Hudson’s nameplate disappeared by 1957, so we tend to forget that the company invented numerous mechanical advancements now taken for granted, including the balanced crankshaft, dash warning lights, and dual brakes – a mechanical backup when hydraulic pedal travel… more»
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May 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored Since The ’80s! 1939 Packard Six Club Coupe
What do Packard and Lamborghini have in common? Both companies were reportedly launched when their owners suggested improvements to other automakers – and were rebuffed. Lamborghini confronted Enzo Ferrari to complain about his Ferrari’s brakes, a message that earned… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Just Add Engine: 1959 Rambler Super
American Motors Corp. was formed in 1954 through the merger of Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator. Throughout the subsequent years, the company usually operated on a shoestring but remained viable until the end of the 1980s when Chrysler… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Find Project: 1929 DeSoto Six
Chrysler was in a big growth mode in the 1920s, adding Plymouth and Dodge to the fold, with DeSoto’s incorporation in 1928. They chose to honor Hernando DeSoto, the 16th Century explorer who was credited with discovering the Mississippi… more»
Oct 5, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Barn Bound In Bozeman: 1934 Chevrolet Six
It seems that more and more prewar cars have been turning up, here on Barn Finds as actual, for real barn finds. I know that was a trend years ago, but as of late, people seem to migrate towards… more»
Sep 6, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Stored 50 Years: 1937 Packard Six
The Packard Six was a series of automobiles built between 1913 and 1947. In 1937, the Series Six Model 115 was introduced with a 237 cubic inch L-head engine to compete against Oldsmobile and DeSoto in a similar size,… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Senior AACA Winner! 1937 Packard Six
This! Yes, this car, a 1937 Packard Six Sports Coupe in this condition, what a find! It turned up on our tip list and I wish I could thank someone for submitting this fantastic example of what was, one… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
North Of The Border Find: 1938 Pontiac Six
Most Pontiacs that we cover are Trans Ams, GTOs, and early ’60s Grand Prixs or Catalinas. We’re going to go a bit further back today with this 1938 Pontiac Six Two-Door Touring sedan. Known as “Betty” this sedan was… more»
Aug 22, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stored In ’53! 1936 Oldsmobile Six Coupe
What cost only $946? This 1936 Oldsmobile Six Touring Coupe! No kiddin’, the hand-written sales agreement is included. It had been sitting for quite a while but it does run and drive, hmmm, intriguing, let’s look more closely. This… more»
Aug 9, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Sweet Survivor: 1939 Packard Six Business Coupe
Packard was always known for building quality, high-end cars. However, the U.S. economy was still in trouble in the 1930s as the country was working to emerge from the Great Depression. To stay afloat, Packard needed to build a… more»
Apr 2, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Simply Spotless: 1939 Packard Six 1700 Series
When Packard reintroduced a six-cylinder engine into its range in 1937, the company came in for a significant amount of criticism from its loyal customer base. There were many people at the time who believed that such a vehicle… more»
