The East Coast Indoor Nationals 2023 kicks off December 2-3, 2023, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds (Cow Palace), 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093. ECIN is an invitational event catered to hotrods, classics, motorcycles, trucks and more. Several vendors will be available to sell their goods as well as food and drinks. Cash awards and […]
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This 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe is a two-door Town Sedan that was modified under prior ownership and is powered by a replacement 350ci V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in red over gray cloth upholstery, the car is equipped 15″ alloy wheels, power-assisted front disc brakes, Mustang II-style independent front suspension, rack-and-pinion power steering, a 600-cfm carburetor, an MSD HEI distributor, tubular headers, Vintage Air heating and air conditioning, later-model seating, a Lecarra steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, and a Pioneer CD stereo. The selling dealer reportedly acquired the car in September 2023, and work in 2023 is said to have included overhauling and modifying the transmission as well as installing a Lokar transmission dipstick, an aftermarket radiator, and electric cooling fans. This modified Master Deluxe is offered at no reserve by the selling dealer with a clean Delaware title.
Finished from the factory in Ridge Green Metallic (265), the car has been repainted in red and features multi-color hand-painted pinstriping as well as a body-color front grille, bumpers, and trim. Additional exterior details tri-bar headlights, dual side mirrors, front vent windows, running boards, and dual exhaust outlets with polished finishers.
Bright-finished 15″ alloy wheels feature simulated knock-offs and are mounted with 205/70 Dunlop front and 235/75 General rear tires. A Mustang II-style front suspension and rack-and-pinion power steering have been retrofitted to the car. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums, and work since 2019 reportedly included installing a front sway bar and chrome-finished front springs as well as replacing the power steering pump and hoses, front shocks, tie rod ends, and ball joints.
The cabin has been refurbished and modified, and features seating and other elements reportedly removed from a 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. The cabin is trimmed in gray cloth, and appointments include Vintage Air heating and air conditioning, red carpets, aftermarket door handles and window cranks, lap belts, and a Pioneer CD stereo. Stains are present on the headliner and the driver’s seat outer bolsters are worn.
A Lecarra steering wheel is mounted to a polished steering column and fronts a body-color dashboard housing VDO instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 30k miles. True mileage is unknown.
The 350ci V8 is said to have been remanufactured by ATK Engines of Grand Prairie, Texas, and features a 600-cfm carburetor, an MSD HEI distributor, tubular headers, a dual exhaust system, and a Ron Francis wiring harness. An aftermarket radiator, electric fans, and a replacement battery were reportedly installed in 2023, while an oil change was carried out in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed TH350 automatic transmission that was reportedly overhauled in 2023, at which time a 1,600-1,900 stall converter and Lokar dipstick were fitted. Areas of underside corrosion are depicted in the photo gallery below.
The car is titled in Delaware using a state-issued VIN, 14KHO721903, shown on the Delaware Special VIN Plate above.
This 1932 Ford roadster is a highboy hot rod that utilizes a fiberglass body and a Chevy small-block V8. Finished in metallic purple, the car is also equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, a dropped front axle, rear coilovers, staggered-diameter wheels, and a 9″ rear end. The interior is upholstered in tan and incorporates a four-spoke steering wheel, lap seatbelts, and Stewart Warner gauges. The car was acquired by the current owner 10 years ago in Wisconsin, and a brake service and oil change were performed in anticipation of the sale. This Ford hot rod is now offered at no reserve on behalf of the current owner with a clean Wisconsin title.
The fiberglass body is finished in the House of Kolor shade of Black Cherry Kandy with custom pinstripes and features a louvered hood top and rear apron along with dual outlets exiting through the rear bodywork. Additional equipment includes polished headlight buckets, a tilting windshield, a driver’s mirror, and custom taillights.
Polished 14″ and 15″ wheels wear knock-off style center caps and are mounted with staggered-width American Classics tires. The chassis features a dropped front axle with a traverse leaf spring, and the rear end is equipped with adjustable coilovers. Braking is handled by vented discs all around, and the system was serviced in anticipation of the sale.
The cabin is upholstered in tan vinyl with purple piping, and contrasting black carpeting lines the floors. Additional equipment includes lap seatbelts, door pockets, and a floor shifter.
A four-spoke steering wheel frames an engine-turned dash, and the instrument panel houses a Stewart Warner 160-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, voltage, and fuel level. The odometer indicates 1,200 miles.
The small-block Chevrolet V8 crate engine is said to utilize a 350 block and features Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads along with dual carburetors. Additional equipment includes finned valve covers, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, a trunk-mounted fuel cell, and tubular headers with a custom exhaust system.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a painted 9″ rear axle with 3.00:1 gearing.
The car is titled in Wisconsin as a 1932 Ford using VIN# 101977226, as shown above on the vehicle identification tag.
The Wisconsin title states that the car is “Street Modified” under the Additional Vehicle Details section.
This Factory Five Racing ’35 Hot Rod Truck was assembled by the seller starting in 2020 and is powered by a Chevrolet Performance 6.2-liter LS3 V8 crate engine linked with a Gearstar Performance 4L65E transmission and a Moser Engineering 8.8″ rear axle with 3.55:1 gears. The composite body is finished in red over black vinyl upholstery, and the truck has been fitted with electric power steering, Koni adjustable coilovers, Wilwood six-piston front and single-piston rear disc brakes, Wheel Smith 18″ wire-spoke wheels, Vintage Air climate control, AutoMeter instrumentation, Dakota Digital cruise control, power windows, LED exterior lighting, and an aluminum faux wood bed floor. This ’35 Hot Rod Truck is now offered with build photos, parts invoices, and a clean Michigan title listing the vehicle as a 1935 Ford Replica Pickup.
The red-finished composite bodywork is styled after a 1935 Ford and mounted to a silver-powder-coated chassis. Features include an aluminum grille, LED headlights and taillights, a center reverse light, a Ford-branded hinged tailgate, billet windshield wiper arms, and a body-color hood, fenders, running boards, and engine covers.
Chrome 18″ Wheel Smith wire-spoke wheels are mounted with 245/45 Continental Sport Contact 2 tires. The truck rides on Koni adjustable coilovers at all four corners with a three-link suspension setup out back. Braking is handled by a power-assisted Wilwood master cylinder with remotely-adjustable bias as well as six-piston front and single-piston rear calipers over drilled and slotted rotors.
The cabin houses adjustable Wise Guy Seats buckets trimmed in black vinyl upholstery joined by a color-coordinated custom center console, door panels, and carpeting. Black carpets with Factory Five-branded mats line the floors, and amenities include Vintage Air climate control, Dakota Digital cruise control, a Lokar electronic sport shifter, a Ron Francis wiring harness, Raptor Liner and Dynamat insulation, power windows, under-dash lights, a USB charger, and a 12-volt lighter port.
A three-spoke steering wheel with bright accents is mounted to an Ididit tilting steering column and sits ahead of a body-color dashboard. An AutoMeter 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, an electric clock, and auxiliary gauges are mounted to an aluminum panel in the center of the dashboard. The digital odometer shows 965 miles.
The Chevrolet Performance 6.2-Liter LS3 V8 crate engine has been fitted with a Vintage Air front runner drive system, an ATI Super Damper harmonic balancer, Hooker exhaust headers, and a Holley oil pan and valve covers. A Pro-M Racing fuel pump hanger, a Walboro fuel pump, an Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator, Aeroquip braided stainless steel fuel lines, and a Griffin aluminum radiator with an electric cooling fan are installed. An oil change was performed in August 2023.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Gearstar Performance Level 3 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission, a Precision Industries high-stall torque converter, and a Moser Engineering 8.8″ rear axle with 3.55:1 gears. A Derale transmission cooler is mounted below the bed, and an HGM transmission controller and a dual exhaust system with performance mufflers have been fitted.
Invoices for the engine and transmission are shown in the gallery along with the certificate of origin.
The truck is titled using the Factory Five Racing serial number F5R1000138TR. The clean Michigan title lists the truck as a 1935 Ford Replica Pickup.
Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner. Features include a 292cid V8, automatic transmission, updated dual-circuit power front disc brakes, power steering, upgraded electric windshield wipers, and AM/FM/cassette radio. Finished in light blue with dark blue power top over a blue and white vinyl interior, this ’57 Fairlane comes with rebuild and service records, and a clear title.
Originally finished in Dresden Blue (code C) and Starmist Blue (code F), the reportedly rust-free body of this Sunliner was refinished in monotone Starmist Blue in 2014. Features include backup lights, dual rearview mirrors, Fairlane side trim with gold inserts, rocker and front wheel well trim, and front bumper guards. A walk-around video can be seen at the bottom of this article.
A set of body-color 14-inch steel wheels with replica 1957 Dodge wheelcovers is wrapped in P215/75R14 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires.
The interior is furnished in blue and white vinyl (code AB). Features include power steering, column-mounted automatic transmission shifter, and updated digital AM/FM/cassette radio.
The instrument panel consists of a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature. An accessory clock is mounted to the right of the radio. Currently, the odometer reads 27,870 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.
Power is provided by the reportedly original 292cid Y-block that was rebuilt in 2019. It is backed by a remanufactured three-speed automatic transmission that was installed in 2013. Engine bay features include chrome valve covers, four-barrel carburetor with electric choke aluminum, intake manifold, polished aluminum air cleaner lid, updated chrome power brake booster, and polished dual-circuit brake master cylinder. A chrome power steering reservoir cover, oil filler cap, water pump pulley, and other dress-up parts have been added.
This Ford was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear-drive axle. Braking is provided by updated power front discs and factory rear drums. A dual exhaust system exits at the rear.
The auction for this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner ends Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (MST)
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Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner. Features include a 292cid V8, automatic transmission, updated dual-circuit power front disc brakes, power steering, upgraded electric windshield wipers, and AM/FM/cassette radio. Finished in light blue with dark blue power top over a blue and white vinyl interior, this ’57 Fairlane comes with rebuild and service records, and a clear title.
Originally finished in Dresden Blue (code C) and Starmist Blue (code F), the reportedly rust-free body of this Sunliner was refinished in monotone Starmist Blue in 2014. Features include backup lights, dual rearview mirrors, Fairlane side trim with gold inserts, rocker and front wheel well trim, and front bumper guards. A walk-around video can be seen at the bottom of this article.
A set of body-color 14-inch steel wheels with replica 1957 Dodge wheelcovers is wrapped in P215/75R14 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires.
The interior is furnished in blue and white vinyl (code AB). Features include power steering, column-mounted automatic transmission shifter, and updated digital AM/FM/cassette radio.
The instrument panel consists of a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature. An accessory clock is mounted to the right of the radio. Currently, the odometer reads 27,870 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.
Power is provided by the reportedly original 292cid Y-block that was rebuilt in 2019. It is backed by a remanufactured three-speed automatic transmission that was installed in 2013. Engine bay features include chrome valve covers, four-barrel carburetor with electric choke aluminum, intake manifold, polished aluminum air cleaner lid, updated chrome power brake booster, and polished dual-circuit brake master cylinder. A chrome power steering reservoir cover, oil filler cap, water pump pulley, and other dress-up parts have been added.
This Ford was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear-drive axle. Braking is provided by updated power front discs and factory rear drums. A dual exhaust system exits at the rear.
The auction for this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner ends Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (MST)
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Rolls-Royce has revealed its latest bespoke car, the “Pearl Cullinan,” a pearl-themed take on the Cullinan SUV commissioned by a customer as a 90th birthday gift for his father.
Commissioned by the customer in 2022, the Pearl Cullinan is the first bespoke Rolls-Royce from the automaker’s Private Office Dubai, a dedicated office handling customers in the Middle East.
The exterior is finished in an exclusive Pearl Rose paint finish inspired by a pearl from the owner’s collection, and it won’t be available to other customers. It required 30 iterations, all tested on full-size body panels. These were placed under lamps to simulate how the paint would look under the Middle Eastern sun, while ultraviolet testing was done to ensure it would hold up to that strong sunlight. The paint is accented by a hand-painted rose gold pinstripe, along with a rose gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and tread plates.
The interior features two different leather colors: Cashmere Gray for the front seats and Ardent Red for the rear seats. The latter references the color of the material on which pearls are traditionally presented to customers, while the burr walnut wood veneer is inspired by the wooden presentation boxes in which pearls are traditionally given to customers.
Living up to its name, the Pearl Cullinan also features the most mother-of-pearl in any Rolls-Royce production car. Each of the rear picnic tabletops is layered with 1,351 separate pieces of mother-of-pearl—all selected and placed by hand. The dashboard fascia has a mother-of-pearl inlay, as well as the Arabic word for “father” in stainless steel. The dashboard clock is set in a mother-of-pearl surround with a rose gold dial and hands. The Starlight Headliner also shows the sky as it appeared on the night the customer’s father was born.
One-off commissions are standard operating procedure at Rolls-Royce. The automaker also recently built a pink Ghost for a an Internet personality, as well as the Phantom Syntopia, a one-off so complex that it took four years to build.
For buyers with extra-deep pockets, Rolls-Royce can build a car totally unrelated to any model in its lineup. These are coachbuilt specials, the most recent of which is a car known as the Droptail.
HIGH-RES GALLERY: Rolls-Royce Pearl Cullinan
This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com
Rolls-Royce has revealed its latest bespoke car, the “Pearl Cullinan,” a pearl-themed take on the Cullinan SUV commissioned by a customer as a 90th birthday gift for his father.
Commissioned by the customer in 2022, the Pearl Cullinan is the first bespoke Rolls-Royce from the automaker’s Private Office Dubai, a dedicated office handling customers in the Middle East.
The exterior is finished in an exclusive Pearl Rose paint finish inspired by a pearl from the owner’s collection, and it won’t be available to other customers. It required 30 iterations, all tested on full-size body panels. These were placed under lamps to simulate how the paint would look under the Middle Eastern sun, while ultraviolet testing was done to ensure it would hold up to that strong sunlight. The paint is accented by a hand-painted rose gold pinstripe, along with a rose gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and tread plates.
The interior features two different leather colors: Cashmere Gray for the front seats and Ardent Red for the rear seats. The latter references the color of the material on which pearls are traditionally presented to customers, while the burr walnut wood veneer is inspired by the wooden presentation boxes in which pearls are traditionally given to customers.
Living up to its name, the Pearl Cullinan also features the most mother-of-pearl in any Rolls-Royce production car. Each of the rear picnic tabletops is layered with 1,351 separate pieces of mother-of-pearl—all selected and placed by hand. The dashboard fascia has a mother-of-pearl inlay, as well as the Arabic word for “father” in stainless steel. The dashboard clock is set in a mother-of-pearl surround with a rose gold dial and hands. The Starlight Headliner also shows the sky as it appeared on the night the customer’s father was born.
One-off commissions are standard operating procedure at Rolls-Royce. The automaker also recently built a pink Ghost for a an Internet personality, as well as the Phantom Syntopia, a one-off so complex that it took four years to build.
For buyers with extra-deep pockets, Rolls-Royce can build a car totally unrelated to any model in its lineup. These are coachbuilt specials, the most recent of which is a car known as the Droptail.
HIGH-RES GALLERY: Rolls-Royce Pearl Cullinan
This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com
The Filling Station • 800-841-6622 • fillingstation.com • $39.95/each
Add some modern technology to your prewar Chevy with these new LED headlamp bulbs. Compatible with both 6- and 12-volt systems with negative or positive ground, the LED units increase visibility while using less current than halogens (3.6-4.5A per bulb). Note that they have tall housings because the aluminum acts as a heat sink for proper cooling. They require a minimum of 2-5/8-inch clearance for proper fit and good reflector plating is recommended. Specific applications include 1916-’28 Chevy vehicles with dual contact bulbs, 1929-’33 passenger cars and trucks, 1934-’35 Standard passenger cars, and 1934-’36 trucks. Inquire about p/n FS-17LED (dual contact) or LED-1129 (single contact) for your application.
Legendary Auto Interiors • 800-363-8804 • legendaryautointeriors.com • $547
If the interior of your 1966 Dodge Coronet is starting to fade, stain, or show some rips and tears, this new front split bench seat upholstery set will help revitalize your cabin’s comfort and appearance. Each set features as-original cirrus grain inserts and cologne grain skirts. They are made to fit perfectly for hassle-free installation and are currently finished in a dark grey and black combination. For more about the Coronet upholstery kit, ask about p/n AA66CW00020151.
Bob Drake Reproduction Parts • 800-221-3673 • bobdrake.com • $69.99
Replace your missing, pitted, damaged, or faded 1947-’48 Ford hood emblem with this reproduction part. Back in stock after a hiatus, the “Super Deluxe 8” emblem has been meticulously crafted to mirror the original design, boasting a polished chrome finish and blue painted recesses, just as they were on when Ford’s top trim level rolled out of the factory. As of this printing, only eight-cylinder versions are available, which does not include the decorative hood ornament (sold separately as p/n 6A-16851-K). Inquire about p/n 6RA-16606-B for more information.
Hydro-E-Lectric • 941-639-0437 • hydroe.com • $222.95
Reseal your 1966-’67 Cutlass convertible’s leaky windows with these new beltline weatherstrip kits. The eight-piece set includes the inner and outer felt seals located horizontally on the door and quarter panel (where the windows roll up), as well as installation hardware and detailed instructions. Like the original pieces, the new units sweep the side windows when the glass is lowered and they fit like the factory parts to keep your Olds’ original appearance intact from the finished ends to the proper curvature. Call about p/n OL173A for more details.
Dr. Milton W. Phair, from Burnet, Texas, sent us a letter with a copy of the August 1953 of Motor Trend, the cover of which shows a Woodill Wildfire. Milton wonders how many could still be around and notes that it likely was built before Chevy’s iconic fiberglass sports car, the Corvette, was unveiled to the public. As luck would have it, we’ve featured two Wildfires in Drive Reports over the last 50 years: Special Interest Autos Mar./Apr. 1974; and Hemmings Motor News February 2013. In the latter, author Jim Donnelly reported that the Wildfire was unveiled in Los Angeles in 1952 as a Willys-based sports car by B.R. “Woody” Woodill. It never became an official Willys model; the company was purchased by Henry J. Kaiser, who then approved the production of the Kaiser Darrin. It’s thought only a handful of complete Wildfires were built, though several body and frame kits, which were compatible with many marques, were available. Fords and Ford flathead engines seemed to be the most popular options for kits. Overall, there are probably only a few dozen still in existence. Have you seen one recently?
Allen Archer from Lenox Dale, Massachusetts, and his buddies were exploring an old oil company property that he thinks dated to the late 1800s. With old brick buildings strewn about, they opened the garage to see what was within. To their surprise, this old mobile barrier, which was used for harness racing, was tucked away. It turns out the modified 1947 Chrysler was a part of countless races at Yonkers Raceway, serving as the starting gate on wheels. Extensively altered from its street-car origins, the chassis and body were lengthened and required two people to operate it: one to drive and one to check for proper starting positions. Just as in today’s harness races, jockeys would ride up to the slow-moving gate on their sulkies, while the Chrysler would accelerate after the starting line, fold up its gates, and exit the track as the race was on. Allen notes that there was some kind of air compressor and controls that worked the gates, which he thinks were made of aluminum. Note that a pair of sulkies are sitting on the hood. What kind of cars and trucks do you remember operating the mobile gates at your local horse races?
Let us know. Photographs, commentary, questions, and answers should be submitted to Lost & Found, c/o Hemmings Classic Car, P.O. Box 196, Bennington, Vermont 05201, or emailed to tcomerro@hemmings.com.
