This Series 160A is one of 1,261 twelve cylinder cars produced that year.

1932 Cadillac Eight, Series 355B.

This is another Class 19B car: CCCA vehicles, 1932 - 33.

Beginning in 1926, Cadillac began using a "Series" designation to identify its line of cars where the Series was named after the size of the engine that powered it. In other words, a 1926 Cadillac Series 314 was powered by a 314 CID V8 engine. Since Cadillac only made one engine in those days, all of its offerings were Series 314 cars available in a wide range of body configurations and trim levels. In 1928, Cadillac's line became the Series 341 to reflect an increase in engine size, (from 314 CID to 341 CID).

In 1930, the 341 CID V8 received another increase in displacement, this time to 353 CID, which created the Series 353 line. The following year, the designation changed to Series 355 even though the size of the V8 remained the same.

This car, a 1932 Series 355B, is powered by Cadillac's 353 CID V8 that makes 115 hp, (seen in the photo above).

The name "355B" reflects the 353 CID V8 and the second year in which the Series 355 was offered, (i.e. 1931 cars were 355A, 1932 cars were 355B, 1933 cars were 355C, etc.).

This stunning car is one of 2,693 Series 355B cars produced for 1932.

1937 Buick Series 80 Roadmaster.

This car was displayed in the HPOF category.

I remember seeing this one-of-one Buick with a custom body at the 2019 Auto Fair.

This car's original owner purchased a new Series 80 Roadmaster chassis and had it exported to his home in France. Once it arrived, he had the car fitted with a custom Franay body.

This car is also equipped with several extremely rare features for the time such as turn signals, a low brake fluid warning lamp, and electric windshield wipers.

Buick's 320 CID I8 makes 130 silent, vibration-free hp and is one of the smoothest engines I have ever encountered.

The Towncar body featured an open driver's compartment.

The Series 80 Roadmaster chassis is quite rare with only 606 produced for 1937. This car is thought to be the only one fitted with a Franay body.

1941 Cadillac sedan.

Class 19E: CCCA vehicles, 1940 - 48.

I don't know the exact model. But it looks like a Series 62 sedan, style 6219.

346 CID V8 makes 150 hp.

Cadillac's "Flying Goddess" hood mascot.

1940 Nash Ambassador Eight cabriolet.

Another Class 19E car: CCCA vehicles, 1940 - 48.

For 1940, Nash offered three models, (Lafayette, Ambassador Six, and Ambassador Eight), in a variety of body styles, one of which was a cabriolet. The top of the line Ambassador Eight cabriolet cost around $1,295, which was priced competitively with an upper level Oldsmobile convertible. A total of 93 were produced, making it extremely rare to begin with.

This particular car, however, is what is called a "Special" cabriolet. It was exactly that - a special limited edition "Halo" car. Standard Ambassador Eight cabriolets were pulled from the regular assembly line and transformed into luxurious complete factory customs, (à la a Packard Super Eight One Eighty by Darrin). And by "Limited," I mean that 20 were planned, only 11 were produced, and a mere 3 are known to exist today, of which, this car is one.

The photo above shows the car's stunning black paint. I love the way the background colors are reflected perfectly in the black mirror finish ! Of course, it should be noted that it's possible that this paint and bodywork cost more than some homes.

Being an Ambassador Eight, power comes from Nash's 261 CID Inline 8-cylinder engine that makes 115 hp, (the Ambassador Six was powered by 235 CID Inline 6-cylinder).

1941 Cadillac Series 62 convertible sedan.

Another Class 19E car: CCCA vehicles, 1940 - 48.

In 2017, the AACA introduced the Zenith Award, something that is presented to the best restoration of the previous year. The AACA holds eight "Nationals" events each year across the country, (this show is the Southeastern Spring Nationals). Two vehicles are selected from each of those events as finalists for the Zenith Award. A winner and runner-up are recognized at the next Grand National meet. This Cadillac seen in the photos above and below was selected as a finalist for the inaugural award.

Just being nominated for a Zenith Award is a very big deal, and indicates that this car is one of the finest in the country, on par with anything from Pebble Beach or Amelia Island Concours events.

According to the information displayed, this car received a 12-year frame-off "nut and bolt" restoration that was completed in March 2016, after which, it immediately began winning awards.

Since the restoration was completed, this car has been an award magnet.

The display sign indicates that it has won 11 National First Prizes, 3 Concours awards, and many preservation awards.

It has also been awarded a Perfect Score from both the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA), and the Cadillac LaSalle Club (CLC) in judged competitions.

Cadillac's Flying Goddess hood mascot.

This is an extremely rare convertible sedan body, style number 6229D, and is one of 400 produced that year.

This was the last year for the convertible sedan.

A stunning and rare 1941 Cadillac Series 62 convertible sedan.

1940 LaSalle.

Another Class 19E car: CCCA vehicles, 1940 - 48.

LaSalle began life in 1927 as part of GM's "Companion Makes" program. The program was created by GM president Alfred P. Sloan to fill what he perceived as price gaps within its model hierarchy. Four of the five GM divisions received a Companion brand that was sold and serviced at it's "Parent" make's dealership.

Entry level Chevrolet didn't need a Companion make. But Pontiac was established in 1926 to fill the gap between Chevrolet and the next rung up the ladder, Oakland. Next up was Oldsmobile, which was supplemented by Viking in 1929. Viking was unique in that it was priced higher than it's companion. Marquette was introduced in 1929 and fell in between Viking and Buick. And finally, LaSalle was introduced in 1927 to fill the gap in between Buick and Cadillac. While all of this looked good on paper, results were mixed.

Both Marquette and Viking just didn't work. Marquette arrived in June 1929, but was done by 1930. Viking lasted into the beginning of the 1931 model year before it was discontinued. The Great Depression didn't do either make any favors. But later analysis showed that the companions weren't drawing new customers into the showrooms, but were merely stealing sales away from their parents.

Pontiac worked too well. Companion Pontiac actually outsold its parent, Oakland where its lower price worked to its advantage in the Depression era. While Pontiac became quite successful, Oakland was discontinued in 1931.

LaSalle managed to hang on until 1940. After a roller coaster of sales numbers, the decision was made to discontinue LaSalle by shifting its models into the Cadillac lineup, (i.e. what was to be the 1941 LaSalle was introduced as Cadillac's entry level Series 61).

The car seen in the photos above, is from LaSalle's final year of production, 1940, and is one of 24,130 cars produced that year.

1930 Erskine Model 53W1.

Class 20A: Production vehicles excluding Ford, 1930 - 31.

Like the LaSalle in the previous set of photos, Erskine was introduced as a companion to its parent Studebaker for the 1927 model year. Erskine was conceived to be a compact car inspired by smaller European vehicles.

Then the Ford Model A happened in 1928. Priced at just over half of the Erskine's $995 MSRP, the Model A outsold the Erskine by more than 32 to 1.

The proposed solution to this dilemma was to make Erskine a larger car and pull it out of the Model A's market. Sales never really went anywhere, and Erskine was absorbed into Studebaker in 1930.

This Model 53W1 is from Erskine's final year of production, and is one of 22,371 cars produced in 1930.

1934 DeSoto Airflow.

Class 20C: Production vehicles excluding Ford, 1934 - 35.

By the time 1930 rolled around, cars had become more powerful and were capable of reaching higher speeds than in the past. Chrysler engineers realized that higher speeds generated more wind noise that was being transmitted into the passenger compartment. In order to study this relationship, Chrysler built a wind tunnel in 1930 to experiment with the idea of "Streamlining." The significantly more aerodynamic shape that resulted from these experiments concealed a number of other engineering advancements in body rigidity, weight reduction, and weight distribution. The result was a car that was quieter, handled better, and offered better ride quality.

When the Airflow was introduced in 1934, it looked like nothing else on the road, both outwardly and under the skin. The idea of smoothly curved front end sheet metal with integrated headlamps and a curved windshield was revolutionary for the time. Unfortunately, buyers were put off by the styling and stayed away even in spite of all the praise the cars received. This 1934 DeSoto coupe is one of only 1,584 produced that year.

1935 Buick Series 40 convertible.

Class 20C: Production vehicles excluding Ford, 1934 - 35.

The information displayed with the car refers to it as a style "46C," which was Buick's entry level Series 40 convertible coupe. This car is extremely rare, being one of only 1,000 produced that year.

1935 Oldsmobile F-35 Six sedan.