 

nicest 55 Convertibles in the USA. 

Asking price $42500.00 Call Randy 

@ 317-402-2223 FWC2942167 

1956 T-BIRD, peacock blue, 292 V8, stick, 

hard top only, T&C radio, PS and seats, 

owned since 1998, frame on restoration in 

2000, chrome 2001, $32,500 firm, no 

trades. Al, 321-259-5265. FL 

FWC2981422 

38 � MAY 21, 2009 

1963 Ford Falcon Futura 

Convertible 200 cu in. 6 cyl 3 speed 

auto New black top - Power 

California car from 1963 to 1995 

Texas car from 1995 to 2009 Runs 

and drives great 302 motor/trans 

included $9500 Call Jim at 

262.255.1717 or 262.951.8488 

FWC2984728 

2 1941 FORD Woodies Projects. 1 is a 

54,000 mile car, restoration started, wood 

is bad, tons of parts, $12,000 for both. 

845-794-6156 NY FWC2952553 

FORD 1929 Model A Phaeton, complete 

body off restoration, new paint, top, 

interior, tires, chrome, 2 side mounts, 

runs like new, $26,500. Call Warren 203- 

315-9911 or 203-488-4735. FWC2822032 

WANTED ALL Fords, from 1900 to 1970, 

any condition, we pay top price of you car, 

we pickup from anywhere in the US. 

Please call Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910 

or email: gullwingny@aol.com 3970568 

9232 FORD CAR PARTS 

1957-1959 FORD floor panels and spare 

tire tubs, exceptional quality. Classic 

Enterprises. 715-537-5422, call anytime, 

WI. http://www.ClassicEnt.com 3283402 

1932-1948 Ford 

Reproduction Parts 

Joe’s Antique Auto Parts 

267 W. Hartford Ave. 

Uxbridge, MA 01569 

Contact us for a FREE catalog 

1-800-508-3980 

1963-64 GALAXIE REPRODUCTION 

and NOS parts, including 

weatherstrip, rubber parts, 

mouldings, exterior and interior 

chrome, emblems, mirrors, 

suspension, mechanical parts, 

accessories, lenses, wiring 

harnesses, moulding clips, 

manuals, decals. We have the 

largest inventory in the U.S. and 

handle only 1963-64 Galaxie parts. 

Send your name, address and $7 for 

Catalog. Phone: 352-344-4329 

Monday through Friday 9-6 EST, 

Saturday 9-1 EST. Greg Donahue, 

Collector Car Restorations, 12900 

South Betty Point, Floral City, FL 

34436. 

http://www.gregdonahue.com 

FWC2027180 

AUTO KRAFTERS has classic Ford parts 

available for 60- 70 s Ford cars and 

trucks. Call 540-896-5910 or toll free 800- 

228-7346. http://www.autokrafters.com 

2988469 

DOORS 1935-51 Ford, repair the 

lower door, outer skin and inner 

structure, original shapes and 

curves. High quality. Free catalog. 

EMS Automotive 216-541-4585, OH. 

FWC2032174 

MODEL A short block, new pistons, new 

rings, barrings, valves, etc. Rebuilt by 

Schwalm’s Babbiting Pennsylvania, 

$3,000 firm. 717-926-1663. FWC3024477 

WIRING HARNESS Ford & Mercury cars, 

trucks, 1909-1966, show quality, good 

price, diagrams. Tyree 804-556-5200, VA. 

tyreeswires@peoplepc.com FWC2492133 

Ford 


1928-1963 


909-798-1498 


9250 GTO CARS 

WANTED: PONTIAC from 1964 to 1970, 

GTO, any condition, top dollars paid. We ll 

pick up anywhere in USA. Please call Peter 

Kumar, 1-800-452-9910. E-mail: 


1933-1934 1933-1934 1933-1934 FORD FORD FORD 

354:1 354:1 354:1 

Ring&Pinion 

Ring Ring&Pinion 

Ring & Pinion 

Gear Gear Gear Sets Sets Sets 

00 525 

$ 525 

Call Call For For AA Free Free Catalog Catalog 

9270 JAGUAR CARS 

SERIOUS BUYER wants XK s, XKE s in any 

condition, any location. Please call Steve s 

British Connection 630-553-9023. E-mail: 

sbcinc@aol.com 2360140 

WANTED: JAGUAR XKE S-I, S-II, S-III 

coupe and convertible; XK-120, 140, 150, 

MK-II, MK-IV, MK-V, SS; any year, any 

model, any condition, top dollar paid. We 

will pick up from anywhere in the US. 



9275 JEEPS 

WILLYS 1957 CJ5 Jeep. Always garaged. 

Never damaged. Original paint, original 

tires. 6,300 original miles. Runs and 

drives as new. Super clean. $13,000. 508- 

864-0695. FWC2997627 

9277 JEEP PARTS 

JEEP BODY panels and related 

components- (1941-1995) excellent 

reproductions- Willys stamped products 

available- Classic Enterprises- (715-537- 

5422)- ClassicEnt.com 3512224 

JEEP/WILLYS PARTS: New, used, rebuilt, 

NOS, hard to find parts, manuals. Bought 

out many dealers. Shipping Nationwide. 

Obsolete Jeep and Willys Parts, Division 

Florida 4-Wheel Drive. 941-756-7844 

PH/FAX 941-756-7757, FL. FWC2738525 

JEEPS JEEPS Jeeps and parts, CJ5, CJ7, 

CJ8, Wranglers, and YJ. Oversized tires, 

wheels, engines, trans, body tubs & more. 

All must go. 630-377-1208, St. Charles, 

IL. FWC2360440 

THE 

JEEPSTERMAN, 

INC. 

Willys & Jeep Parts 

Jeepsters, Station Wagons, 

CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ5A, MB 

Commando 

Mechanical - Body 

Convertible Tops - Sheet Metal 

Shop Manuals, Parts Books, 

Wire Harnesses, Jeepsters & 

Station Wagon Hubcaps, 

Seat Covers, 

1950-63 Black & Ivory 

Steering Wheels 

www.thejeepsterman.com 

238 Ramtown Greenville Rd. 

Howell, New Jersey 07731 

Phone: 732-458-3966 

Fax: 732-458-9289 

Sunday 9-12; Weekdays 9-5; 

Closed Sundays 

9300 LINCOLN CARS 

1947 LINCOLN Continental coupe, 

V12 engine, white exterior with 

Continental Kit, red leather interior, 

completely restored in and out, runs 

excellent with fender skirts, 

whitewall tires, $29,500. Jim 440- 

238-4991, OH. FWC2567578 

1960 LINCOLN Continental Mark V 

Convertible, finished in stunning 

white, black top, black & white 

leather int., this rare southern 

Classic underwent a $75K groundup 

resto incl exterior, interior, top, 

chrome & mechanics. Every option, 

incl auto, PS, brakes, windows, vent 

windows, top, seat, T&C radio, 

antenna, skirts, 460 V8, WSW, air 

conditioning (cold) & more. Largest 

US Classic in ‘60, ultimate Blvd 

cruiser, exc throughout, asking 

$59,950. 770-883-9115. 

FWC2952007 

1976 LINCOLN TC soft yellow in & out 

vinyl top leather interior good carpet & 

tires 460 V8 skirts, 74,000 mi. 50 mi N. of 

Green Bay WI $6,800. Don 906-863-7314 

FWC2939564 

WANTED: LINCOLN from 1900 to 1957, 

any model, any condition. Top dollars 

paid. We ll pick up anywhere in USA. 



1956-Lincoln capri 4dr, 65,000 miles, 

good body, orig int, good top glass, 

v8, auto, ps, runs good. 

$7,950.00 

Can deliver 


(618) 635-7056 


The 

Old Parts Store 

1949-1979 

Lincoln/Mercury 

PARTS • SERVICE 

REPAIRS 

* New Address * 

2040-A Gentry St. • Clearwater, FL 33765 

Orders: 1-888-500-9717 

1-727-445-1091 

Technical: 1-727-445-7551 

Fax: 1-727-445-7561 

E-mail: lincoln@lincolnoldparts.com 

www.lincolnoldparts.com 

and www.mercuryoldparts.com 

9302 LINCOLN PARTS 

WANTED LINCOLN C/Z 1940 owners 

manual. Harvey 651-739-9754. 

FWC2860112 

Baker’s Auto 

196 Providence Pike, Route 44, Putnam, CT 06260 

61-Newer LINCOLN 

PARTS - NOS, NEW, REPRODUCTION, 

REMANUFACTURED, GOOD USED SERVICE 

- MINOR REPAIRS TO MAJOR RESTORATIONS 

ORDER TOLL FREE 

(800) 962-9228 • FAX: (860) 928-0749 

INFO/SERVICE (860) 928-7614 

E-mail: sales@bakersauto.com 

Web: www.bakersauto.com 

FREE 

CATALOG! 

New Gas Tank 

Sending Units 

• 61-69 + 74-79 Lincolns 

• 69-71 + 72-79 Marks 

800-543-8691 

Fax 601-758-3116 

www.classiquecars.com 

1956-2002 LINCOLN PARTS 

LINCOLN 

LAND INC. 

CARS - PARTS - SERVICE 

1928 SHERWOOD ST. 

or 2025 GULF TO BAY BLVD. 

CLEARWATER, FL 33765 

(727)446-2193 • FAX (727)447-6179 

e-mail: lincolnlandinc.com@att.net 

web address: www.lincolnlandinc.com 

9310 MG CARS 

SERIOUS BUYER wants MGA, MG T- 

Series, Pre-War MG s, MGB, MGC any 

condition, any location. Steve s British 

Connection, 630-553-9023, E-mail: 

sbcinc@aol.com 2729426 

WANTED: MG-A, TA, VA, TD, TC, TF and 

any other classic British car, any 

condition, any MG s 1900-1962; top dollar 

paid. Please call Peter Kumar, 1-800-452- 


3970612 

9320 MERCEDES CARS 

Rare 1952 Mercedes-Benz 170Da 

two-door coach built kombi station 

wagon built by coach builder 

Lorenzo Zugner. Factory designated 

cab only chassis for coach build, 

matching numbers, beautiful 

woodwork, $24,900. Contact Fred: 

610-796-1446; 

fred@TransportationEmporium.com 

FWC2946150 

SERIOUS BUYER wants 190 SL s any 

condition, and 300 SL project cars. Call 

Steve s British Connection 630-553-9023, 

Fax E-mail: sbcinc@aol.com 3897301 

WANTED: MERCEDES 300 Gullwing, 

300SL, 300S convertibles and 300S 

coupes; 500, 540K, 280SE coupes and 

convertibles, 220A Cabrio and coupes; 

190SL, 280SL, 250SL, 230SL; any classic 

Mercedes in any condition, all 300 Series 

coupes, convertibles, sedans, any 

condition, top dollars paid. We ll pick up 

from anywhere in the USA. Please call 



9332 MERCURY PARTS FOR SALE 

Specializing in 

Pre-70 Ford & 

Mercury 

BIG 

Largest Selection 

Anywhere 

One-Stop Shopping 

AUTOMOTIVE 

COLLECTOR 

CAR DISMANTLER 

271 N. 7th St. 

Williams, CA 95987 

http://www.bigmauto.com 

e-mail: bigmauto@colusanet.com 

530-473-2225 

FAX: 530-473-5999 

Credit Cards 

Accepted

Mercury 


1939-1969 


909-798-1498 


9340 MISCELLANEOUS 

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for the highest prices possible? 

Give Collect.com Auctions a try. We 

reach more than 92,000 collectors 

every single day and more 

exposure means higher prices. Call 

now to consign to our debut auction 

(888-463-3063). FWC2818858 

9352 MOTORCYCLE & BICYCLE PARTS 

MUSTANG MOTORCYCLE PARTS. The #1 

source for Mustang parts. Over 30,000 lbs 

of NOS & repo parts. Steel fenders, NOS 

transmissions, .060 pistons, 3” pistons, 

cams, new tanks, frames, billet rods, 

rebuilt cranks, NOS flywheels. Almost 

anything you need to restore or rebuild a 

Mustang. 1-800-446-9094 or 

shadow@yother.com Always looking to 

buy parts inventories. FWC2895933 

9356 MULTI MAKE CARS 

Cars for Sale 1969 Edsel, Four door, six 

cylinder, nice; 1951 Mercury in progress; 

AMC 1970 Javelin that needs everything; 

1968 Ford F-100 4X4, Chev C10: view all 

at creativeclassiccars.com. Phone 402- 

719-6293 FWC2999720 


1917-1976 


909-798-1498 


NEVER 

CHANGE POINTS AGAIN 

ALL MAKES/MODELS 

1930’s & UP 

XENON 

HEADLAMPS 

1940-1976 

DROP-IN 

REPLACEMENT 

BLUE WHITE BEAM 

NO WIRING MODS!! 

PLUG IN & GO 

908-369-3666 

OLDCARSTUFF.COM 

9357 MULTI MAKE PARTS 

BODY REPAIR panels, big inventory, 

rockers, floors, quarter patches. For most 

older cars. Try us. Bill s Speed Shop 330- 

832-9403, OH. 3481805 

9360 MUSTANG CARS 

1964 1/2 MUSTANG PACE CAR COUPE: 

Documented Original Pace Car. Less than 

200 produced by FORD, family owned 

since 1981, dismantled with all original 

parts/nuts/bolts bagged and saved, $6700 

in NOS/Concours parts also. Asking 

$9999 for car and parts 708-478-5132 or 

jthanson@earthlink.net FWC2962560 

1972 MUSTANG Convertible 79,000 mi 

restored 10 yrs ago ivy glow paint w/lower 

striped kits 302 console automatic tilt air 

shocks dual SS exhaust 50 mi N. of Green 

Bay WI $14,900. Don 906-863-7314 

FWC2939557 

WANTED FORDS, Mustang from 1965 to 

1970, Fastback and convertibles and any 

other Ford from 1900-1960, any 

condition, we pay top price of your car, we 

pickup from anywhere in the US. Call Peter 

Kumar 1-800-452-9910 or email: 


9370 OLDSMOBILE CARS 

1957, 1958, 1959 Oldsmobile 98 

Convertible any condition but should be 

mostly complete. Would also consider 

highly optioned parts cars. Paying Cash. 

Frank 630-330-8522. 3969593 

1969 Olds Delta 88 CONVERTIBLE 1969 

Olds Delta 88 CONVERTIBLE, 455 V8, 79k 

original miles, light blue with white top, 

runs good, new top_tires_brakes. $6500. 

Phil 262-697-8407 FWC2988132 

1996 OLDS Ciera St Wag #1 

condition, 13,925 orig. miles, 

white/blue, three seats, 6 cyl. 

$6,900. Call Bill Woods 203-245- 

2625, Madison, CT. FWC3028920 

Restorable Oldmobile cars for sale: 1953 

2-dr hardtop, 1954 88 Conv, 1953 98 4-dr, 

(2) 1954 4-drs, 1956 4-dr sedan, (2) 1956 

4-dr hrdtps, and a 1958 4-dr parts car. 

Located in Montana. PH: 406-587-7628. 

Email: mtgranns@aol.com FWC2968383 

9380 PACKARD CARS 

1955 PACKARD Carribean and Patrician 

sedan both S CA cars, conv engine and 

trans are out of car but go with, has dual 

quad set-up, rebushed suspension, 

numerous rechromed items & extra parts, 

includes 4 new chrome wire wheels, also 

includes 1955 Packard 400 HT, very 

decent car. $35,000 OBO for everything. 

626-579-6149. CA FWC2775434 

1947 Packard Deluxe 

8 Clipper; fast back, two door; 

2211 Series; 120” wheelbase; 

award winner; restored inside & out; 

engine rebuilt; 3 speed OD trans; 

wide whitewall tires. 

Asking $19,000 OBO 

Tel: 425-712-1477 

Seattle (Edmonds) 

Don Porter 

PACKARDS WANTED 1929 to 1947, all 8cyl., 

Super 8 and especially V-12 s. 

Anywhere, phone 253-941-3454. Tom 

Crook, 27611 42nd Ave. S., Auburn, WA 

98001. 3739070 

WANTED: PACKARD, any year, any 


anywhere in USA. Please call Peter Kumar, 

1-800-452-9910. E-mail: 


1936 PACKARD 

8 cyl. Dietrich Conv. Sedan. 

120 inch wheel base, sidemounts, 

correct metal trunk, 

heater & cormorant. Restored 

estate car with new mechanical 

service & detail. New top 

& carpets. Drives great. 

Best buy at $78,500 


Tom Crook 

(253) 941-3454 

1934 PACKARD 

V-12 Conv. Cpe. Roadster 1107 

restored. Six chrome wire wheels. 

Driven on C.C.C.A. caravans. Listed 

in Ed Blend's book (The Magnificent 

Packard Twelve of 1934) Asking 

$385,000.00 or offer with trades. 

Also 34 Packard Super-8 Conv. Cpe. 

Roadster 1104. Excellent So. Calif. 

car before restoration. Previous 

C.C.C.A. 100 Point National First 

and Pebble Beach. Chrome wires. 

Drive or show. 

Offers 


Tom Crook 

(253) 941-3454 

9381 PACKARD CARS WANTED 

PACKARDS WANTED 

1941 and older. Please 

call 734-241-9403, 

Monroe, MI. 

9382 PACKARD PARTS FOR SALE 

Packard 


1929-1958 


909-798-1498 


REBUILDING YOUR 

PACKARD? 

With a 12,000 sq. ft. warehouse of new 

and used parts, over 40 parts cars, and 

specialized catalogs, Kanter Auto 

Products can supply all your Packard 

needs. For more Info, Call for a Free 

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TOLL 

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800-526-1096 

KANTER AUTO PRODUCTS 

76 Monroe St., Boonton, NJ 07005 

Inquiries: 973-334-9575 

Fax: 973-334-5423 

http://www.kanter.com/packard 

CODE L275-OC5L 

L275-OCFK 

9405 PIERCE ARROW 

WANTED: PIERCE-ARROW from 1900- 





3970667 

9410 PLYMOUTH CARS 

1951 PLYMOUTH Cambridge 4-door, light 

blue, very good cond., 41,000 mi., a 20 

footer, new brakes, $5,925. Jim 260-485- 

1502. FWC2977527 

1950-Plymouth 4dr, nice paint and int, 

good chrome, www tires and visor, new 

muffl er, fl athead 6 cyl, 3 speed, clean, 

runs and drives good. 

$7,550.00 

Can deliver 


(618) 635-7056 


9420 PONTIAC CARS 

1957, 1958, 1959 Pontiac Bonneville 

Convertible any condition but should be 

mostly complete. Also would consider 

highly optioned parts cars. Paying Cash. 

Frank 630-330-8522. 3969592 

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877-368-3454 

9426 PORSCHE CARS 

WANTED PORSCHE 356A, B, C & SC, 911, 

Speedster, any condition, top price paid, 

we will pickup from anywhere in the US. 

Please call Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910, 

email: gullwingny@aol.com 3970557 

9440 ROLLS-ROYCE CARS 

ROLLS ROYCE/ Bentley pre-war wanted 

any condition considered. Highest prices 

paid. Gary 818-887-6557. Email: 

glwales@earthlink.net FWC2688807 

WANTED BENTLEY from 1900 to 2005, 

any condition, top price paid, we will 

pickup from anywhere in the US, please 

call Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910, email: 


WANTED: ROLLS Royce Silver Ghost, 20- 

25, 25-30, Wraith, Silver Wraith, 

Phantom-I, II, III, IV, & V; Cloud-I, II, III 

and any Rolls Royce from 1900 to 2003, in 

any condition, top price paid. We will pick 

up from anywhere in the U.S. Please call 



9450 SERVICE & RESTORATION AIDS 

AUTO CARPET 

Cut & Sewn 

Front & Rear 

From $49.99 

Press Molded 

From $89.99 

ALSO AVAILABLE: 

• Headliners • Trunk Mats • Convertible Tops 

MOST MAKES & MODELS 

FORD GM CHRYSLER 

Cars & Trucks 

Finest Quality Auto Carpets 1940’s Thru 1990’s 

• Original Colors • EZ To Install 

Order by phone. In stock carpet will be shipped same day. We ship UPS. 

Quality Auto Interior 

(773) 622-7404 

qualityautocarpet@yahoo.com 

P.O. BOX 390478 

CHICAGO, IL 60639-0478 

S.J. Krueger 

Vintage Auto 

SODA BLASTING 

PAINT STRIPPING 

333 FOND DU LAC AVENUE 

P.O. BOX 412 

FOND DU LAC, WI 54936-0412 

(920) 924-6811 

SUNSET FARMS 

N8804 CTY. TRUNK E 

RIPON, WI 54971 

FUEL PUMP 

REBUILDING 

★ MODERN MATERIAL 

★ 1-YEAR WARRANTY 

TERRILL MACHINE INC. 

1000 CR 454 

DeLeon, TX 76444 

In Business Since 1978 

PH: 254-893-2610 

C.O.D. Check or Money Order. No Plastic 

FALK PRODUCTS 

1105-W NICHOLSON 

JOLIET, IL 60435 

(815) 726-6455 

bbfalk@aol.com 

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 

9454 SERVICES 

ALTERNATORS, STARTERS & generators 

remanufactured. Keep your original for 1/3 

the cost of a new. 24 hour turn around. 

Highest quality remanufacturing. 30 yrs 

exp. Nashville TN. Sam Dixon 615-254- 

4900. alternatorstarterexchange.com 

FWC2816356 

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• Award Winning Interior 

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publications and more for our debut 

auction. Please call us now to 

consign (888-463-3063). 

FWC2818761 

INSTRUMENTS RESTORED: 

Speedometers, etc. Body tags and license 

plates restored. Over 40 years experience. 

Phoenix Restoration, P.O.Box 458, 

Davenport, IA 52805. 563-326-5144. 

Email: phoenixresto@mchsi.com 

http://www.phoenixresto.com 

FWC2832412 

POWDER COATING frames, suspensions, 

rear ends, misc. high quality, references 

available. Advanced Coating Concepts, 

Manchester, IA. 319-360-8190. 

FWC2824721 

CAST METAL 

RESTORATION 

Cracked, Broken or or Eroded Eroded Cast Cast Iron 

and Aluminum 

Iron, Aluminum, 

Cylinder 

and 

Heads, 

White 

Blocks, 

Metal, Heads, Blocks, 

Manifolds, 

Manifolds, 

etc. 

etc. 

All 

All Applications. 

Applications. 

Complete Machine Shop Service 

Available. 20 25 Years Experience. 

CROW CUSTOM CAST WELDING 

364 Ruthie Ln., Hudson, WI 54016 

888-425-6654 715-425-6653 

www.castmetalwelding.com 

Mon.-Sat. 9-6 

VISA/MC Accepted 

249 E. Eugie Ave., 

Phoenix, AZ, 85022 

(602) 978-1746 

www.rsgaugeworks.com 

WIRING HARNESSES: Authentic 

reproductions thru 1954 (wire, terminals, 

construction braiding) all with complete 

installation listing. All vehicles except: 

Ford, Lincoln, Mercury. Also selling wiring 

supplies, braiding service. Cataloginformation 

$5. Harnesses Unlimited, PO 

Box 435, Wayne, PA 19087. FWC2626041 

NEED GLASS? 

• Have all patterns 

• Rounded Hand-Polished 

edges - just like original! 

• Send me your side glass 

sets-Will rebuild ready to 

put back in your car 

• Can Restore Rusty Frames 

ONLY HIGHEST 

QUALITY WORK 

LAKELAND MOTORS 

GLASS SHOP 

763-755-6497 

Hullco-Layton 

Garage 

Restoration 

& Repair 

126 Route 560, Box 78 

Layton, NJ 07851 

www.hullcogarage.com 

973.948.4380 

9460 SPORTS & IMPORTED CARS 

WANTED ASTON Martin, DB2, DB4, DB5, 

DB6, any other Aston Martin, any 

condition, top price paid, we will pickup 

from anywhere in the US, please call Peter 

Kumar 1-800-452-9910, email: 


WANTED AUSTIN Healey 100-4, 100-6 

and 3000, Mk.I, II and III, any year, any 

condition. Top dollar paid. We pick from 

anywhere in the US. Please call Peter 

Kumar 1-800-452-9910, email: 


WANTED BANTAM, any year, any 

condition, top price paid, we will pickup 

from anywhere in the US, please call Peter 

Kumar 1-800-452-9910, email: 


WANTED BMW 502, 503, 507, 327, 328 

and Isetta, any condition, top price paid, 

we will pickup from anywhere in the US. 

Please call Peter Kumar 1-800-452-9910, 

email: gullwingny@aol.com 3970558 

WANTED: ALPHA Romeo, 1900 to 1969, 

any condition, top price paid. We will pick 

up from anywhere in USA. Please call 



WANTED: ANY Austin-Healey MGA 

Morgan, Jaguar, Triumph, Alfa-Romeo, 

Riley, MGT series 190 SL s. Any condition. 

Steve s British Connection, 630-553-9023. 

E-mail: sbcinc@aol.com 2729423 

WANTED: BUGATTI from 1900 to 1957, 

any model, any condition, top dollars paid. 

We ll pick up anywhere in USA. Please call 



WANTED: DELOREAN, any year, any 

model, any condition, top dollars paid, we 

ll pick up anywhere in USA. Please call 

Peter Kumar at 1-800-452-9910. E-mail: 


WANTED: DETOMASO, any year, Pantera, 

any condition, top prices paid. We will pick 

up from anywhere in USA. Please call 



WANTED: EXCALIBUR, any model, any 

condition, top dollars paid. We will pick up 

from anywhere in USA. Please call Peter 

Kumar, 1-800-452-9910. E-mail: 


WANTED: FERRARI- 246, 250, 275, 330, 

365 Series, all Ferrari s from 1950 to 

2005, any condition, top price paid. We 

will pick up from anywhere in the USA. 



WANTED: FIAT, Jolly and Topolino, any 

year, any model, any condition. Top dollars 

paid. We ll pick up anywhere in U.S.A. 

Please call Peter Kumar at 1-800-452- 


3970579 

WANTED: LAMBORGHINI from 1900 to 

1989, 400-GT, Mura, Espada, Jarama, 

Countach, and any other Lamborghini, any 


anywhere in USA. Please call Peter Kumar, 

1-800-452-9910. E-mail: 


WANTED: MASERATI 3500 GT, Ghibli, 

Mistral, Indy, Merak, Bora, Khamsin, and 

any other Maserati, any year, any 

condition. We pay top dollar, and will pick 

up from anywhere in the USA. Please call 



WANTED: MORGAN from 1900 to 1990, 

any model, any condition, top dollars paid. 

We ll pick up anywhere in USA. Please call 



WANTED: PESAGO, any year, any model, 

any condition, top dollars paid. We ll pick 

up anywhere in USA. Please call Peter 

Kumar, 1-800-452-9910. E-mail: 


1967 AUSTIN-HEALY 

Late BJ-8 with many extras, overdrive 

etc. excellent driver. Best 

buy at 

$34,500.00. 


Tom Crook 

(253) 941-3454 

9480 STUDEBAKER CARS 

WANTED AVANTI, any year, any model, 

any condition, top dollars paid, we ll pick 

up anywhere in USA. Please call Peter 

Kumar at 1-800-452-9910 or email: 


9482 STUDEBAKER PARTS 

1960 LARK 4-dr 6-cyl. auto. parts car, 

$1,000. 717-926-1663, PA. FWC3024486 

AVANTI UNDERBODY torque boxes in 

stainless steel. Classic Enterprises call 

anytime 715-537-5422, WI. 

http://www.ClassicEnt.com 3283395 

REPRODUCTION FLOOR and trunk 

panels, rockers, patch panels, etc. Classic 

Enterprises. Call anytime. 715-537-5422. 

http://www.ClassicEnt.com 3283397 

9490 THUNDERBIRD CARS 

1961 T-BIRD convertible, factory red, red 

interior, PS, PB, PW, P-seats, AC, partial 

restoration. Must finish other projects. 

$7,550. 770-366-3600, please leave 

message, GA. FWC2963708 

1962 THUNDERBIRD hydraulic 

convertible in original condition, cream 

exterior with red interior, new parts: Ford 

crate 390, Mallory electronic distributor, 

differential, generator, hydraulic pump, 

starter, Holly 650 carb, rebuilt C6, 

transmission, new windshield. Good 

driver, good restoration project, no rust. 

505-995-0269. FWC2958323 

1977 THUNDERBIRD. Car was 

repainted white a few years ago. 

Some body work is needed. New 

tires were installed a few miles 

back. Engine runs very good. 79,000 

miles on car. Bumpers have been 

rechromed. Nice grill, interior is 

very good condition. $2000. 

Wallace Deck, 501 E North St, PO 

Box 380, Ridge Fam, IL 61870. 217- 

260-0300. FWC2997414 

WANTED FORDS, T-Bird from 1955 to 

1960, convertibles only, any condition, we 

pay top price of your car, we pickup from 

anywhere in the US. Please call Peter 

Kumar 1-800-452-9910 or email: 


9492 THUNDERBIRD PARTS FOR SALE 

New Gas Tank 

Sending Units 

58-66, 67-71, 74-79 T-Birds 

800-543-8691 

Fax 601-758-3116 

www.classiquecars.com 

NEW, USED, & NOS 

55-57 Thunderbird Parts 

“Everything you Need” 

Order: 866-949-1956 

www.hillsresto.com 

third1957@verizon.net 

Check our our website 

for our Concours Restorations, 

Cars for Sale, & 

Free Parts catalog. 

9500 TOYS & MODELS 

BROOKLIN MODELS Conquest, 

Western, Motor City + More. New, 

retired + hard to find cars. 1/43 

scale specialist. Also 1/24 scale 

Franklin + Danbury Mint. Always 

1,000 models in stock! Visit 

route66modelcarstore.com 708- 

246-1543 Free Catalog 

FWC2827149 

DAVESMODELRACING.COM: H.O. slotcar 

shop, parts, cars, supplies, accessories, 

collectables H.O., tools, restorations, 

custom work, electrical, electronic related 

repairs. Shop: 781-828-4141. 

FWC2482518

MODEL CAR AND TRUCK 

KITS WANTED 

WANTED FRANKLIN Mint, Danbury Mint 

Die-cast collections. Aurora, Revell, 

Monogram, Pocher Model Kits. Jim Crane, 

15 Clemson Ct., Newark, DE 19711. 302- 

738-6031. FWC2113758 

www.davesmodelracing.com New, 

vintage, H.O., 1/32 slotcars, etc. Bodies, 

parts, tools, accessories, performance 

upgrades, design, electrical and electronic 

services, and more. Wanted: H.O. Slot 

cars, and other scales, 1/32, etc. parts, 

accessories, etc. We repair, service all 

types of related items. Restorations of slot 

cars, mechanical, body preparation and 

plastic repair. Custom designed wiring, 

and race track fixtures, for high 

performance applications. Pro Race Track, 

Leguna SECA circuit, season opens 

September to May 30th. Daves Model 

Racing Engineering. 194 Turnpike St. Rte. 

138, Canton, MA 02021. Shop 781-828- 

4141. FWC2487490 

ABSOLUTE VALUES! Top quality enclosed 

Country- Wide Transport. 15 year perfect 

record of excellence. I am committed to 

outstanding service at a reasonable price. 

Call my cell 24/7 for instant quote and 

scheduling. Al @ 941-807-2716 FL/ PA/ 

WI/ AZ/ FWC2732740 

TRUCK 

AND TRUCK 

PARTS 

Unbuilt, started or built. 

• Any size collection 

• Any brand kit 

• Any make, model and scale 

Also interested in promotional cars, 1//43 

scale or larger slot cars, model boxes and 

parts, old model magazines 

Please contact: 

Fred Sterns 

48 Standish Road, Buffalo, NY 14216 

(716) 838-6797 • Fax: 716-836-6057 • E-mail: fsterns@aol.com 

9510 TRANSPORT 

9570 CHEVROLET TRUCKS 

1946 CHEVY flat bed, original owner, 

completely restored, must see. 845-469- 

4108 or 845-590-6205. FWC3019726 

1947 Chevrolet Thriftmaster Pick- 

Up. 5-Window 1/2 Ton, Solid body; 

Mechanically sound; Great driver. 

3-speed floor shift. Also have 1954 

3100 Pick-up. Go to www.memorymotors.com 

for more information 

and photos. $16,900. 414-852-8622 

or bob@memory-motors.com. 

FWC2818570 

CHEVS OF THE 40’S 

The World’s Most Complete 

Supplier of 1937-1954 

Chevrolet Car & Truck Parts 

Running Boards: Smooth Steel for 

1/2Ton 37-38, 39-40, 41-46, 47-54 

$375.50/pr., 2” Wider for previous years 

$398.75/pr., Super Repro 47-54 $500/pr., 

Chrome Steel w/ ribs 47-54 $475/pr., 

Step Plates: Super Repro, Rare Accessory 

47-54 $73.75/pr; 37-54 Stainless Rim 

w/Rubber Insert $82.50/pr, Die Cast 

w/Bowtie $60.00/pr, Cast w/ Bowtie, Kick 

Guard $60.00/pr. Bolt Kit: 37-54 $11.75. 

Gaskets-Running Board To Fender: 

39-40 $12.00; 41-46 $16.00; 47-54 to 

Rear Fenders $3.50/pr. Running Board 

To Cab Seal: (Anti-Squeak) 33-40 $7.50; 

47-54 $16.25; Running Board to Body 

(Suburban & Panel) 41-46 $7.50, 47-54 

$22.50. Metal Retainer: Running Board 

to Cab Seal 47-55 $9.00. Screws: Running 

Board to Cab Seal Retainer 47-54 

$2.25. Running Board Mat: 37-54 

Repairs chipped running board rubber, 

2-part epoxy, 16 oz. $34.25. 

Chevs of the 40’s 

1605 NE 112TH ST., Dept OCW 

VANCOUVER, WA 98686 • PH: 800-952-2904 

www.chevsofthe40s.com 

9575 DODGE TRUCKS 

1926 DODGE Brothers Coupe, new 

tires, new spare, runs & drives, I’ve 

owned it for 10+ years, $7,000+ 

invested, $7,000 yours, you pay 

shipping. Phone evenings 7-9pm. 

619-478-9070. FWC2938710 

9580 FORD TRUCKS 

1946 Ford 1 1/2 ton stake body 

Purchased new and still owned by 

same family who operated a 

commercial fishing business on 

lake Superior, frame off restored, 

everything new or rebuilt, looks and 

runs excellent, flathead V8 can email 

more pictures, $15,000. call 

715-373-2433 

72monte@centurytel.net 

FWC2978923 

1967 FORD 250 Pickup, nice running 390 

4-speed, good chrome grill and 

instrument panel, Michelin tires. $600. 

715-720-1574, WI. FWC3023628 

52 FORD pick-up 355, SB Chevy, comp 

cam, new pistons, total rebuild, turbo 400, 

B&M shift kit, 9” FORD rear, compl new 

wiring harness, fr vanilla, blk glass, 

$9,900. 845-794-6156 NY FWC2952547 

1969-Ford Bronco 4x4 sport, the hard to 

fi nd popular body style, solid body, 88,000 

miles, two tanks, good int, v8, 3 speed, 

runs and drives good. 

$10,950.00 

Can deliver 


(618) 635-7056 


9595 BUSES, FIRE ENGINE 

1939 AMERICAN LaFrance Pumper, 

original pump, hoses, booster tank, siren, 

manual, new battery, paint as new. 18K 

miles. 26 1/2 ft. long. Garaged. 802-527- 

6336 after 6 p.m., VT. FWC2952571 

ENGINE PARTS! 

Over 3 million vintage 

mechanical parts in warehouses. 

One of USA’s best sources. 

All makes and models from 1910 to present. 

BRAKES, IGNITION, ENGINE, and CHASSIS. 

Sorry NO BODY or TRIM. Call us first. 

Grand Rapids, MI 

www.northwesternautosupply.com 

1-800-704-1078 or Fax 1-616-241-0924 

WANTED BUS 1928-40, to restore any 

make or model, send photo, details, 

condition and price. John Ramirez, 7304 

Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504-3849. 

951-353-2644. FWC3020223 

9700 KENNY’S KLUNKERS 

1941 PLYMOUTH Deluxe 4-dr, 6 cyl, 

manual, older original straight body, 95K, 

some rust, stored outside, extra parts, 

$750 OBO. 517-321- 

8022/kenyon.steiner@gmail.com. MI 

FWC3028475 

1953 CHEV 4-dr 235/6 3-speed, rolling 

when parked, $900. Gene 320-524-2693, 

MN. Email: paluchi54@hotmail.com 

FWC3023648 

1963 FORD 1-ton pickup, 6-cly. 4-speed, 

surface rust, not running, title, Western 

North Dakota, $600. 715-213-8445. 

FWC3023652 

A 

A&A Bumper Plating .............40 

AACA Cedar Rapids Region 

...........................................15 

American Parts Depot ...........35 

American Truck Historical 

Soc .....................................10 

Antique Auto Parts ................10 

Apple Hydraulics, Inc. ...........18 

Asset Marketing Services 

................................... 43, IBC 

Auto Shippers Express ..........15 

Autobond Restorations .........40 

B 

Back to the Bricks. ..................2 

Baker's Auto .........................38 

Bed Wood and Parts ...............2 

Big M Automotive .................38 

Blaser's Auto .........................35 

Boardwalk Classics LTD ..........2 

Bob Johnson's Auto Literature 

...........................................35 

Bob's Chevelle ......................36 

Bob's Chevy Trucks ..............41 

Bob's Classic Chevy ..............36 

Born's Auto Parts .................37 

Broadway Title Company, INC 

.............................................8 

Brothers ................................41 

Bud Ward's Antique Cars ........3 

Burl's Creek ..........................28 

C 

Cars Inc. ...............................39 

C.A.R.S., Inc. ........................36 

CBS Performance Auto .........18 

Chevs Of The 40’s 

.......................Front Cover, 41 

Chevy 2 Only .........................36 

Chi-Town Sta-Bil ...................26 

Chickasha Antique Auto ........27 

Classic Heartbeat ..................18 

Classic Cars Unlimited ....38, 40 

Coker Tire .............................35 

Continential Western, Inc. 

.............................Front Cover 

Coppaken, Ron 

....................... 36, 37, 38, 39, 

Country Classic Cars 

...................36, 37, 38, 39, 41 

Crook, Tom .........35, 36, 39, 40 

Crow Custom Cast Welding ..40 

Crown Point Classics ............18 

D 

D & D Classic ........................39 

DeKalb County Visitors 

Bureau .................................8 

Dixon Youth Football .............26 

9605 CHEVROLET TRUCK PARTS 

1936-72 CHEVROLET truck parts. Wales 

Truck Parts, 143 Center, Carleton, MI 

48117. 734-654-8836. Send 2 (44 cent 

stamps) for each catalog. State year of 

truck. FWC3027292 

BUMPERS, NEW, chrome 47- 72, 5 yr 

warranty, $105 up, plus freight. Bill s 

Speed Shop 330-832-9403, OH. 3481808 

1963 FORD Ranch wagon, 6cy, manual, 

3rd owner, 61K, body straight, some rust, 

glass good, not driving, must sell, $975. 

517-321-8022 FWC3007956 

1974 OLDS Toronado 455 80,000 miles. 

Runs and drives. Ice cold air. Restore it, 

drive it. 715-571-0142, WI. FWC3020248 

1976 AMC Hornet wagon. Straight body, 

minimum rust, clear title, lots of factory 

options, 100% complete, extra parts, $500 

firm. 727-327-3115, FL. FWC3027714 

1979 SEVILLE ELEGANTE bk/sl all options 

except sunroof many many extra & new 

parts needs, computer must take all $999. 

516-746-5158 NY FWC2988383 

Dream Car Classics Online 

...............................35, 36, 37 

E 

Early Ford V-8 Sales, Inc. .....38 

Early Wheels of Iowa ............27 

Express Auction ......Front Cover 

F 

Falk, Bruce ............................39 

Fern, Gibson, Kim ..................2 

G 

Gilmore Car Museum ............17 

Good Old Boy Country Auction 

...........................................15 

Grain-IT Technologies, Inc. ..40 

Grundy Agency Inc., The ........5 

Gullwing Motorcars...............35 

H 

HB Concours D'Elegance ......26 

Heritage Park Of North Iowa 

...........................................27 

Hill's Thunderbird Center ......40 

Hullco Layton Garage ............40 

Hydro-E-Lectric ...36, 37, 38, 39 

Hyman ................35, 38, 39, 40 

I 

Impala Bob's .........................37 

Intacap ..................................17 

International Edsel Club ........38 

J 

J.C. Taylor Agencies 

..................Inside Front Cover 

Jack Pumphrey Arts ..............35 

Jeepsterman, Inc. ................38 

Jim Carlson's Auto Center ....37 

Jim Carter Classic Truck Parts 

...........................................19 

Joe’s Antique Auto Parts .......38 

K 

Kanter Auto Parts ..................39 

KP Book ................................11 

L 

Lakeland Motors ...................40 

Leake Auction Company 

............................. Back Cover 

Lectric Limited ......................18 

Lenington, Les ......................37 

Lincoln Land .........................38 

Lincoln/Mercury Olds Parts ..38 

M 

Madison Classics ..................28 

McKovich, George .................15 

MD Associates, LLC ..............36 

Michigan Antique Festival .....27 

MidAmerica Auctions ............44 

Model A Ford Club of America 

...........................................37 

Motoexotica ............Front Cover 

Mr. G's Enterprises ...............37 

9615 FORD TRUCK PARTS 

BUMPERS, NEW, chrome 1948 up, most 

models, 5-year warranty, $120 up plus 

freight. 330-832-9403, OH. 3481809 

NOS rear fenders, pair good used running 

boards, 1940-41 Ford Pick-up all $1,100. 

440-391-9665 Huron OH FWC2964180 

WANTED FORD Unibody tailgate. Don 

479-462-2018. FWC2939372 

1983 AMC Jeep CJ7 Laredo, 6 cylinder, 5speed, 

complete minus body tub, includes 

HT and doors plus soft top and doors, 

chrome wheels & good tires, good title, 

disassembled & ready to restore, $900. 

608-574-4708, WI FWC2938354 

1983 BUICK Regal, complete rust free 

except rear bumper, body, interior 

excellent, bad motor, extras included, 

$800. 715-693-3995, Mosinee, WI. 

FWC2988448 

1983 TOYOTA Camry liftback daily driver 4 

cylinder good tires rare model rusty floors 

fix or parts $800. 217-893-9534, IL. 

FWC3021274 

1995 FORD Ranger 3.L auto body damage 

runs OK needs tires $800. 615-779-4190. 

FWC3021411 

ADVERTISING INDEX 

My Crate Motor .....................37 

N 

N.E.L. Metal Restorations .....11 

National Auto Museum 

– Harrahs ...........................17 

Nixon Auctioneers .................15 

Northwestern Auto Supply ....41 

O 

Old Cars Weekly 

.............15, 28, 29, 33, 40, 41 

Optimum Financial ..........11, 35 

Ozark's Antique Auto Club ....27 

P 

P.O.C.I. National ....................39 

PK Restoration ......................37 

Porter, Don............................39 

Prewar Auto Notes ..................8 

Q 

Quality Auto Carpets .............39 

R 

Raleigh Classic ........Front Cover 

Rallye Productions ................28 

Reisinger Custon Rebuilding 

...........................................40 

Roth Auto Books ...................35 

RS Gauge Works...................40 

Russo & Steele .....................26 

S 

S.J. Kruger Vintage Auto ......39 

Schiele Auctions ...................18 

Skip's Fiesta ..........................26 

Stayner Lions Club ..................8 

Steele Rubber Prod. ...............5 

Sterns, Fred ..........................41 

Studebaker Drivers Club 

.....................................11, 37 

Surplus Supply .....................18 

T 

Terrill Machine Inc. ..............39 

Tired Iron Promo. .................28 

Totally Stainless ..............22, 23 

Tower Paint .............Front Cover 

Traders Village ......................28 

Trobys Memory Lane ............36 

U 

Universal Tire Co...................35 

US Appraisal .........................17 

USA Trailer Sales ..................39 

V 

Volo Auto Museum ...............26 

W 

Wade, Wallace ......................35 

Welton Auctions ....................19 

Woodbury Lion's Club ..........26 

Y 

Y N Z's Yesterday's Parts 

.........................36, 37, 38, 39 

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on pages other than those listed here. The publisher assumes no liability for omissions or errors. 


» PERSCHBACHER’S PACKARD POINTS By Gerald Perschbacher 

Bob Aller: A devoted 

Packard man to the end 

Robert H. Aller, longtime resident 

of Kearney, Mo., and one of the 

last zone service managers for the 

Packard Motor Car Co., passed away on 

May 1. 

More than 30 years ago, as I was interviewing 

Packard personnel, I was encouraged 

by several former Packard dealers 

and employees to “talk with Bob Aller.” 

He came highly recommended as one of 

the best postwar experts on Packard automobiles. 

“Bob trained my service manager. He 

held training seminars on rebuilding engines 

and Packard’s own Ultramatic transmission,” 

I was told by Irv Albrecht, one 

of the nation’s top Packard dealers. “If 

you talk to Bob, he can answer all your 

technical questions.” 

And he did. Aller treated the hobby 

with the same intensity that made him 

one of Packard’s top men in the fi eld. He 

would talk to Packard owners at length 

about their technical problems relating to 

V-8 oil pumps and other fi ne details. 

“I’ve developed a method to improve 

those faulty oil pumps. Never were made 

right,” he said. “If Packard had stayed in 

operation, they would have adapted some 

changes like I made on my own cars. I’ve 

been running more than 30,000 miles on 

an updated oil pump with nary a problem,” 

he boasted, and justifi ably so. Aller 

had done what the factory couldn’t. 

Little improvements based on his 

Packard training made it possible to keep 

a good number of postwar Packards on 

the road, running at top performance. 

Aller put quality fi rst. The concept was 

instilled in him from his fi rst day with 

Packard. That was in 1950, as the wideeyed 

young man made a trip to the Detroit 

factory to join the ranks of “Packard 

people.” Visits to Detroit became part of 

his trade. One of those visits came a few 

years later. 

“I remember the Packard Balboa hardtop 

with roll-down rear window. It was 

coming down the assembly line. Magnifi - 

cent, simply magnifi cent! I’ll never forget 

it,” he noted some years ago. “It was exciting!” 

Aller held regional and citywide training 

sessions for area dealership personnel, 

giving his stamp of approval when they 

passed his tests. Once sanctioned, those 

mechanics seemed to stand a little taller. 

42 � MAY 21, 2009 

But Packard’s days were numbered. 

The company still held promise in 1950, 

but an aging leadership knew younger and 

more vibrant ideas were necessary. Soon, 

James Nance took the helm as Packard 

president, and countless changes were 

made in the head offi ce. The local distributorship 

system was retired in favor 

of factory-direct zone operations, which 

Aller was involved in setting up for the St. 

Louis area, covering a wide area east and 

west of the Mississippi River, north and 

south of the city. His base of operations 

was on Hampton Avenue near the western 

extremity of the city limits. 

By 1956, it was clear that Packard had 

reached a do-or-die moment. A merger 

with Studebaker had proved to be fi nancially 

unwise. Defense contracts were 

lucrative, but not suffi cient to overcome 

losses in other areas. When sales softened 

for the 1956 model year, Packard reached 

its fi nal portal. A management agreement 

was struck with Curtiss-Wright of aviation 

fame. Nance left. Venerable Packard 

production facilities, plus Proving 

Grounds in and near Detroit, were closed, 

little by little. 

“When our zone offi ce closed, we 

had to do something with all the excess 

Packard parts we held for use by dealers,” 

Aller recalled. “We sent trucks fi lled with 

parts down to the Mississippi River and 

dumped them there. You could do that legally 

then. I just wonder if any of those 

parts still exist…” 

Aller then went to work for the Ford 

Motor Co. He followed the steps of Nance, 

who was brought over to be involved with 

Edsel. In later years, he was switched to 

Lincoln-Mercury and remained active in 

visiting many dealerships in his St. Louis 

Zone — some of which had been Packard 

agencies. 

With feelings of euphoria mixed with a 

tinge of sadness and a dash of regret, Aller 

drove one of his postwar Packards to Detroit 

for a 1982 reunion of sorts. It was The 

Packard Club’s national meet with a tour 

to the old factory. Aller led an impromptu 

walking tour for a handful of fellow hobbyists. 

He pointed out the presidential offi 

ce and other important sections, besides 

the cavernous halls of the then-empty and 

decaying factory. 

But for him, the glory days were still 

vivid. He enjoyed them for many more 

In the late 1970s, 

Aller made major 

changes to his 

schedule in order 

to attend a Packard 

dealer reunion in 

St. Louis, Mo., 

organized by the 

author and Mississippi 

Valley 

Packards. 

years by being active nationally and locally 

in Packard-related clubs. Aller continued 

to bask in that light until recent 

months, when health issues slowed him 

down and drained his energy. 

Aller is survived by his wife, Doris, 

and three sons. A special service was held 

Aller was still very 

active in 2006, 

driving his 1954 

Packard Cavalier 

300 miles or more 

to events. 

Aller expected 

his 1956 Packard 

Patrician to get 

him anywhere, 

and back. 

Being his own 

mechanic 

certainly helped. 

for Aller at Kearney United Methodist 

Church, May 9, in Kearney, Mo. 

Memorial contributions may be made 

to City Union Mission, 1100 E. 11th St., 

Kansas City, MO 64106, or to the Kearney 

United Methodist Church, 1000 East 

State Route 92, Kearney, M0 64060.

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