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Car of the Week: 1959 Cadillac hearse from New Zealand

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A ’59 Caddy hearse that hails from New Zealand came back from the dead.

By Christopher Moor

New Zealand funeral director Simon Manning’s dream hearse, a 1959 Cadillac, had eight years of restoration before it began service in New Zealand during the southern hemisphere’s past winter. Simon says every part of the American import received attention in the restoration, right down to the last nut and bolt.

The hearse’s first public appearance in New Zealand was at Moonshine Rod and … Read the rest

Celebrating the double-duty beauty

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Form and function never looked so good. One owner’s 1963-1/2 Ford Ranchero.

David Hatchel is a fellow lugnut, and vehicles have been amping him up since he was a child. He looked forward to the day he’d drive when he suddenly experienced a condition that might impede his ability to do so. At age 10, his legs stopped moving and he was thought to have polio. Several hours after a painful spinal tap, David’s legs worked again. Maybe that is … Read the rest

Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT

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Old Cars spotlights a reader’s 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT.

Scott Reeves has a scorching hot Cyclone. This one is also a multiple award winner.

This is what Scott had to say about his impressive Mercury.

“This is my 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT…it has won multiple awards. This 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT has won a 2nd place at the Ford Nationals, an AACA Junior, AACA Senior, AACA Grand National, AACA Grand National Senior awards, but also the coveted AACA James Melton

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Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1934 Ford pick up

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A ’34 Ford pickup who has been waiting patiently in a barn for over 30 years, is coming back to life.

John Parrish is bringing another Ford back to life. We love to see enthusiasts taking pride in their work and breathing life back into the old iron.

This is what John had to add about his pick up project…

“My Uncle bought this 34 pick up back in 1957 for $ 120.

“It was considered a hot rod back

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European, British and American sports and vintage cars at the Jim Taylor Collection sale October 14-15

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“Passion for the Drive: The Cars of Jim Taylor” auction, taking place October 14-15 in Gloversville, New York. The offering represents one of the finest assemblages of European, British and American sports and vintage cars including an impressive selection of Allard, Alvis, Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Cunningham, Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, and Shelby motor cars.

Broad Arrow Group – The Broad Arrow Group announced the “Passion for the Drive: The … Read the rest

Car of the Week: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster convertible

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One couple in Wautoma, Wisconsin has found a keeper in the form of an outstanding 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster convertible.

Brian and Mickey Moore have owned plenty of collector cars over the years. Especially convertibles. There have been Mercedes-Benzes, Volkswagens, MGs, DeSotos, ‘60s Chevrolets. Quite a few nice machines have come and gone from their lives over the years as they have enjoyed the old car hobby.

The revolving door has apparently stopped in the Moore’s Wautoma, Wis., garage these days, … Read the rest