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PROJECT CAR: 1939 Packard Sedan
There’s really no telling what banished this half-finished project to a curb full of weeds. It may have been funds running out, a builder in over his head or just a plain lack of interest but either...
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FEATURE: 1955 Ford F100
Often life, and the open road, are best absorbed rolling down the slow lane. That’s why Jeff Grubba bypassed the traditional Detroit muscle car when it came time to acquire a second classic vehicle for...
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DREAM GARAGE FEATURE: 1950s Oldsmobile Basement
A basement isn’t usually regarded as an impressive area of a family home and certainly not the first spot to take guests. Bob Albrecht’s unfinished basement wouldn’t be particularly noteworthy if it...
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CRCSE SHOW: Custom Rides Car Show and Expo, Tinley Park IL
It’s no secret that during the winter months in the Midwest, the active cruising scene grinds to a halt. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t vintage and custom auto action. One show that keeps...
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CRCSE SHOW: 1938 Chevrolet Custom Pickup
One show-stopping vehicle parked near the entrance to the show was this ultra high performance 1938 Chevrolet pickup, owned by Larry and Connie Massengill. The two-toned hauler was built by the Custom...
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CRCSE SHOW: 1930 Ford Custom Tudor
Henry Ford preferred his four-wheeled products to be painted black and there’s little doubt this glossy 1930 Ford Custom Tudor would be one he’d be proud to see. The eye-catching project was started...
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CRCSE SHOW: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
A dry, arid environment is a wonderful spot for preserving a classic automobile. That’s probably one of the reasons why this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air has lasted so long so well and is in the pristine...
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CRCSE SHOW: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom
We run across more than a few classic Chevy shoeboxes during our travels but few as jaw-dropping as this 1957 Bel Air example parked at the CRCSE show. The eye-searing tangerine paint and jewel-like...
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FEATURE: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
You don’t have to go very far to find folks who love Ford’s Mustang Boss 429. Even the Chevy and Mopar loving crew have to admit, it’s one rare muscle car that stirs the hearts of leadfoots...
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FEATURE: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck
The open road, motoring experience is best when shared with friends. Mark Korczyk knows this quite well. The Algonquin resident has quite an unusual seatmate keeping him company when cruising together...
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FEATURE: 1974 GMC Sierra 2500 Camper Special
Tom Bjorklund’s earliest memories of his 1974 GMC Sierra Grande are from when his Uncle Claus would motor into town behind the wheel of the vintage pickup. Claus Hornoff purchased the Camper Special...
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FEATURE: Chassis Upgrade – Schwartz Performance & Roadster Shop
Replacing a chassis on a vintage cruiser or classic muscle car is neither cheap nor easy. But the nimble ride that results leaves enthusiasts with a newfound passion for driving. When it comes to...
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VIDEO: Circa 57, Arlington Heights, IL
Classic Recollections was recently invited to a sneak peak of Circa 57, the hotly-anticipated retro diner that is opening in Arlington Heights, IL. Well, the doors have officially opened for all to...
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FEATURE: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Custom
You can never be sure of all the miles your favorite old cars have traveled. Any uncovered clue to their history can be fascinating. Doug Evans and Gary Gehrke searched high and low for a suitable...
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Rick Burke has had a longtime affinity for the first-generation of the sweet, smooth and sassy Chevrolet Bel Air. The Inverness, IL resident’s passion began in high school when he relied on a 1956...
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1970 Austin 1300
Kids can have a certain persuasiveness over their parents and Dennis DeLap, now of Barrington, used it to his advantage. As an 18-year-old, he convinced Mom and Dad to buy a new 1967 Austin. The...
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15th Annual Geneva Lakes Antique & Classic Boat show, Fontana WI
Classic vehicles come in all shapes and sizes; they arrive by land, air and, in this case, sea. The 15th annual Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat show was held late last month at the Abbey Resort...
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