1932 Studebaker President takes Best in Show at 2016 Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance

Posted by Kurt Ernst - Dr. George Vassos's 1932 Studebaker President convertible sedan. Photos by Terry Shea, unless otherwise noted. Of the 2,399 Studebaker Presidents built for the 1932 model year, somewhere between 10 and 20 originally wore convertible sedan bodywork. Today, just two of these are known to survive, including the recently restored example owned by Dr. George Vassos of Westfield, Massachusetts. In a field of stand-out automobiles, Dr. Vassos's 1932 Studebaker President convertible sedan was chosen by the team of Hemmin... Read More

Hemmings Find of the Day - 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Posted by Kurt Ernst - 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS for sale. From the seller's description: Camaro SS SLP 1LE. Rare Camaro SS, 35th anniversary edition. There are many 2002 Camaros out there for sale, however this is a great addition to any collection. It's a new car that still smells new inside and has been driven on special occasion. It has only 5700 miles with all documentation. It's a rare all SLP option Camaro with a rare 1LE option. Only 42 were ordered with all SLP package in 2002 and a few with 1LE suspension package. Has 345 hp exh...Read More

National Corvette Museum to highlight GM cars "Gone But Not Forgotten"

Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1940 La Salle Series 50 convertible. Photos courtesy National Corvette Museum. General Motors has been around, in one form or another, since 1908. In its 108-year history, brands and models have come and gone, some beloved by consumers and others largely relegated to the dustbin of history. In recognition of those GM products no longer with us, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will be opening an exhibit on October 21 entitled Gone But Not Forgotten. As Katie Frassinelli, the museum's ...Read More

The cars of Cuba, beyond El Malacon

Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photos courtesy Maria Sokola. It's tempting to think that if the old cars of Cuba survived the decades until now, they'll be around forever. They're timeless, right? They're a cultural institution, which means they're essentially guaranteed to remain on the roads of the island nation, aren't they? Except, as anybody who bothers to look beyond the flashy colors of the novelty taxis or read beyond the tourism board hype already knows, many of the Fifties cars still on the road in Havana are hanging on via spit a...Read More

The $5,000 Challenge, potential return on investment edition

Posted by Kurt Ernst - Everybody, it seems, has a story about how cheap cars were in the old days. From gently wrecked Ferraris, now worth millions (or tens of millions) of dollars that sold for the cost of a three-year old Corvette; or winged Mopars that dealers couldn't discount deep enough to sell; or even Model As that were traded for a summer's worth of lawn mowing, the glory days appear to be behind us. Or maybe not. This installment of the $5,000 Challenge features a few driver-quality selections that, if preserved or restored, ...Read More

San Francisco, 1952

Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: 1952 Location: Sacramento Street and Mason Street, San Francisco, California Source: Shorpy What do you see here?...Read More

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