Excerpts taken from world famous ‘Hemmings Auto Blog’
For 1966, the Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 boasted a “Fresh new look. Fashionable Interior. Rollicking Rocket action.” We’re not sure that last item was a selling point for suburban families shopping a sensible family sedan, but it was proof that Oldsmobile was at least attempting to infuse its products with an Read more
Photo courtesy National Automobile Museum. Until he saw it stripped to the chassis with his own eyes, George Schuster simply wouldn’t take anybody’s word that this old touring car was the one and the same that ferried him and a few other fellow travelers almost around the world in 1908 Read more
Photo by Christopher Najewicz. For some, buying a collector car is the easy part, but finding a place to keep it is the real challenge. For others in need of income and blessed with too much garage space (though we have a hard time accepting there could be such a Read more
Photo courtesy Academy of Art University. To teach old car appreciation to the next generation, basically. We’ve previously mentioned the fact that the San Francisco-based Academy of Art University recently started a degree program in automotive restoration, but our San Francisco-based Dan Stoner sat down with the folks behind the Read more
MG’s ad in the Earls Court catalogue. One of this country’s foremost historians on Classic cars, and regular contributor to Hemmings Classic Car magazine, Walt Gosden, gave me the catalogue for the 1964 Earls Court Motor Show last May when we met at the United States Merchant Marine Academy to Read more
Aside from the wide whites and chrome wheels, this 1936 Ford Model 68 five-window coupe, for sale on Hemmings.com, could pass for a carefully preserved stock example. Dig a little deeper, however, and the truth is revealed: This under-the-radar Ford is really a tastefully executed hot rod. In place of Read more
Photo courtesy Bonhams. When Fred Yeakel first bought his Bill Thomas-built Cheetah, it sported not just its original body and chassis, but also a relatively recent restoration. So, of course, he pulled the body from the car and replaced it with one of dubious origin that he had to piece Read more
1938 Minneapolis-Moline UDLX “Comfortractor.” Photos courtesy Mecum Auctions. Once a year, Mecum Auctions presents its Gone Farmin’ sale, held this year in Lapeer, Michigan, an annual homecoming for those who love all things agricultural. A most unusual lot, a 1938 Minneapolis-Moline UDLX “Comfortractor,” was this year’s top-seller, reaching an impressive Read more
Used car lot, Lancaster, Ohio, 1938; it’s a safe bet that buyers still argued about a $29 selling price. Photo by Ben Shahn, from Library of Congress archives. There aren’t many universal truths in this world, but here’s one: If you’re shopping for a specific year, make and model of Read more
No body, no windshield, no headlamps or taillamps, and definitely no heater, air conditioner, or power windows. That was the point, after all: A support vehicle that could carry heavy loads over all terrain and leave tactical duty to the Jeeps and deuce-and-a-halfs. This 1966 Willys M274 Mule for sale Read more