Coupe

Better Than Ford Then and Now: 1933 Plymouth Coupe

People who are looking for a prewar car in the coupe body style almost always gravitate toward Ford products.  While the Fords of the era have positive attributes such as good looks, parts availability, and club support going for… more»

Tri-Power Equipped 274ci Flathead! 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe

Looking beyond the wider wheels, there is little to indicate that this 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe is anything but a nicely preserved or restored classic. However, those wheels are part of a package offering performance Ford could only… more»

Recent Revival: 1949 Plymouth Coupe

If this 1949 Plymouth Coupe proves nothing else, it clearly shows there are excellent classics hiding in sheds across the country. All they need is the right person passionate about returning them to active service. That is the story… more»

Stored 50 Years! 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Business Coupe

The 1941 Fords got some modernizing from the previous model and gave buyers the choice of a 2-Door, 4-Door, or even a wagon, with one of the top of the line offerings being the Super Deluxe Business Coupe, an… more»

Perfect Patina! 1938 Chevrolet Coupe

This car looks like it is straight out of a gangster movie. The car shows an awesome patina that in my opinion, should be left just like it is. Perhaps a clear coat would be in order to keep… more»

Craigslist Find: 1928 Packard Convertible Coupe

Packard’s long time slogan was “Ask the man who owns one.”  Well, we find ourselves in a very strange world in the year of 2023 where unthinkable incidents are now commonplace.  To ask the man who owns this Packard… more»

Dirty Thirty Year Slumber: 1947 Ford Coupe

As time marches on, we are seeing more and more old restorations emerging from long term storage.  Many of these are presentable, easy to return to the road, and sold at bargain prices.  If you would like to play… more»

Right-Hand-Drive: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe

Choosing a first project car can be challenging. There are many factors an enthusiast must balance in the process. These include the buyer’s skill level, the purchase price, available workshop space, parts availability and cost, and the suitability of… more»

Still Stock: 1933 Ford Five-Window Coupe

Ford generated icons of motoring: the Model T, Model A, and in 1932, the Model 18 and Model 40, to name just a few. The Model 40 provided buyers with clean shut lines (doors on the Model A overlapped… more»

Deluxe Style: 1938 Plymouth Five-Window Coupe

After the long tail of the Great Depression whipped through our economy, a recovery spurred auto sales starting in about 1935. But then Roosevelt hiked taxes and back into a recession we slid three years later. Plymouth, after selling… more»

Wanderlust With Overdrive: 1940 Plymouth Coupe

All of us get a case of wanderlust every once in a while.  Who here hasn’t daydreamed about buying and restoring an older car and taking it on a trip across the country?  If you are looking for a… more»

Original Motor: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

When a classic car has over eight decades under its belt, it is fair to expect it to feature some non-original drivetrain components. However, that isn’t the case with this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe. Its engine bay houses the… more»

Carpentry Skills Needed: 1929 Buick Coupe

When you go to a car show and look at a beautiful prewar car, a lot of the craftsmanship that went into building that vehicle is hidden.  Wood was the medium of choice under the bodywork in a world… more»

A Touch of Luxe: 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

Cadillacs of the 1950s owe their graceful lines to Ed Glowacke, chief designer at the Cadillac Design Studio, a division under Harley Earl. Glowacke was the epitome of Cadillac style, impeccably dressed and just as impeccably mannered. With long,… more»

Solid Restorer: 1949 Mercury 9CM Coupe

  With the war years behind it, American vehicle manufacturers could turn their attention to civilian car design and manufacturing. Initially, many post-war vehicles were little more than lightly reworked versions of those that rolled off the line in… more»

Classic Customized Cruiser: 1950 Mercury Coupe

1949 was a watershed year for Detroit as the 1942 models (which had their production stopped due to World War II and were offered as warmed-over placeholders from 1946 to 1948) were retired and new, modern styling was offered… more»

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