Hemmings Classic Car November 2017

"…may I suggest you give those parts away to a fellow car guy who’s in desperate need of them, but for whatever reason can’t afford to buy them?" In the September issue of Hemmings Motor News, I wrote about giving your old car parts away instead of selling them. If you didn’t get the chance to read that column, we’re reprinting it here in the hope of spreading this idea among us all. As always, your comments are much appreciated. There comes a point in all our lives when we need to decide what to do with all the stuff we’ve accumulated. All those car, truck, and motorcycle parts that you’ve saved and collected through the decades will surely be thrown away if you don’t do something with…

Hilton Head Happenings THE HILTON HEAD ISLAND MOTORING FESTIVAL AND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE KICKS off with the Savannah Speed Classic October 27-29 in Savannah, Georgia, and culminates with the Concours d’Elegance November 3-5 at the Port Royal Golf Club, in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; only 30 miles separate these two events. Featured marque at the concours will be Cadillac, and among the more than 20 classes to be judged will be three special Cadillac classes: Cadillac Classics, Cadillac Production 1949-1962, and Cadillac Production 1963-1973. In addition, some significant Cadillacs will be included in the celebration such as the Cadillac Cyclone, 1908 Cadillac Model T Touring, 1934 Cadillac Victoria Convertible Coupe, and 1955 Cadillac St. Moritz. Tickets are now available online, including multi-day passes for both festivals at a discounted rate.…

3-4 • Las Vegas AMC Reunion • Boulder City, Nevada • 775-513-8112 • snamc.amcrc.com 3-5 • Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance Hilton Head, South Carolina • 843-785-7469 www.hhiconcours.com 5 • Dayton MAFCA Swap Meet • Brookville, Ohio 937-335-9353 • www.mafca.com 5 • Sumter Swap Meet • Bushnell, Florida 727-848-7171 • www.floridaswapmeets.com 10-11 • Carolina Collector Auto Fest Raleigh, North Carolina • 336-972-4362 www.carolinacollectorautofest.com 10-11 • Springfield Swap Meet and Car Show Springfield, Ohio • 937-376-0111 www.ohioswapmeet.com 10-12 • Fall Florida AutoFest • Lakeland, Florida 717-243-7855 • www.carlisleevents.com 17-19 • Automotive Swap Meet Moultrie, Georgia • 888-686-2102 www.moultrieswapmeet.com 18 • MAFCA Swap Meet • Albany, Oregon 541-928-1218 • www.mafca.com 23-26 • Turkey Run • Daytona Beach, Florida 386-767-9070 • www.turkeyrun.com…

Freddie Ford FORD MADE A COUPLE runs at building “robots” from car parts. The first, in 1962, seemed to have been a one-off, but then five years later came Freddie Ford (far right). As we can see from this photo we recently came across, there were three such robots. We know one went to the Texas State Fair; how about the other two? What parts was Freddie made of? And where are the Freddies these days? These are important questions, folks. Bel J A FRIEND OF KEN NORMAN’S PASSED THIS PHOTO OF A FASTBACK CHEVROLET Bel Air on to him with the claim that its subject was a factory prototype. Like Ken, we’re inclined to believe that somebody simply grafted a Henry J’s fastback onto a Bel Air’s body. Looks…

Florida Carlisle CARLISLE EVENTS HEADS SOUTH IN NOVEMBER TO SET THEIR SIGHTS ON THE SUNSHINE STATE AS the Fall Florida AutoFest takes place in Lakeland November 9-12. During the weekend event, Carlisle will feature their onsite auction on the 10th and 11th. More than 400 cars are expected to cross the block in Carlisle’s final auction of the year. The auction is scheduled to take place from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and consignments are still being accepted. Visit www.carlisleevents.com for a full schedule and local accommodations. Denver Dealings MECUM CONCLUDED A SUCCESSFUL auction in Denver this past July with nearly 700 cars up for sale. The results of the weekend saw a 62-percent sell-through with more than $10 million in sales. One particular sale that caught our eye was…

2-4 • GAA Classic Cars Auction Greensboro, North Carolina 855-862-2257 • www.gaaclassiccars.com 4 • Smith’s Auction LLC Paducah, Kentucky • 800-861-7648 www.smithauctionsllc.com 10-11 • Carlisle Events Lakeland, Florida • 717-243-7855 www.carlisleauctions.com 16-18 • Mecum Auctions Las Vegas, Nevada • 262-275-5050 www.mecum.com 17-19 • Leake Auction Company Dallas, Texas • 918-254-7077 www.leakecar.com 25 • Dan Kruse Classics Houston, Texas • 866-495-8111 www.dankruseclassics.com 30-Dec 2 • Mecum Auctions Kansas City, Missouri • 262-275-5050 www.mecum.com…