Memory Lane

Affordable Classic Cars – The Ford Falcon

It’s no secret that collecting classic cars is not cheap. Heck, just take a look at our selection of antique hubcaps or eBay page and you’ll quickly see that collecting classic cars is not exactly an affordable hobby. Many people end up avoiding the hobby altogether because they don’t think they have the cash available […]

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A Brief History of the Hubcap

How long ago would you guess that the hubcap was invented? Fifty years? A hundred? You might be very surprised to learn that the first Hubcap was used in the late 17th century on the Newton Reaction Carriage. Early hubcaps were usually referred to as grease or dirt caps, as their primary function was to prevent dirt […]

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Missouri Man’s Beautiful 1957 Buick Century Convertible

It could easily qualify as one of the most beautiful Buicks ever made. Certainly it held that title in its era, and is unquestionably more attractive then any Buick made today. This 1957 Buick Century convertible is owned by Frank Snyder of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, who says, “anyone can drive a new car but it […]

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Top 10 Vintage Car Movies

For some folks, a car movie is all about the car. For others, including us, it can play a secondary but interesting role. Our Top 10 selections are necessarily subjective so your personal favorite may not be among them. But we guarantee… spend an evening with any of these classics (accompanied by an affectionate companion […]

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The Jaguar XJ Series I, II and III

Jaguar revealed the XJ6 Series I to the public in 1968. It had the exterior and interior elegance of a Rolls-Royce on a sporting suspension, powered by a LeMans-winning, twin-overhead-cam, inline six. Refinement was everywhere yet the price was a mere fraction of what you’d pay for a Rolls. To quote England’s Classic and Sports […]

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How the President Persuaded Automakers to Launch Their New Cars in Autumn

And why it was more fun when they did Most older Americans will recall when annual new car introductions were held in the fall of each year. We’re sure many of you will agree that it was much more interesting than today’s vehicle launches, which are spread all over the calendar year and hold few […]

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Buying Your First Classic Car

But it’s so perfect! You know how it works. You have some spare cash burning a hole in your pocket – and a gorgeous classic Camaro daring you to buy. The owner smiles at you, explaining that this particular ’69 Z/28 Camaro is very special, with low mileage and a completely original interior – and […]

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The Art Deco Design Era and the Automobile

In 1924 a new international design theme, Art Deco, appeared at a Paris decorative arts exposition, taking much of its inspiration from modern art and the motifs of ancient Egypt. Initially Art Deco appeared in furniture, paintings… even women’s fashions. But before long it migrated to architecture and thence to the mass market, including those […]

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The MG Magnette Z Series

The MG Magnette ZA was produced from 1953 to 1956 with a total of 18,076 made. The ZB was in production from 1956 to 1958 with their total reaching 18,524. MG Magnette Advertisement When series production began, the Magnette was quite unlike other MG’s of the time, cars that looked as though the clock had […]

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The MG MGA

Produced from 1955 to 1962, the MGA was more than a new car; it was the first MG to be wrapped in modern clothing. Before being officially launched, however, it was developed (and promoted) through motor racing and rallying, with prototypes appearing in the LeMans 24-hours and later at the Sebring, Florida, 12-hours, where it […]

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