This is a Cadillac Series 90 from 1938 with a V-16 engine. Honestly we didn’t know they even made cars with 16 cylinders. We’re not sure you can call it a sedan or even a saloon—the word that comes to mind when looking at it is limousine. One of the most interesting things about it […]
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Spring/Summer 2014 Raleigh Classic Runs June 19-21
We are pleased to announce that the opening ceremonies of the Spring/Summer 2014 Raleigh Classic will begin today at 5 p.m. Here’s the breakdown: Thursday, June 19th 5pm – 8pm Special preview of the cars available for auction open to all registered bidders. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Friday, June 20th 9:30am – 6pm Auction […]
1939 Buick Series 60 Phaeton
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 […]
1935 Ford Slantback
The 1935 Ford Slantback is something just a hair away from what you might find in an old James Stewart movie. As the nation was seeing light at the end of the Great Depression’s tunnel, cars became slightly more sophisticated, which is reflected in this four-door. In many ways, its external features aren’t too different […]
1940 Oldsmobile Series 90
The 1940 Oldsmobile Series 90 Custom Cruiser boasted several firsts for the company. These changes came at a time when the entire automotive industry was only beginning to recover from a years-long downturn. Demand for the Series 90, the successor of the smaller Series 80, helped the automaker produce a staggering 185,154 vehicles. If any […]