Hemmings Classic Car May 2018

“While space limits me from mentioning all the events on my list, here are some of the major shows that you also might want to consider attending.” This year is shaping up to be another spectacular season of terrific car shows, with several being truly significant. During the beginning of each year, I start putting together a calendar of events that I want to attend once the season starts. Although I know I won’t have the time to go to all the shows, it’s nice to make a wish list and hope that things will work in my favor. Besides seeing and learning about cars that I have limited knowledge of , and meeting their owners and hearing the many fascinating backstories , I’m always on the lookout for potential…

Dodge Brothers in Wisconsin THE DODGE BROTHERS CLUB HAS SCHEDULED ITS INTERNATIONAL MEET TO TAKE PLACE around Green Bay, Wisconsin, this June 17-22. The event will include tours around the Green Bay area, including the National Railroad Museum, The Automobile Gallery — which was established to highlight the automobile as art — The Wisconsin Maritime Museum, and the Wisconsin Automotive Museum. On the final day, there will be a tech session, swap meet, and car show. If you plan to bring your Dodge or Graham Brothers car, visit the Dodge Brothers Club at www.dodgebrothersclub.org/convention, where registration forms are available. Pre-1920 Racing Exhibitions THE SPORTSCAR VINTAGE RACING ASSOCIATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HAGERTY and the Blain Motorsports Foundation, has announced a new exhibition series of races dedicated to cars built up to…

Tillie’s Tourer FORMER SIA EDITOR MICHAEL LAMM IS STILL RESEARCHING OLD CARS,THOUGH HIS latest quest is far more local to him: Stockton, California-based businesswoman Tillie Lewis’s stable of cars. He’s already determined that Lewis at one point owned one of the six 1941 Chrysler Newport parade phaetons, but it’s another open car of hers that has Michael writing to us. In the photo above, that’s Tillie in the front, her husband Meyer Lewis behind her, and an unidentified friend in the rear. We see a nice accessory spotlamp in the foreground along with what may be the biggest clue as to the car’s identity: woodgrain on the door. Presumably that makes Tillie’s car a Chrysler Town & Country convertible, and the various other details (vent window,…

Barrett-Jackson Eclipses $116 Million BARRETT-JACKSON WRAPPED UP ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SCOTTSDALE AUCTION WITH TOTAL sales amounting to more than $116.7 million. Over 1,700 vehicles crossed the block, nearly all at no reserve, including three lots that pulled in seven figures each after the bidding had ended. Among the huge draws, there were a lot of affordable options available including this 1923 Willys-Knight three-door coupe. It had an older frame-up restoration and is completely stock, except for the seat upholstery and carpet. It came with the rear luggage trunk and doctor’s satchel, and featured a sleeve-valve engine and three-speed transmission. The new buyer paid just $7,150 for this rare beauty. Results from Scottsdale are available at www.barrett-jackson.com, and look for Barrett-Jackson at Palm Beach this April. Sotheby’s Results PHOENIX ALWAYS ATTRACTS AN…

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Bumper Guards BOB DRAKE REPRODUCTIONS 800-221-3673 • WWW.BOBDRAKE.COM Bumper guards are on the front lines when it comes to collisions, road debris, and the harsh elements of the environment, so they’re easily damaged and tarnished by corrosion. These new reproductions for 1947-’48 Ford cars offer heavy, stamped-steel guards dressed in gleaming chrome. The guards are made just like the originals, and their curvature will perfectly fit your existing bumper. Available in pairs, or a complete four-piece set, these guards will make your bumper look like it did 70 years ago. Cost: $100/pair; $185/set of 4. Heat Shield ROGO FASTENER 800-423-7646 WWW.ROGOFASTENER.COM ROGO introduces a new gel that has been formulated as a protective heat sink. Simply squirt on Heat Shield Protective Gel to protect valves, controls, and surrounding…