1907 Franklin Model D - Gray-Brass

From 1902 to 1934, Franklin, a New York based automaker, produced one of the most impressive series of motor cars to have ever graced the roadways. Although their phaetons, roadsters and touring sedans may not have been so well known, their presence had no equal. Franklins were a technically innovative automobile that kept a great deal of its excellence hidden beneath the hood. The engine was directly air cooled, eliminating the need for a water pump, gaskets, hoses, fan belts and anti-freeze. All of this can be credited to John Wilkinson, the company’s vice-president and engineering guru who often had no trouble persuading people of his marvelous ideas. Focusing his attention on the chassis, Wilkinson devised a wooden frame constructed of three-ply laminated ash that was lighter than steel and could absorb shock better than any man-made material at the time. To help increase sales, the company put forth much effort into advertising campaigns addressing the high quality, light weight and progressive engineering features built into every Franklin automobile. By 1924, the company encountered a turning point as Wilkinson withdrew from the organization and dealers who argued for years about having the ‘appearance’ of a radiator finally got their wish. The Franklins, now more conventional in design, also offered a greater variety in body styles.

1929 Packard 640 Custom White & Blue

Known as the Sixth Series, this Packard is fitted with a 384.8 cubic-inch, in-line 8-cylinder engine developing 105 horsepower. The car rides on a 140.5-inch wheelbase, weighs approximately 4,245 pounds, and sold new for $3,175.
Packard was founded by two brothers, James Ward and William Dowd Packard in the city of Warren Ohio. They strongly believed that they could build a better automobile then the current models on display. They also had ideas on how to improve on the designs of current automobiles. By 1899, both brothers were building and designing vehicles in their native Warren, Ohio. The company was originally called the Ohio Automobile Company, and quickly began introducing various innovations in its designs that included the modern steering wheel, and the first production 12-cylinder engine.

1931 Lincoln "K" LeBaron Tan&Brown

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This car was restored here in the US in the early 1980's when it was purchased by a prominent collector in Belgium who drive the car in tours throughout Europe. It is a handsome automobile finished in tan with brown accent and a tan pin stripe. The car is loaded with accessories including: twin spot lights, Pilot Ray lamps, cowl lights, dual chrome trumpet horns, dual side mount spare tires, wind wings, wire wheels, wide white tires, rumble seat, golf bag door and a rear mounted trunk rack. The interior is upholstered in tan leather and features a Lincoln heater and a unique Lincoln radio mounted to the steering column.

1932 Auburn 8-100 Custom Cabriolet

Early thirties Auburn Motorcars exemplify the Classic Era. This beautifully restored Auburn 8-100 Custom Cabriolet has undergone a complete ground up restoration to show standards. Finished in metallic silver with dark red fenders it is simply gorgeous. The interior is tastefully upholstered in burgundy leather. Equipped with a Lycoming 268 ci straight 8 engine, 3 speed transmission and a dual ratio rear end offering up to 6 total gear ratios. Fitted with wire wheels,dual side mount spare tires, chrome headlamps, a rumble seat and a trunk rack.

1939 Plymouth Deluxe Lt.Green

Origins - The Plymouth automobile was introduced on July 7, 1928. It was the Chrysler Corporation's first entry in the low-priced field, which at the time was dominated by Chevrolet and Ford. Plymouths were actually priced a little higher than the competition, but they offered standard features such as hydraulic brakes that the competition did not provide. Plymouths were originally sold exclusively through Chrysler dealerships. The origins of the first Plymouth can be traced back to the Maxwell automobile. When Walter Chrysler took over control of the trouble-ridden Maxwell-Chalmers car company in the early 1920s, he inherited the Maxwell as part of the package. After he used the company's facilities to help create and launch the Chrysler car in 1924, he decided to create a lower-priced companion car. So for 1926 the Maxwell was reworked and rebadged as a low-end Chrysler model. Then at the end of the decade this model was once again reworked and rebadged, this time to create the Plymouth.

1941 Packard 180 Darrin Sand Beige

The Packard 180 was introduced in 1940 by the Packard Motor Car Company to replace the discontinued V-12 as their top-of-the-line luxury model. The "180" or "One-Eighty" featured an in-line eight cylinder, 356 cubic inch engine that developed 160 horsepower. It was advertised as the most powerful eight cylinder engine offered by any automobile manufacturer in 1940. (By contrast, the Cadillac 346 c.i. V-8 developed 150 H.P.) Packard also used this new engine in their mid-range "160" models. Packards of all series (110, 120, 160, 180) shared similar body styling in 1940 (which some later said led to a "cheapening" of the once-exclusive luxury marque.) However, the 180's featured finer interior detailing, fabrics and carpeting. There were minor styling changes in the 1941 and 1942 models. The final 180's rolled off the Packard assembly line in February, 1942, as World War II brought a halt to civilian automobile production.

1947 Cadillac Series 62 Dk Maroon

After the War, the Series 62 returned on a 129 in wheelbase. The engine remained the same 346 in³ L-head V8 as before. The Series 62 was the first Cadillac model to reenter production, launched less than two months after tank production stopped in the company's factories. It was available as a coupe or sedan, with a four-door convertible version available as well.

1949 Triumph 2000 Lt.Green

The only update in the Roadster's production came in 1948 when the chassis was changed to a lengthened version of the pressed steel one used on the Standard Vanguard and the 2088 cc Vanguard engine was fitted. A retrograde step was the fitting of a three speed gearbox even though it now had synchromesh on bottom gear. Front suspension was now by coil springs and double wishbones. On test the changes resulted in the top speed increasing marginally to 77 mph but the 0-60 time was much better at 27.9 seconds. The car was never made in large numbers and was mainly hand built. 2501 examples of the 1800 and 2000 of the larger engined version were made. Today, surviving examples are keenly sought and change hands for high prices.