Just outside Harrisburg, PA, a hidden Rolls-Royce museum quietly thrives. Volunteers wrench, polish, and even drive the classics—from a ’46 Silver Wraith to a Bentley whiskey truck. It’s $5 to get in, but the experience? Priceless. https://apnews.com/article/rolls-royce-bentley-museum-pennsylvania-01fd5f5f843adab600f40aea746ab3a2
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100 mile round trip, 50 one way in an 812 Cord and 50 in a PII RR. 6 years apart yet so completely different. 29 degrees out. I froze my ass of in the Cord as I didn't roll up the passenger side window. I always leave the drive side down on all old cars to hand single. The RR has a heater and I actually got hot. 1. The RR was 6 times as expensive as the Cord. And weighs almost twice as much. 2. The RR engine is 468 cubes vs the Cord's 288, but the Cord is much much faster. 3. A sorted preselector in a Cord is a thing of wonder. The RR 4 speed with the clutch brake takes a lot of practice. 4. The RR is roomier and a more pleasant ride. The Cord is cramped in some ways but much easier to handle. 5. The Rolls will loaf along at 50 mph comfortably. The Cord loafs along at 60 with the overdrive 4th gear.
1953 Cunningham Vignale bodied coupe test drive. The car was offered at BroadArrow's Monterey sale back in 2024. https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/jc23_097/1953-cunningham-c3-vignale-coupe
Shifting through the gears in a 1937 Cord 812 SC. The Cord was front wheel drive and shifting was activated through an electro-pneumatic system controlled by a wand off the steering column.
Peak automotive art deco: The GM Futurliner. The GM Futurliner is a remarkable piece of automotive history, embodying the optimism and innovative spirit of the mid-20th century. Designed by Harley Earl for General Motors’ “Parade of Progress,” these vehicles toured North America in the 1940s and 1950s, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and futuristic concepts to the public. ? ? Each of the 12 Futurliners measured 33 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and over 11 feet in height, weighing more than 12 tons. Their distinctive Art Deco design featured a centrally located driver’s seat accessible via a spiral staircase, giving the driver a commanding view through a panoramic windshield. The vehicles were equipped with large clamshell doors that opened to reveal exhibits on advancements like jet propulsion, television, and microwave technology. ? ? The “Parade of Progress” began in 1936, paused during World War II, and resumed in 1953 before concluding in 1956. The rise of television as a medium for disseminating information contributed to the parade’s end, as audiences could now experience technological innovations from their homes. ? Today, only a few Futurliners survive, with some undergoing extensive restorations. Their unique design and historical significance make them highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, serving as enduring symbols of a bygone era’s vision of the future. ? ?
1921 Copper Rolls-Royce: A Masterpiece in Metal This stunning 1921 Rolls-Royce is a true work of art—crafted not just for luxury, but as a celebration of old-world craftsmanship. Between 1904 and 1949, Rolls-Royce only supplied the chassis; the bodywork was left to the era’s finest coachbuilders. This particular beauty was bodied by Brockman Coachbuilders, featuring a distinctive copper-clad finish that sets it apart from anything else on the road. Remarkably, a second version was built in the 1970s—entirely by hand using the same coachbuilding methods from the 1920s. It’s not just a car; it’s a rolling sculpture that bridges two eras of artisanship.
A truely cool car from the marketplace. This Studebaker Hawk as the rare combination of a factory supercharger combined with a 4 speed transmission. An original black car with red interior this is the ultimate post war Studebaker! https://app.rumbleseat.com/admin/marketplace/listing/7057101
The latest video from PETROLICIOUS featuring the 1960 Coupe. Love this: “People think I’m nuts for not buying something faster, but there’s nothing that feels like this. It’s alive in a way modern stuff isn’t. You feel everything.” #MGA #PETROLICIOUS
Thursday, April 10, 1947: Assembly line of a Ford plant is halted for the day of Henry Ford's funeral.
The "all-new" 2025 Ford Taurus, which is being marketed as a hybrid, is a reimagining of the classic sedan, combining cutting-edge technology, a sleeker design, and efficient hybrid technology, with a focus on comfort and luxury. What do you think?