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

April 6: Hornets Nest Region AACA show . . .

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  • As the name implies, the Packard Six was powered by Packard's 245 CID I6 that makes 100 hp.

    As the name implies, the Packard Six was powered by Packard's 245 CID I6 that makes 100 hp.

  • Class 20F:  Production vehicles, excluding Ford, 1940 - 1945.

    Class 20F: Production vehicles, excluding Ford, 1940 - 1945.

  • 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited.

    1940 Buick Series 80 Limited.

  • 1940 Buick Series 80 Limited.

    1940 Buick Series 80 Limited.

  • Power comes from Buick's 320 CID "Dynaflash" I8 that makes 141 silent hp.

    Power comes from Buick's 320 CID "Dynaflash" I8 that makes 141 silent hp.

  • I love the details !

    I love the details !

  • The display sign refers to this car as an "87 Limited" sedan.  In this case, "87" refers to style code 87 4-door Streamlined Sport Sedan.  The "87" body style falls under the Series 80 Limited line.

    The display sign refers to this car as an "87 Limited" sedan. In this case, "87" refers to style code 87 4-door Streamlined Sport Sedan. The "87" body style falls under the Series 80 Limited line.

  • If My Encyclopedia of American Cars is right, this is an extremely rare car !  Total Series 80 Limited production for 1940 was 4,446 cars.  Only 14 of those were body style "87."

    If My Encyclopedia of American Cars is right, this is an extremely rare car ! Total Series 80 Limited production for 1940 was 4,446 cars. Only 14 of those were body style "87."

  • "We love Buicks !"  So do I, especially this one !

    "We love Buicks !" So do I, especially this one !

  • 1941 Packard 110 convertible.

    1941 Packard 110 convertible.

  • 1941 Packard 110 convertible.

    1941 Packard 110 convertible.

  • In 1939, the entry-level Packard was called the "Six."  For 1940, the name was changed to the "110."

    In 1939, the entry-level Packard was called the "Six." For 1940, the name was changed to the "110."

  • The 1939 Packard Six I saw earlier had wheel covers that said "Packard Six."  Beginning in 1940, the logo was changed to "Packard 110" to reflect the name change of the entry-level series.

    The 1939 Packard Six I saw earlier had wheel covers that said "Packard Six." Beginning in 1940, the logo was changed to "Packard 110" to reflect the name change of the entry-level series.

  • The 110 Series was divided into two trim levels, Special and Deluxe, with Special being the more economical of the two.

    The 110 Series was divided into two trim levels, Special and Deluxe, with Special being the more economical of the two.

  • Packard's famous "Goddess of Speed" mascot.

    Packard's famous "Goddess of Speed" mascot.

  • Power comes from Packard's 245 CID I6 that makes 100 hp.

    Power comes from Packard's 245 CID I6 that makes 100 hp.

  • Class 21A:  Ford Model A, open vehicles, 1928 - 1929.<br />
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Class 21 is reserved for Fords from 1928 - 1948 and is broken down into 8 sub-classes.

    Class 21A: Ford Model A, open vehicles, 1928 - 1929.

    Class 21 is reserved for Fords from 1928 - 1948 and is broken down into 8 sub-classes.

  • 1929 Ford Model A roadster.

    1929 Ford Model A roadster.

  • 1929 Ford Model A roadster.

    1929 Ford Model A roadster.

  • The car buying public loved the Ford Model A and responded by buying more than 1.7 million of them in 1929.  Of that total, approximately 191,529 were roadsters.

    The car buying public loved the Ford Model A and responded by buying more than 1.7 million of them in 1929. Of that total, approximately 191,529 were roadsters.

  • Class 21B:  Ford Model A, closed vehicles, 1928 - 1929.

    Class 21B: Ford Model A, closed vehicles, 1928 - 1929.

  • 1929 Ford Model A coupe.

    1929 Ford Model A coupe.

  • 1929 Ford Model A coupe.

    1929 Ford Model A coupe.

  • The more I studied this car, the more impressed I was with it.  I understood why when I saw the badges on the front of the car.  This car was the recipient of a National First Prize in 2016 and was a Grand National Winner in 2018, which would make this Model A one of the best in the nation.

    The more I studied this car, the more impressed I was with it. I understood why when I saw the badges on the front of the car. This car was the recipient of a National First Prize in 2016 and was a Grand National Winner in 2018, which would make this Model A one of the best in the nation.

  • Power comes from Ford's 201 CID I4 that makes 40 hp.

    Power comes from Ford's 201 CID I4 that makes 40 hp.

  • Class 21C:  Ford Model A, open vehicles, 1930 - 1931.

    Class 21C: Ford Model A, open vehicles, 1930 - 1931.

  • 1931 Ford Model A 40B Standard Roadster.

    1931 Ford Model A 40B Standard Roadster.

  • 1931 Ford Model A 40B Standard Roadster.

    1931 Ford Model A 40B Standard Roadster.

  • The sign displayed with the car detailed its unique history.  The car's original owner was an aspiring actress named LeClair Vinson.  A young assistant film director named Henry Hathaway gave the car to "Doll" as a pre-engagement gift.  Vinson and Hathaway were in love, so much so that he had the car painted Emerald Green to match the color of her eyes.  She thought about his proposal for a couple of weeks, but turned him down so she could pursue her film career.<br />
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Vinson continued her career in Hollywood mainly as an extra or stand-in performer, but never became a featured star.  Hathaway went on to become a renown director with 67 films to his credit featuring names like Randolph Scott, Mae West, Gary Cooper, Marilyn Monroe, and John Wayne.<br />
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The car remained in the Vinson family for many years.  Vinson's son, Perry Chapman, inherited the car after her passing and had started to restore it.  Chapman eventually relocated to Virginia and contacted Model A specialist Mike McIntosh to finish the project.  McIntosh was later able to purchase the show-winning car.

    The sign displayed with the car detailed its unique history. The car's original owner was an aspiring actress named LeClair Vinson. A young assistant film director named Henry Hathaway gave the car to "Doll" as a pre-engagement gift. Vinson and Hathaway were in love, so much so that he had the car painted Emerald Green to match the color of her eyes. She thought about his proposal for a couple of weeks, but turned him down so she could pursue her film career.

    Vinson continued her career in Hollywood mainly as an extra or stand-in performer, but never became a featured star. Hathaway went on to become a renown director with 67 films to his credit featuring names like Randolph Scott, Mae West, Gary Cooper, Marilyn Monroe, and John Wayne.

    The car remained in the Vinson family for many years. Vinson's son, Perry Chapman, inherited the car after her passing and had started to restore it. Chapman eventually relocated to Virginia and contacted Model A specialist Mike McIntosh to finish the project. McIntosh was later able to purchase the show-winning car.

  • 1931 Ford Model A convertible sedan.

    1931 Ford Model A convertible sedan.

  • 1931 Ford Model A convertible sedan.

    1931 Ford Model A convertible sedan.

  • This car is a convertible sedan body, (code 400A).  A convertible has roll-up windows whereas a roadster does not.

    This car is a convertible sedan body, (code 400A). A convertible has roll-up windows whereas a roadster does not.

  • Class 21E:  Ford Vehicles, 4 cylinder and V8, 1932 - 1934.

    Class 21E: Ford Vehicles, 4 cylinder and V8, 1932 - 1934.

  • 1933 Ford Model 40 Cabriolet.

    1933 Ford Model 40 Cabriolet.

  • 1933 Ford Model 40 Cabriolet.

    1933 Ford Model 40 Cabriolet.

  • Ford offered two car lines in 1933 according to the engine.  The Model 46 line was 4-cylinder powered, and the Model 40 line was V8 powered.

    Ford offered two car lines in 1933 according to the engine. The Model 46 line was 4-cylinder powered, and the Model 40 line was V8 powered.

  • Power comes from Ford's 221 CID "Flathead" V8 that makes 75 hp.

    Power comes from Ford's 221 CID "Flathead" V8 that makes 75 hp.

  • Class 21F:  Ford Vehicles, 4 cylinder and V8, 1935 - 1937.

    Class 21F: Ford Vehicles, 4 cylinder and V8, 1935 - 1937.

  • 1935 Ford Model 48 sedan.

    1935 Ford Model 48 sedan.

  • 1935 Ford Model 48 sedan.

    1935 Ford Model 48 sedan.

  • Ford offered one car model line for 1935.  All Model 48 cars were powered by the same 221 CID "Flathead" V8 that now made 90 hp.

    Ford offered one car model line for 1935. All Model 48 cars were powered by the same 221 CID "Flathead" V8 that now made 90 hp.

  • Class 22B:  Commercial Vehicles, load capacity under 1 ton, 1928 - 1942.<br />
<br />
Class 22 is for Commercial Vehicles which are defined as trucks and buses, but not station wagons.  There are nine sub-classes within Class 22 that are divided according to year.

    Class 22B: Commercial Vehicles, load capacity under 1 ton, 1928 - 1942.

    Class 22 is for Commercial Vehicles which are defined as trucks and buses, but not station wagons. There are nine sub-classes within Class 22 that are divided according to year.

  • 1941 Ford pickup.

    1941 Ford pickup.

  • 1941 Ford pickup.

    1941 Ford pickup.

  • 1929 Ford Model A pickup.

    1929 Ford Model A pickup.

  • Model A pickups were available in open and closed cab styles.  This is a closed-cab pickup, model 82A.

    Model A pickups were available in open and closed cab styles. This is a closed-cab pickup, model 82A.

  • 1940 Ford pickup.

    1940 Ford pickup.

  • 1940 Ford pickup.

    1940 Ford pickup.

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