Introduced in December 1927, the Model A was an immediate hit. It was an entirely new car, replacing the venerable Model T, and crowds gathered in such numbers that many cities sent police to direct traffic around those who lined up to see the new Ford.
This fantastic Model A Popcorn Wagon is finished in red with white pinstriping and f..
A few years before its demise in 1938, Pierce-Arrow produced a line of well-built, luxurious camper trailers. The Model C Travelodge, as offered here, was the smallest of three models, and was targeted to wealthy individuals who wanted a stylish camper to match their Pierce-Arrow automobile. According to an article in the Pierce-Arrow Society on..
This desirable 11th Series Super Eight Convertible Coupe was first delivered in Los Angeles via well-known Packard dealer Earle C. Anthony, according to its intact firewall tag. In correspondence on file, past owner Dana Morgan recounts that this Packard was part of the Henry Bragg collection near San Francisco for many years before his family a..
Introduced in 1927, the innovative Model A marked a new and exciting chapter for the Ford Motor Company. The new model surpassed its predecessor, the Model T, in every way and was a resounding sales success. In addition to being available in seven body styles and four colors at launch, the Model A’s reliability and ease of operation introduced m..
One of the most visually attractive of all automobile lines produced during the immediate pre-WWII era, the 1939 Ford models were among the finest expressions of the brilliant design partnership of company president Edsel B. Ford and former New York yacht designer Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie. Newly available Lockheed-type hydraulic drum brakes, rev..
The ubiquitous Model T was the most basic form of motorized transport for consumers for an extended stretch of time and heralded the arrival of the modern automobile. Enthusiasts in the period were soon adding aftermarket parts to their Model Ts to make them faster, stronger, and more enjoyable to use.
This Model T Roadster is represent..
The two-cylinder Model A Runabout was Henry Ford’s first-series production automobile, sold after the establishment of Ford Motor Company on June 16, 1903. Only 670 examples were assembled at a former wagon factory on Detroit’s Mack Avenue. Despite its sound design, the little Ford was unrecognized by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manuf..
The first Bentley model produced after Rolls-Royce's acquisition of the company, the 3 1/2 Litre was the first of the “Derby Bentleys” built at Rolls-Royce's Derby factory. These machines were refined and elegant, earning them the famous “silent sports car” moniker that would become synonymous with the marque. As was the convention at the time, ..
1927 marked a new and exciting chapter for Ford with the introduction of the Model A. An improvement in both design and performance over the Model T, it was offered in a wide variety of body styles and utilized standard controls more in line with other automakers. The new model surpassed its predecessor in every way, resonating with the buying p..
The Springfield Phantom I provided the American Rolls-Royce customer with a chassis tailored to stateside driving conditions, featuring left-hand steering placement, a three-speed gearbox, and the Bijur centralized chassis lubrication system. Of the 1,243 chassis built, this example, numbered S268KR, was among the last cars built at the Springfi..