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Old Cars’ first editor, David W. Brownell has died.
June 19, 1971 was a memorable day. It was the last Father’s Day that wasn’t an official United States holiday (this was changed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1972). It was also show day at the 15th Annual Newport … Read the rest
Old Cars spotlights a reader’s 1985 Buick Riviera turbo convertible.
Vincent Spampinato is riding in style in his turbo motivated ’85 Riviera. This is what Vincent has to say about his Buick….
… Read the rest“This is one of 49 made in ’85 with the turbo engine. The standard was a 5.0 L V8 with 140 net hp. The turbo engine was an optional 3.8L V-6 with 200 net hp. It was $ 735 extra, which explains the low production numbers. It drives
What’s not to love about a black ’63 Riviera? We sure would buy that!
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Full disclosure: We LOVE 1963 Rivieras. A few years ago we got a ride in one for a photo shoot and a feature story on a car with an interesting background. Immediately, the ’63 Riv went on the bucket list of cars we’d love to own some day.
This one is a fantastic 48,000-mile beauty with all the right stuff and finished in gorgeous black. … Read the rest
Old Cars spotlights a reader’s 1960 Mercury Monterey convertible.
Scott Trull decided to partake in due diligence on his 1960 Mercury convertible, and boy did it pay off.
This is what Scott had to say about his Mercury…
“I purchased this 1960 Mercury Monterey convertible 76A in October of 2004, and I cranked the car up in October of 2014.”
… Read the rest“After purchasing the manual for this car, on the 1st page it shows how to make sure the frame is
Spring Carlisle presented by eBay Motors kicks the 2022 outdoor event season into gear April 20-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
CARLISLE, PA – Somewhere, someone is finally getting around to putting their Christmas decorations away (guilty)! For car lovers, however; the real gifts are found within the automotive flea market of Spring Carlisle (April 20-24). Presented by eBay Motors in 2022, this event hosts a treasure-trove of car themed items, be they parts, merchandise, collectibles, signage, collector cars, and … Read the rest
A 1957 DeSoto Fireflite convertible was worth the extra effort for one proud owner.
Chad Caldwell had to go a little out of his way to acquire his fabulous 1957 DeSoto Fireflite convertible. Caldwell actually has five of the ’57 Desoto droptops, and he actually had to go more than a little out of his way for this one — more like 1,000 miles or so round trip.
Like all his other efforts to find, restore and care for his … Read the rest