S.S. Chevelle: $100,000 Show Car Takes a Dive

 

This award-winning 1970 Chevelle SS 454 recently was spied by a Volo Auto Museum staff member as they visited a nearby resort on the Chain O’ Lakes.

The car's previous owner spent $100,000 on a frame-off restoration. Too bad it didn't include water-proofing.

To learn how this former show car ended up in the drink, click here.
 

"7" is a Lucky Number for Upcoming Iola Old Car Show

 

This year’s theme "Coming Up Sevens" is proving to be a very popular attraction for show cars at the Iola Old Car Show. More than 225 cars and trucks built in years ending in the number 7 have registered for the event.

Click HERE to see if there are any "7s" in your future.
 

Show Us What You've Got

We all have them — project cars tucked away in our garages where we can work on them when we get both the time and money. These are the cars that define us, that show the world what we are... or at least what we hope to be.

OldCarsWeekly.com is giving you the chance to throw open the garage doors and show the world what car collecting is all about. Our newest edition, the OCW Reader's Forum is a great place to show off what's in your garage.

Come on, click here and show us your project.
 

Gunner's Blog: Ruffalo Cars Barrett Bound

A few weeks ago, Gunner mentioned that Jesse Ruffalo, a big car collector in our central Wisconsin area, had unexpectedly passed away.  Now comes word through an article in a local newspaper that Ruffalo's 50-plus-cars collection will be showcased at the Iola Old Car Show in two weeks and then sold off.

To find out the details on this incredible opportunity, click HERE.
 

Sam & Chip Foose to be Honored at Goodguys

 

Father and son automotive design legends Sam and Chip Foose will be honored as “Hot Rod Heroes” this month in Columbus, Ohio, at the Goodguys 10th PPG Nationals.

During the event, fans will get a rare chance to hear the Foose family story and ask these legends a few questions.

To learn more about the Goodguys event, click HERE.
 

Rods Roar into York for Nostalgia Nationals


 

The quiet summer days of south central Pennsylvania will come alive with the sounds of high horsepower engines and the mellow tones echoing thru Flow Masters as the legendary race cars and muscle cars of the '60s and '70s converge for the Sixth Annual York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals.

The show also serves as the annual reunion for the York Dragway ,which closed 28 years ago, and for the Legends of Drag Racing who reunite to celebrate their many feats at the local drag strip that was one of the country's leading facilities in its day.

To learn more about this exciting event, click HERE.

Iola or Bust

 

Even if you can't make it to Iola — you don’t have to miss out on all the Old Car Show excitement later this week. OldCarsWeekly.com will keep you informed, bringing you the highlights of each day’s events.

Each evening we will be posting photos, articles, podcasts... It will be the next best thing to actually being here.

To see what all is going on in little ol' Iola, click HERE.
 

“Barn Find” Autos See Light of Day

 

For years, car lovers have heard the story of the elusive, legendary car hidden away in a barn, and although Indiana Jones told his students that contrary to popular myth, “X” never marks the spot, the Saratoga Automobile Museum will become a veritable treasure trove of "found" cars later this month.

To check out these classic car finds, click HERE.
 

Ron's Blog: Big Trucks on Ice

 

Big rigs, big ice, and larger than life dangers looming around each bend in the road. While it may sound like a trip to the Old Cars Weekly office in January, it is actually the plot line for a new television show on the History Channel.

Check out Ron's insight into the frigid fun that is making this show a hit by clicking HERE.
 

Little Cars Could Bring BIG Prize at Iola Car Show
 

Size really doesn't matter to many car collectors.  And despite the fact that the Iola Old Car Show is one of the biggest in the region,  its organizers haven't forgotten about those collectors that like to be able to keep their entire collection in their pocket.

Toy Cars & Models editor Merry Dudley, who has been attending the Iola Old Car Show for 27 years, will be on hand with Frankie (a 1964 Ford Falcon convertible) to talk about model cars both large and small.

While we can guarantee you that an opportunity to spend a few minutes chatting with Merry is a "prize" in itself,  be sure to find her at the show for your chance to win a special prize from Toy Cars & Models magazine.

To learn how to find Merry at the Iola Old Car Show, click HERE.
 

Take Pride in Your Ride: Show Us Your Project

 

We all have them — project cars tucked away in our garages where we can work on them when we get both the time and money. These are the cars that define us, that show the world what we are... or at least what we hope to be.

OldCarsWeekly.com is giving you the chance to throw open the garage doors and show the world what car collecting is all about. Our newest edition, the OCW Reader's Forum gives you the chance to show off what's in your garage.

Click HERE & show us what you've got.

 

Dusey of a Show in Little Iola

Blue Ribbon Concours cars spilling out of their blue-roped parameters. Enough orange "for sale" signs calling from windshields to shame an orange grove. More pre-registered show cars than ever before. And more chicken dinners sold. Yes, preliminary reports show the Iola Old Car Show was bigger and better than ever.

CLICK HERE to learn the secret of this year's success.

Great American Race Roars to Grand Finish

 

Over 60 old classic cars, muscle cars and hot rods roared across the finish line of The Great American Race earlier this month in Anaheim.

Seventy-two teams started the race, with only 57 finishing. The route across America proved especially tough for the classic cars and racers as they endured torrential downpours including hail, desert heat and steep-mountain climbs.

To see which car crossed the finish line first, CLICK HERE.

How Well Do YOU Know Your Parts?

 

If you missed the wildly popular Classic Car Parts Quiz at the Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet this past weekend, don't worry, you can now match wits with the best right here at www.oldcarsweekly.com.

Take your time and look each part over closely... the best anyone at the show was able to do was 13 correct answers. Come on, you know you can do better than that.

CLICK HERE to see how well you know your classic car parts.

"Seabiscuit" Buick Races Into Hershey

An incredible Buick automobile once owned by Charles S. Howard, the legendary car salesman who was also famous as the owner of the race horse Seabiscuit, is one of several high-quality vintage Buicks being displayed this summer in Hershey, Pa.

To check out this "sweet" Buick and the others currently on display, CLICK HERE.

During a recent road trip, Old Cars Weekly editor Ron Kowalke came to the realization that the recent rise in scrap metal prices was rapidly ushering in the end of an era.

Family owned salvage yards are disappearing at an alarming rate. While the trend has been a long time coming, many classic car enthusiasts are wondering what impact will the destruction of thousands of parts cars have on the hobby?

Ron is currently working on an in-depth article dealing with this troubling issue.

CLICK HERE to let him know what's happening in your neck of the woods.

2007 Iola Old Car Show: Gone But Not Forgotten

If you weren't able to make it out to the Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet this past weekend, all we can say is... you missed one awesome show.

However, since we are always thinking of you, our reader, we've posted hundreds of great show car, swap meet and other assorted photos for you to enjoy.

To check out all the Iola Old Car Show action, CLICK HERE.

Now Here's Something You'll Really Enjoy...
 

For all you youngsters out there, the staff at Old Cars Weekly has been busy behind the scenes putting together a unique new feature for you, our valued readers.

After months of planning and weeks of development, we're proud to announce to our newsletter subscribers that we have assembled a number of "real decent fine" shows on OldCarsWeekly.com TV.

Turn on, tune in and enjoy these programs by simply clicking on the OldCarsWeekly.com TV link on our Web page and you will be treated to the best in streaming video — right on your very own computer.

To check out our great footage from Tulsarama, the Iola Old Car Show and a wet-n-wild ride in an Amphicar, CLICK HERE.

 

Show Cars Damaged In Tulsa: Move Over "Miss Belvedere'

If you are considering taking your classic car to Tulsa in the near future, underground parking may be your best bet. According to local news reports, while hundreds of show cars were on display downtown, some type of spray or film, mysteriously covered many of the cars damaging their paint and trim.

"If you feel the paint job, it's as rough as sandpaper," said 1969 GTO Judge owner Larry Ritz.

CLICK HERE to find out what is rubbing these show car owners the wrong way in Tulsa.
 

Ron's Blog: Billboards in Heaven?

 

It's no secret that I avoid interstate highways, preferring the charm and unique sights of the "blue highways" over the monotony and billboard jungles of the I-system.

I'm not sure how this sprawl of in-your-face billboard advertising along the I-system got approved, but I'm sure one former First Lady also sought out alternate routes to avoid this ad glut.

CLICK HERE to read more about "Lady Bird's" vision of a less-cluttered America & the road less traveled.

$10 Million 'Italian Masterpiece' Featured at Meadow Brook

The 2007 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, a presentation of more than 200 of the most exotic and valuable vintage automobiles in the world, will take place next month on the lush grounds of historic Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Mich.
 

 

To see what a $10 million car looks like, and for event details, CLICK HERE.

Fingerprints 'No Problem' for New Auto Museum

Howard Hughes bought a 1955 Packard Caribbean convertible, gave it to his wife, actress Jean Peters, drove it to Malibu a few times before parking it at her house in Beverly Hills where it stayed until the early 1970s.

That's when Stan Zimmerman bought it with only 1,752 miles on the odometer.

The car's history makes it remarkable. But what makes the car really stand out is the fact that it's one of only a half-dozen antique vehicles that are kept behind glass at the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo, Calif.

To learn how you can get "up close and personal" with the museum's collection, CLICK HERE.

OldCarsWeekly.com Swap Meet Open For Business

If you missed the more than 4,000 swap meet vendors that poured into Iola recently… don't worry about it. OldCarsWeekly.com has just kicked off the ultimate online swap meet that never closes.

Just post your item and let OldCarsWeekly.com work for you.

And don't forget, at our online Swap Meet, you never have to worry about rain, heat or long lines at the porta-potties. So come on in, we may just have what you are looking for.


CLICK HERE before you end up like this guy… all alone and partless.

Tulsarama: Tarnished Gold to Shine Again

 

After spending nearly 50 years quietly rusting beneath the Tulsa County Courthouse lawn, the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere affectionately known as "Miss Belvedere," may soon be returned to her former glory. With a little elbow-grease and a lot of hope, the car's new owner hopes to get  "Miss Belvedere" up and running so one day soon she'll be able to waltz across the auction block.

To see what the future holds for the '57 Plymouth Belvedere, CLICK HERE.
 

Portuguese 'Barn Find' Too Good to be True?

 

Over the past few months the automotive message boards have been buzzing and e-mails have been flying across the Internet spreading the heart-warming tale of a New Yorker's amazing automotive find in the hills of Portugal.

To find out if a guy from the Big Apple really found nearly 200 dust-covered classics just waiting for a good cleaning and a little gas, CLICK HERE.

 

"Tin Can Tourists" Roll Into Towe Museum

 

As camping trips became longer and included more adventures, the design and capabilities of early day motorhomes became more sophisticated.

Before plasma flat -creen televisions and king-sized bedrooms, there were compact travel trailers, made of wood and aluminum or duraluminum, pulled behind Model T's.

To learn more about the travel trailers that once traversed this great nation, CLICK HERE.
 

Angelo's Blog: What's the Best of OCW?

 

We're in the process of preparing a special issue of Old Cars Weekly that will be sold only on newsstands, and editor Angelo Van Bogart figured the publication's readers are the best people to ask...What is the Best of Old Cars Weekly?

Angelo's  looking for feedback and would like to hear from you.

What do you think are the best stories to put in this special magazine-sized issue of Old Cars Weekly?

CLICK HERE to let Angelo know what the magazine's #1 articles are.
 

All for One & One For All

 

Since we can't possibly make it to every great car show in the country, we'd like to see your photos of the shows we miss.

Come on, didn't your mother always tell you to share?

CLICK HERE to post your car show photos.