The Used Marketplace
The year 1928 was a busy one for Walter P. Chrysler and his company, Chrysler Corp. Having launched the company in 1924 with introduction of a full line of cars bearing his name, the entrepreneur expanded it four years later by bringing out two new lines, the Plymouth (to fit into the low-price market), and De Soto, to fill the gap between it and the Chrysler.
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Paul Rest has affectionately named this 3100 “Gracie.” Gracie has made herself a part of the family.
… Read the rest“Here’s my 1949 Chevy 3100 “Gracie”, pretty much original, except upgraded 235 from original 216 and paint color, still 6 volt w/vacuum wipers. She spent her first 60 years in Lemont, Illinois with just 2 owners before coming to Pennsylvania in 2009… I adopted her a year ago and have given her much love! She’s a happy family member now, enjoying cruising the
The JBS Collection
ELKHART, IN — The fully-restored 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton Convertible originally owned by American aviator Amelia Earhart—now a part of The JBS Collection, represented by Laura and Jack Boyd Smith Jr. of Elkhart, Indiana—is under glass and on public display, through Sept. 5, at Washington D.C.’s National Mall as part of the Cars at the Capital event.
The honor, presented in conjunction with the the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, recognizes the Cord’s induction earlier this year … Read the rest
Bonhams|Cars
Bonhams|Cars – Well-known television personality and petrolhead Richard Hammond will be an attendee of Bonhams|Cars’ forthcoming sale at the Goodwood Revival on Saturday, September 9th in Chichester, Goodwood, UK.
With a film crew in tow, Hammond will be following ardently the sale of a beautifully presented 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale. The restoration of this classic eighties icon has been carried out by The Smallest Cog, the classic car restoration business … Read the rest
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson is bringing a docket filled with a spectacular array of collectible vehicles for the inaugural New Orleans Auction, September 28-30, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. From mid-engine exotics like a 2005 Ford GT Hennessey 1000 to a custom 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible from the golden era of American Muscle, the inaugural New Orleans Auction will be the perfect bookend to another remarkable auction year for Barrett-Jackson. Click here to view the select preview for … Read the rest
Renowned automotive journalist and historian John. A. “Gunner” Gunnell, of Iola, Wis., died suddenly following a medical procedure on Aug. 24 in Marshfield, Wis. He was 76.
George Cuhaj photo
Gunnell grew up in Staten Island, N.Y., and despite moving to Iola in 1978 with his young family packed into a ’54 Pontiac to join the Old Cars staff as its … Read the rest