Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2021 i Hemmings Classic Car

I like this Firebird because it represents a moment in time when few enthusiasts knew anything about the OHC-6. I remember reading about the engine in all the magazines back in the day, like Hot Rod, and I was just intrigued with it. It was revolutionary for the day and John DeLorean took a big risk in its development. Owning one of these cars is a pleasure and it handles so well, especially after adding the Tremec transmission and Hotchkis Sport Suspension. It is one of the few cars I own that the engine does not overpower the chassis and suspension. This is also a real Sprint with the hood tach and all the other performance options that really make it cool.…

SPECIFICATIONS WHAT TO PAY LOW $5,000 – $8,000 AVERAGE $9,000 - $13,500 HIGH $14,000 - $20,000 PRICE BASE PRICE $3,016 OPTIONS FMX automatic transmission; Rim-Blow steering wheel; power steering; AM radio; Traction-Lok differential; vinyl roof; tinted glass; Sports Special Package B (“bullet” rocker panel trim, left-hand color-keyed racing mirror, body side stripe, and turbine wheel covers). ENGINE TYPE Ford Windsor OHV V-8; cast-iron block and cylinder heads DISPLACEMENT 351-cu.in. BORE X STROKE 4.00 x 3.50 inches COMPRESSION RATIO 9.5:1 HORSEPOWER @RPM 250 @4,600 TORQUE @RPM 355 lb-ft @2,600 VALVETRAIN Hydraulic lifters MAIN BEARINGS Five FUEL SYSTEM Single Autolite two-barrel carburetor, mechanical pump LUBRICATION SYSTEM Full pressure ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12-volt EXHAUST SYSTEM Dual manifolds; single muffler and outlet TRANSMISSION TYPE Merc-O-Matic FMX three-speed automatic RATIOS 1st/2.46:1 2nd/1.46:1 3rd/1.00:1 Reverse/2.20:1 DIFFERENTIAL TYPE…

More than three decades have passed since International Harvester was broken apart and sold, but the once-great American manufacturer refuses to fade away. The company’s black and red, “man on a tractor” IH logo and signature bright red Farmall paint live on today aboard Case IH agricultural equipment. International heavy trucks live on as well under parent company Navistar, and the company’s Integrated Coach school buses can trace their lineage back to International. International light trucks have not fared quite as well, however. The pickups were phased out in 1975 as IH struggled to maintain its core businesses. The rugged Scout utility reached the end of the trail in 1980 as IH was in its death throes. Fortunately, scores of those vehicles are kept alive today by legions of International…

While our 1971 Barracuda embodies the iconic muscle car looks, it was the High Impact In-Violet color that first caught my eye back in 1974, as the car sat at a local dealership. But even with a (then) hefty price-tag of $1,850, how could I pass it up? Over time, this rejuvenated ride appeared to be optioned like no other, which made it even more special. Over the years, as I watched “old-timers” crying over their beers wishing they had kept their cars, it served as the catalyst for this old-timer to hold on to this small piece of personal automotive history.…

HEMMINGS AUCTIONS IS OUR LIVE, ONLINE AUCTION SITE STAFFED BY customer service professionals ready to help bidders and sellers with any questions. A wide variety of classic and specialty vehicles from all eras are up for bid. Auctions run for two weeks, and qualified bidders place their bids electronically. Once a vehicle is accepted into the auction, the seller pays only a $99.95 listing fee. The winning bidder is responsible for a 5-percent fee on all completed auctions. The following are examples of auctions that transpired during the month leading up to press time. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, email Director of Auction Operations Terry Shea: terryshea@hemmings.com 1935 FORD V-8 Reserve: $24,600 Selling Price: $36,225 Recent Market Range: $23,150-$34,420 Ford gave its 1935 models a rounder, more streamlined…

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Mercury, it seemed, was in the habit of being the division that never truly fit where it was intended. Throughout much of its existence, it was perceived as either a plush Ford or a baby Lincoln, and Dearborn’s front office never really helped change the public opinion along the way. That’s not to say there weren’t a few valiant efforts during the Fifties and early Sixties. However, if there was ever a moment when Mercury stood out as intended, it was when the division announced the arrival of the Cougar for 1967. Rather than simply giving the Mustang a facelift, Mercury designers reimagined the platform by creating a new foundation that was both longer and wider, coupled with a suspension tuned for a spirited, yet discerning buyer. Power was derived…

In the first Buck Rogers story, Armageddon 2419 A.D., Rogers is an employee of the American Radioactive Gas Corporation and a World War I veteran, in 1927, exploring abandoned coal mines in the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania. He falls into a cave, gets gassed, and wakes up in the 25th Century, still a 29-year-old man despite nearly 500 years passing. Well, the Buick on these pages, Betty to her caretaker “Wild Bill” Knowles, of Dalton, Massachusetts, can probably sympathize. After all, she’s only about 10 years old herself, even though she was assembled roughly 95 years ago. One of 40,113 Standard Six two-door sedans built for the 1926 model year, Betty was apparently sold new right there in Berkshire County—at that time a prosperous place, thanks to several General Electric…

Despite the critical drubbing it now receives from the collector community, Ford sold more than 1 million Mustang IIs over its five-year run during largely awful economic times. It would be easy to screw up that kind of sales record, so any new Mustang had a hard act to follow. Luckily, Ford developed a winner that lasted a decade and a half with relatively minor alterations—with bones that lived under Mustangs clear into 2004. Much as the original Mustang had Falcon underpinnings, the new-for-1979 Fox-platform Mustang used new-for-1978 Ford Fairmont chassis basics, including MacPherson strut front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and sections of the Fairmont’s floorpans. Fairmont was Ford’s new bread-and-butter sedan and had been met with strong positive reaction from both the press and consumers for its overall package of…

FRESH FROM A STELLAR EVENT IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, RM AUCTIONS made its annual stop in Auburn, Indiana, for the 51st sale at the storied Auburn Auction Park, held on September 2-5 in conjunction with the celebrated Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Festival. This year, the four-day auction consisted of hundreds of automobilia lots, a vast collection of vintage scooters and motorcycles, a few vintage tractors, and 541 automotive lots. Six individual collections accounted for the bulk of the catalog, all of which crossed the block in front of in-person bidders from 46 states. As the sales were tallied, a stunning result sat atop the list: a 1936 White Model 706 Yellowstone National Park tour bus. Assigned #364 by White during construction, it was one of 98 delivered to Yellowstone between 1936-’38 and, despite mechanical…

New AACA National Headquarters Opens THE BRAND-NEW AACA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND LIBRARY RESEARCH CENTER in Hershey, Pennsylvania, has officially opened its doors to members and the public. After years of planning and construction, the new facility includes club records, memorabilia, trophies, merchandise, donated cars, and more. AACA Speedster Editor Stacy Zimmerman said, “I think it would be safe to say that this project has been a labor of love for everyone involved. I also think it would be safe to say that this building—your new National HQ—is something to be extremely proud of. This building will represent our beloved club and this amazing hobby for the foreseeable future and beyond. It is the beacon that will call you home to Hershey every October. It will be looked at by other…

EMAIL YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS TO: tmcgean@hemmings.com I ENJOYED THE BUYER’S GUIDE article on the Chrysler 300F and 300G in the October issue. Although I have never actually owned one, these cars have long been a favorite of mine and I’ve learned quite a bit about them over the past 49 years of owning Chrysler products from the “Forward Look” era. Since 1974, I’ve never been without a Forward Look Mopar. There were a couple of minor errors in the article: The transmission in both the F and G was a TorqueFlite A-466 cast-iron unit. The A-727, a completely redesigned unit in an aluminum case, didn’t come out until 1962. Also, power windows were standard equipment in both the F and G. Alternators also were standard equipment by 1961 in…

RM SOTHEBY’S RETURN TO MONTEREY GROSSED an impressive $148.5 million in total sales over three nights, with 90 percent of all lots sold. Breaking down the numbers, 44 lots eclipsed $1 million, with four lots selling for more than $5 million. A large chunk of the show’s sales came via The Paul Andrews Estate Collection. Among the cars to sell was a 1932 Packard Twin Six individual convertible sedan by Dietrich. Originally delivered to Al Jolson, the well-maintained concours restoration retained its original color scheme, vehicle number, and body number tags. The two-time Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance first-in-class winner sold for $1,050,000. Mecum’s annual Daytime Auction in Monterey, at the Del Monte Golf Course, set a record for the auction house. The three-day auction saw more than 500 cars cross…