Classic vehicles derive their allure from, quite often, disparate characteristics. Some were wildly popular due to their unabated power and, subsequently, were mass produced to meet demand. Others met a hesitant audience but would later enjoy deep appreciation for their beauty and innovation. At Raleigh Classic, we champion these cars and trucks by hosting auctions […]
Some cars’ bodies are so bland that you can’t imagine anything different about them. Thankfully, the same is true of cars with highly distinctive body styles such as this 1965 Ford Cobra. Its swollen haunches, super-wide lower half, and hourglass waist all look completely incongruous with today’s flatter designs, and its physique is reminiscent of […]
It’s amazing how the world has changed in the past century. We no longer place a vinyl on the player, nor do we call up a gumshoe to solve a crime. Our technologies have advanced from expansive mainframe rooms to smart phones – and our smart phones hundreds of times more powerful than those massive […]
In 1936, Buick made a transition from numbering its cars to naming them. The Series 40 automobile became the Buick Special, the Series 80 was renamed the Roadmaster, and the Series 90 was dubbed the Limited. For the Series 60, Buick’s designers wanted a particularly meaningful name. It so happens that the 1936 edition of […]
Classic car designs maintain an allure through generations, in part because their makeup is quite different than today’s models. One of the most striking features of these cars and trucks from years long passed is the abundance of chrome. From fenders to window lining, this lustrous metal distinguishes classics from contemporaries. Let’s be honest: things […]
