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Photos by Dave Friedman, courtesy The Henry Ford. [Editor’s Note: In response to the positive reaction to the excerpt from Art Gardner’s book, “Black Noon: The Year They Stopped the Indy 500,” which ran here a few weeks ago, Art prepared two more followups, this time dealing with the 1964 Read more…
From the seller’s description: Rare 1952 DeSoto Custom Convertible 6 cyl with Tip-Toe Shift transmission restored to show condition several years ago. This car is in good to excellent condition with some minor imperfections. After full body off frame restoration was completed, car won best in class at Palo Alto Read more…
No, Plymouth didn’t build a production four-door Barracuda, but this highly documented build from Dave Walden – inspired by a little-known prototype – sure could pass for one. * If the Emporium Garage Autoscooter that Influx recently road tested looks familiar, then you’ve probably seen photos of Trooper Trudeau’s “flathead Read more…
Good example of a bad image: my 2000 BMW R1100R, shot on a cell phone at 700 pixels wide. Photos by author. We look at a lot of classified ads in putting together each day’s Hemmings Daily. In addition to Finds of the Day, we run pieces like Scavenger Hunt Read more…
Date: 1955 Location: Francis and Gaspee streets, Providence, Rhode Island Source: Providence Public Library digital collections via The Old Motor What do you see here?
Original 1939 Ford Deluxe Fordor for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: one-collector-owned for nearly a half-century. It has been meticulously maintained, pampered and garage-kept its entire 68,300 mile life. The factory Folkestone Gray paint is largely original with only a few very minor touch-ups over the years. The Read more…
1957 Jeep FC-150. Photos by the author. Ditch digger. Hay hauler. Plow pusher. Tow truck. Fire fighter. Street sweeper. Like its brethren Jeeps, the Forward Control series of Jeeps filled an almost endless variety of civilian and military roles. Unlike the more recognizable off-roaders, the FCs appeal to a narrower Read more…
Lime Rock Park, the historic home of road racing in the Northeast, is turning 60 years old this year, and it’s the fans who are getting the presents. Specifically, those fans who are also turning 60 in 2017. Anyone who was born in 1957 is entitled to a weekend ticket Read more…
The Blue Bandit. Photos courtesy Randy Stone. [Editor’s note: This “Reminiscing” story, edited by Richard Lentinello, comes to us from Hemmings Classic Car reader Randy Stone of Thurmont, Maryland.] I have owned several cars through the years, including a couple of Mustangs, a Plymouth Duster, a few pickup trucks, and, Read more…
Date: circa 1978-1979 Location: Palm Beach Mall, West Palm Beach, Florida Source: Palm Beach Post What do you see here?