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Frosting on the XM Turnpike cake

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The 1956 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser is finally finished.

By Tom Maruska

After the last update there wasn’t a lot left to do except install the door and quarter panels, the carpet and the seat belts and seats.

Once the interior was all together I added all the fluids to the car, brake fluid, oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, rear end oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid and gas.

Now all I had to do was to see if it would … Read the rest

Volkswagens to be featured at Dezerland Action Park Orlando Oktoberfest celebration

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Traditional food, Samuel Adams beer, and a unique selection of Volkswagen vehicles select days from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30

ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2022) – Prost! Dezerland Action Park Orlando is kicking off the fall season with a family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration.

During regular park hours on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30, Dezerland will be serving up traditional German dishes and Samuel Adams’ seasonal offerings from custom Volkswagen buses.

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Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1971 Ford Mustang

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Old Cars features a reader’s 1971 Ford Mustang named “Henry”

Mark Noblel is the prod owner of this large-sized pony that once belonged to his aunt. The car has been a big part of his life throughout the years.

We’ll let Mark tell the story…

“I was with my aunt when she ordered this car. She was replacing a white with blue interior 1965 Mustang coupe base model (NO options) because she wanted air conditioning. The dealer suggested she include

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Car of the Week: GM Bubble Tops of 1961

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A look back at GM’s hottest hardtops – The “Bubble Top” invasion

Impala, Impala Super Sport and Bel Air Sport Coupes, all built on the B-body platform, received the bubble-like rear window. These “bubble top” Chevrolets are among the most desired by Chevy enthusiasts.
GM Media Archive

One of the more interesting automotive styling ideas to emerge in the 1950s was the “bubble top.” It was a popular concept in the early 1960s among customizers such as Daryl Starbird, who … Read the rest

$25 million sold and a $3.3 million Duesenberg Model J define Worldwide’s expanded Labor Day weekend sale at home in Auburn

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Worldwide Auctioneers’ Labor Day weekend Auburn sale took home over $ 25 million with top honors going to a $ 3.3 million Duesenberg Model J.

***1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe***
Worldwide Auctioneers

Auburn, Indiana – Worldwide reminded collectors why Auburn, Indiana is THE auction destination on auction calendar over Labor Day Weekend, presenting an expanded and revitalized three-day sale that pulled enthusiastic crowds in record numbers and delivered $ 25 million in sales at an 89% sell-through rate. High … Read the rest

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