GM/Oldsmobile sold the 1963 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible (known as ‘Eighty-Eight’) as a full-size automobile. The company produced the ’88’ line 1949 until 1999. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was the division’s top-selling line. The 88 series were comparably light weight and used an advanced overhead-valve high-compression V8 engine. History The 1963 Oldsmobile 88 convertible Read More …
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1949 Chevrolet De Luxe
The 1949 Chevrolet De Luxe was a trim line of Chevrolet. It was the sales leader for the marque during the 1940s and manufactured 1941 to 1952. The line included a 4-door sedan, a fastback 2dr ‘Aerosedan’, convertible and business coupe styles. Chevrolet manufactured the original series 1941 to 1948. They introduced a new body Read More …
1947 De Soto De Luxe
The 1947 De Soto De Luxe was an antry level car type produced by Chrysler during 1939 to 1952. The company offered 2 and 4 door versions during this time. We can see the chrome trim is original on this De Soto and in very good shape. The car is almost 70 years old! More Read More …
1955 Buick Special 4Dr
The 1955 Buick Special 4Dr was a car produced by Buick. It was usually their lowest-priced model, starting out as a full-size car in 1936. Buicks of this year had a reputation as very durable cars and their engines almost live forever. History Buick is one of the oldest automobile company in the world and Read More …
1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster
This is a 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster, painted in a ’46 Cairo Cream color. The color is not original anymore, however. The previous owner has repainted it about a year ago with a new interior correct for 1946 from LeBaron Bonney Co. History Chevrolet introduced the ‘Fleetmaster’ as the top model of the 1946 Chevrolet range, Read More …
1950 Buick Fastback 4Dr Sedan
The 1950 Buick Fastback 4dr sedan ‘Super’ shared a new General Motors type ‘C-body’ with the Roadmaster cars, but on a shorter wheelbase. It featured three chrome ‘Ventiports’ on the front fenders to denote its smaller straight-eight engine and shorter engine compartment when compared with the Roadmaster. It is a 4dr Fastback! The styling of Read More …
1940 Dodge Business Coupe
1940 Dodge Business Coupe: Our car featured here is an example of a 1940 model. The style and body originated from the 1939 styling called ‘Luxury Liner’. Dodge introduced it at the company’s 25th anniversary. Although not known for a flashy appearance, these automobiles had a solid reputation: Customers received good value for their money. Read More …
1955 Buick Roadmaster 4Dr Sedan
The 1955 Buick Roadmaster 4dr is a car that Buick built from 1936 to 1958. Roadmasters produced during this time range had the longest non-limousine wheelbase and shared their basic structure with entry-level Cadillacs and upscale Oldsmobiles. The Roadmaster was Buick’s flagship between 1946 and 1957. History In 1954 Buick Roadmasters shared the new General Read More …
1957 Oldsmobile 88 4Dr
The 1957 Oldsmobile 88 4Dr is a full-size car. Olds produced cars named ’88’ from 1949 until 1999. The 88 series was an image leader for Olds in the early years. They were one of the best performing cars. That’s because of its light weight and high-compression V8 ‘Rocket’ engine. From 1950 on it was Read More …
1958 Buick Special Riviera
This manufacturer produced the 1958 Buick Special Riviera, usually the name of their lowest-priced model. The name ‘Special’ has already started out as a full-size car in 1936. History Buick introduced these cars in the middle of the 1955 model year. The four-door 1958 Buick Special Riviera was the first four-door pillarless hardtops ever produced. Read More …