Glass-top Ford Skyliner gets shined up

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Packard fan savors restored '51 ragtop

Friday, July 24, 2009

Carl Keller's father bought a new 1937 Packard that faithfully served the family before, during and after World War II.

1954 Ford Customline an airman's dream

Friday, Feb. 6, 2009

The U.S. Air Force wasn't paying much in 1955, but that didn't stop Ray Shannon from joining. The 17-year-old signed up, was trained to operate military radios and then assigned to a 15-month stay in Alaska.

1965 AMC Rambler: A classic rescued from the junkyard

Friday, Dec. 19, 2008

Ten years ago, Carl Johnson, having grown weary of Chevrolets and Fords, began looking for something different.

'53 Country Sedan celebrated Ford's 50th year

Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

In commemorating its Golden Anniversary, the Ford Motor Co. spelled out, in tiny letters "50th anniversary 1903-1953" around the circumference of the horn button on every 1953 Ford.

OUT OF THE PAST: 1959 Cadillac delivers pleasure

Friday, Nov. 28, 2008

In August of 2000 Sandy Kemper was on a three-week work assignment in Norfolk. When he first arrived he saw a classified ad in the local newspaper offering a 1959 Cadillac for sale.

Unmolested 1939 Ford coupe just like dad's

Friday, Nov. 21, 2008

Back in the 1950s Bill Wilkinson's father drove a 1939 Ford coupe as he commuted from home in Silver Spring to work at Camp Springs Field, later to be renamed Andrews Air Force Base. A family friend, John Collins, restored old cars and helped the Air Force officer keep his Ford running smoothly.

OUT OF THE PAST: After 50 years 1958 Imperial's fins still soar

Friday, Nov. 14, 2008

After Mike and Mary Smetanick left Pittsburgh, Pa., and resettled in Fontana, Calif., they went to the Foothill Motors dealership and purchased a luxurious 1958 Imperial Southampton two-door hardtop coupe.

OUT OF THE PAST: 1972 Toyota is a perfect fit

Friday, Nov. 7, 2008

When you are five-feet, two-inches tall many full-size cars do not fit very well.

FROM THE PAST: 1950 Studebaker raises the question

'Is it coming or going?'

Friday, Oct. 31, 2008

Murray Welsh can offer no reason why a 1950 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe four-door sedan is parked in his garage other than its peculiar appeal.