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”You get the good things from Chrysler” ran the company line in the 1930s. Good things included independent front suspension, ride stabilizer, a ‘floating ride’ and Automatic Overdrive. The convertible was a rare beast with only 351 produced at a...

By 1937 Graham was concentrating on 6 rather than 8 cylinder cars and the supercharger, of similar design to that used by Duesenburg, gave the model 116 a performance competitive with other designs. The ‘banjo’ frame of the Blue Streak...

The S Type usually used Ford V8 of just over three and a half litres. At £700 it was not a cheap car, competing with the likes of Alvis and British Salmson, and the more overtly sporting Frazer-Nash. Available only...

The VA was MGs entry into the 1.5 litre sporting saloon car market. With bodywork designed by Cecil Kimber and a 1548cc enigine shared with the Wolseley 12/48 the new small MG saloon was offered around £300. Available only in...

Available only in the old cardboard box

The Dictator name was first introduced in 1928 with the implication that Studebaker’s excellent car ‘dictated the standard for others to follow’. However, by 1937 the name had rather more sinister implications and from 1938 the Commander name was adopted....

Studebaker entered the automotive business in 1902 with an electric vehicle designed by Thomas Alva Edison and in 1904 with gasoline vehicles, all sold under the name 'Studebaker Automobile Company.' Over the next 3 decades, the company established an enviable...

The Superior Body Company was formed in 1925 and established itself in new premises in Lima, Ohio having changed its name from the Garfield Truck Company. From inception to 1938 the company built ambulances and hearses for Studebaker before changing...

Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box  

The 16/80 was very successful in all types of pre-war competition, including both rallies and trials. Just 44 of these desirable two-seaters were produced between 1936 and 1939. This model was based in the car now owned by Lord March,...

Pope Pius XI had a passion for American cars and this Buick Limited was his personal choice. The Holy Father originally favored the Graham Paige of 1929, but in 1932 he ordered the acquisition of Buicks and Cadillacs for the official services. When this imposing...

The Special Convertible Coupe was one of just two models offered in 1938 in this rumble-seat format, the other being the Century. Only just over 500 Centurys were built with almost 2,500 Specials finding home. Available only in the previously-styled...