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Old Cars' reader takes us back in time with pictures of '50s show-stopping cars.
Are you old enough to remember thrill of new car introduction season in the 1950s? As summer wound down and the new school season wound up, car dealers unveiled their latest offerings, and the local car dealerships were the talk of the town. People would gather around the dealership windows, trying to sneak a peak of the latest offerings from Detroit and South Bend and Kenosha. The manufacturers and dealers added to the drama by painting over their windows and covering the new cars until their official unveiling.
Amelia Island, Fla. — In recent years, Gooding & Company's Amelia Island sale has become one of the pinnacle events of the auction cycle, where the transaction of some of the world's most important vehicles continues to take place. This past weekend, Gooding & Company continued this trend with the sale of the most valuable pre-1930s car at auction, the 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP 'Roi des Belges.' Undoubtedly among the most significant cars to come to market in recent memory, this incredibly well-preserved and historic automotive artifact sold for $12,105,000, becoming the first antique car to surpass $10,000,000.
South Bend, IN - The Studebaker National Museum announced the opening of its newest exhibit, "Family Haulers: The American Station Wagon." Showcasing the iconic station wagon, this exhibit offers visitors an immersive exploration of the beloved vehicle that has been a staple of American family life for generations.
From its humble beginnings to its evolution into a cultural icon, "Family Haulers" takes visitors on a captivating journey through the history of the station wagon. Featuring a stunning collection of vintage models, rare prototypes, and every day haulers, the exhibit offers a comprehensive look at the role of station wagons in shaping American transportation and lifestyle.
