Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2022 i Hemmings Classic Car

A few years before the muscle car era officially kicked off, the Big Three auto manufacturers in Detroit were already competing in the horsepower wars. The full-size cars of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s brought along large-displacement engines that rocked the automotive world with stout compression ratios, solid-lift camshafts and multiple carburetors. The example shown here is a 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air, which is actually one of Chevy’s lower trim models, compared to the highly-optioned Impala. These stripped-down cars were often equipped with six-cylinder engines, but a select few left the factory with Chevrolet’s top-performing engine, the illustrious 409. This beautifully restored 1962 Bel Air bubbletop features a set of 14-inch OE steel wheels, which are painted body color and equipped with original dog dish caps. The tires come…

A FULL 2022 CALENDAR HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED BY THE MODEL A CLUB OF AMERICA with events running all year, including the national convention in Texas, which was supposed to take place in 2020. Model A fans and owners from all regions are encouraged to attend the various events, held around the nation. The national convention will take place June 12-17 in Kerrville, Texas, with hosts The Alamo A’s welcoming enthusiasts to the San Antonio area. Here is a rundown of scheduled 2020 events: • January 8: 37th-Annual Winter Swap Meet, Shepherdsville, Kentucky• April 5-6: Central Coast Regional Group Jamboree, Paso Robles, California• April 15-16: 16th-Annual All Model A & Model T Parts Swap Meet, Greenwood, South Carolina• April 24: Model A Ford Swap Meet, Columbus, Indiana• June 2-7: Midwest Regional Meet,…

Accommodator THE ACCOMMODATOR WAS NOT A GROUND-BREAKING IDEA. NOR WAS it completely without merit, and likely could have prompted siblings to ceaselessly fight over who got to sleep where on camping trips. However, the person behind it and the reason why it didn’t succeed remain mysteries 50 years after its conception. Reader Bryce Frey recently sent us an Accommodator brochure—really just a two-sided glossy handout—dated 1970 and extolling the virtues of the camper. Offered by Mann-Made Enterprises out of Addison, Illinois, the Accommodator was a 270-pound fiberglass unit that rested on a station wagon’s open tailgate and clamped to the rain gutters. The claims in the brochure were numerous: “very low wind resistance which enables [it] to be driven at high speeds,” it “will outlast any station wagon,” and its mounting…

“…another opportunity to spend time with a fellow enthusiast who wanted nothing more than to tinker and drive.” Ever start working on a project and suddenly find yourself sidetracked by misplaced belongings that, in turn, have you abandoning all hope of crossing the job off the to-do list? Does it completely disrupt the day? That happened to me recently. It started with the simple task of attempting to recharge the new battery for my 1961 Buick Invicta. While navigating through the sea of stuff in the garage, my peripheral vision failed to notice the mass of twisted extension cords that then snared my feet. This had me reaching for anything—like the pile of boxes stacked on the table saw, filled with foam packing peanuts — to regain my balance. The…

It’s an inalienable part of human nature, the urge to compete. Whether intentional or unconscious, we seek an advantage to procure the best possible outcome in our endeavors. When it comes to the intense contest of time-speed-distance rallying in a vintage car, it’s only logical to select a vehicle whose inherent qualities might provide the best outcome. That’s why it was no rookie move for a first-time Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty contestant to opt for a classic Volvo as his race car of choice. The 140-seriesVolvos were on Mark Axen’s radar decades before he found Elsa, the 1971 142S on these pages. The Stony Creek, New York, resident spent his childhood on Long Island, where his family’s neighbor in the 1960s was the Swedish-born T.E. “Tom”…

The relationship we have with our classic cars tends to be a love/hate affair. We love the styling and the nostalgia of cool American iron from more than a half-century ago. However, suspension and braking systems are below par when you consider what’s sitting on showroom floors today. Drum brakes have their place, and obviously this arrangement is appropriate on a concours-restored show car where originality and show judging are paramount. However, if you drive your classic on a regular basis, maximizing your own safety and the safety of others depends upon getting your braking system up to date. There was a time when you had to rummage through salvage yards to find a suitable disc brake package. These days, there’s a wealth of new disc brake kits for a…

“The idea is not to transform a vehicle into something entirely different…” I recall driving a friend’s 1968 Chevy Chevelle in the mid-’80s and being struck by how unpleasant the experience was. I was a fan of the early Chevelles and owned one myself at the time — a ’72 model. I’d driven others examples as well, so it seemed odd to me that two cars with the same chassis architecture could be so different. What was it that made the ’68 nearly a chore to drive? For one, it had a lot less power than my car — the ’68 was an inline-six, while my Chevelle had a 350-cu.in. V-8 with a four-barrel and dual exhaust. Mine was no rocket, but it was more than amply powered for the…

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Tool Caddy BRONCITIS PARTS • BRONCITISPARTS.COM• $22.99-$59.95 For increased organization in the shop, Broncitis Air Tool Caddy racks are designed to hang up air-powered tools and readily accept all common ¼-inch-sized couplers. These racks help prevent grit and dust from entering mechanisms, and the angled slots securely retain tools, even when mounted to mobile carts. The design also allows for one-handed operation, unlike many other air tool holders. Air coupler covers double as a shelf for frequently used items like safety glasses, punch sets, tape measures, and more. Racks accommodate a variety of chuck styles, including Lincoln, ARO, Tru-Flate, Schrader, and more. The Air Tool Caddy is available in four-slot, nine-slot, or 12-slot sizes. There is also an optional lockable version, should you wish to prevent coworkers from borrowing tools,…

“… the Zimmer Quicksilver stands for everything I’m against. And I badly want one.” Remember the song “I Hate Myself for Loving You” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts? That’s how I feel sometimes about the Zimmer Quicksilver. I don’t want to love it, but I do. After all, it’s sort of a ridiculous automobile, gaudy and of questionable engineering. It’s ostentatious and most people bought them simply to show off their wealth. In other words, the Zimmer Quicksilver stands for everything I’m against. And I badly want one. For those folks unfamiliar with the Zimmer Quicksilver, here’s a little background. The Zimmer Motorcars Corporation of Syracuse, New York, was founded by Paul Zimmer in 1978 to manufacture neoclassic cars. The neoclassic car movement was quite strong at the time,…

The joy of an old car is in the driving. Take a trip, visit a friend, make a memory. But while many appreciate a stock machine and what it has to offer, there are just as many owners who minimize outings in their classics. Why? The creature comforts aren’t there. You need to stick to back roads because it’s not pleasant on the freeway. You don’t want to wear it out. You don’t trust it more than a few miles from home. Factory-stock vehicles have that authentic feel, but cars of the past were built to a different set of standards. The world that these cars live in has changed. Technology that once felt space-age has become commonplace, even in cars that are more than a decade old. Such advancements…

Bonhams Audrain Auction THE INAUGURAL BONHAMS AUDRAIN CONCOURS AUCTION TOOK PLACE OCTOBER 1 AT THE International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, and delivered a sell-through rate of 83 percent, with total sales of more than $8.6 million. One of the big sales, a rare 1913 ALCO (American Locomotive Company) five-passenger touring car, was a home-town hero. Built in Providence, Rhode Island, this ALCO underwent a minor restoration in the early 1960s and still sported its original coachwork, floorboards, fenders, and hood. Many of the components were made of cast bronze, including the steering wheel spokes and top bow hardware. The four-cylinder engine was mated to a four-speed sliding-gear transmission, and the bodywork featured an assortment of brass elements, which, along with the paint and detailing, required extensive work…

“But the biggest challenge when restoring British cars is with the fasteners used to put them together.” You’ve acquired a vintage 1963 Morris Minor, but it needs work, and you want to get started. You’ve worked on a lot of cars, but this is your first from the United Kingdom. Maybe I can help. I have been in your shoes a couple of times, and I learned some things the hard way. Perhaps I can spare you the confusion resulting from the strange terminology and help you avoid stripping threads and resorting to foul language. Let’s begin with the terms you will find in the driver’s manual you found in the glove box. They can be confusing. For example, what we call the hood is dubbed the bonnet by the…

THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HAS AWARDED the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum a $500,000 matching grant through the Save America’s Treasures program, to restore the museum’s National Historic Landmark building. The grant will be used to replace the leaking roof, seal the top half of the building, and install new HVAC equipment before exterior and interior restoration takes place. In 2018, the museum launched a capital campaign with a fundraising goal of $5 million to address the needs of the building. The Park Service grant will help the funding effort reach the halfway point of its goal. “Through the generosity and support of our local, regional, and national donors and partners, we have reached a critical milestone in our campaign to save our landmark building,” states Brandon J. Anderson, executive…

DURING THE EYESON DESIGN CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE, HELD AT the Edsel and Eleanor Ford house in Grosse Point, Michigan, in mid-September, the Studebaker National Museum was recognized with the “Preserving the Vision” award. The award is given out annually to a museum or individual who preserves and restores historic and significant examples of automotive designers’ art. The theme for this year was “Marques of Extinction: Significant Designs of Bygone Brands.” The museum put together an exhibit of three automobiles at the EyesOn Design Concours: a 1924 Studebaker Light Six demi-coupe with coachwork by the Shanghai Horse Bazaar & Motor Company of Shanghai, China; the 1956 Packard Predictor concept car; and Brooke Stevens’ Studebaker Sceptre concept car. Each exhibition is judged exclusively by automotive designers from various car makers. The Studebaker National Museum…

EMAIL YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS TO: tmcgean@hemmings.com I JUST READ THE HCC OCTOBER 2021 Buyer’s Guide on the 1960-’61 Chrysler 300F and 300G. Owning a ’62 Chrysler 300 Sport convertible, I was hoping you included that year, as there are many similarities. Yes, 1962 was the year of the “Plucked Chicken,” and the first year of the Sport model. But, looking at my car, it is also unique and optioned towards performance. My car has no power steering or brakes, nor outside rearview mirrors. The car does have the optional 413, leather interior, and the factory three-speed manual transmission. Unfortunately, there are no production numbers that I have found. An inquiry to Chrysler Historical Services did confirm some information on what the car came with. Perhaps an article soliciting owners…

Three-on-the-tree is one of my favorite setups to drive. When I saw the clutch pedal and column shifter in this 1951 Champion, I grinned. You see, I had a ’50 Champion with the same arrangement, and I drove it all over Michigan’s Lower Peninsula back in 2015. Well, not exactly the same arrangement. For one thing, although Mark Klinger’s bullet-nose is generally similar to a ’50, the ’51 cars were pretty heavily reworked right from the factory. More importantly, this one is hiding a V-8 surprise. “Foul!” some purists will cry. “A hot rod in the pages of Hemmings Classic Car!” But consider that even the Studebaker faithful love this one, which we discovered back in late August, at a regional Studebaker Drivers’ Club gathering in Rutland, Vermont, just an…

For nearly as long as there have been 144-, 170-, and 200-cu.in. Ford inline-sixes, there have been Ford sixes with carburetor problems. The lightweight 144 and 170 engines arrived at the cusp of the 1960s, when Ford was beginning to invest in compact and intermediate-sized automobiles. The results were the Falcon and Comet, the downsized Fairlane and Meteor, and the all-new Mustang. Even the Ford Econoline mid-engine van used the little Ford “Thrift Power” six. With all these applications came a host of fuel system issues. Early on, Ford fitted its lightweight sixes with a Holley single-barrel carburetor with a glass fuel bowl. By 1962, the nimble Ford six was factory fitted with the new Autolite 1100 single-barrel carburetor, and this was the design that often led to problems. The…

WORLDWIDE AUCTIONEERS CONTINUED ITS TRADITION OF HOSTING A Labor Day weekend sale at its dedicated home facility, Kruse Plaza, in Auburn, Indiana. This year’s auction, held on September 3-4 to coincide with the storied Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Festival, marked the firm’s 14th such sale. The event took place in front of online and in-person bidders, who witnessed 119 lots cross the block. Of these, 31 were Packards consigned from the Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum in Florida. Several vehicles achieved record results at auction. A 1942 Packard Custom Super Eight 180 Convertible Victoria by Darrin sold for $885,000, a 1934 De Soto Airflow coupe realized $190,400, and a 1929 duPont Model G Waterhouse convertible coupe brought in $720,000. Topping the sales list, though, was a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Coupé that reached…