Great Rides from Classic Car Members

1966 Chrysler 300

June 22, 2020 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

I purchased my 1966 Chrysler 300 at a local auction about 3 years ago. It had back window was shattered out, original bias-ply tires, seat cushions were in sad shape and needed painting. It didn’t take long and I had the old girl shining again. I gave her the name Roxie to rhyme with her…

1965 Ford Thunderbird

June 22, 2020 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

I purchased this 65 Thunderbird about 6 years ago from a person that lived in California and was leaving the country. It is all stock. I have done I few repairs for example converting radio from AM to AM/FM and replaced the power window motors. I enjoy driving this great car and affectionately call her…

1978 MGB

September 9, 2019 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

Here is my 1978 mg MGB British sports car that I have highly modified. This is a lovely automobile that is exceptionally fun to drive and a pleasure to work on. The engine is all stage 2 racing spec, bored and balanced, 11:1 compression, with a cross-flow head, dual Weber DCOE 45 carburetors, a cold…

1961 Corvette

September 9, 2019 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

I purchased my 1961 Corvette, in May of 2019. The ‘Vette is powered by a 283 cubic inch small block Chevy engine that is topped with a 4-Barrel carburetor. The rest of the drivetrain includes a Borg-Warner T10 4-speed transmission and Positraction Rear. The engine is a replacement with correct date codes but not the…

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

September 6, 2019 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

When I graduated high school in the mid 70’s I was driving an Evening Orchid ’65 Impala SS. Unfortunately about a year after graduation ‘we’ tragically rear ended someone at a stop light….no injuries but the SS was never the same. Forty plus years later, with the kids grown and some money to spend on…

1966 Corvette Convertible

August 12, 2019 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

Here is a photograph of our 1966 Corvette Convertible, I am currently doing a frame off on. I am proud to say I have done this entire restoration myself and take pride in actually restoring each piece not just replacing it. The project is into its eighth year and with hard work and luck could…

1937 Buick Special

July 3, 2019 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

I purchased my 1937 Buick in 2018 at an estate sale in Graham, Washington. Since it’s purchase I’ve stripped the trunk of the weathered cardboard panels and rust where it leaked in around the weather seal. I also stripped the interior, seat, carpet, windows, window trim, door panels, knobs, etc. The engine was froze up…

1928 Roadster Pickup & 1986 El Camino

June 21, 2019 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

Here are a couple photos of my art enhanced classic cars. The first is a 1928 Model A Ford AR Roadster pickup. This is a great little pickup that I enhanced as a historical documentary on comics from 1896 until today. I spent nearly 3,000 hours painting the numerous characters on the truck. It has…

1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I

June 21, 2019 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

The Rolls-Royce is one of my special ladies in my collection. I have my first car, a 1978 Camaro, a 1989 IROC-Z, a 1986 Corvette, and my Rolls-Royce as Show Cars. All have been award winners but the Rolls and Camaro have special stories. The Rolls-Royce is a 1973 model Silver Shadow I. I had…

1951 Ford Custom

June 21, 2019 By Editor & filed under Classic Car Member Rides.

Here is my 1951 Ford Custom with a Fordomatic transmission. I purchased the car in July of 2018. It has a ’53 Mercury rebuilt engine, It has been converted to a 12 volt electrical system and now has a Pertronix electronic ignition, it also is equipped with electric fuel pump, dual exhaust and Vintage Air.…