Archive for November, 2013

The 1948 Tucker Torpedo

The 1988 movie “Tucker: The Man and His Dream“, introduced millions of people to Preston Tucker and his unusual car, the Tucker Torpedo 48. True car collectors and appreciators have always known about this 1948 “Tin Goose” a car called “ahead of its time” by many and now highly sought-after by collectors. Only 51 Tuckers […]

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The Great Chicago Race of 1895

Your name is Frank Duryea and the year is 1895. You are reading a tattered copy of the Chicago Times-Herald and see an announcement for a race for horseless carriages, offering $5,000 in prizes, $2,000 for the winner. You quickly find your brother Charles and show him the article. “Let’s enter that race!” you say. […]

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What Should be in a Classic Car Emergency Kit?

If you plan on driving your classic car farther than a mile or two down the road, make sure you have a full arsenal of tools and spare parts to help you avoid a potential classic car catastrophe. For should you be zipping along in your 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 on a lazy Sunday afternoon, chances […]

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