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  2. April 5 - 6, 2019: Charlotte Auto Fair, Charlotte, North Carolina . . .

April 5: A dreary Friday . . .

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  • 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday hardtop coupe, asking $42,500.

    1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday hardtop coupe, asking $42,500.

  • This car was advertised as being a "rare bubbletop."

    This car was advertised as being a "rare bubbletop."

  • General Motors used the term "Bubble Top" to describe the styling trend that featured a curved windshield and rear window, a sweeping roofline, and a thin C-Pillar.

    General Motors used the term "Bubble Top" to describe the styling trend that featured a curved windshield and rear window, a sweeping roofline, and a thin C-Pillar.

  • 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday hardtop coupe, asking $42,500.

    1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday hardtop coupe, asking $42,500.

  • This is a rare car - 1 of 7,009 Holiday hardtop coupes made that year.

    This is a rare car - 1 of 7,009 Holiday hardtop coupes made that year.

  • 1968 Chevrolet Caprice 427.

    1968 Chevrolet Caprice 427.

  • The Caprice was the upscale version of the full-sized Chevrolet.  But even so, it could be equipped with a big-block, in this case the RPO L36 427 CID V8 that made 385 hp.

    The Caprice was the upscale version of the full-sized Chevrolet. But even so, it could be equipped with a big-block, in this case the RPO L36 427 CID V8 that made 385 hp.

  • Unfortunately, specific production breakdowns by model and engine combinations aren't available.  But records show that a total of 4,071 full-size Chevrolets, (Biscayne, Bel Air, Impala, and Caprice), were equipped with the RPO L36 big-block in 1968, making this car quite rare.

    Unfortunately, specific production breakdowns by model and engine combinations aren't available. But records show that a total of 4,071 full-size Chevrolets, (Biscayne, Bel Air, Impala, and Caprice), were equipped with the RPO L36 big-block in 1968, making this car quite rare.

  • 1968 Chevrolet Caprice 427.

    1968 Chevrolet Caprice 427.

  • Some people in the Car Corral also had parts for sale.  This vendor had a supercharger, a Hurst dual-gate shifter, and Ford Model A parts available.

    Some people in the Car Corral also had parts for sale. This vendor had a supercharger, a Hurst dual-gate shifter, and Ford Model A parts available.

  • 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 convertible tribute, asking $34,995.

    1970 Buick GS Stage 1 convertible tribute, asking $34,995.

  • A legit 1970 Stage 1 convertible would be extremely rare, (1 of only 232 produced that year), and much more expensive.

    A legit 1970 Stage 1 convertible would be extremely rare, (1 of only 232 produced that year), and much more expensive.

  • 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 convertible tribute, asking $34,995.

    1970 Buick GS Stage 1 convertible tribute, asking $34,995.

  • 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA, 52k original miles, asking $17,500.

    1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA, 52k original miles, asking $17,500.

  • 1972 Chevrolet wagon.  I couldn't find an asking price.  But the car looked to be in great shape.

    1972 Chevrolet wagon. I couldn't find an asking price. But the car looked to be in great shape.

  • 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III, asking $25,900.

    1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III, asking $25,900.

  • This is actually an extremely rare car.  Only 320 were produced in 1994 with 195 of them being left-hand drive.

    This is actually an extremely rare car. Only 320 were produced in 1994 with 195 of them being left-hand drive.

  • The asking price of $25,900 actually makes this rare car "affordable" in the grand scheme of 21st century car buying.  But that illusion would disappear the moment you need to buy ANY part.

    The asking price of $25,900 actually makes this rare car "affordable" in the grand scheme of 21st century car buying. But that illusion would disappear the moment you need to buy ANY part.

  • Looking down Pit Road.

    Looking down Pit Road.

  • 1939 Ford coupe, asking $26,900.

    1939 Ford coupe, asking $26,900.

  • This was a beautiful car that was advertised as being original with one repaint.

    This was a beautiful car that was advertised as being original with one repaint.

  • 1939 Ford coupe, asking $26,900.

    1939 Ford coupe, asking $26,900.

  • 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury, asking $28,500.

    1968 Plymouth Sport Fury, asking $28,500.

  • This car has the seldom seen combination of extremely low miles, (only 3,800), and a heavily modified drivetrain.

    This car has the seldom seen combination of extremely low miles, (only 3,800), and a heavily modified drivetrain.

  • The original 383 CID V8 now displaces 496 cubes and makes 625 hp.

    The original 383 CID V8 now displaces 496 cubes and makes 625 hp.

  • 1970 Ford Thunderbird, asking $14,900.

    1970 Ford Thunderbird, asking $14,900.

  • Even more impressive was that fact that this is a 19k original mile car, which makes the $14,900 asking price seem decent.

    Even more impressive was that fact that this is a 19k original mile car, which makes the $14,900 asking price seem decent.

  • The 5th Generation Thunderbird was produced from 1967 - 1971.  The unique feature for this generation was that it was now available with 4 doors.  The "suicide door" Thunderbirds are quite rare.  This car is one of 8,401 made that year.

    The 5th Generation Thunderbird was produced from 1967 - 1971. The unique feature for this generation was that it was now available with 4 doors. The "suicide door" Thunderbirds are quite rare. This car is one of 8,401 made that year.

  • Motivation comes from Ford's 429 CID V8 that makes 360 hp.

    Motivation comes from Ford's 429 CID V8 that makes 360 hp.

  • 1970 Ford Thunderbird, asking $14,900.

    1970 Ford Thunderbird, asking $14,900.

  • 1962 Ford Fairlane under a cover, which made sense given the recent rain.

    1962 Ford Fairlane under a cover, which made sense given the recent rain.

  • This car is equipped with Ford's 260 CID V8 that makes 164 hp.  That may not sound like much until you realize that the car weighs less than 3,000 pounds.  On paper, acceleration seems like it would be brisk.

    This car is equipped with Ford's 260 CID V8 that makes 164 hp. That may not sound like much until you realize that the car weighs less than 3,000 pounds. On paper, acceleration seems like it would be brisk.

  • A nicely done 1955 Chevrolet Nomad wagon with no asking price.

    A nicely done 1955 Chevrolet Nomad wagon with no asking price.

  • 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, asking $8,500.  The car was advertised as having 75k original miles and, "a full tank of gas" so the new owner could "drive it home."

    1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, asking $8,500. The car was advertised as having 75k original miles and, "a full tank of gas" so the new owner could "drive it home."

  • 1964 Ford Galaxie 500.

    1964 Ford Galaxie 500.

  • I couldn't find an asking price.  But I could see the 390 CID V8 that would make either 300 or 330 hp.

    I couldn't find an asking price. But I could see the 390 CID V8 that would make either 300 or 330 hp.

  • 2006 Campagna T-Rex three-wheeler, asking $45,000.

    2006 Campagna T-Rex three-wheeler, asking $45,000.

  • The T-Rex is a three-wheeler powered by a motorcycle engine.  As near as I can determine, the 2006 version was powered by a 1.2L I4 from the Kawasaki ZX-12R that made 178 hp.  In a vehicle that weighs less than 1,000 pounds, that would make for some thrilling acceleration.

    The T-Rex is a three-wheeler powered by a motorcycle engine. As near as I can determine, the 2006 version was powered by a 1.2L I4 from the Kawasaki ZX-12R that made 178 hp. In a vehicle that weighs less than 1,000 pounds, that would make for some thrilling acceleration.

  • I spotted a pair of beautiful 1966 Ford Thunderbirds.  The asking price for the red car seen in the photos above and below was $11,900.

    I spotted a pair of beautiful 1966 Ford Thunderbirds. The asking price for the red car seen in the photos above and below was $11,900.

  • 1966 Ford Thunderbird, asking $11,900.

    1966 Ford Thunderbird, asking $11,900.

  • The blue car sat a few spaces away.  Asking price on this car was $18,500.

    The blue car sat a few spaces away. Asking price on this car was $18,500.

  • 1966 Ford Thunderbird, asking $18,500.

    1966 Ford Thunderbird, asking $18,500.

  • 1986 Ford Mustang GT convertible.

    1986 Ford Mustang GT convertible.

  • The "four-eyed Fox" has always been a favorite of mine.

    The "four-eyed Fox" has always been a favorite of mine.

  • A very nice 1964 Ford Fairlane.

    A very nice 1964 Ford Fairlane.

  • 1962 Cadillac Series 62 coupe, asking $34,900.

    1962 Cadillac Series 62 coupe, asking $34,900.

  • This hardtop coupe was actually the most popular Series 62 body style for 1962 with 16,833 produced that year.

    This hardtop coupe was actually the most popular Series 62 body style for 1962 with 16,833 produced that year.

  • Advertised as a "sharp car," which it lived up to.

    Advertised as a "sharp car," which it lived up to.

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