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Studebaker National Museum acquires 1938 Studebaker State Commander convertible sedan

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A 1938 Studebaker State Commander convertible sedan finds a new home at the Studebaker National Museum.

South Bend, IN – The Studebaker National Museum acquired a 1938 Studebaker State Commander convertible sedan this week. This car is one of only 224 produced for the 1938 model year and is one of less than a half dozen known to survive. Studebaker’s 1938 models featured all new bodies, with styling by Raymond Loewy Associates. The Convertible Sedan models saw … Read the rest

Inside the ’69s with a look at the hairy Corvettes from the muscle era.

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Inside the ’69s with a look at the hairy Corvettes from the muscle era.

A LeMans Blue ’69 Corvette L88 coupe at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nats.

After a year’s absence in 1968, the Corvette’s Sting Ray model name returned in 1969. The icon for the model was still that of a delta-shaped sea creature, but it was now spelled as one word. That explains why “Stingray” badges re-appeared on the front fenders, above the Corvette’s four slanting air … Read the rest

Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

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Old Cars spotlights a reader’s 1965 Plymouth Barracuda.

Bruce Backert has been lucky enough to own this classic MoPar twice.

Here is the story of this impressive Plymouth….

“I bought this car after high school graduation, 1968. It was a HiPo 273 / 4-speed car. I I built it over the next year and made numerous changes. The next year I went into the Army and hung onto it. After the Army, I got interested in Harleys and sold the

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Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1964 Chevrolet Impala 4-dr.

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Old Cars spotlights a reader’s 1964 Chevrolet Impala 4-dr.

Edward Thompson’s Impala has made it across the United States. It started life in California, made its way to Texas and now resides in Massachusetts.

Here’s the 4-1-1 on Edward’s Chevy…

“This car started life in Pasadena, CA and was later moved to Texas by its second owner. I purchased it from him in Sept. of 1982 and drove it home from Palestine, TX to Wilmington MA where it has stayed

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Worldwide will sell a storied ‘Vietnam Fastback’ at the Auburn Auction to benefit veterans transitioning to new careers in civilian life

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The ‘Vietnam Fastback’ will be donated by the host of YouTube’s ‘Coffee Walk,’ Dennis Collins, to benefit veterans transitioning to new careers in civilian life at Worldwide’s Auburn sale.

Auburn, Indiana – Worldwide will continue a tradition of philanthropy at home in Auburn this September, confirming that a storied ‘Vietnam Fastback’, donated by the host of YouTube’s ‘Coffee Walk,’ Dennis Collins, will sell at the Auburn Auction, with proceeds benefiting veterans. The singular 1967 Ford Mustang… Read the rest

Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1958 Edsel Corsair

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Old Cars spotlights a reader’s 1958 Edsel Corsair.

Ken Dye is the proud owner of this ’58 Edsel Corsair. He has owned it for over 22 years.

This is what Ken had to say about his Edsel…

“I’ve owned her for 22 years. It was sold new at Federal Motors Edsel in Baltimore, MD. It built at Fords Wayne, MI assembly plant on October 4, 1957, the same day Russia launched the Sputnik satellite into orbit, so naturally I named

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