Wednesday, June 10, 2009

1924 Packard 143 Phaeton Convertible
Touring Car

This is a very rare 1924 Packard dual windshield seven passenger Phaeton super 8 model 143 for sale in New York. The 1924 Packard was the largest and most expensive American Automobile produced in its day with the largest 8 cylinder engine and a 143 wheel base. Just completed a complete body off restoration. It is done in its original colors of plum red for the body with black fenders and red wheels with glove soft black leather interior. Everything is correct including the Detroit lubricator carburetor.

Below is a list of the Packard options that came with this car from the factory. dual side mount wheels, dual side mount Packard signed script mirrors with locks. side matching cowl lights with jewels, wind wings with signed Packard script, Packard stone guard, Packard lady & motor meter radiator ornament, Senior Trippe lamps with levels, locking spinners for the hubs on the side mount spares, original Packard signed trunk in wonderful original condition, seven passenger seating when needed, Dual rear windshield with wind wings and original set of side curtains.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Packard, Pontiac, Parry and Pratt-Elkhart. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

1934 Ford Deluxe Three Window Coupe
For Sale In California

1934 Ford Deluxe Three Window Coupe for sale in California. The 1934 Ford Three Window Coupes are one of the most sought after very rare and popular collector Cars of all the early Ford V8’s. This car is painted Maroon with a red pin stripe. It has new Coker Classic White Wall tires and rear mounted spare. Rumble seat opens with spring loaded handle. Engine is a 1934 Flathead that starts right up and the hydraulic brakes work fine. After 75 years this American Automobile still has modern styling, unmistakably beautiful, sloping, heart shaped grille and long body stance.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Ford, Falcon-Knight, Flint-Lomax and Franklin . These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

1925 Chevrolet Touring Car
For Sale In Florida

1925 Chevrolet 5 passenger Special K Touring Car for sale in Florida. This collector car has had an amazing restoration. It is equipped with a 22 horsepower four cylinder engine and a selective sliding gear three speed transmission. New items include wooden rims, steering wheel, amp and oil pressure gauges. New leather interior, convertible top and the side curtains.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Chevrolet, Clarkmobile, Crow-Elkhart and Croxton Keeton. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The Baker Electric Automobile 1899-1916

Seldom seen Baker Electric automobile made by Baker Motor Vehicle Co. of Cleveland, Ohio from 1899-1916. Its founders were Walter C. Baker and Rollin and Fred White of the White Sewing Machine Company family. One of Baker Motor Vehicle Company's earliest electric automobiles was a 1902 Torpedo racer that could reach speeds of more than seventy-five miles per hour. This Collector Car is a true American Automobile.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Baker Electric, American Electric, Dayton Electric and the Ajax Electric Car. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Beautifully Restored 1925 Ford Model T
One Ton Tow Truck

1925 Ford Model T One Ton Tow Truck. The complete drive train on this 1925 wrecker was rebuilt. The boom is an original working hand crank 1926 "Manley" Wrecker Boom with new chains and hooks. The boom still has it's original brass tag and a wrecker spot light attached to it. The wood wheels were professionally restored and have a brand new set of Firestone tires, tubes and new chrome plated hub caps. The paint, interior and top are all in beautiful restored and the tow truck has the accessory kerosene side lights. The wood on the bed was replaced and refinished.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Auto Red Bug Cyclecar, Car-Nation Cyclecar and the Imp Cyclecar. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

1922 Winton 7 Passenger Touring Car
For Sale In Indianapolis, Indiana

1922 Winton 7 Passenger Touring Car for sale In Indianapolis, Indiana. Alexander Winton was a Cleveland Ohio bicycle make that produced his first American Automobile in 1897. The Winton Motor Carriage Co. was also located in Cleveland. Winton producted automobile from 1897 to 1924. This car is a Winton Model 40-7 that is equipped with a six cylinder engine that was rated at 70 horsepower. The wheelbase is 132 inches.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Winton, Waltham-Orient, Wolverine and the Whippet . These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co. Buffalo, NY

Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co. of Buffalo, NY was one of many prestige American Automobiles built in the U.S. from 1901 to 1938. The first model appeared in 1901 as The Pierce Motorette produced by George N. Pierce. Pierce was also a builder of bicycles and birdcages. In 1904 the company name was changed to Great Arrow and once again in 1909 to Pierce Arrow. By 1914 the Pierce Arrow was available in three models ranging in price from $6,000.00 to $7,000.00. 1920 was the last year for right drive and three new models were introduced in 1921. Sales were dropping in 1923 and in 1928 the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co. was place under the control of the Studebaker Corp. In 1929 new models were introduced along with a straight eight engine. Sales continued to decrease in the early 1930s even with the new 1933 12 cylinder Silver Arrow priced at $10,000. In 1934 a group of Buffalo businessmen took over Pierce Arrow. But 1936 and 1937 sales were very low and in 1938 the company went out of business.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Pierce Arrow, Peerless and the Plymouth. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Monday, December 8, 2008

1948 Packard Woodie Wagon
For Sale In Washington

1948 Packard Woodie Wagon for sale in Washington State. This Rare 1948 Packard Woodie has had a complete rebuild and is one amazing road car. This four door station wagon weighed in at 4080 pounds, priced at $3,425.00 with a production of 1786 units.

New for 1948 was the Custom and Super convertible and the novel four door station sedan in the standard Eight series. The 1948 Packard Woodie Wagon featured above and in the magazine ad below had a wagon like body made almost entirely of steel, through it had wood in the tailgate and decorative trim on the doors. This Wagon was unusual for a Packard in 1948 but a beautiful site restored today.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Pilot, Phelps, Pennington and the Pneumobile. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

1941 Hudson Woody Wagon

Very Rare 1941 Hudson Woody Wagon for sale San Diego, California. The first Hudson Wagons were produced in 1936 as a business automobile in the Terraplane line. The Terraplane had began in 1932 as a model of the Essex built by Hudson Motor Car Company. The Baker Raulings company made the Terraplane wood wagons and finished by the U.S Body & Forging Co of Indiana. This 1941 Hudson Woody station wagon was built on a long wheel base sedan chassis and entered the mid size higher price class and it was fully restored by it's previous owner and is correct in every way. Engine is an original 212 cubic Inch 102 Horsepower inline 6 cylinder with a manual 3 speed transmission and overdrive.

The woody is a very dependable vehicle that runs and dives great. The paint and body is gorgeous, the wood is in excellent condition and the vinyl roof is like new. Interior is fitted in brown to match the exterior, the rear seats have handsome chrome tubing providing an art deco highlight. A beautiful wood overlay dash add just the right touch to a rich wood paneled interior.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Hudson, Hoffman, Holyoke and the Howard. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

1942 Plymouth Business Coupe

Very rare 1942 Plymouth Business Coupe for sale in Ohio. This car is a perfectly restored car from top to bottom. The car’s old enough to proudly display the Mayflower up front as its brand identity. This old Plymouth won the 2006 AACA Grand National (senior) First Prize with it's outstanding Airwing Gray paint. The Plymouth still has small touches of chrome and stainless and they’ve been straightened, polished, re-anodized, replated or rechromed. A set of BFGoodrich Silvertown 6.00-16 tires wrap body color wheels accented by polished stainless trim rings and large domed center caps, both beautifully trimmed with red inlays. All bushings, bearings, seals and suspension parts were replaced.

The interior has neatly trimmed seats and door panels in beige cloth while the upper door frames and dash are finished in their correct "tiger stripe" grain pattern in gray. Art Deco gauge backgrounds are copper colored are beautiful to look at, and again all chrome and trim is nearly perfect. Stunning Mayflower emblems in a copper sunset reside on the door panels above delicately crafted door handles and window cranks featuring the same ivory color knobs as the steering wheel and dash controls. Chrome presents itself in the center of the dash as an understated accent with its waterfall inspired vertical bars and Mayflower emblem. The seats are super comfortable, the visibility is great.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Plymouth, Panther, Paragon and the Paterson. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

1947 Cadillac Convertible Series 62 for sale in Texas. This beautiful convertible has all matching numbers. Engine is a V-8, 346 cubic inch, 150 horsepower, automatic transmission. Paint is burgundy and so is the interior. This old Cadillac sold for $2902.00 and only 6,755 units were made. Not many of these Collector Cars still remain in this condition.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Cadillac, Californian, Chadwick and the Chandler. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Friday, October 10, 2008

1915 Ford Model T Brass Era Roadster Pickup

1915 Ford Model T Brass Era Roadster Pickup for sale in California. This old Collector Car has been totally restored. The motor is a stock 20 horsepower and has been rebuilt. The manual transmission was also restored. Frame and suspension was rebuilt and powder coated. Brand new 1927 style model T 21 inch wheels were also powder coated. All new tires and tubes were installed with the new wheels.

Paint is a very bright red with the fenders and running boards done in jet black. Everything on this rare Collector Car is squeaky clean, fresh and beautiful. Note the new cherrywood and brass steering wheel. A fresh oak pickup bed was constructed and installed to make this model T one of the best in the country.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Fawick Flyer, Fitch Phoenix, Flint-Lomax and the Fulton. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

1922 Paige-Detroit 5 Passenger Touring Car

Very Rare 1922 Paige-Detroit 5 Passenger Touring Car for sale in Pennsylvania. Here is the story on this seldom seen Collector Car.

The Paige-Detroit Motor Car Co. was a Detroit, Michigan based motor car company that was in business from 1908 to 1927. The first model was a 2 passenger roadster built in 1908. By 1911 this Collector Car name was changed to just "Paige". The 1919 models with a Duesenberg engine was known as the Paige-Linwood and models with a Continental engine was know as a Paige-Larchmont. The most popular Paige model was the Daytona roadster, first produced in 1922. This sporty three passenger car had a powerful 6 cylinder engine. For the last model year the paige was offered in a 6 cylinder engine and a straight 8 engine. A cheaper car built by Paige from 1923 to 1926 was the Jewett. In 1928, the Paige became the Graham-Paige.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Paige-Detroit, Parkin, Perfex and the Pomeroy. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Monday, October 6, 2008

1946 Ford Woody Super Deluxe Wagon

A nice example of a 1946 Ford Woody Super Deluxe Wagon that was made famous by Hollywood surfing movies. Under the hood of this 46 Ford Woody is a smooth running period correct restored flathead V-8 engine. The transmission is an easy shifting 3-speed manual mounted on the column. This Woodie Wagon has a highly polished Burgundy paint job with a brown interior. The simulated leather seating surfaces are comfortable and in excellent condition. The original woody look is continued on the exterior with 15 inch wheels, new wide whitewall tires and period correct hubcaps. A roof rack and vintage surf board are also included.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Firestone-Columbus, Fox, Frontenac and the Frontomobile. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

1949 Packard Deluxe Eight 4 Door Sedan
For Sale In New York

1949 Packard Deluxe Eight door sedan for sale in New York. This is an amazing restored 1949 Packard sedan. It is a California car. There was no expense spared to make this one of the best laser straight sedans in the country. All the proper materials were used to bring the interior back to its showroom glory. The factory green color is a great paint color for this Collector Car. It runs and drives perfect. The chrome is triple plated show chrome. The car is stunning in every way.

After World War ll sedans and coupes were Packards mainstay in 1948-50. The 1949 Packard (first series) Deluxe Eight model sold new for $2543.00 with 27,422 units build. Standard engine for this popular car was a 135 horsepower straight eight and a standard transmission. The Custom Eight convertible was Packard's priciest standard model selling for $4295 in 1948 and $4520.00 in 1949.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Zent, Zentmobile, Ziebel, Zimmerman and the Zip . These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Friday, October 3, 2008

1928 Willys-Knight Model 56

Rare original 1928 Willys-Knight Model 56 for sale in California. Engine is a 6 cylinder with a manual transmission that runs and drives great. This Collector Car is painted black and has a red interior.

John North Willys was an automobile dealer from Elmira, New York who joined with The Standard Wheel Co. He was involved in the Overland Co., Willys-Overland Co. and Willys-Knight Co. Edward Knight made a 4 cylinder and his company was purchased by John Willys to form Willys-Knight. Other Collector Cars tied to John Willys are the 1933 Willys 77 coupe, 1942 Willys Americar coupe and the 1949 Willys Jeepster touring car.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Wasp, Wheeler, White Star and the Wizard. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

1923 Maxwell Touring Model 25

1923 Maxwell Touring Model 25 for sale in Arizona. This 1923 Maxwell Touring is a very original, unrestored, low mileage car. Recent history shows that this old survivor resided in a museum and a private collection for the past 40 years, including 25 years at the Townsend Museum in Shawnee, Oklahoma and prior to that in a collection in Indianapolis for about 10 years in the 1970s and 1980s. Engine is a 4 cylinder 30HP, Transmission is a 3-speed manual with "H" pattern floor shifter.

The Maxwell Motor Corp operated in Detroit, Michigan from 1913 to 1925. Prior to 1913 this company was known as The Maxwell-Briscoe Motor and operated in Newcastle, Indiana and Tarrytown, N.Y. These cars were the work of Jonathan Maxwell and Benjamin Briscoe. The 1923 Maxwell Touring Model 25 was the last car produced by Jonathan Maxwell. Chrysler took over Maxwell in 1924 and it was replace by a 4 cylinder which ultimately gave way to the Plymouth in 1928.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Maxwell, Madison, Maibohm and the Marion. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

1947 Mercury Convertible For Sale In Georgia

1947 Mercury Convertible for sale in Georgia. This rare Collector Car has the original flathead V8 with 3 speed manual transmission. This mercury was restored in 1998 and has a beautiful burgundy paint job and a deep shine. Top is like new and interior is perfect with leatherette and original style cloth inserts. Car has manual convertible top. Wide white wall tires, runs and drives good!

This is a series 76 convertible coupe. The price new was $2,002.00 and had a production run of 7,586 units. This is a rare post war Mercury that you would be proud to drive and show!

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Mercury, Marshall, Matheson and the Maxwell-Briscoe. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Friday, September 19, 2008

$300,000.00 1931 Cadillac Convertible V-16

The images above and below are of 1931 Cadillac Convertible worth $300,000.00 and has a powerful V-16 engine. Cadillac's V16 engine burst upon the scene in 1930. The Cadillac V16 countered E.L. Cord's Duesenberg straight eight with the silky smoothness of sixteen cylinders. This V16 engine had the flexibility of a steam engine yet silent and smooth. This Cadillac was good enough to impress the most demanding American and European buyers.

This Cadillac Convertible V-16 all weather Phaeton has a body number 34 and was delivered new on March 19 of 1930. It is a correct matching number car with engine, chassis and body numbers correct as per its original construction. It is indicative of the quality and features which have made Cadillac V16s the standard of excellence in Classic Collector cars. Exterior paint is cream and beige with brown fenders. Interior is a Brown accent with Tan broadcloth upholstery and Tan cloth top. Note the dual sidemount spares with rear view mirrors, pilot-ray driving lights, top boot and a luggage trunk on a folding rack. New wide whitewall tires, a fresh, comprehensive service and detailing have readied it to be driven and toured with pride and distinction. It runs quietly and smoothly.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Cartermobile, Chalmers, Chicago Motor Buggy and the Coleman. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

$275,000.00 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton

Today the 1937 Cord 810/812 still looks fresh, interesting, creative and elegant. Imagine how impressive it was over seventy years ago when it was new. There was, literally, nothing else on the market like it. Only the Chrysler Airflows came close to being as imaginative and aerodynamically effective as the Cord. Introduced in 1937 the 812 Cord supercharged version of its Lycoming-built V8 engine with 170 horsepower, 45 more than the unblown engine.

Only a very few Cord 810/812s were the attractive, sporting and practical Phaeton, coachwork that has become especially appreciated by today's collectors for its mix of style, top-down enjoyment and the practicality of room for four friends. Carefully redone in every detail to show car condition, this 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton is gorgeous. Finished in Dark Blue metallic with Blue leather upholstery and a Dark Blue cloth top, it is one of the most desirable cars of the classic era and is recognized by the Classic Car Club of America as a "Full Classic" making it eligible for all of that club's enjoyable and prestigious events. The car has also been certified by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg club as a Category 1 car.

This is a superb supercharged Cord 812 Phaeton that has been restored and maintained to the highest standards, and is ready for the show field, or the open road.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Cord, Champion, Cameron and the Continental. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.